Aurora Community Connections

9801 East Colfax Avenue, Aurora CO 80010

Denver Metro

Aurora

Aurora Community Connection offers programs and services designed to celebrate families’ strengths and respond to community needs. They offer every member of the family access to health and education. Contact them for assistance in Parenting support, Adult education, Education programs for youth, Insurance application assistance, Resources and Referrals, Health screenings, Nutrition & wellness programs.

behavioral health services, computer lab, dental, employment help, financial literacy, housing assistance, mail storage, meals, medical, medication storage

Aurora Day Resource Center

13387 E 19th Pl, Aurora CO 80011

Denver Metro

Aurora

Aurora Day Resource Center provides breakfast and lunch, mail storage, medication storage, dental, medical, and behavioral health services, computer lab, employment help, financial literacy, housing assistance, and more.

food pantry, rent assistance, transportation, utility assistance

Broomfield FISH

6 Garden Center, Suite 1, Broomfield CO 80020

Denver Metro

Broomfield

FISH provides a variety of family support services. They serve residents of Broomfield County who earn an annual income that is at or below 200% of the federal poverty guidelines. They offer services that include Food security, Transportation assistance, Rent and Utility assistance, Family resource services, & a mobile food pantry. They offer both indoor shopping and drive-thru distribution for their Food Pantry.

bus tokens, case management, food pantry, ID vouchers, programs for children

Colfax Community Network

1585 Kingston Street, Aurora CO 80010

Denver Metro

Aurora

Colfax Community Network provides information and resources for adults and children living along Colfax Avenue. They provide case management, ID vouchers, bus tokens, food pantry, and programs for children. You can get help as a walk-in on Tuesday and Thursday during their walk-in hours, or call to make an appointment.

homeless help

Colorado Coaliton for the Homeless–Community Resources

2100 Broadway, Denver CO 80205

Denver Metro

Denver

Colorado Coalition for the Homeless provides Community Resources, a program designed to help homeless adults without children meet their short-term needs and to transition people with more intensive needs into other services. They can help with applying for permanent housing, shelter information, applying for benefits, and more. Staff are bilingual. See website for hours to walk-in for an appointment later in the day on Monday or Tuesday.

community resources

Community Connections Center (C-3)

11011 W 6th Avenue, 2nd floor, Lakewood CO 80215

Denver Metro

Lakewood

C3 provides referrals, resources, and services for people who live in Jefferson County, including those who've been incarcerated. C3 provides connections to health care, substance use treatment, GED, computer lab, life skills, trade skills, documents, food, clothing, and much more. Click on the website link and the pdf below to learn more.

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Community Outreach Service Center

2515 California Street, Denver CO 80205

Denver Metro

Denver

Community Outreach Service Center provides food, clothing, information about resources, job information, and drug and alcohol counseling. On Friday food is distributed next door at Agape Church from 11am to 1pm.

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Denver Indian Center, Inc.

4407 Morrison Road, Denver CO 80219

Denver Metro

Denver

The Denver Indian Center Inc. (DICI) is an urban cultural gathering center for the American Indian/ Alaska Native community of the Denver Metro area, but it is also a community center for everyone. All are welcome. DICI provides programs that support the Native youth and community, including the justice-involved, with a food bank, a fantastic Workforce Program, Fatherhood Program, COVID-19 resources, and more.

Denver Indian Family Resource Center

1633 Fillmore St, Suite GL2, Denver CO 80206

Denver Metro

Denver

The Denver Indian Family Resource Center was founded in 2000 to respond to the overrepresentation of American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) families involved in the child welfare system. They provide services and community programs to families who self-identify as AI/AN in the Denver area. Additionally, DIFRC provides Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) advocacy to support reunification efforts for families who are involved in the child welfare system. Through consistency and success they have established a revered reputation and demonstrated success in serving as a single point of entry for comprehensive, intensive, and collaborative community-based services to vulnerable AI/AN children and their caregivers.

food pantry, gang, meals, re-entry, spiritual programs

Denver Inner City Parish

1212 Mariposa Street, Denver CO 80204

Denver Metro

Denver

The Parish provides food pantry, meals, healthy curriculum, La Academia Coding Institute, care navigators, and spiritual programs. Life-Line, a re-entry and gang reduction organization is also located inside the building.

Denver, Gang reduction, intervention, violence reduction, youth

Denver’s Office of Community Violence Solutions

303 West Colfax, 13th floor, Denver CO 80204

Help for parents and youth!

Denver Metro

Denver

The Office of Community Violence Solutions helps youth, adults, and families facing gang violence and high risk behaviors. They primarily serve people who live in Denver County and a little bit into the Denver metro area. Anyone of any age is welcome to call for help with problem solving and finding resources.

homeless youth

Dry Bones Denver

1600 Downing Street, Suite 400, Denver CO 80218

help for homeless youth living on Denver's streets

Denver Metro

Denver

Dry Bones Denver is a faith-based organization that helps homeless teens and young adults living near downtown Denver. Dry Bones staff and volunteers are committed to serving those that need assistance. They are very supportive in becoming companions toward the success of their clients. Dry Bones connects these young people with resources, nutrition, entertainment, new friends and more.

