Connections for Independent Living Welcomes New Board Member
James Childress For Immediate ReleaseContact: Jessica Standiferd jessica@connections4il.org Weld County, CO, 6/18/2024 – The Connections board has expanded again in 2024! James Childress has joined the Connections for Independent Living board of directors. He has been a Certified Public Accountant (C.P.A.) for over 20 years. He has built a distinguished career in the accounting and finance […]
MEDICAID APPLICATION ASSISTANCE FOR NORTHEASTERN COLORADO
For Immediate Release Contact: Jessica Standiferd, jessica@connections4il.org Weld County, CO, 5/15/2024 – With the Medicaid wind down, there are many Coloradans that may be eligible for Medicaid insurance coverage that are not receiving it. Connections for Independent Living (Connections) has long been aware that the application process to enroll in Health First Colorado, Colorado’s Medicaid […]
Connections for Independent Living Welcomes New Board Member
Norma Barrandey For Immediate ReleaseContact: Jessica Standiferd jessica@connections4il.org Weld County, CO, 4/16/2024 – Norma Barrandey joined the Connections for Independence Center board at the start of 2024. She currently works at Stifel, as an investment advisor. She began her investment industry career in 2005. She’s also a professor of economic studies at University of Northern Colorado. Along […]
CONNECTIONS RECEIVES GRANT TO BECOME BENEFITS ENROLLMENT CENTER FOR NORTHEASTERN COLORADO
For Immediate Release Contact: Jessica Standiferd, jessica@connections4il.org Weld County, CO, 2/6/2024 – Connections is aware of the struggle people with disabilities face while living on a fixed income. It’s a monthly stress of wondering how they’ll get by trying to cover all of the necessities like groceries, utilities, paying for medications, and covering other monthly […]
CONNECTIONS RAISES FUNDS TO COMBAT HOUSING CRISIS THIS CO GIVES DAY
For Immediate Release Contact: Jessica Standiferd, jessica@connections4il.org Weld County, CO. November 29, 2023– Connections for Independent Living is acutely aware of the housing crisis that people with disabilities are experiencing. Housing deposit assistance has become one of the most requested forms of assistance from our community. Persons with fixed income, low to no income, and […]
CONNECTIONS CLOSES AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETING
Weld County, CO, November 14, 2023 – After nearly 30 years of providing the highest quality American Sign Language Interpreting services to the entire state of Colorado, southern Wyoming and beyond, Connections for Independent Living has made the difficult decision to cease operations of these services to businesses needing to communicate with deaf and hard […]
Connections Participates in Colorado Digital Equity Plan Survey
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jessica Standiferd, Jessica@connections4il.org Weld County, CO, August 1, 2023 – Connections for Independent Living has embarked on a project to provide feedback to the State Office of Future Work to inform the Colorado State Digital Equity Plan. We are seeking feedback from any resident who lives with disabilities regarding their access […]
TIM WILSON JOINS CONNECTIONS FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING BOARD OF DIRECTORS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jessica Standiferd, Jessica@connections4il.org Weld County, CO, May 17, 2023 – Connections for Independent Living welcomes a new member to the organization’s governing board of directors. The board approved Tim Wilson to help oversee the Greeley-based nonprofit, which assists persons living with disabling conditions in seven northeastern Colorado counties. Wilson currently works […]
Connections Expands Connect with Friends Program
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jessica Standiferd, jessica@connections4il.org Weld County, Colorado, January 31, 2023 – Connections for Independent Living has received an Outdoor Equity Grant Program (OEGP) for funding that will allow the nonprofit to expand an existing adult service that breaks down barriers and increases access to outdoor recreation, environmental and conservation-based education and outdoor […]
Connections Offers COVID Support
Connections for Independent Living Launches COVID Support Program Weld County, CO, October 2022 – Connections for Independent Living welcomes a new COVID Programs Advocate position to provide the Weld County area with resources and information regarding boosters, vaccinations, and the newly recognized disability: Long-Haul COVID. Funded by a federal vaccination grant, this program will […]
