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Financial/Rental Assistance/Utility Assistance
Phone/Broadband Assistance:
Lifeline Program - TDS TelecommunicationsTDS provides a monthly discount on communication services which may include broadband internet, phone (landline or wireless), or bundles to eligible low-income households.
Service Area: Denver, State Wide, National
Phone Number: 1-866-734-0704
Services Provided: Phone/Broadband assistance
Eligibility Criteria: Must be either 80% AMI for your County or receive State Benefits (such as Food Stamps, TANF, WIC, SSI, Medicaid, etc).
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday 7am-8pm CST
Saturday: 8am-6pm CST
Application/Intake Process: Call to see what TDS options and services are nearest you.
Low-Cost Internet Plan - PCs For People
PCs For People provides a Low-Cost Internet Plan for low-income individuals needing internet connectivity in their households. A modem with unlimited 4G LTE internet service is provided to connect those using this program to the internet.
Service Area: Denver, State Wide, National
Phone Number: 651-354-2552
Email Address: info@pcsforpeople.org
Location: 2492 Doswell Ave., St. Paul, MN 55108
Services Provided: Phone/Broadband assistance
Eligibility Criteria:
This program helps people with income at or below 200% of federal poverty guidelines.
Must be below the 200% poverty level or be currently enrolled in an income-based government assistance program.
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday 7am-8pm CST
Saturday: 8am-6pm CST
Application/Intake Process: Call to see what TDS options and services are nearest you. Must bring these documents to verify eligibility:
A photo ID
Proof of Income: The prior year's state, federal, or tribal tax return (W2 forms or pay stubs are not acceptable)
Financial/Rental Assistance/ Utility Assistance:
Homeless Prevention Program- Almost HomeService Area: Adams
Street Address: 22 S. 4th Ave, Suite 102, Brighton, CO 80601
Phone number: 303-659-6199
Email: info@almosthomeonline.org
Hours of Operation:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday | 8:00am - 4:30pm
Wednesday | 8:30am - 6:30pm
Friday | 8:30am - 12:30pm
Services Provided: Rental/Mortgage/Utility Assistance, Family Shelter, and Respite:
Rental/Mortgage/Utility Assistance: This program aims to prevent homelessness by helping clients pay for their rent/utilities.
Family Shelter: Almost Home has a family shelter. The shelter is unique, as it is a residential home. Each family will have their own room rather than share a communal area. The Family Shelter program allows complete families to stay together as they work to find stability. The stays are 60 days; during these 60 days, Almost Home helps the clients locate jobs and assist with resume help and housing for long-term stability. Once the family graduates from the program, they will help get them into housing and pay for the upfront costs, such as deposit and first and last month's rent.
Respite: This program is for those who are housing-ready. This means the client has a stable income and can meet the requirements of the apartment/house they apply for/intend to use. Respite will help with the upfront costs like the deposit and the first and last month's rent.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Rental/Mortgage/Utility Assistance: The client needs to be at least two months behind on their rent. If the amount owed is over $4500, Almost Home will not be able to pay the total amount. Almost Home can only pay up to $4500, and the client is responsible for the rest of the amount owed. They prioritize those who are already in evictions.
- Family Shelter: Almost Home runs background checks on every adult entering the home. They do not allow those who have a conviction on their record.
- Respite: This is an in-house referral; the client must come to our office to apply for this assistance.
For both Rental/Mortgage/Utility Assistance and Almost Home’s Family shelter, the application can be found on our website on the home page.
For their Respite program: This is an in-house referral; the client must come to our office to apply for this assistance.
- The application for rental assistance is only open every 1st of the month from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The link for the application will not work if you click it outside of it's open timeframe.
Wait time: Please provide at least 2 weeks before reaching out to staff at Almost Home after you've submitted your application. They do not get a status update on submitted forms but will process each submitted form in a timely manner.
Family Tree Homelessness Program
The Family Tree Homelessness Program provides housing navigation and comprehensive support services to those experiencing homelessness and those at-risk of homelessness. The program promotes safe and stable individuals, families and youth through self-sufficiency and affordable housing programs.
Service Area: Jefferson and Adams county
Street Address: 3805 Marshall Street Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
Phone Number: (303) 467-2604
Email Address: ahaassist@aurorahousing.org
Hours of Operation: 9:00 am to 5:00pm, Monday-Friday
Services Provided: Homelessness Prevention Services, Housing Navigation and Placement Assistance, and Support Services
Eligibility Criteria: Must be a resident in either Jefferson or Adams County seeking housing assistance.
Application/Intake Process: Call number to get directed to the correct department.
Water Assistance Program - Brighton Colorado
Service Area: Adams, Weld - City of Brighton
Street Address: 500 S 4th Avenue
Phone Number: 303-655-2000
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Services Provided: Utility Assistance
Eligibility Criteria:
Must be a Brighton residential water customer.
Must be a U.S. Citizen or legally residing in the U.S. - May not have a tampering charge in the last 12 months.
