To apply:

  • Download the Community Empowerment Fund Application (Fillable PDF or Word Doc).
    Spanish version coming soon!

  • Fill out the form and include the neccesary supporting documents.

  • Return via email to sojournmennonite@gmail.com OR mail a hard copy to
    P.O. Box 768, Fort Collins, CO 80522

While our name has changed, please note that there have not been any changes to the mission or workings of the Community Empowerment Fund.

Check out our resource page to find additional LOCAL AND CSU Resources

Eligibility:

  • Must be a current high school, community college, vocational school or university student

  • Immigrant student with limited access to other resources, such as DACA recipients, students without papers, and those seeking asylum

  • Attends a school in Larimer County

Guidelines:

  • Rental Assistance: We will fund one month of upcoming rent. We will consider multiple months of rental assistance for balances past due or in dire situations.

  • Education Expenses: We do not fund application requests for tuition or related fees. However, eligible requests for education expenses include, but are not limited to, on-campus housing, meal plans, textbooks, or health care costs. The submitted bill must show a breakdown of the items charged and their corresponding amounts (also known as an itemized bill).

  • Turn around time averages 10 days. This means it usually takes about ten days from submitting an application to receiving funds. We encourage you to take this into account when submitting an application.

  • If you need assistance completing an application or have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at sojournmennonite@gmail.com.

    Do you have questions?
    Email the Board at sojournmennonite@gmail.com.
    We will have a board member get back to you shortly.