People first. Always.
Aloha Cares Foundation began at a kitchen table in Greeley, Colorado — and has grown into a regional movement of neighbors helping neighbors.
From William Pilch
In 2018, after years of volunteering with food pantries and disaster response teams across Colorado, I kept seeing the same gap: families weren't just hungry or unhoused — they were tired of being treated like a number.
So I started Aloha Cares with a simple idea borrowed from a state I love: aloha isn't a greeting, it's a way of caring for one another. Show up, listen first, and act with dignity.
What began as weekend grocery runs out of my truck is now a team of 14 staff and over 600 volunteers serving Weld, Larimer, and Adams counties. Thank you for being part of it.
— William Pilch, Founder & Executive Director
Our values
Dignity first
Every person we serve is treated as a neighbor, never a statistic.
Lasting impact
We invest in programs that strengthen families for years, not just days.
Radical transparency
Every dollar is tracked and reported. Our annual report is published openly.
Cultural respect
Our work celebrates the diverse heritages of every community we touch.
Rapid response
When disaster strikes, we are on the ground within hours, not days.
Volunteer-powered
More than 600 neighbors give their time so help reaches further.
Our journey
A small timeline of milestones we are proud of.
- 2018The first weekend grocery run
William fills a pickup with groceries for 22 families in west Greeley.
- 2019501(c)(3) status granted
Aloha Cares becomes an official nonprofit and brings on its first three volunteers.
- 2020Pandemic response
Served 4,800 families with emergency groceries, hygiene kits, and rent assistance.
- 2022First mobile health clinic
Partnered with North Range Health to bring free screenings to four neighborhoods.
- 2024Crossing 12,000 served
Now operating 38 programs across Weld, Larimer, and Adams counties.
Want to know more?
We're happy to share our annual report, financials, or just chat about the work. Reach out anytime.