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Metro Caring

As Colorado’s leading frontline anti-hunger organization, Metro Caring works with our community to meet people’s immediate need for nutritious food while building a movement to address the root causes of hunger. Also provide assistance obtaining documents such as birth certificates and financial assistance.

Mile High United Way

Since 1887, Mile High United Way has brought people together to solve our region’s most pressing issues. From early childhood education and homelessness to food security and economic mobility — we have united people, ideas and resources to advance the common good. Three interconnected community priorities guide our programs and investments: giving all children a strong start, supporting education and academic success, and creating economic opportunity for all.

Ronald McDonald House Charities

When families have a seriously ill child and need medical care far from home, they can turn to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Denver for a home away from home, at no cost to them. Our Houses are places where laughter is shared, friendships are formed and hope is nurtured.

STRIDE Community Health Center

STRIDE partners with the community to provide excellent, culturally-sensitive health services to meet the needs of each individual. This non-profit healthcare organization provides medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy and community based services to the underserved, uninsured and working families that cannot afford these services. No one will be turned away because of their inability to pay.

Salvation Army: Lambuth Family Center

The primary goal of this facility is to help families break the cycle of poverty and homelessness and to begin building a sustainable, self-sufficient lifestyle. Find information on donating material goods such as clothing, furniture, vehicles, and other items.

St. Vincent de Paul

St. Vincent de Paul offers a number of emergency assistance programs to Denver Colorado families. Thousands of individuals receive help every year, whether financial for paying bills or rent to hot meals, items for a job, food or meals and more. The funding for most of the resources originates from the thrift store as well as donations.

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

This Federal nutrition program, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), helps low-income households purchase food. Families and individuals can receive a monthly benefit to buy healthy food. They can double their benefits value by shopping at participating vendors that support the Double Up Food Bucks program.

Colorado Works

Colorado Works is the state’s Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program, providing monthly cash assistance, job training, and support services to low-income families with children, including pregnant individuals. It helps eligible residents with basic needs like food, housing, and clothing while encouraging self-sufficiency through work activities.

Strive to Thrive

Strive to Thrive is a bi-annual event hosted by the Community of Care Network, usually in January and July. Agencies and organizations come together to offer a one-stop-shop resource fair for vulnerable residents in Douglas County. Participating agencies provide on-site services to those in attendance. Each event is different in terms of what is available, but in the past the event has offered food and nutrition assistance, emergency assistance applications, housing information and assistance, food, clothes, haircuts, and much more.

TGTHR

We are ending youth homelessness by providing critical services that build a supportive community around young people, amplifying their voices and celebrating them as they grow. We have a 40-unit permanent supportive housing complex in Boulder and a 56-unit apartment complex in Denver, both for ages 18-24 who are experiencing homelessness.

Colorado WIC (Women Infant & Children) Program

WIC Colorado is a free, federally funded program supporting low-income pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding individuals, as well as infants and children under age five. It provides nutritious food, nutrition education, and healthcare referrals to families at nutritional risk. Eligible families, including those on Medicaid or SNAP, receive monthly benefits for healthy foods like milk, eggs, fruits, and vegetables. Visit website to contact your local WIC office.

Adams County Human Services

The Child, Adult, and Family Division is dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of children/youth in a permanent family home. This division can assist with abuse and neglect allegations, family reunification, foster and kinship care, adoption, guardianship and permanency.  The Workforce & Business Center provides employment resources, training and career opportunities. Other programs offered through the county can include child support services, child care assistance, SNAP, LEAP, Head Start.

Arapahoe County Human Services

We provide essential services that strengthen families, protect children and vulnerable adults, and promote self-sufficiency. Our programs include: child support and protection services, assistance with basic needs such as food, financial and medical, employment training and support, and services for older adults and those with disabilities. We also partner with nonprofits, schools, businesses, and volunteers to strengthen the social safety net and build thriving communities. 

Jewish Family Services

JFS is a nonprofit human services organization that serves anyone in need – regardless of their circumstances or religious beliefs. We believe in a shared responsibility to support impactful changes throughout our community. Founded 153 years ago, we currently offer more than 30 programs and services, including food security, housing stability, mental health counseling, aging care, employment support, refugee resettlement, chaplaincy and Jewish life, disability services, and aeroponic farming.

DPS Community Hubs

Community Hubs address a holistic approach to student learning through programs and services that support the social, emotional, physical, academic and basic needs of families. DPS works with each identified community to build out the services most aligned to their needs.