New Collaboration Targets Urgent Health Challenges in Colorado

Initial grant partnerships formalized and funded with the $5 million Healthy Youth/Strong Colorado Fund include:

• $1,800,000 to Mile High Youth Corps, Rocky Mountain Youth Corps, and Western Colorado Conservation Corps to provide a new criminal justice diversion program promoting employment, education, mental health support and service opportunities to youth.
• $1,500,000 to Boys & Girls Clubs in Colorado to expand programming and serve more youth across the state.
• $500,000 to Sources of Strength to expand access to youth suicide prevention programs in schools.
• $400,000 to The Center on Colfax to support career counseling, empowerment and mental health services for LGBTQ young adults.
• $400,000 to The Place to increase stability and support for youth experiencing homelessness in El Paso County.
• $300,000 to YouthZone to foster positive youth development for teens across Colorado’s Western Slope.*

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  “This donation reflects Rocky Mountain Health Plans’ long-standing commitment in Colorado. We are honored to work with Colorado’s leaders to address the urgent challenges we face, such as the need for better access to behavioral health care. We are committed to creating opportunities for all Coloradans to achieve their full potential,” said Patrick Gordon, CEO of Rocky Mountain Health Plans. “This investment will significantly strengthen the resources and impact of the Rocky Mountain Health Foundation, whose mission we share.”

Aligned with UnitedHealth Group’s long-term commitment to advancing health equity, the Rocky Mountain Health Foundation awards grants for programs and services that improve conditions for marginalized, socially, or economically disadvantaged people.

“This remarkable donation paves the way to do more good things on the Western Slope,” said Pat Riddell, chair of the Rocky Mountain Health Foundation. “We are very grateful and look forward to partnering with Rocky Mountain Health Plans and UnitedHealthcare to connect people with the programs and services they need to live healthier and happier lives.”