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Laramie County approves $250,000 supplemental payment to United Way for nonprofits
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Summary
The commission approved a one‑time $250,000 supplemental human services payment from county fifth‑penny funds to United Way of Laramie County to expand support to 24 nonprofits; United Way said the funds will be distributed to organizations serving increased community need.
The Board of County Commissioners approved a one‑time $250,000 supplemental human services agreement with United Way of Laramie County on March 3, 2026. County staff said the funds come from fifth‑penny revenues and will be used by the Health Services Advisory Committee (HSAC) to allocate grants to nonprofit partners.
Chris Whitfield, executive director of United Way, told commissioners the agency received applications from more than 30 nonprofits and currently supports 20 organizations; the new contract will add four additional nonprofit partners, bringing the total to 24. "We have seen an increase in need throughout the county," Whitfield said, and he answered brief questions about allocation and oversight.
Commissioners discussed the longstanding role of fifth‑penny dollars for non‑governmental providers and approved the supplemental payment and a subsequent addendum that reallocates amounts among contractors now that four new agencies were added. The board adopted the item by roll call; staff noted agency review and reporting requirements remain in place.
