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Agency List

Caring Connection is comprised of 58 nonprofit organizations which serve the needs of Colorado’s most vulnerable people. Every donation makes a monumental difference to our Colorado charities.

Caring Connection
Raises funds and provides technical training and capacity building to our member nonprofit charities that, in turn, provide valuable services in our Colorado communities.

ACS Community LIFT
Our Family Care Program provides a self-serve food bank, personal hygiene items, bus tokens, ID replacement, emergency shelter, special needs and disaster assistance.
303-935-7389 www.acslift.org

Alliance Francaise de Denver
We promote and encourage cross-cultural understanding and friendly exchanges between the French-speaking world and our Colorado community through classes, music, art and film.
303-831-0304 www.afdenver.org
 
Alternatives Pregnancy Center
Our programs meet the complex needs of women, teens and men faced with decisions in an unintended pregnancy.
 
American Council of the Blind of Colorado
Promotes independence, equality, and opportunities for blind and visually impaired individuals by providing resources/referrals, mentoring, adaptive aids, education, emergency services, home modifications and advocacy.
303-831-0117 www.acbco.org
 
The Arc in Jefferson County
Providing leadership, advocacy, awareness and support for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families, which includes; autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome and other disorders.
303-232-1338 www.arcjc.org
 
ArtReach
"Changes lives through the arts" by providing access to arts and cultural experiences and education for underserved and at-risk people of all ages.
 
Arvada Community Food Bank
A local community food bank supplying an emergency source of food for individuals, children and families in need.
 
Aurora Community Connection Family Resource Center
Develops the capacities of under-served families, increases access to resources and promotes social equity through a myriad of educational programs and Family Development support.
 
Aurora Community Mental Health Center
Committed to creating healthy and secure communities by providing our clients with the least restrictive mental health services that ensure quality, appropriate and efficient care.
303-617-2300 www.aumhc.org
 
Aurora Interchurch Task Force
Provides emergency services: rental, water bill, prescription and bus token assistance as well as help with food, clothing, layettes, and household supplies for Aurora residents.
303-360-0260
 
Bayaud Enterprises
Provides Job Training, Supportive Services and Job Placement for individuals with disabilities and other barriers to employment and self-sufficiency, including persons that are homeless.
 
Bessie’s Hope (fka Rainbow Bridge)
Enhances the quality of life for nursing home/assisted living elders bringing generations together in rewarding relationships through volunteer opportunities for youth, adults and civic organizations.
303-623-1176 www.bessieshope.org
 
Bridgeway Shelters
Offers a transitional housing program, including shelter, food, case management and childcare support for pregnant teens and their babies.
303-969-0515 www.bridgewayhomes.org
 
Camp Id-Ra-Ha-Je
Exposes youth to outdoor activities such as horseback riding, rock climbing and sports that serve to build leadership skills in a Christian camp setting.
303-838-5668 www.idrahaje.org
 
cityWild
To provide low income, culturally diverse youth with outdoor and environmental service learning opportunities that promote developmental themes of personal empowerment, leadership and community expression.
303-227-6862 www.citywild.org
 
Colorado Bright Beginnings
We help all families support their children's physical, emotional and intellectual development during the critical first three years of life, at no cost.
 
Colorado Christian Services
We are a Colorado-licensed child placement agency that offers free pregnancy counseling, infant foster care, adoption services and individual, marital and family therapy.
 
Colorado Coalition Against Domestic Violence (CCADV)
Statewide organization dedicated to the elimination of domestic violence. Provides training, technical assistance, community education, and advocacy to domestic violence shelters and the general public.
303-831-9632/888-778-7091 www.ccadv.org
 
Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CCASA)
Serves as the only collective voice for sexual assault survivors in Colorado. We work to eliminate sexual violence through education, training, and public policy.
303-861-7033/800-37-CCASA www.ccasa.org
 
Colorado Drug Endangered Children
Uses donated funds to promote the health and well-being of drug endangered children through statewide training, technical assistance, and advocacy.
303-413-3460 www.coloradodec.org
 
Colorado Homeless Families
Provides transitional housing and support services to homeless families with children.
 
COMPA Ministries
Through our vocational development program, we provide job training to individuals in transitional programs, while producing nutritious food for 135 hunger-relief programs.
303-294-0272 www.compa.org
 
CASA of Jefferson & Gilpin Counties
Our program recruits, trains, and manages volunteers who serve as independent lay advocates for children who are victims of physical/sexual abuse or neglect.
 
Denver Indian Family Resource Center
Works to strengthen vulnerable American Indian children and families through collaborative and culturally responsive services.
303-871-8035 www.difrc.org
 
Denver Indian Health and Family Services, Inc.
Provides culturally appropriate services that promote health and quality of life for American Indians and Alaska Native families and individuals.
303-781-4050 www.dihfs.org
 
Denver Options
Funds will be used to help returning military personnel with traumatic brain injuries and their families transition to civilian life with support systems in place.
303-636-5600 www.denveroptions.org
 
Denver Rescue Mission
Helps the needy to become self-sufficient citizens by providing education, free medical/dental services, shelter, food, clothing, long-term rehabilitation and transitional housing.
 
Denver Voice
A nonprofit news magazine that provides jobs for people experiencing homelessness and poverty through our vendor program.
303-539-7226 www.denvervoice.org
 
Developmental Disabilities Resource Center
Provides services for 2,850 people with developmental disabilities, birth to the elderly, and their families to live meaningful lives. 100% of workplace donations address emergency needs.
303-233-3363 www.ddrcco.com
 
Dominican Sisters Home Health Agency of Denver
Free, in-home nursing care, related services and medical equipment loans provided to the uninsured, elderly, disabled and sick poor in the metro Denver since 1923.
 
