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Updated March 19, 2025
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**Tasty Food Meals over Spring Break**
Denver invites youth, ages 3–18, to enjoy breakfast, lunch, supper and/or a nutritious snack. Tasty Food meals include up to five food groups that are low in fat and prepared fresh. No ID or registration required. 
Denvergov.org/tastyfood​
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​​​​RENT ASSISTANCE
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Colorado Emergency Rental Assistance Program
If you are facing eviction call:
720-356-0174
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Salvation Army 
https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/rent-mortgage-and-utility-assistance
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Arapahoe County Rent Assistance
Rent-and-Mortgage-Assistance
https://www.arapahoeco.gov/your_county/county_departments/community_resources/housing/rent_and_mortgage_assistance.php
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Colorado Housing Connects
https://coloradohousingconnects.org
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Almost Home, Inc.
Rental assistance or utility assistance for Adams County residents
303-636-1170
https://www.almosthomeonline.org
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Colorado Coalition for the Homeless
https://www.coloradocoalition.org/resources-rights-rent-mortgage-and-eviction-prevention​
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First Mennonite Church Denver
Must reside in the service area of First Mennonite
https://www.fmcdenver.org/help
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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
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Integrated Family Community Services
Utility bill payment assistance, rent assistance, and free grocery store for families with low incomes
https://ifcs.org/need-help/
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GENERAL RESOURCES
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Colorado Dept of Human Services
www.CDHS.colorado.gov
303-866-4119  
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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
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Douglas County Human Services
www.douglas.co.us/human-services/
303-688-4825
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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;  
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Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Denver
Shelter, counseling, family services, emergency services (fire,etc)
www.ccdenver.org
720-377-1313
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SHELTERS/EMERGENCY HOUSING
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Elevation Community Land Trust
urgent housing crisis neighborhoods, 
Phone: 720-822-0052
www.elevationclt.org
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The Delores Project
www.thedeloresproject.org
303-534-5411
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Sacred Heart House of Denver
Single women, Single Mothers Only
www.sacredhearthouse.com
303-296-6686
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Samaritan House
www.samhousedenver.org
303-294-0241
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Almost Home Inc
www.almosthomeonline.org
303-659-6199
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HAAT Force
Homelessness Awareness/Action Task Force
https://www.haatforce.org
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Bridge of Hope of Greater Denver
Helping single mothers and their children, who face homelessness
https://greaterdenver.bridgeofhopeinc.org/get-help/
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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTERS/SUPPORT
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Family Tree
Domestic Abuse resources
www.thefamilytree.org
303-467-2604 
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National Domestic Violence Hotline
800-799-7233
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Safe House Denver
www.safehouse-denver.org
303-318-9989
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UTILITY ASSISTANCE
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LEAP Program
https://cdhs.colorado.gov/leap 
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Aurora Water Cares
www.auroragov.org/residents/water/pay_my_water_bill/aurora_water_cares
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Almost Home, Inc.
Rental assistance or utility assistance for Adams County residents
303-636-1170
https://www.almosthomeonline.org
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Aurora Interfaith Community Services
Assistance with electrical and water utility bills - limited funding
https://www.aurorainterfaithcommunityservices.org/get-help
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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
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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/
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Integrated Family Community Services
Utility bill payment assistance, rent assistance, and free grocery store for families with low incomes
https://ifcs.org/need-help/
 
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FREE MEALS
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Break Bread
Free meals and programs that provide nourishment and friendship.
Wednesdays: 4-6pm 
FREE, freshly cooked to-go meals and
essential supplies!
East Community Center
5933 S Fairfield St, Littleton, CO 80120 
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Saturdays:  4-6pm 
FREE Community sit-down meal and
essential supplies!
LUMC's Grant Fellowship Hall
5894 S Datura St, Littleton, CO 80120 
(Shepperd Avenue entrance)
https://break-bread.org/
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FOOD PANTRIES
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The National Hunger Hotline
1-866-348-6479
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Covenant Cupboard Food Pantry 
720-841-5129
5400 S Yosemite St, Greenwood Village​
www.covcupboard.org
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Integrated Family Community Services Food Market 
303-789-0501
3370 S. Irving St, Englewood
www.ifcs.org
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Metro Caring
720-841-5129
1100 E 18th Ave, Denver, CO 80218​
www.metrocaring.org
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Wellspring Church Food Pantry
303-789-2878
3885 South Broadway
Englewood, CO
Hours: Sundays from 11:00am-1:30pm
www.wellspringenglewood.com/well 
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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
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Waterstone Community Church Food Pantry
303-972-2200 x241
5890 South Alkire St.
Littleton
Hours: Thursdays 2:30-4:30pm
www.waterstonechurch.org
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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
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GraceFull Community Café (truly delicious pay what-you-can meals)
5610 S. Curtice St.
Littleton
www.gracefullcafe.com
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Cafe180 
3315 S. Broadway
Englewood, CO 80113
www.cafe180.org
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EMPLOYMENT/ JOB SEARCH
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Colorado Staffing Solutions 
Employment agency
10800 East Bethany Drive Suite 185
Aurora Colorado 80014
303-750-0100
www.coloradostaffingsolutions.com
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Colorado Department of Labor
www.cdle.colorado.gov
303-318-8000
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Saint Francis Center
www.sfcdenver.org
303-813-0005
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Colorado Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
dvr.colorado.gov
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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/
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DENTAL CARE
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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
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Colorado Dental Association
https://cdaonline.org/welcome/lowcostcare/lowfee
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Kids In Need of Dentistry
kindsmiles.org
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HEALTH CARE
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Denver Health Medical Center-Main Campus
www.denverhealth.org
303-436-4949
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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
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Assistance League of  Denver