Emergency Family Assistance Association

1575 Yarmouth Ave, Boulder CO 80304

Denver Metro

Boulder

EFAA provides stabilizing services, innovative programs, and transformative advocacy to strengthen families and create a thriving community. EFAA provides stabilizing services, innovative programs, and transformative advocacy to strengthen families and create a thriving community. As Boulder’s Family Resource Center, they are dedicated towards helping members of the community meet their immediate needs and springboard out of poverty. They assist families with resources like Food assistance, Children's Programs, Financial assistance, Family Housing, Basic needs and Strength based case management.

Evergreen Christian Outreach (EChO)

27640 Hwy 74, Evergreen CO 80439

Denver Metro

Evergreen

EChO offers a range of wraparound services to help community members who are facing personal or economic adversity. Contact a Client Advocate for help with short-term crisis situations, long-term support services, information and referrals with the goal of a return to self-sufficiency and sustainability. Referrals may be made to EChO programs or to one of their community partners for additional services. Areas served include Evergreen (I-70 to Floyd Hill), Kittredge, Idledale, Lookout Mountain, Genessee, Indian Hills, Morrison foothills, and 285 west of C-470 up to and including Conifer. Please set up an appointment with a Client Services Advocate to begin the process by calling 303-670-1796. ID and proof of residency is required. EChO’s main office and food bank are located at the address given on the grounds of the Church of the Transfiguration in Bancroft Hall.

Families Forward Resource Center

12000 E 47th Ave, Suite 113, Denver CO 80239

Denver Metro

Denver

Families Forward Resource Center (FFRC) is a full service community service center providing supportive services and programs to northeast Denver and north Aurora, CO. FFRC operates as a collaborative organization. No matter what need comes up, either FFRC is prepared to address it, or we have a partnership in place that can provide the necessary support. FRCC offers a variety of resources that include Community health, Youth development, Family development services, Family advocacy, and Kathy's Kamp Summer Camp.

housing, rental assistance, shelter

Family Promise of Greater Denver

419 Lipan Street, Denver CO 80204

Denver Metro

Denver

Family Promise of Greater Denver helps people experiencing homelessness. They have a rental assistance program and other strategies to help people facing homelessness avoid the shelter system. They only work with families with children under the age of 18. They will work with people outside of the Denver Metro area. Call to see if you are eligible.

dental, eye clinic, laundry, mail, massage, meals, medical, showers, wifi, yoga

Father Woody’s Haven of Hope–Jay Gould Center

1101 West 7th Avenue, Denver CO 80204

Denver Metro

Denver

Father Woody's provides breakfast and lunch; private showers and free laundry, free wireless access and mail/document safe keeping, outreach coordinator to help finding resources related to housing, jobs, and transportation. They also have an eye clinic and weekly medical and dental clinic, massage therapy and yoga classes.

adult education, community engagement training, entrepreneurial training and opportunities, health and wellness navigation, mental health clinical services, school readiness, workforce training

Focus Points Family Resource Center

2501 East 48th Avenue, Denver CO 80216

Denver Metro

Denver

Focus Points helps low-income people living in northeast Denver. They provide adult education programs, school readiness for children, health and wellness navigation and classes, mental health clinical services, workforce training, entrepreneurial training and opportunities, and community engagement training.

clothing, food, household items, housing assistance, hygiene items, IDs, job, utility assistnace

Help and Hope Center

1638 Park Street, Castle Rock CO 80109

Denver Metro

Castle Rock

The Douglas Elbert Task Force's Help and Hope Center provides food, hygiene items, housing assistance, utility assistnace, clothing, household items, help getting IDs, referrals to other resources, and help with job search. You need to bring photo ID, Social Security numbers and dates of birth for all family members, proof of your gross family income, and proof that you live in Douglas or Elbert County (current bill is an example)

ID documents

Holy Ghost Social Ministry

1900 California Street, Denver CO 80202

Denver Metro

Denver

Holy Ghost Social Ministry provides help with obtaining ID documents and referrals to other resources. Walk-ins are welcome. Food is provided from 10-10:30am.

