The WCF recently unveiled plans to have three pillars of support within the Westminster community: Basic Needs, Conservation and Arts & Culture. We have spent the past several months identifying projects with funding gaps that would not otherwise be met, and that will have a positive impact on our community.
We have finalized the 6 projects that we will focus on in 2020, and some cases, for a period of time beyond this year:
Arts & Culture: Shipping Container Art Gallery & Community Theater
Basic Needs: Shower & Laundry Truck Program & Basic Needs for Homeless Westminster Students
As we focus on fundraising for these projects, we will take a strategic pause from our traditional community grants program in 2020. We do anticipate resuming the community grants program at a future date.
List of 2019 Grantees
Grant Recipient
Project Funded
$ Awarded
Brothers Redevelopment, Inc.
Support for “Paint-A-Thon” Program
$5,000
CASA of Adams and Broomfield Counties
Support for Volunteer Advocate Program
$3,500
CASA of Jefferson and Gilpin Counties
General Operating Support
$1,500
Outdoor Lab Foundation
To pay for Westminster kids to attend Outdoor Lab
$5,000
Project Angel Heart
Support for home-delivered meals to food- insecure Westminster residents
$5,000
The Refuge
Support for a mobile shower truck program serving the homeless in our community
$5,000
$25,000
Total Awarded in 2019:
INTERESTED IN PARTNERING WITH US ON A PROJECT?
Here's What You Need To Know:
Your project should fit within one of our pillar areas of focus: Basic Needs, Conservation, and Arts & Culture.
Before submitting any materials, please reach out to us first.
Projects that take a collaborative approach will be given priority.
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WCF SCHOLARSHIPS
The WCF recently unveiled plans to have three pillars of support within the Westminster community: Basic Needs, Conservation and Arts & Culture. We have spent the past several months identifying projects with funding gaps that would not otherwise be met, and that will have a positive impact on our community.
We have finalized the 6 projects that we will focus on in 2020, and some cases, for a period of time beyond this year:
Arts & Culture: Shipping Container Art Gallery & Community Theater
Basic Needs: Shower & Laundry Truck Program & Basic Needs for Homeless Westminster Students
As we focus on fundraising for these projects, we will take a strategic pause from our traditional community grants program in 2020. We do anticipate resuming the community grants program at a future date.
List of 2019 Grantees
Grant Recipient
Project Funded
$ Awarded
Brothers Redevelopment, Inc.
Support for “Paint-A-Thon” Program
$5,000
CASA of Adams and Broomfield Counties
Support for Volunteer Advocate Program
$3,500
CASA of Jefferson and Gilpin Counties
General Operating Support
$1,500
Outdoor Lab Foundation
To pay for Westminster kids to attend Outdoor Lab
$5,000
Project Angel Heart
Support for home-delivered meals to food- insecure Westminster residents
$5,000
The Refuge
Support for a mobile shower truck program serving the homeless in our community
$5,000
$25,000
Total Awarded in 2019:
INTERESTED IN PARTNERING WITH US ON A PROJECT?
Here's What You Need To Know:
Your project should fit within one of our pillar areas of focus: Basic Needs, Conservation, and Arts & Culture.
Before submitting any materials, please reach out to us first.
Projects that take a collaborative approach will be given priority.
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OUR CURRENT INITIATIVES
Mobile Shower & Laundry Truck Program
We support the mobile shower and laundry truck program at Irving Street Library. Living Well Showers are a series of four fully functioning shower bays built into a mobile trailer and supplied with resources needed for community members to experience a free, warm and satisfying shower.
Supplying Basic Needs For Homeless Students In Westminster
There are enough homeless students in Westminster to fill 40 classrooms. This means that more than 1,000 students in our community are homeless or unstably housed. We are working to supply these students with the most basic items they need: food, clothing, school supplies, etc.
Every other month, the Westminster Community Foundation gathers members of the service-based community to share information and collaborate. The individuals that attend serve at nonprofits, government agencies, businesses and religious institutions. Anyone interested in fostering a collaborative environment focused on improving the quality of life for all Westminster citizens is welcome to attend.
In 2022, this informal group meets the first Thursday, every other month, virtually from 9:00 – 10:00am. If you have questions about the group or are interested in attending, please contact us at info.westyfoundation@gmail.com
