About us

United Way of theEagle River Valley

We bring people and resources together to support local organizations and strengthen the Eagle River Valley.

A river running through a mountain valley

Who we are

United Way of the Eagle River Valley is a locally focused United Way serving the Eagle River Valley. Since 1996, we have helped bring businesses, nonprofit organizations, community leaders, local government, and residents together around the needs of our community.

As part of the United Way network, we benefit from the strength and resources of a global organization while remaining focused on the people and organizations here at home.

What we do

  • Connect

    Bring people, organizations, and resources together.

  • Identify

    Recognize local needs, service gaps, and emerging community priorities.

  • Collaborate

    Support partnerships and shared approaches to community needs.

  • Invest

    Provide grants and other support to strengthen local nonprofit organizations.

Our story

United Way of the Eagle River Valley was established in 1996 to help connect people and resources across the community. Over the years, our role has evolved along with the needs of the Eagle River Valley, but our purpose remains simple: bring people together, support local organizations, and help strengthen the community we share.

A mountain valley under a cloudy sky

Board of directors

Sara Amberg

Board President

Chelsea Venerdini Carnoali

Chelsea Venerdini Carnoali

Lee Shore

Lee Shore

Treasurer

Mortgage Lending Officer | PNC Bank

Vicki Stone

Vicki Stone

Treasury Management Officer | ANB Bank

Nancy Beltran

Quinn Lyerly

Quinn Lyerly

Portfolio Manager, Resort Banking | Vista Bank

Micah Jackson

Micah Jackson

Financial Advisor | Edward Jones

Sue Kuntz

Sue Kuntz

Retired Business Professional

Gladiz Ornelas Ramos

Gladiz Ornelas Ramos

CDS Facilitator and Mentor