Catholic Charities of Central Colorado
As the charitable arm of the Diocese of Colorado Springs, families and individuals come to Catholic Charities to begin their journey from crisis to stability, to weather the current storm, or to heal a broken spirit. Catholic Charities serves anyone in need regardless of religion, race, gender, age, disability, socioeconomic level, sexual orientation, or background.
- 719-866-6515
- info@CCharitiesCC.org
- https://www.ccharitiescc.org/
- 410 South Wilcox Street, Ste. 102, Castle Rock, CO 80104
Dads of Elbert County (DoECCO)
To assist our neighbors in Elbert County using our trade skills and labor, donate food and sundry items and the occasional fundraiser.
Elbert County Coalition Outreach (ECCO)
Anyone in a crisis situation qualifies for ECCO’s help. On a day-to-day basis, ECCO assists low-income residents in a number of ways. Through the storefront, ECCO provides clothing, shoes, household goods, etc. at low or no cost depending on the situation or need. Sales to every day shoppers looking for great deals provides ECCO with retail income that further helps the community.
- 303-621-2599
- https://www.eccoinkiowa.org/
- 336 Comanche St, Kiowa, CO 80117
Elbert County Extension
The Elbert County Extension office provides assistance and programs for citizens in five main areas: Agriculture, Horticulture, Family and Consumer Science, Natural Resources and 4-H Youth Programs.
- 303-621-3162
- kali.benson@colostate.edu
- https://elbert.extension.colostate.edu/
- 95 Ute Avenue, Kiowa, Colorado
Help & Hope Center
Help & Hope Center is a non-profit human service organization dedicated to providing assistance to people in Douglas and Elbert counties who are in serious economic need, at risk of homelessness, or in a similar crisis. We address immediate needs by consistently providing food and other necessities for homeless, low income, and financially fragile in our community.
- 303-688-1114
- info@helpandhopecenter.org
- https://www.helpandhopecenter.org/
- 1638 Park St., Castle Rock, CO 80109
Pines & Plains Libraries
A public library system based in Elizabeth, CO, with branches in Elbert, Kiowa and Simla, dedicated to supporting community aspirations through literacy, technology, and engagement.
Rotary Club of Castle Rock Task Force
The Douglas/Elbert Task Force, "Task Force", endeavors to meet the immediate needs of residents of Douglas and Elbert County who are in financial distress and at risk of becoming homeless. The objective is to help them work through troublesome times with dignity. Services include: food and toiletries, funds for housing assistance, utility assistance, emergency overnight lodging, transportation, prescription and dental assistance, clothing and household items, referrals and information to other agencies and resources.
- rotarycastlerock@gmail.com
- https://rotaryclubofcastlerock.org/stories/douglas-elbert-task-force
- PO Box 1045, Castle Rock, CO 80104
Elizabeth Food Bank
Elizabeth Food Bank is an outreach of Elizabeth Presbyterian Church and other groups wishing to see that no person or family in the Elizabeth area goes hungry.
- 303-807-1900
- 303-646-4825
- elizpresby@gmail.com
- https://elizabethpc.org/food-bank
- 381 South Banner Street, Elizabeth CO 80107
- 303-646-3699
- contactus@harvestelizabeth.com
- https://www.harvestelizabeth.com/food-bank
- 826 South Elbert Street Elizabeth, CO 80107
SECOR Cares
SECORCares in Parker, CO, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to combating suburban poverty in Arapahoe, Douglas, and Elbert counties. It operates a "dignity-based" free food market, allowing guests to shop for groceries, alongside offering mobile markets, weekend school meals (Food for Thought), and senior outreach.
- 720-842-5621
- https://www.secorcares.com/
- 17151 Pine Ln., Parker, CO 80134
FoodBank of Kiowa Creek Community Church
The FoodBank of Kiowa Creek Community Church reopened in early 2020 after a thorough renovation of our facilities and management. Our friendly and able staff welcome you to visit and tour our beautiful facility. Our new client choice grocery store-like facility that lets “YOU shop for what YOU want” is located on the main (middle) level of the Fellowship Hall.
