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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

These are some of the resources available locally.
For additional resources please dial 211 for the national hotline.

 

 

 

Updated November 20, 2024

Holiday Assistance

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211 Colorado -  Holiday Edition

https://www.211colorado.org/holiday/

Kenzi's Causes

Annual Holiday Toy Drive in Denver

https://kenziscauses.org/toy-shop-denver/

Denver Santa Claus Shop

Must be Denver resident, have child 11 or under, & receive services from Denver Human Services or Community Partner

December 13, 14, 16 & 17

https://www.denversantaclausshop.org/register-for-toys

USPS Operation Santa

Letters to Santa must be postmarked before December 9

https://www.uspsoperationsanta.com/getinvolved

The Christmas Tree Project

Fully decorated Christmas trees at no cost to families in need

https://www.thechristmastreeproject.org/request-tree/

Servicios de La Raza

Christmas baskets filled with various food items and gifts for families with children aged 0-17. Supplies are available on a first-come, first-served basis. To register and collect items, please walk in and bring a birth certificate or vaccination record for each child in your household.

Address: 3131 W 14th Ave, Denver, CO 80204

Phone number: (303) 458-5851

https://serviciosdelaraza.org/

Integrated Family Community Services

Provides children aged newborn to 10 years old with holiday gifts 

https://ifcs.org/helping-hands-holidays/

RENT ASSISTANCE

Colorado Emergency Rental Assistance Program

If you are facing eviction call:

720-356-0174

Salvation Army 

https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/rent-mortgage-and-utility-assistance

Arapahoe County Rent Assistance

Rent-and-Mortgage-Assistance

https://www.arapahoeco.gov/your_county/county_departments/community_resources/housing/rent_and_mortgage_assistance.php

Colorado Housing Connects

https://coloradohousingconnects.org

Almost Home, Inc.

Rental assistance or utility assistance for Adams County residents

303-636-1170

https://www.almosthomeonline.org

Colorado Coalition for the Homeless

https://www.coloradocoalition.org/resources-rights-rent-mortgage-and-eviction-prevention​

First Mennonite Church Denver

Must reside in the service area of First Mennonite

https://www.fmcdenver.org/help

Temporary Rental & Utility Assistance (TRUA) 

www.denvergov.org/Government/Agencies-Departments-Offices/Agencies-Departments-Offices-Directory/Department-of-Housing-Stability/Resident-Resources/Rent-and-Utility-Help

Integrated Family Community Services

Utility bill payment assistance, rent assistance, and free grocery store for families with low incomes

https://ifcs.org/need-help/

GENERAL RESOURCES

Colorado Dept of Human Services

www.CDHS.colorado.gov

303-866-4119  

Denver County Human Services

Bus tokens, cash assistance (Denver only), child care resources (Denver only), eviction assistance, legal assistance, rent assistance, vouchers for motels and gas (families and single women)

720-944-4DHS (4347)

www.denvergov.org/content/denvergov/en/denver-human-services.html

Douglas County Human Services

www.douglas.co.us/human-services/

303-688-4825

Society of St. Vincent de Paul 

Rent, utilities, food

www.svdpden.org

Email: svdpden@outlook.com

 

Jewish Family Service 

www.jewishfamilyservice.org

Email: centralintake@jewishfamilyservice.org 

Phone: 720-248-4690;  

Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Denver

Shelter, counseling, family services, emergency services (fire,etc)

www.ccdenver.org

720-377-1313

SHELTERS/EMERGENCY HOUSING

Elevation Community Land Trust

urgent housing crisis neighborhoods, 

Phone: 720-822-0052

www.elevationclt.org

The Delores Project

www.thedeloresproject.org

303-534-5411

Sacred Heart House of Denver

Single women, Single Mothers Only

www.sacredhearthouse.com

303-296-6686

Samaritan House

www.samhousedenver.org

303-294-0241

Almost Home Inc

www.almosthomeonline.org

303-659-6199

HAAT Force

Homelessness Awareness/Action Task Force

https://www.haatforce.org

Bridge of Hope of Greater Denver

Helping single mothers and their children, who face homelessness

https://greaterdenver.bridgeofhopeinc.org/get-help/

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTERS/SUPPORT

Family Tree

Domestic Abuse resources

www.thefamilytree.org

303-467-2604 

National Domestic Violence Hotline

800-799-7233

Safe House Denver

www.safehouse-denver.org

303-318-9989

UTILITY ASSISTANCE

LEAP Program

https://cdhs.colorado.gov/leap 

Aurora Water Cares

www.auroragov.org/residents/water/pay_my_water_bill/aurora_water_cares

Almost Home, Inc.

