United Way of Mesa County

Want to make a difference on the Western Slope? ?? Join us for a lunch conversation with Faith Rodriguez from United Way of Mesa County on February 19th from 12:00-1:00 pm to learn about exciting volunteer opportunities in Mesa County. The best part? ?It's FREE for members, and just $10 for non-members to attend.?? Let's explore how we can give back to our community. RSVP now: https://lnkd.in/g8Y4kkAm #YPNMC #YPN #YoungProfessionalsNetwork #UnitedWayofMesaCounty #VolunteerOpportunities #MesaCounty

We’re thrilled to introduce our newest team member, Kyra Seppie, as our Philanthropy & Partnerships Manager! Originally from Wyoming, Kyra has called Grand Junction home since 2022 and loves everything Mesa County has to offer. With a background in event planning, public/private partnerships, and communication campaigns for social and environmental change, she’s passionate about ensuring everyone in our community can access services with dignity and empowering individuals to be changemakers. When she’s not working, you can find Kyra paddleboarding, cross-country skiing, playing music in the community band, or enjoying live music and events in Downtown Grand Junction. ??????♀? Join us in giving Kyra a warm welcome! ????

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Have you checked out our new website yet? Head over to https://lnkd.in/gSN7XDJW, with a fresh design, improved navigation, and a wealth of resources, it’s now easier than ever to connect with our programs, learn about our impact, and discover how you can get involved. Huge shoutout to Padrón & Co. for their support in this project! Need a website built or help with your marketing efforts? Check them out at www.padronco.com ??

Huge congratulations to our Executive Director, Faith Rodriguez, for being one of the winners of the BestSlope NEXT Gen award last night! This award, presented by the Young Professionals Network of Mesa County in partnership with the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce, celebrates young leaders making an incredible impact on the Western Slope. Faith’s dedication to our community and her leadership at United Way of Mesa County are truly inspiring. We're so proud of her and excited to see the continued positive changes she will bring to our region! #NEXTGen #YoungLeaders #BestSlope #CommunityImpact #UnitedWayMC

We are so excited to announce the launch of our new website! Visit https://lnkd.in/gSN7XDJW to discover our refreshed online home, designed to make it easier for you to learn about our impact, access resources, and get involved in strengthening Mesa County. A heartfelt thank you to Padrón & Co. for their outstanding work and generous support in bringing this vision to life. We’re grateful for businesses who share our dedication to creating positive change. Explore the new site and join us in making a difference!

? We are so excited to unveil our refreshed brand and revitalized commitment to making an even greater impact in Mesa County! ? At United Way of Mesa County, we do what no single organization can do. We connect and mobilize resources, people, and passion in strategic ways to achieve our goals, transform lives, and change the story for thousands in our community. We are igniting a new era of action and unity – because UNITED IS THE WAY! ?? Together, we’ll continue creating lasting change. Learn more about United Way of Mesa County and our impact at https://lnkd.in/gSN7XDJW #UnitedIsTheWay #unitedwaymc #brandrefresh #CommunityImpact #mesacounty

Meet the Team! Wrapping up our introductions, meet Nicholas Boni, is our amazing new Nonprofit Management Intern! Nick has lived in Grand Junction for the past three years, studying International Business and minoring in Outdoor Recreation Industry Studies. His goal during this internship is to help the community and continue gaining experience with non-profits. When he's not working hard, you can find him biking, skiing, climbing, camping, or doing anything that pushes him outside daily! We're excited to have Nick on the team!

Meet the team! Cassidy Lujan is our amazing Donor and Grants Manager. Cassidy has lived in the Grand Valley since she was just a year old. She went to Grand Junction High School and CMU and graduated with an MBA from the University of Mary. Cassidy was a medical assistant and scribe as well as a piano and dance teacher before she started working at United Way. When she is not working, Cassidy is on an adventure with her husband and 16-month-old son. She enjoys skiing, dance, reading, and any time spent with family. One of her favorite things about working at United Way of Mesa County is seeing the community and those passionate about it come together and find solutions for improving lives.

Meet the team! Next up is Keira Auld, our Community Impact & Outreach Manager! Keira has been with United Way of Mesa County since July 2021, managing programs like United to Solve Homelessness and the Mesa County Imagination Library, while also overseeing events, marketing, and assisting with grant management. With 15 years of nonprofit experience, including 13 years working in animal welfare, Keira brings a wealth of passion and dedication to her role. Outside of work, she loves car camping, weekend adventures, and hunting for the best thrift store finds. Her favorite part of the job? Making a meaningful impact in her community alongside people who are just as passionate about helping others.