Improving Public Health Since 1993.
Trailhead Institute helps Colorado communities lead their own paths to better health. We do this by:
Reducing administrative burdens that make public health work difficult.
Building capacity for communities to lead solutions to local health challenges.
Sharing administrative resources, relationships, and knowledge of the public health system.
Leading public health programs that address unmet needs, and
Collaborating with our network to coordinate public health efforts.
Important Update Regarding Funding for Food & WIC Access
The funds provided by Governor Polis and the Joint Budget Committee through the Colorado Department of Human Services for food pantries were previously identified to respond to the current SNAP emergency. Trailhead was directed to send all funds to Feeding Colorado, so that funds can be distributed as quickly as possible to allow for large scale food purchasing and distribution.
These funds will not be part of an open application process, such as the Food Pantry Assistance Grants which were accepting applications a couple months ago through our fiscally sponsored project, the Provecho Collective (formerly The Colorado Blueprint to End Hunger). If you have additional questions, please contact info@feedingcolorado.org.
Who We Are
Trailhead serves as a strategic partner for building coordinated, community-informed solutions to public health needs through our knowledge and relationships across the public health system.
Who We Work With
We support organizations and initiatives working in direct service to communities. Over the last 30 years, we’ve developed trusted relationships with community-based organizations, individuals addressing local health priorities across Colorado, local public health organizations, state and federal governmental agencies, academic institutions, and philanthropic leaders working across the public health system.
What We Strive For
Across our programs, we work to ensure there is a critical mass of support for community-driven solutions within the field of public health.
What We Strive For
Our work also aims to ensure communities, and organizations who work in direct service to communities, have the sustained resources, autonomy, and capacity to lead programs that effectively address community needs.