Rental assistance or utility assistance for Adams County residents

303-636-1170

https://www.almosthomeonline.org

Aurora Interfaith Community Services

Assistance with electrical and water utility bills - limited funding

https://www.aurorainterfaithcommunityservices.org/get-help

First Mennonite Church Denver

Apply in-person during walk-in hours on Monday mornings between 9-11:30am

Or call 303-892-1039 to schedule an appointment for another day

Must reside in the service area of First Mennonite

https://www.fmcdenver.org/help

Temporary Rental & Utility Assistance (TRUA) 

www.denvergov.org/Government/Agencies-Departments-Offices/Agencies-Departments-Offices-Directory/Department-of-Housing-Stability/Resident-Resources/Rent-and-Utility-Help

 

Energy Outreach Colorado

Support, stabilize and sustain Coloradans to afford energy needs, low-income utility bill assistance, furnace repairs

https://www.energyoutreach.org/

Integrated Family Community Services

Utility bill payment assistance, rent assistance, and free grocery store for families with low incomes

https://ifcs.org/need-help/

 

FOOD PANTRIES

The National Hunger Hotline

1-866-348-6479

Covenant Cupboard Food Pantry 

720-841-5129

5400 S Yosemite St, Greenwood Village​

www.covcupboard.org

Integrated Family Community Services Food Market 

303-789-0501

3370 S. Irving St, Englewood

www.ifcs.org

Metro Caring

720-841-5129

1100 E 18th Ave, Denver, CO 80218​

www.metrocaring.org

Wellspring Church Food Pantry

303-789-2878

3885 South Broadway

Englewood, CO

Hours: Sundays from 11:00am-1:30pm

www.wellspringenglewood.com/well 

GracePoint Community Church Food Bank

303-798-6387

90 East Orchard Road

Littleton

Hours: 1st and 3rd Fridays of each month from 4:00 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.

www.gracepointcc.org

Waterstone Community Church Food Pantry

303-972-2200 x241

5890 South Alkire St.

Littleton

Hours: Thursdays 2:30-4:30pm

www.waterstonechurch.org

Light of the World Roman Catholic Church Food Pantry

303-973-3969

10316 West Bowles Ave

Littleton

Hours: 9:00-11:00 AM Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday

www.lotw.org/foodpantry

GraceFull Community Café (truly delicious pay what-you-can meals)

5610 S. Curtice St.

Littleton

www.gracefullcafe.com

Cafe180 

3315 S. Broadway

Englewood, CO 80113

www.cafe180.org

EMPLOYMENT/ JOB SEARCH

Colorado Staffing Solutions 

Employment agency

10800 East Bethany Drive Suite 185

Aurora Colorado 80014

303-750-0100

www.coloradostaffingsolutions.com

Colorado Department of Labor

www.cdle.colorado.gov

303-318-8000

Saint Francis Center

www.sfcdenver.org

303-813-0005

Colorado Division of Vocational Rehabilitation

dvr.colorado.gov

Snap2jobs

Four week work readiness course

Job search support

Must receive SNAP benefits to qualify

snap2jobs.org
 

Community Works

Free career & job placement programs

https://www.commwrks.org/

DENTAL CARE

Colorado Missions of Mercy

Colorado Mission of Mercy (COMOM) is a large-scale dental clinic that is held annually in a Colorado community

https://comom.org

Colorado Dental Association

https://cdaonline.org/welcome/lowcostcare/lowfee

Kids In Need of Dentistry

kindsmiles.org

HEALTH CARE

Denver Health Medical Center-Main Campus

www.denverhealth.org

303-436-4949

Dave's Locker

A free community medical equipment service which loans crutches, walkers, wheelchairs, knee scooters, shower stools, grab bars, canes, bathroom aids, and much more to anyone in need

https://www.daveslocker.org

Assistance League of  Denver

Hospital equipment lending program, Assault Survivor Program® provides clothing and toiletry items for sexual assault victims, and  provides teddy bears to distribute to children in crisis

www.assistanceleague.org/denver/assault-survivor-kits-hospital-equipment-lending-program-aldo-bears/

 

MENTAL HEALTH

Suicide Prevention Hotline

1-800-273-8255

www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org

Rocky Mountain Crisis Partners

844-493-8255

www.metrocrisesservices.org

People House

A Center for Personal and Spiritual Growth

Affordable counseling

303-480-5130

https://peoplehouse.org

Colorado Crisis Services

1-844-493-TALK (8255)

