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 […]
United Way Weld Project Connect
Connections is participating in the Weld Project Connect hosted by United Way of Weld County. We will assist people with disabilities in completing our pre-intake form. This will be done with people desiring our independent living services after said services have been explained. Our Section 8 Housing Program will be accepting applications for the wait […]
Connections Hosting Governor Jared Polis Colorado Vaccines for All Clinic April 9
Weld County, CO, April 1, 2021 – Connections for Independent Living is hosting a COVID-19 vaccine clinic in partnership with Governor Jared Polis’ Colorado Vaccines for All plan on Friday, April 9. The clinic, hosted at Connections’ offices at 1331 8th Avenue in Greeley, will be held from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. You must […]
Connections Cares Program Resumes to Assist Northeastern Colorado Residents with Disabilities
Weld County, CO, March 16, 2021 – Connections for Independent Living is resuming a weekly on-site service program called Connections Cares. The program is designed for persons who live with disabilities in Greeley and northeastern Colorado who have not been able to be fully accommodated by remote and online services. Beginning March 19, and continuing […]
Joshua Fulenwider Joins Connections as Director of Independent Living Services
Weld County, CO, March 3, 2021 – Connections for Independent Living welcomes Joshua Fulenwider as the non-profit organization’s Director of Independent Living Services. The University of Northern Colorado graduate served as a member of the Greeley-based organization’s board of directors for two years prior to applying for the position. “Connections for Independent Living is important […]
SSI/SSDI Eligibility Guidance Offered by Connections
Weld County, CO, February 17, 2021 – For persons who live with a disabling condition, applying for Social Security’s Supplemental Security Income (SSI), and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) can be a confusing and complex process. To offer a helping hand, trained and knowledgeable benefit specialists from Connections for Independent Living are available by telephone or video […]
Connections COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance Program Offers Assistance
Weld County, CO, January 21, 2021 – Residents of northeastern Colorado who live with disabilities may find the process to register and schedule vaccinations for the COVID-19 virus to be challenging to complete. To provide guidance and assistance in this process, Connections for Independent Living has launched a free vaccine assistance program. Many healthcare companies and […]
Connections Cares Homeless Assistance Program Launches in Greeley
Weld County, CO, October 30, 2020 – Northeastern Colorado residents living with disabilities, who also are experiencing temporary homelessness owing to the COVID-19 pandemic and current economic conditions, are encouraged to participate in a new program from nonprofit Connections for Independent Living. Each Friday from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. through November 20, and from […]
Connections for Independent Living Launches Computer Voucher Program
Weld County, CO, October 14, 2020 – Persons who live with disabilities in seven northeastern Colorado counties may qualify for a new Internet-accessible computer at no cost through an innovative program created by Connections for Independent Living. Through CARES Act funding provided to Connections, the Greeley-based organization will deliver new computers to a limited number […]
