United Way of Laramie County, based in Cheyenne, works to mobilize community resources for long-term change so individuals and families in Laramie County can be healthy, educated, and financially stable. Here is what it does, how to get help, and how to give.
The affiliate works to mobilize and direct community resources toward long-term change, so that individuals and families in Laramie County can be healthy, educated, and financially stable. It funds local nonprofit partners, runs free tax preparation, and partners with Wyoming 211.
It serves Laramie County from Cheyenne. Kris Whitfield is the executive director and CEO, and the affiliate recently named two dozen nonprofit partners for its current funding cycle.
Residents can dial 211 to reach Wyoming 211, which connects callers to local resources and assistance. United Way of Laramie County partners with Wyoming 211 and runs its own free tax preparation program.
| Program | What it does |
|---|---|
| Wyoming 211 | Connects callers to local resources and assistance; a community partner of the affiliate. |
| VITA free tax prep | Free Volunteer Income Tax Assistance for eligible residents. |
| Nonprofit partners | Funding for two dozen local nonprofit partners in the current cycle. |
| Community resiliency | Programs that help families stay healthy and financially stable. |
Free tax preparation returns credits like the Earned Income Tax Credit to working families without the cost of a paid preparer.
United Way of Laramie County directs donations to local nonprofit partners, naming two dozen for its current funding cycle. The aim is long-term change toward healthy, educated, and financially stable individuals and families.
Its free tax program and partnership with Wyoming 211 give residents direct ways to reach help alongside that grant-making.
You can donate directly, give through a workplace campaign, or designate a gift to a specific cause. Donations support the affiliate's nonprofit partners.
Volunteers help in many ways, including free tax preparation. United Way of Laramie County holds a three-star rating from Charity Navigator, and its EIN for tax-deductible gifts is 83-0186435.
Connects callers to local resources; a community partner.
Free tax filing for eligible residents.
Funding for two dozen local partners this cycle.
Programs supporting healthy, stable families.
Programs supporting students and families.
Payroll campaigns that fund the affiliate's work.
Sources: United Way of Laramie County (unitedwayoflaramiecounty.org) team and program pages and Cap City News; Charity Navigator and Cause IQ (EIN 83-0186435). A founding year was not confirmed on the pages reviewed. Retrieved June 2026. We are not affiliated with United Way of Laramie County and receive no compensation for this listing. Spotted an error? [email protected]
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