Text: TALK to 38255

https://coloradocrisisservices.org

AllHealth Network

Comprehensive mental health treatment

https://www.allhealthnetwork.org/

SUBSTANCE USE

Arapahoe House

Residential program services, outpatient program services, and detox

www.arapahoehouse.org

AllHealth Network

Comprehensive addiction treatment

https://www.allhealthnetwork.org/

Narcotics Anonymous

In-person and virtual meeting locator

https://www.na.org/?ID=meeting-search-1

Alcoholics Anonymous

Meeting locator

https://www.aa.org/

LEGAL RESOURCES

Legal Information Network of Colorado

Legal information for victims

www.coloradolinc.org

Colorado Legal Services

Assistance with civil legal needs

coloradolegalservices.org

Colorado Poverty Law Project

CPLP connects low-income individuals with free legal services to fight evictions

and housing injustice

www.copovertylawproject.org

Justice and Mercy - Legal Aid Center (JAMLAC)

https://jamlac.org

Disability Law Colorado

https://disabilitylawco.org

Child Support Services (CSS)

Childsupport.state.co.us

​CITIZENSHIP & IMMIGRATION

Study groups and legal assistance

https://www.denverlibrary.org/plaza/citizenship

ID/BIRTH CERTIFICATE RESOURCES

Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment

cdphe.colorado.gov/vitalrecords

CLOTHING

The Action Center (Lakewood)

Clothing

Adopt a Family - holiday gifts

303-237-7704

www.theactioncenter.org

Clothes To Kids of Denver

2890 S. Colorado Boulevard

720-379-4630

www.clothestokidsdenver.org

Halo's Closet

www.haloscloset.com

Community Ministry Clothing

Provides clothing to children 12 and under

Clothing Bank is open on Tuesdays from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and Wednesday evenings from  5:00 to 6:30 p.m

1755 S. Zuni. Two blocks north of Jewell and approximately eight blocks east of Federal Blvd

https://comministry-denver.org/clothing-bank

Dress For Success

The suiting program collects and distributes professional clothing and accessories

https://denver.dressforsuccess.org/programs/suiting/

INFANT/MATERNITY RESOURCES

Catholic Charities - Archdiocese of Denver

Supplies diapers, wipes, formula,
baby food, blankets and clothing (up to 5T)

https://ccdenver.org/marisol-family

WeeCycle

Assistance with baby essentials like diapers, wipes, baby food or formula

https://weecycle.org/programs/

CHILDREN RESOURCES

PEAK (Colorado Peak)

Child care assistance

www.co.colorado.gov/colorado-peak

CCAP  (Denver Child Care Assistance)

Online Application : Denverccap@denvergov.org

WIC

Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children

https://www.coloradowic.gov/homepage

MY Denver Card

Youth, ages 5–18,  will get free access to recreation centers, swimming  pools and various cultural facilities where they can participate in healthy, safe and fun activities afterschool, during school and summer breaks, and on the weekends

https://www.denvergov.org/Government/Agencies-Departments-Offices/Agencies-Departments-Offices-Directory/Office-of-Childrens-Affairs/ProgramsInitiatives/MYDenverCard

My Spark Denver

The program provides $1,000 debit cards directly to students and families so that they can choose the youth activities that they’re most interested in

https://mysparkdenver.org/apply

SENIOR RESOURCES

Senior Support Services

www.seniorsupportservices.org

Arapahoe County Senior Services

arapahoegov.com

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE COURSES

Denver Public Library

A variety of resources offered to include books, ebooks, audiobooks, and on-line conversation groups

https://www.denverlibrary.org/plaza/english

https://www.denverlibrary.org/content/learn-english

Literacy Coalition of Colorado

https://literacycolorado.org/listingcategory/english-as-a-second-language

The Learning Source

https://thelearningsource.org/esl-ged-classes

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery

https://www.auroramhr.org/cultural-development-wellness-center/adult-education/

Spring Institute for Intercultural Learning

https://springinstitute.org/adult-education/

MISC

Hands of the Carpenter

Car repairs for single mothers

720-797-1055

www.handsofthecarpenter.org

Remerg

Hub for resources for those recently rejoining society after incarceration

www.remerg.com

303-993-3551

Second Chance Center, Inc. (SCC)

Colorado based nonprofit community re-entry program. SCC offers case management, mentoring, and vital resources to assist formerly incarcerated individuals in reestablishing their lives and becoming successful members of the community

https://www.scccolorado.org/services

MY Denver Card

Youth, ages 5–18, will get free access to recreation centers, swimming  pools and various cultural facilities where they can participate in healthy, safe and fun activities afterschool, during school and summer breaks, and on the weekends

https://www.denvergov.org/Government/Agencies-Departments-Offices/Agencies-Departments-Offices-Directory/Office-of-Childrens-Affairs/ProgramsInitiatives/MYDenverCard

 

 

 


 


 

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