Must demonstrate financial need.
Must be a resident of Brighton.
Application/Intake Process: If you meet eligibility criteria, you can fill out this application for the 2023 Water Assistance Program: https://forms.monday.com/forms/d44d2bc6bb31d3dd89db5604b06fa1b5?r=use1
Customers can apply for the program multiple times per year. The maximum total credit per calendar year is $500. Approved credits will be applied directly to the customer's utility billing account and in no event will the credit create a negative account balance or be paid or refunded to the customer. Water assistance is dependent on available funding.
Energy Bill Payment Assistance - Energy Outreach Colorado
Service Area: State Wide
Street Address: 225 East 16th Avenue
Phone Number: 303.825.8750
Email Address: info@energyoutreach.org
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Services Provided: Utility Assistance
Eligibility Criteria:
- Their income is at or below 80% Area Median Income (varies by county).
- To qualify for assistance: you must pay home energy costs directly to an energy vendor/utility, your bill is past due or you are running low on fuel, you must meet income qualifications.
Application/Intake Process: First, go to this website: https://www.energyoutreach.org/find-agency/
- Apply For their Bill Payment Assistance through their Partnered Agencies, which can be found on this website by entering your zip code to find an agency that serves your area.
- Contact the agency before showing up in person to be aware of their current procedures.
- For more assistance call 1.866.HEAT.HELP (1.866.432.8435).
General Housing Support:
Residential Housing - Mercy HousingService Area: Denver, Adams, Douglas, Fremont
Street Address: 1999 North Broadway
Phone Number: +1 303-830-3300
Email Address: customerservice@mercyhousing.org
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Services Provided: Transitional Housing, Disability Services, Veterans Services, Case Management, Elder Services
Eligibility Criteria: Our housing services are available for families, seniors and people with special needs, including those with developmental disabilities, HIV/AIDS, formerly homeless individuals and Veterans.
Application/Intake Process: Mercy Housing shows a list of housing options that partner with them which offer affordable housing to eligible clients. Each Mercy Housing community has its own leasing office and its own application process.
Please call each community directly if you or your family would like to rent a low-income apartment home at one of Mercy Housing’s communities. When you call, the community staff can answer questions regarding apartment availability, rent, income requirements or restrictions and how to obtain an application for housing.
Food Security:
Adams County Food BankService Area: Adams
Street Address: 7111 E 56th Ave
Phone Number: +1 720-878-3563
Hours of Operation: Wed-Fri: 10am-1pm
Services Provided: Food Security
Eligibility Criteria:
- For all: Please provide a proof of Adams County residence and a State of Colorado ID.
- Additionally for seniors: Please bring your ID and proof of income (social security payment, bank statement, or pay check stub.)
Application/Intake Process: The Food Pantry is open every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 10 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Upon checking in and providing your ID, families and individuals seeking food assistance are provided bread, produce, and staple foods like rice, pasta, cereal, canned vegetables, fruit, and tuna to support a healthy diet. Families may visit the food pantry weekly for perishables and once a month for staples.
Additional Information:
Beyond just food security for Adams County Residents, Adams County Food Bank also offers application assistance for SNAP and Medicare Programs.
Holiday Closures and Special Closure Days:
- We close every year for the 3rd and 4th of July.
- Thanksgiving – Closed the entire week of Thanksgiving.
- Winter/Christmas/New Years Holidays –The Food Bank always closes for the entire week of Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Years’ Day. We reopen the first Wednesday after New Year’s Day.
- Please anticipate that the food bank will close if the weather or events present a transportation, health and safety danger to clients, staff, and volunteers – call to make sure we are open on these days if you are unsure of closure.
The Senior Hub
Service Area: Adams County
Street Address: 10190 Bannock Street Northglenn, CO 80260
Point of Contact at Organization: Damian Bell Food Pantry Specialist
Phone Number: 303.426.4408 x217
Email Address: dbell@seniorhub.org
Services Provided: Food security
Eligibility Criteria: Adams County resident in need, primarily supports older adults.
Hours of Operation: This service is by appointment only at their Northglenn location (10190 Bannock Street Northglenn, CO 80260). Appointments are offered at various times Monday-Friday.
Application/Intake Process: To schedule, contact their Food Pantry Specialist, Damian Bell at 303-426-4408 x 217 or dbell@seniorhub.org.
Wait time: The Food Pantry can be accessed once every 30 days
Additional Information:
The Senior Hub also offers the following supplemental programs for their clients:
The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)
Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP)
Twin Parishes Food Bank
Service Area: Denver, Jefferson
Street Address: 3663 Humboldt Street
Phone Number: 303-294-0684
Email Address: tpfoodbankdirector@gmail.com
Hours of Operation:
Tuesday & Thursday 10:00 am-12 pm and 1-3pm
Avoid coming between the 12-1pm timeslot as that is their lunch hour and they will not be available then.
