Resource Directory

Financial Assistance

Vail Valley Charitable Fund (VVCF)

Services: Direct Aid: Helps local individuals and families facing medical crises or long-term illness with grants to cover medical bills, rent, utilities, or other essential needs. Eagle County Smiles Program: Provides free or reduced-cost dental care for uninsured children and youth in our area of service. Eagle County Grins Program: Offers low-cost dental services for uninsured adults. Vail Breast Cancer Group (VBCG): Supports women in Eagle County who are undergoing breast cancer diagnosis or treatment through financial aid, mammogram funding, and community support. Spanish Outreach: Bilingual (English/Spanish) assistance to help applicants navigate forms and connect with our programs. Community Referrals: Connects clients with additional resources such as mental health, housing, transportation, or food assistance programs. Volunteering and Events: Opportunities for community members to get involved in fundraising events like the LG Tri or Bowling for Boobs and to give back.

Cost: All applications and the application assistance for our programs are free of charge.

Eligibility: Must live or work in our area of service (East Vail to Dotsero, including Minturn & Red Cliff) for more than one year. Must be facing a medical hardship or financial difficulty related to a health issue. Applicants provide documentation such as physician statements, medical bills, rent agreement / mortgage statements, and proof of income. For EC Smiles and Free Screening Mammogram programs, specific applications are required (available on the website).

Garfield County Public Health and Environment; WIC Program

Services: WIC is a supplemental nutrition program providing healthy food, nutrition education, breastfeeding guidance, and community support.

Cost: Free

Eligibility: WIC is available to women, infants and children who meet income eligibility. For more information see website or call.

Garfield County Public Health – Dental Resource List

Services: Dental providers accepting Medicaid, CHP+, and discounted or sliding fee scales. Aspen to Parachute and more.

Website: https://www.garfieldcountyco.gov/public-health/dental-resources/

Beneficent

Services: Learn how to pay for long-term care. Free Consultations – Certified Medicaid Planners offer free consultations for those who want to explore their options for paying for long-term care—specifically utilizing Medicaid or VA Aid and Attendance. Completing Applications – Beneficent Case Managers will guide you through the application process, avoiding common mistakes and ensuring success until approval. Lump Sum Report – If a current Medicaid or VA applicant sold a home or received a lump sum of cash and is worried about losing their long-term care benefits, we outline strategies to preserve the cash and retain benefits. Free Learning Events – Complimentary learning events about Medicaid and VA Aid & Attendance benefits for senior care providers and industry partners.

Cost: Free 1-hour consultation. During the consultation, we will discuss our flat fee or provide instructions on how you can qualify for Long-Term Care Medicaid or VA Aid & Attendance, if you want to apply on your own.

Eligibility: Must be over the age of 65 or a disabled adult. An applicant must earn less than $9,000 in monthly income; spouse income is not included. Require assistance with at least 2 activities of daily living – bathing, dressing, eating, or using the toilet.

Financial Empowerment Center (FEC) of the Rockies

Services: One-on-one professional financial counseling to help individuals reduce debt, improve credit, build savings, and strengthen long-term financial habits. Bilingual services (English/Spanish) are available. Counselors can support clients to: Find the Right Bank: Choose the best bank account and build safe banking habits. Take Control of Debt: Create a realistic plan to reduce or eliminate debt. Start Saving: Build emergency and goal-based savings. Build Better Credit: Understand and improve your credit score and history. Manage Your Money: Develop a personalized budget and better financial organization. Achieve Life Goals: Plan and prepare for major milestones like buying a home, going to college, or starting a business.

Cost: All services are 100% free of charge. No fees, insurance, or proof of income required.

Eligibility: Open to any adult (18+) who lives or works in the Pitkin, Garfield, or Eagle counties. Appointments are required. No walk-ins accepted. Make an appointment online, Email for referrals and inquiries: coaching@savingscollaborative.org

MyFriendBen

Services: Online tool that helps individuals identify what they qualify for and apply for federal, state, and local benefits such as SNAP, WIC, tax credits, and more.

Cost: Free

Eligibility: Open to anyone living in Colorado. English and Spanish

Benefit Recovery Fund

Services: Statewide program for unemployed undocumented workers in Colorado who have or will receive a W-2 tax form from their employer, who have lost their job through no fault of their own and who are not eligible to receive traditional wage replacement assistance. It provides direct cash payments for eligible W-2 or pay stub workers without work authorizations to help them pay for things like food, shelter, healthcare, clothing and other critical needs due to a loss of employment.

Cost: Free

Eligibility: Unemployed undocumented workers in Colorado, must be 16 years or older, have earned income as a W-2 worker in a qualified or alternative base period (typically within the last 15-18 months) and complete application. Can apply online on website.

Elevar

Services: Elevar is a leadership development program that provides community development through grantmaking and program-related investments to emerging entrepreneurs from the Latinx and people of color communities.

Cost: Free

Eligibility: We are looking for early-stage entrepreneurs from the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) community. “Early stage” means that you are in your initial stages of operation, growth, and product or service development. You may still be refining your concept, conducting market research, and/or building your minimum viable product (MVP). Cohort applications open annually around November/December.

WindWalkers

Services: Therapeutic Riding and Equine Assisted Learning by PATH certified instructors. Equine partnerships with licensed Behavioral Health and Disability Service Providers. Summer camps and educational group sessions.

Cost: Please contact for more information.

Eligibility: Age, dependent on program. Please call or email hello@windwalkers.org to receive more information.

Financial Assistance

Vail Valley Charitable Fund (VVCF)

Garfield County Public Health and Environment; WIC Program

Garfield County Public Health – Dental Resource List

Beneficent

Financial Empowerment Center (FEC) of the Rockies

MyFriendBen

Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR)

Benefit Recovery Fund

Elevar

WindWalkers

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