The Natrona Council for Safety & Justice successfully concluded its 2025 Summit this week, convening more than two dozen nonprofits, government agencies and private businesses from across Natrona County and Wyoming. The event focused on strengthening community responses to individuals with mental health and substance use disorders involved with the […]
When Natalie Owen signed up for Youth Takeover Week, she’ll be the first to admit her reasons weren’t lofty. “It was about the money, kind of,” she said with a laugh. “I didn’t have a job at the time. My mom is connected with nonprofits and wanted me to do […]
The Natrona Collective Health Trust has wrapped up its first ever Youth Takeover Week, awarding $150,000 in grants for existing third spaces as well as a $50,000 planning grant for a new third space in Natrona County. Youth Takeover Week is the most recent installment of the Trust’s participatory grantmaking […]
Casper Boxing Club: Building Champions Inside and Outside the Ring At the Natrona Collective Health Trust, we’re proud to support a variety of organizations that help young people grow up healthy and resilient. One of the ways we do that is by investing in organizations that create positive childhood experiences […]
The Natrona Collective Health Trust invests in nonprofits that address the challenges that impact the health and wellbeing of Natrona County residents. Since its inception in 2020, the Trust has granted more than $16 million to these nonprofits. The fall grant cycle for the Trust will open August 13, 2025, […]
This summer, young people in Natrona County will take the reins of philanthropy in an innovative week-long experience hosted by the Natrona Collective Health Trust. Youth Takeover Week, happening July 28 through August 2, invites selected local youth ages 14–20 to fully lead the grantmaking process—determining how real dollars are [...]
(Note: This grant application is now closed) The Natrona Collective Health Trust is excited to announce a new grant opportunity to support the planning and design of youth-centered third spaces in Natrona County. What are third spaces? Third spaces are welcoming, accessible environments that exist outside of home (first space) […]
By Beth Worthen, CEO Picture this: it’s a warm evening at the skate park. Wheels clack against concrete, laughter echoes from a group gathered by the ramps, and someone lands a new trick to a chorus of cheers. A few blocks away, a cozy bookstore hosts an open mic night—young [...]
By Leanne Loya, Director of Programs On Wednesday, April 2, something powerful happened in Casper. Over 30 individuals—from 17 organizations—gathered with a shared purpose: to reimagine and create community spaces where teens feel safe, welcomed, and empowered. This wasn’t just another meeting. It was the beginning of a coordinated, community-led [...]
The Natrona Collective Health Trust will launch its spring grant cycle on February 12, 2025. This grant cycle will include funding opportunities for general operating and resource grants. Applications will be accepted through February 26, 2025. Each grant targets specific needs in the community as the Trust seeks to advance […]
