Colorado – Connections for Independent Living

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 Updates

Weld County, CO, December 1, 2021 – Recognizing the critical need for equitable access to COVID-19 and seasonal flu vaccines for northeastern Coloradans who live with disabling conditions, Connections is hosting a Colorado Vaccine Bus Tour this December. With stops in Greeley, Haxtun, Wray, and Yuma beginning December 20, the Colorado Vaccine Bus Tour provides […]

Connections Hosting Second Colorado Vaccine Bus Tour in February

Weld County, CO, January 26, 2022 – Not everyone who has wanted to receive a COVID-19 vaccine has found it easy to get one. To aid those who have been unable to find a convenient, accessible location, Connections for Independent Living is teaming with North Colorado Community Health and Sunrise Community Health to offer a […]

Considering an Invisible Disability

Weld County, CO, December 22, 2021 – Not all disabling conditions are immediately apparent. There are many conditions that create uncomfortable situations for persons living with a disability simply because the individual is not using a chair for mobility, or is otherwise visibly disabled. Kate Howell serves on the Connections Board of Directors. She lives with […]

Connections Hosting Colorado Vaccine Bus Tour in December

Erica Barraza Joins Connections Board of Directors

Weld County, CO, April 22, 2021 – Connections for Independent Living welcomes a new member to the organization’s governing board of directors. The board approved Erica Barraza to help oversee the Greeley-based nonprofit, which assists persons living with disabling conditions in seven northeastern Colorado counties. A Colorado native, Barraza has a passion for helping people in […]

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 […]