The Hospital Equipment Lending Program of Assistance League loans wheelchairs, walkers, rollators, canes, bath benches, toilet

risers, and other medical equipment free of charge to anyone in need.

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

 
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MENTAL HEALTH
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Suicide Prevention Hotline
1-800-273-8255
www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
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Rocky Mountain Crisis Partners
844-493-8255
www.metrocrisesservices.org
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People House
A Center for Personal and Spiritual Growth
Affordable counseling
303-480-5130
https://peoplehouse.org
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Colorado Crisis Services
1-844-493-TALK (8255)
Text: TALK to 38255
https://coloradocrisisservices.org
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AllHealth Network
Comprehensive mental health treatment
https://www.allhealthnetwork.org/
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SUBSTANCE USE
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Arapahoe House
Residential program services, outpatient program services, and detox
www.arapahoehouse.org
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AllHealth Network
Comprehensive addiction treatment
https://www.allhealthnetwork.org/
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Narcotics Anonymous
In-person and virtual meeting locator
https://www.na.org/?ID=meeting-search-1
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Alcoholics Anonymous
Meeting locator
https://www.aa.org/
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LEGAL RESOURCES
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Legal Information Network of Colorado
Legal information for victims
www.coloradolinc.org
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Colorado Legal Services
Assistance with civil legal needs
coloradolegalservices.org
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Colorado Poverty Law Project
CPLP connects low-income individuals with free legal services to fight evictions
and housing injustice
www.copovertylawproject.org
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Justice and Mercy - Legal Aid Center (JAMLAC)
https://jamlac.org
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Disability Law Colorado
https://disabilitylawco.org
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Child Support Services (CSS)
Childsupport.state.co.us
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​CITIZENSHIP & IMMIGRATION
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Study groups and legal assistance
https://www.denverlibrary.org/plaza/citizenship
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ID/BIRTH CERTIFICATE RESOURCES
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Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment
cdphe.colorado.gov/vitalrecords​
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CLOTHING
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The Action Center (Lakewood)
Clothing
Adopt a Family - holiday gifts
303-237-7704
www.theactioncenter.org
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Clothes To Kids of Denver
2890 S. Colorado Boulevard
720-379-4630
www.clothestokidsdenver.org
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Halo's Closet
www.haloscloset.com
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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
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Dress For Success
The suiting program collects and distributes professional clothing and accessories
https://denver.dressforsuccess.org/programs/suiting/
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INFANT/MATERNITY RESOURCES
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Catholic Charities - Archdiocese of Denver
Supplies diapers, wipes, formula,
baby food, blankets and clothing (up to 5T)
https://ccdenver.org/marisol-family
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WeeCycle
Assistance with baby essentials like diapers, wipes, baby food or formula
https://weecycle.org/programs/
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CHILDREN RESOURCES
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PEAK (Colorado Peak)
Child care assistance
www.co.colorado.gov/colorado-peak

CCAP  (Denver Child Care Assistance)
Online Application : Denverccap@denvergov.org
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WIC
Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children
https://www.coloradowic.gov/homepage
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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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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
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SENIOR RESOURCES
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Senior Support Services
www.seniorsupportservices.org
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Arapahoe County Senior Services
arapahoegov.com
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ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE COURSES​
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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
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Literacy Coalition of Colorado
https://literacycolorado.org/listingcategory/english-as-a-second-language
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The Learning Source
https://thelearningsource.org/esl-ged-classes
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Aurora Mental Health & Recovery
https://www.auroramhr.org/cultural-development-wellness-center/adult-education/
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Spring Institute for Intercultural Learning
https://springinstitute.org/adult-education/​
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MISC
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Hands of the Carpenter
Car repairs for single mothers
720-797-1055
www.handsofthecarpenter.org
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Remerg
Hub for resources for those recently rejoining society after incarceration
www.remerg.com
303-993-3551
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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
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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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