Weld Community Foundation

Check out this incredible film from 2024 Arts Alive! Grant Recipient, Alexander Stephens of Rocket Steam Productions.

The film, titled Legacy: A Severance Fan Film, premiered in April at UNC's Michener Hall. After the screening, cast and crew participated in a panel discussion where they were joined by actor Marc Gellar who plays Kier Eagan in the Apple TV series. (Photo in the comments).

The Arts Alive! Grant application is open now and closes on June 1, 2026. This grant is for emerging artists in Weld County who are ready to take the next step in their artistic development or for nonprofits looking to enrich the arts in Weld County through a special interest project.

Legacy: A Severance Fan Film Press Screener As Walter D, a severed employee at Lumon Industries Branch 634 in Colorado, begins to experience accelerating mental decline, the barrier separating his two selves starts to fail. Legacy: A Severance Fan Film is a true passion project, created by a team of devoted filmmakers and local actors in Colo...

The Foundation is hosting an estate planning "lunch & learn" on Thursday, Feb 26. Need to make plans or could use a refresher? Join us: https://cfsgwc.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/ticket?edt_id=5739

We’ll spend our time with Brandon Houtchens, a local attorney with deep experience in estate planning and related matters. The session will be hosted at First Congregational in Greeley, and a complimentary lunch will be provided. It’s meant to be an approachable, informative time of learning, reflection, and connection.

Bio: Brandon B. Houtchens is a fourth-generation attorney who brings deep experience and a practical, client-focused approach to his legal practice. He works primarily with individuals and small businesses, offering guidance in estate planning, probate administration, business and commercial transactions, and landlord-tenant matters, while also advising larger organizations when needed. Brandon prepares wills, powers of attorney, and related documents, and represents clients through the probate process with clarity and care. Beyond his practice, he is deeply committed to the Weld County community, serving on several nonprofit and foundation boards and teaching Business Law at the University of Northern Colorado’s Monfort College of Business.