Colorado

Greeley

$2,000,000

JBS USA Invested in Colorado’s Largest Habitat for Humanity Community

In 2022, Greeley, Colo., received support from Hometown Strong to advance local housing efforts. JBS, the largest employer in the city, made a historic $2 million investment in what became the largest Habitat for Humanity community in Colorado.

The development, named Hope Springs, introduced more than 300 affordable apartments, a park, and a childcare center to the area. It also included 174 single-family homes, creating new opportunities for residents—including JBS team members—to pursue home ownership and build stronger roots in the community.

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Greeley

$1,600,000

JBS Funded SmartLabs for Greeley-Evans District 6 Schools

JBS invested $1.6 million to support the installation of SmartLabs in all Greeley-Evans District 6 elementary, middle, and K–8 schools. With this donation, District 6 became the largest SmartLab adopter in the United States.

SmartLabs engaged students in a hands-on learning environment where Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) disciplines were integrated. The personalized approach empowered learners to tailor their education to their individual interests and abilities, while also building essential skills in communication, collaboration, critical thinking, problem solving, and the creative application of technology.

Greeley

$1,000,000

JBS USA Donation Helped Set the Stage for Community’s Largest Events

Island Grove Regional Park, which hosts approximately 650,000 visitors annually, has long been a central part of life and recreation for JBS USA team members and the broader Greeley community. It serves as the venue for major events such as the Greeley Stampede, Blues Jam concerts, the Weld County Fair, and numerous other activities including sports, playgrounds, and rentable facilities.

With support and donation of $1,000,000 from JBS USA, the city of Greeley added a new stage to the park, which has helped attract new events each year and laid the groundwork for continued growth in the future.

Greeley

$500,000

JBS USA Sponsorship of the Greeley Stampede

JBS contributed $250,000 to be the Keystone sponsor for the Greeley Stampede from 2023 to 2025. The annual event brings together community members and JBS team members for a celebration of local culture, entertainment, and tradition in Greeley.

Greeley

$290,000

JBS USA $290,000 Investment Delivered Truck and Protein to Weld Food Bank

JBS USA purchased a food delivery truck for the Weld Food Bank and began providing protein products to help meet organizations ongoing needs.

Greeley

$55,000

JBS USA Donation Supported Greeley West High School Ag Program

JBS USA invested $55,000 in the education of future agricultural leaders by providing financial support to the Greeley West High School Ag Program. The donation funded meat science equipment, FFA dues, and other classroom supplies. In addition, JBS USA team members contributed through in-person classroom instruction, virtual facility tours, and summer internship opportunities, helping students gain hands-on experience and industry insights.

Greeley

$50,000

JBS USA Donation of $50,000 Provided 12 Months of Internet Access to Support Online Learning

In response to school closures during the COVID-19 pandemic, Greeley-Evans School District 6 transitioned to online and hybrid learning models. For many families, lack of internet access posed significant barriers to student participation.

To help bridge this digital divide, JBS USA partnered with Comcast and the Success Foundation to provide free internet access to students and families in the district for 12 months, ensuring more equitable access to education during a critical time.

Greeley

$35,000

JBS USA Donation Helped A Woman’s Place Support Domestic Violence Victims

The mission of A Woman’s Place is to empower victims and survivors of domestic abuse so they could become safe, secure, and self-reliant; and through education and collaboration, to mobilize the community to help prevent domestic violence. In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic and stay-at-home orders, incidents of domestic violence increased nationwide, often straining such organizations financially as they dealt with greater demand for services. This investment helped A Woman’s Place purchase a new van for transporting victims, as well as supplies for the shelter.