Douglas/Elbert Task Force
Provides emergency financial assistance, including food, clothing, household goods, rent, utilities, transportation and other, to residents of Douglas and Elbert counties, at risk of homelessness.
303-688-1114 www.detaskforce.org
 
Focus Points Family Resource Center
Provides tools that strengthen individual's and families' ability to determine their future through early childhood, adult and parenting education programs.
303-292-0770 www.focuspoints.org
 
Front Range Chapter Little People of America
Little People are assisted by providing medical, educational, vocational, and social guidance, so that individuals and their families may enhance their lifestyles with minimal limitations.
 
Goodwill Industries of Denver
Partners with 26 high schools to help 20,000 at-risk teens graduate with a career plan and the job and life skills necessary for future success.
303-650-7700 www.goodwilldenver.org
 
Hero Alliance
Provides home ownership education and resources for people with disabilities in Colorado. Funds provide classes, individual consultation and ongoing support.
720-941-8901 www.heroalliance.org
 
Hilltop Health Services Corporation: Tri-County Resource Center
Offers comprehensive domestic violence services in Delta, Montrose, and Ouray counties including safehouse, advocacy, groups, transitional housing, and 24-hour crisis lines.
970-874-4941 www.htop.org
 
HIV Care Link
A faith-based organization collaborating with churches and HIV service providers to prevent HIV, provide practical support to people living with HIV and reduce stigma.
303-382-1344 www.hivcarelink.org
 
Hope House of Colorado
Empowers parenting teenage moms to strive for personal and economic self-sufficiency and to understand their significance in God's sight.
 
Inner City Health Center
A volunteer supported healthcare facility committed to providing medical and dental care for low-income and medically uninsured families.
 
Inter-Faith Community Services
Provides basic services such as food, clothing, financial assistance, and transitional housing to low-income individuals, families and seniors.
303-789-0501 www.ifcs.org
 
Interfaith Hospitality Network of Greater Denver
Provides homeless families with shelter, meals, case management, Like Skills classes including budgeting, job readiness, job retention, nutrition, healthy relationships and tenant rights and responsibilities.
 
Jeffco Action Center
Provides Jefferson County residents basic human services and promotes pathways to self-sufficiency through programs that focus on three main areas: Intervention, Prevention and Connection.
303-237-7704 www.jeffcoac.org
 
Laradon Hall
Serves individuals who have developmental disabilities through community participation, residential support and employment programs for adults; education and therapeutic services for children.
303-296-2400 www.laradon.org
 
The Legal Center for People with Disabilities and Older People
Protects human and civil rights of adults/children in education, housing, rehabilitation, employment, voting and abuse/neglects in residential and long-term care.
303-722-0300/800-288-1376/TTY: 303-722-3619 www.thelegalcenter.org
 
Lost and Found, Inc.
Addiction and mental/emotional and behavioral disorders are destroying families. Our outpatient, residential and group home care offer healing to kids and families in crisis.
 
Metro CareRing
Serves low and fixed-income individuals and families by providing groceries,toiletries, utilities assistance, work items and children's items.
303-860-7200 www.metrocarering.org
 
Mountain Resource Center
A community-based organization that provides basic and essential health and human services and education for families in the mountains west of Denver.
 
Project Sanctuary
Where Military Families Reconnect: We provide retreats that use specialized recreation therapy. We support the troops by helping military families together.
 
Ralston House
A safe, child-friendly place offering interviews, medical exams and victim advocacy to complete the investigative process of children's outcries of sexual or physical abuse.
720-898-6745 www.ralstonhouse.net
 
Rocky Mountain MS Center
Patient-centered organization for people with multiple sclerosis and their families. Services include medical treatment, adult day services, counseling, support, hydrotherapy, education and cutting-edge research.
303-788-4030 www.mscenter.org
 
Roundup Fellowship
Through residential, educational and family services, serves persons with developmental disabilities recognizing their worth, promoting dignity and affirming their ability to contribute to society.
303-757-8008 www.rup.org
 
Sacred Heart House of Denver
Provides a continuum of services to homeless mothers with children and single women to help them achieve and maintain self-sufficiency.
 
SafeHouse Denver
Provides emergency shelter, counseling and advocacy services to women, children and youth experiencing domestic violence through 24-hour crisis line, shelter and nonresidential counseling center.
303-318-9959/303-318-9989 (24-Hour Crisis Line) www.safehouse-denver.org
 
Seniors’ Resource Center, Inc.
Provides support to allow seniors to remain in their homes – i.e.: in-home care, transportation, adult day care, employment and other programs to older persons.
303-238-8151 www.srcaging.org
 
Special Kids - Special Families, Inc.
Provides foster care, child care, life skills training and support to individuals with disabilities and their families; especially low income and single parents.
719-447-8983 www.sksfcolorado.org
 
Summit Cancer Solutions
Offers a six-month individualized exercise/rehabilitation program for adult cancer survivors. Offers twice weekly group exercise classes. All ages and fitness levels welcome.
 
Third Way Center, Inc.
Provides residential treatment and education for severely mentally ill, abused, abandoned and at-risk teenagers who, without us, would most likely be homeless.
303-780-9191 www.thirdwaycenter.org
 
WINGS Foundation
Works to break the cycle and heal wounds of childhood sexual abuse by providing education, support services, and advocacy to adults throughout Colorado.
303-238-8660 www.wingsfound.org

 

 

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