Bray Cares Foundation
For over 75 years, Bray & Company has been committed to giving back to the local community – through volunteering and financial support of many different nonprofit organizations.
The Bray Cares Foundation was created to help serve housing-related needs on the Western Slope with grant opportunities, such as:
- Providing emergency shelter and/or rent assistance
- Offering affordable housing and housing for people living with special needs
- Providing services to help seniors stay in their homes
- Assisting veterans with housing needs
“Over the years, our company has contributed to a variety of organizations here in the community. We think it is time to focus our efforts a little more and increase both our funding and our leadership in the area of housing-related needs in Mesa County,” says Robert Bray, CEO.
The Bray Cares Foundation offers grant funding managed by the Western Colorado Community Foundation and organizations may apply for funding through an annual, competitive grant application process.
Charities & Non-Profits We Have Partnered With
Bray Cares Raises $75,000 in a week to fund Homeward Bound through the Winter.
A community united for shelter and dignity.
On a rainy Friday October 10th, HomewardBound of the Grand Valley announced that it would be closing its emergency shelter on the weekends. In a collective effort spearheaded by The Bray Cares Foundation in just one week, our community rallied together to support HomewardBound , raising over $75,000. The effort gained momentum to an individual contribution by a Bray agent of $20,000 that was matched by The Bray Cares foundation. This started a ‘snow ball effect’ of local businesses, organizations and private donors generously contributing to keep the doors open 7 days a week through the winter. Thanks to generous donors, businesses, and neighbors, vulnerable individuals and families will continue to have a warm, safe place to stay during the coldest months.
“We all make a living serving those that have a means, this is not just an opportunity for us to serve those without means, but imperative of our community to ensure the shelter remains open through the cold winter months. ”
– Darah Galvin, Bray Cares Foundation
“This is what Western Colorado does best when there is a need, people step up.”
– Tedi Gillespie – Western Colorado Community Foundation.
Learn More About This Incredible Story of Our Community Coming Together to Keep Our Neighbors Safe
Community raises over $60,000 in donations for Homeward Bound
Local companies raise $60k for Homeward Bound to reopen during weekends
Thank you to the businesses, organizations, and neighbors who stood with us to protect vulnerable families this winter:
FCI Constructors • HBA of Western Colorado & its members • Alpine Bank • Raven Plumbing & Heating • SHAW Construction • Chaparral West • Builders First Source • BOA Builders • North Peak Construction • GJARA • Palisade Thrift Store • Bray agents & staff • Individual community donors