Every year, Colorado Gives Day invites donors across the state to strengthen communities through giving. As one of the largest fundraising events in Colorado, it provides vital support to Colorado nonprofits working to address pressing needs.
Here are some quick answers to common questions:
- When is it? December 9, 2025
- Can I give early? Yes, early giving opens on November 1. Donations made anytime from Nov. 1 through Dec. 9 count toward the total.
- Where do I give? All donations are made through ColoradoGives.org.
- Why give through this platform? A statewide pool of over $1 million amplifies donations by distributing funds proportionally to nonprofits based on the total amount they raise, ensuring every gift goes further.
- Who does it help? More than 3,500 nonprofits across Colorado participate, covering causes from health care to education to the environment.
For Mountain Family Health Centers, this day represents a commitment to affordable health care in Colorado and to advancing whole-person health for those who otherwise might not have access to care.
What Whole-Person Health Means
At its core, whole-person health care recognizes that well-being is not just the absence of illness. It means addressing the full spectrum of physical, mental, emotional, and social health. A child struggling with asthma may also face anxiety that impacts school performance. A parent managing diabetes may also need support navigating health insurance in Colorado. Families deserve an integrated approach that addresses all of these layers together.
This is why Mountain Family Health Centers emphasizes integrated health services, which combine medical, behavioral, dental, and pharmacy care. This model allows providers to work as a team, ensuring that no part of a patient’s health is overlooked. By treating people as whole beings rather than a collection of separate issues, we create a foundation for healthier families and stronger communities.
Gaps in Care and Their Consequences
Even though Colorado consistently ranks among the healthiest states, significant affordability challenges persist. Although the state’s uninsured rate dropped to just 4.6% in 2023, a 2024 survey found that 68% of Coloradans reported delaying or forgoing medical care due to expense, and 70% had experienced at least one health care affordability burden over the past year.
Gaps in care are especially evident in rural and mountain communities, where community health centers often serve as the only point of access for primary care.
These gaps lead to serious consequences:
- Families may delay necessary care because of high costs.
- Children may miss important pediatric check-ups or early immunizations.
- Adults may struggle with untreated mental health conditions, substance use, or chronic diseases.
- Lack of access to affordable dental care can lead to preventable pain and long-term health complications.
The reality is that without affordable health care, these challenges compound, leaving families in cycles of poor health that impact education, employment, and overall quality of life.
How We Bridge the Gap
Mountain Family Health Centers was founded to address these very inequities. As a network of community health centers, we deliver integrated health services to more than 26,000 patients annually across the Western Slope. By providing medical, dental, behavioral, and pharmacy care under one roof, we break down barriers that prevent families from seeking or affording care.
Here are some ways Mountain Family Health Centers bridges the gap:
- Offering sliding scale fees so that cost is never a barrier to whole-person health care.
- Helping families navigate Medicaid eligibility and compare Medicaid vs. private insurance options.
- Providing specialized pediatric services, from mental health support to nutrition guidance.
- Establishing the Health for All Fund to sustain critical programs that expand access for the uninsured.
By bridging these gaps, we ensure that care is not only comprehensive but also compassionate and accessible.
The Power of Giving on (and Leading Up to) Colorado Gives Day
Your support on Colorado Gives Day makes a tangible difference in the lives of thousands of families. Each donation, large or small, contributes to the sustainability of community health centers.
Here’s why giving matters:
- It Multiplies Impact: Contributions received through Colorado Gives Day are boosted by the statewide Incentive Fund, meaning your gift goes even further.
- It Provides Continuity of Care: Donations allow us to maintain integrated health services that ensure families receive care without interruption.
- It Strengthens Communities: Healthy families mean stronger schools, workplaces, and neighborhoods.
By giving before or on Colorado Gives Day, you invest in whole-person health and help close the gaps that persist in our communities.
Join Us in Building Health for All
At Mountain Family Health Centers, we are committed to supporting the physical, behavioral, and emotional well-being of every patient we serve. Through our integrated health services (including medical, dental, behavioral, and pharmacy care), families have access to whole-person health care under one roof.
As a nonprofit, community-led organization, we believe health care is a basic human right. Today, we serve more than 24,000 patients across the Western Slope, offering affordable health care in Colorado that meets people where they are. Learn more about our services, find a provider near you, or schedule an appointment today.On Colorado Gives Day, your support helps us continue this mission. By giving, you ensure that families in our communities have access to compassionate care, regardless of income or insurance status. Join us in giving today and be part of the movement for whole-person health in Colorado.