Gair believes building strong, trusting relationships is the only way to reach individuals who the city identified as “choosing an unhoused lifestyle,” but acknowledges the difficulty in the situation. She said implementing programs that have worked in large cities is a struggle in the mountain region, and a looming scarcity of funding from the federal government presents another hurdle. “I…

We are proud to introduce the current leadership of the Mountain Coalition for Food and Nutrition Security (MCFNS)—a regional coalition working to ensure equitable access to healthy, affordable, and culturally relevant food across Eagle, Garfield, and Pitkin counties. Christine Singleton Dolan – MCFNS Chair Christine Dolan is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist and serves as the Nutrition Program Manager at Garfield County Public Health….

West Mountain Regional Health Alliance’s July Quarterly meeting brought together a panel of leaders working across health, food, and housing security. In a time marked by uncertainty and rapid change, the panel served as a platform for deep reflection and dialogue on how organizations are adapting to meet the evolving needs of our communities. As we move forward, this meeting…

The program’s leaders and graduates share a sense of accountability to their rural communities, driven by the desire to build more resilient towns through a legion of changemakers. Neighborly accountability shapes the program’s impact and ensures its future success. Students enroll not just for a degree but to care for the communities they call home. “Just imagine if this program…

We are excited to announce that our Roaring Fork Valley in Colorado has successfully reached a significant milestone in its efforts to enhance data quality. By adopting an innovative approach, the region has achieved All Singles Quality Data (QD) for its homeless services system, improving the reliability and accuracy of data for better decision-making. This milestone supports local organizations in…

We’re excited to announce a partnership between WMRHA and the Center for Improving Value in Health Care (CIVHC) to strengthen health equity in our region. This collaboration aims to improve Alliance members access to timely, accurate information on social determinants of health, and develop actionable metrics to address challenges in areas such as housing, food security, transportation, and mental health….

This printed guide is your go-to collection of free, low-income, and reduced-cost community resources in Pitkin, Garfield, and Eagle counties. It’s designed to help connect our Tri-County region to essential services. You can now access the guide online or in print! The digital version is updated quarterly for the most current information, while the PDF version is printed annually and…

We are thrilled to announce that WMRHA is part of the newly formed Advisory Board for the Colorado Blueprint to End Hunger. Representing local food coalitions and Colorado communities, this diverse group will guide the movement for more equitable, sustainable, and community-driven food systems across the state. With a focus on food justice and sovereignty, the Board will play a…

We were thrilled to be part of the recent ESG Community Conversation on August 27th, where we joined in an engaging discussion about utilizing community collaboration to implement housing and trauma-informed response systems. Hearing from ESG subrecipients and sharing insights with peers was an inspiring experience. Thank you to all who participated in this important conversation! We’re excited to continue…

Western Colorado MSW Program Director and Professor of the Practice Rachel Forbes also highlights the unique ethical dilemmas social workers might encounter working in small towns. Forbes explains that in the metropolitan Denver area, a social worker might never bump into a client outside of the office, but in rural settings, they might run into a client at the grocery store…