The 5 Best Nonprofit Projects Around Grand County

Practical help can begin with a grocery delivery, a ride to an appointment or assistance paying for treatment far from home. In Grand County, nonprofit projects turn donations and volunteer time into services that address specific community needs. These initiatives, highlighted in the Best of Grand contest, support animal care, food access, older adults and families facing health challenges. Each focuses resources on a different part of life in a rural mountain region.

Animal Shelter Support Project

Grand County Pet Pals’ Animal Shelter Support Project provides medical supplies, specialized food, facility improvements and emergency funding for impounded or stray animals. Board members and volunteers work with animal control officers and veterinary personnel to identify needs and allocate funds raised through community drives. The project supports medical treatment, spay and neuter services, and comfortable shelter conditions while animals await adoption.

Mobile Food Pantry

Fresh groceries, produce and staple foods reach underserved Grand County neighborhoods through Mountain Family Center’s Mobile Food Pantry. Regular distribution routes include rural towns and senior living centers where access to grocery stores is limited. Hunger-relief coordinators, drivers and volunteers work with food banks and grocery suppliers to source food and manage deliveries, bringing free assistance closer to residents who need it.

Women’s Health Services

Pregnancy Resource Connection’s Women’s Health Services project in Granby offers free, confidential pregnancy testing, limited obstetric ultrasounds and medical referrals. Parenting education and material assistance, including baby supplies, accompany those services. Executive Director Dr. Tammy Gildenzoph works with registered nurses, trained client advocates and volunteers to oversee medical protocols, educational resources and client confidentiality.

Grand Seniors

Door-to-door transportation helps older residents reach medical appointments, essential shopping, nutrition gatherings and community events through Mountain Family Center’s Grand Seniors program. Coordinators and drivers manage scheduling, vehicles and volunteer assistance while collaborating with senior centers, healthcare providers and county agencies. The project supports independence and social connection for residents who do not drive or face transportation barriers.

Taking Steps For Cancer

Taking Steps For Cancer works with Mountain Family Center to help Grand County residents cover expenses associated with cancer treatment. Direct financial assistance supports out-of-pocket medical costs, travel to specialized care, lodging and living expenses. A volunteer committee, including Judy Eberly, coordinates annual 5K events, community auctions and donation drives with Mountain Family Center administrators. Those efforts address the added financial burden of seeking specialized treatment outside the county.

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