- FoodBank: 303-243-6500
- Church: 303-621-2376
- TheKiowaCreekChurch@gmail.com
- https://kiowacreek.org/foodbank-of-kiowa-creek-community-church/
- 231 Cheyenne Street, Kiowa, Colorado 80117
Connections for Families
We’re proud to be part of the State of Colorado’s Collaborative Management Program, serving families right here in Elbert County. Our mission is simple: to support youth and their families by connecting them with helpful resources and providing early, compassionate intervention.
- 303-204-9232
- pafontenot@connections4families.org
- https://www.connections4families.org/
- 34500 County Road 13, Elizabeth, CO 80107
Kiowa Lions Club
A local nonprofit organization, part of the Lions Clubs International network, dedicated to serving the community, with a primary focus on vision health. The club provides services such as eyeglasses, school vision screenings, and other community support initiatives, operating under the motto "We Serve."
- ericwhitman@earthlink.net
- KiowaCOLionsClub@gmail.com
- https://e-clubhouse.org/sites/kiowaco/index.php
- Kiowa Lions Hall: Hwy 86, 336 Comanche Kiowa, CO
Elbert County Early Childhood Council
The Elbert County Early Childhood Council (ECECC) is a collaborative organization dedicated to improving the health, education, and well-being of young children (prenatal to age eight) and their families in Elbert County. They connect families to community resources, support high-quality childcare, and facilitate early childhood professional development.
- 720-614-7323
- Judy@ececc.org
- https://www.ececc.org/
- PO Box 2262 Elizabeth, CO 80107
The ARC (Arapahoe, Douglas, Elbert counties)
The Arc Arapahoe, Douglas & Elbert Counties is a private 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing advocacy, information, and support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their families.
- 303-220-9228
- Info@arc-ad.org
- https://arc-ad.org/
- 6538 S Racine Circle, Centennial, CO 80111
Centennial Mental Health Center (Elizabeth)
For over 40 years, Centennial Mental Health Center has provided compassionate and comprehensive mental health and substance use disorder services to the resilient, hard-working members of our northeastern Colorado community. We believe that seeking help isn’t a sign of weakness; it’s a sign of strength.
- 303-646-4519
- https://www.centennialmhc.org/locations/elizabeth/
- 650 E. Walnut, Elizabeth, CO 80107
Elbert Woman’s Club
The Elbert Woman's Club is dedicated to strengthening our community through connection, service, and tradition while building lifelong relationships and supporting the growth and experiences of women within it.
- 303-243-1308
- https://www.elbertwomansclub.com/
- 24223 Eccles Street, Elbert, CO 80106
Horseback Miracles
Horseback Miracles’ (HBM’s) mission is to create a unique environment where our participants have a chance to use all their abilities to think more rationally, make more socially acceptable decisions and receive hope for a successful and better life.
- 303-681-3115
- info@horsebackmiracles.org
- info@drapersensorytherapy.org
- https://horsebackmiracles.org/
- 38 Eagle Drive Littleton, CO 80123
Developmental Pathways
A nonprofit organization, established in 1964, that supports over 15,000 individuals with disabilities and their families across their lifespans. Serving Arapahoe, Douglas, and Elbert counties, and Aurora, it acts as a Community Centered Board (CCB) and Case Management Agency (CMA) for long-term care. DP facilitates essential services including Early Intervention (EI), Medicaid Waivers, and family support services.
- 303-360-6600
- info@dpcolo.org
- https://www.dpcolo.org/
- 14280 E. Jewell Ave., Suite A Aurora, CO 80012
The Blue Bench
The Blue Bench (formerly RAAP) is metro Denver’s only comprehensive sexual assault prevention and survivor support center. Through issue advocacy, scientifically-supported prevention programs and a robust offering of low to no-cost client services including a 24-hour hotline, individual and group therapy and case management, The Blue Bench has helped hundreds of thousands of Denver-area people find the courage to move from victim to survivor.
- 303-329-9922
- Sexual Assault Hotline: 303-322-7273
- https://thebluebench.org/
- P.O. Box 18951, Denver, CO 80218