HIV-AIDs, STD testing, substance abuse, support group

It Takes a Village

1475 Lima Street, Aurora CO 80010

Denver Metro

Aurora

It Takes a Village works to reduce health and social disparities among people of color in the Denver metro area. Their programs include Brothas4Ever for African-American men, client services for people who are HIV positive, Phenomenal Women for African-American women, Seeking Safety group, STD and HIV testing and counseling, homelessness and rapid rehousing program, substance abuse treatment, and more.

financial coaching, GED program, job services, pre-school program, senior fitness class, therapy, youth

LIFE Center

3033 West 71st Avenue, Suite 1000, Westminster CO 80030

Denver Metro

Westminster

LIFE Center (Low Income Family Empowerment) helsp people who live in Adams County with therapy, financial coaching, job services, pre-school program, GED program, senior fitness class, and youth mentoring.

cooking classes, food pantry, ID documents, job-readiness coaching and training, nutrition education, utilities

Metro Caring

1100 E 18th Avenue, Denver CO 80218

Denver Metro

Denver

Metro Caring has a large food pantry and provides nutrition education and cooking classes. They also help people get their ID documents, help with utilities, and offer Seeds for Success job-readiness coaching and training.

education, employment, entrepreneur, legal, taxes

Mi Casa Resource Center

345 S Grove Street, Denver CO 80219

Denver Metro

Denver

Mi Casa Resource Center believes in the potential of all people to achieve their educational, professional, and entrepreneurial goals. Mi Casa works with the Latino community, working families, and immigrants. They provide workplace skills training (including resume, cover letter, references,) financial literacy courses, legal clinic, mental health counseling, tax preparation, and education programs. Mi Casa also supports entrepreneurs, helping them explore, launch, and grow their business through bilingual consulting, in-depth training, and a variety of business-related workshops and resources.

benefits, food, jobs, utility assistance, Veterans

Mountain Resource Center

11030 Kitty Drive, Conifer CO 80433

Denver Metro

Conifer

Mountain Resource Center helps people in the Conifer area with a variety of help: emergency needs such as food and utility assistance, rent assistance, family education, benefits application, veterans support, workforce program, and referrals.

day shelter, resource, resource connections

RecoveryWorks

7011 West Colfax Avenue, Lakewood CO 80214

Denver Metro

Lakewood

RecoveryWorks helps people experiencing homelessness connect to resources and services, including housing navigation and connections to behavioral health and primary care. Their Drop-in Center (hours below) provides help connecting to resources, showers, food, phones, showers, mail services, and more.

clothing, day shelter, employment, mail service, meals, phones, showers, storage, transitional housing

Saint Francis Center

2323 Curtis Street, Denver CO 80205

Denver Metro

Denver

Saint Francis Center is a day shelter that provides showers, phones, mail service and storage, clothing and some meals, access to transitional housing, and help getting employment. Case managers help people transition from being homeless.

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Salvation Army Connection Center

11701 East 33rd Avenue, Aurora CO 80010

Denver Metro

Aurora

The Salvation Army Connection Center provides immediate access to The Salvation Army's community programs, services, resources and information with one call or email.

apprenticeship program, food and clothing, health enrollment, HIV/Aids services, mental health program, services for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, WAGEES re-entry program

Servicios de la Raza–Main Office

3131 West 14th Avenue, Denver CO 80204

WAGEES Community Partner

Denver Metro

Denver

Servicios de la Raza is a bilingual nonprofit that provides many different programs, including health enrollment; basic emergency services such as food and clothing, mental health program, HIV/Aids services, services for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, and an apprenticeship program for people wanting a job in the trades. Servicios is a WAGEES grant recipient and provides a re-entry program for people leaving prison in Colorado.

clothing, food, household items

The Action Center

8745 W 14th Avenue, Lakewood CO 80215

Denver Metro

Lakewood

The Action Center provides people living in Jefferson County with free food, clothing and personal items in an environment of respect and kindness. Next, they work with you to address your longer-term needs by connecting you to the resources, services and support that can help you move towards greater stability and hope. All services require an appointment. Same-day appointments may be available, however calling a day or two in advance is recommended. The appointment line is open Monday – Wednesday, and Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Thursday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Center for African American Health

3350 Hudson St, Denver CO 80207

Denver Metro

Denver

The Center for African American Health offers African American and Black Metro Denver communities culturally responsive resources that support them in overcoming the root causes of health problems so they can maximize their individual and family health. They provide help to individuals and families in overcoming social, economic, and educational challenges. They assist parents in gaining skills, resources, and the knowledge they need to provide a solid foundation for their children and families. They have new resources available regularly, check their website to stay up to date. They offer Workforce readiness programs, Crisis counseling, Mental health first-aid, Food and Clothing banks, Strengthening Families Program and many more general services. Please reach out to info@caahealth.org if you have any additional inquiries.

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The Gathering Place

1535 High Street, Denver CO 80218

Denver Metro

Denver

The Gathering Place provides help for women, transgender individuals, and their children. They provide a wide range of programs and services, including meals, food bank, family program, showers, laundry, phone access, mail access, nap room, health services, clothing bank, high school equivalency preparation, job readiness, a computer lab, and more! Their Job Readiness program offers help with resumes, interview preparation, job seeking, case management, and more.

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The Thrive Center

3131 S. Vaughn Way, #214, Aurora CO 80014

Denver Metro

Aurora

The THRIVE Center provides families with skills on parenting techniques for children who live with neurodiveristy. Through advising calls, trainings, workshops, collaborating with other agencies, and a comprehensive resources, Thrive Center can help you get the supportive assistance you may need. They provide help through various programs, workshops, rree resources, parenting advising programs, early childhood development services, health information programs, and special education needs.