Services Provided: Food Security
Eligibility Criteria: Open to all
Application/Intake Process: If you are in need of food, come by during our open hours with an ID and proof of address
Wait Time: Within an hour
Metro Caring offers two main services, Food Security and ID assistance. Metro Caring is partnered with the Colorado ID Project to distribute ID Vouchers for Colorado IDs, permits, and driver licenses. Through the Colorado ID Project, Metro Caring can provide you with a voucher to redeem at the DMV or appropriate office. Vouchers will waive the regular fees for an identification (ID), driver’s license, or birth certificate.
Service Area: Denver, Adams, State Wide
Street Address: 1100 East 18th Avenue
Phone Number: +1 303-860-7200
Email Address: info@MetroCaring.org
Hours of Operation:
Monday 9:00-11:30am & 12:30-3:00pm
Tuesday 9:00-11:30am & 12:30-3:00pm & 6:00-7:30pm
Wednesday 9:00-11:30am & 12:30-3:00pm & 6:00-7:30pm
Thursday 9:00-11:30am & 12:30-3:00pm
Services Provided: Food Security, ID Assistance
Eligibility Criteria: For their Food Bank, Metro Caring offers free a grocery-style market for anyone to shop and take home food. No identification, proof of need, or documentation required. For ID Vouchers, Metro Caring can provide you with a voucher to redeem at the DMV or appropriate office. Vouchers will waive the regular fees for an identification (ID), driver’s license, or birth certificate.
Application/Intake Process: For their Food Pantry, make an appointment or stop-in for a prepared emergency bag. It is preferred that you make an appointment online HERE.
For assistance for an ID Voucher, please visit in-person during Fresh Foods Market hours to apply. After you get it, the back of your voucher will list which DMVs accept vouchers as payment.
Wait time: The wait time between Fresh Foods Market shopping appointments averages on a month.
Additional Information:
- Households are welcome to shop up to every 4 weeks, as appointments are available.
- If you are unable to make your appointment, you can send another member of your household or a case manager.
- Each household with an appointment is welcome to fill two crates with groceries each trip. We kindly ask you to fill only two crates to ensure a more equitable selection for all shoppers throughout the entire day.
- Availability is limited and first-come, first-serve. No appointment required. Visit during Fresh Foods Market hours.
Denver Inner City Parish (DICP)
DICP is distributing pre-made food boxes to the most vulnerable members of our community, including senior citizens and anyone else who either cannot or should not come to our drive-up food distribution.
If you are in need of a food donation, please contact the Denver Inner City Parish at least 24 hours in advance. Please confirm whether or not your zip code is eligible for these food deliveries.
Service Area: Denver, Adams
Street Address: 1212 Mariposa Street Denver, CO 80204
Phone Number: 303.629.0636
Email Address: communications@dicp.org
Hours of Operation: Saturdays 9am-12pm
Services Provided: Food Security
Eligibility Criteria: As DICP organizes a food drop-off program for the most vulnerable members of our community, eligible clients would be senior citizens and anyone else who either cannot or should not come to our drive-up food distribution.
Along with this, DICP can only deliver to the following zip codes: 80202, 03, 04, 05, 06, 09, 11, 12, 14, 18, 19 and 23. NO drive up or walk up will be available.
Application/Intake Process: If you are in need of a food donation please contact the Denver Inner City Parish at least 24 hours in advance.
Wait time: 1-2 days.
Healthcare:
Clinica Campesina - Clinica Family HealthClinica provides affordable medical, dental, mental health and pharmacy services.
Service Area: Boulder, Denver, Lafayette, Thornton, Westminster.
Street Address: There are 5 locations:
Boulder: 2525 13th St. Boulder CO 80304
Denver: 1701 W. 72nd Ave, Denver, CO 800221
Lafayette: 1735 S. Public Road Lafayette, CO 80026
Thorton: 8990 Washington St, Thornton, CO 80229
Westminster: 8510 N Bryant St 2nd Floor, Westminster, CO 80031, USA
Phone Number: 303-650-4460
Hours of Operation: For the Lafayette location (other’s location hours can be found by clicking their individual links above):
Medical Clinic & Dental Hours:
Monday & Friday: 8AM – 12PM, 1PM – 5PM (closed for lunch from 12PM – 1 PM)
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday: 8AM – 12PM, 1PM – 8PM (closed for lunch from 12PM – 1PM). Saturday and Sunday: Closed
Enrollment Walk-In Hours:
Monday – Thursday: 8AM – 11AM, 1PM – 4PM (closed for lunch from 11AM – 1 PM)
Friday: 8AM – 11AM, 1:30PM – 3:30PM (closed for lunch from 11AM – 1:30PM). Saturday and Sunday: Closed
Comm. Center Hours:
Monday – Friday: 8AM – 4:15PM. Saturday and Sunday: Closed
Services Provided: Healthcare
Eligibility Criteria: We welcome most insurance: Medicaid, CHP+, Medicare, Discounts available. Se habla espanol.
Application/Intake Process: You can either call their number to schedule an appointment (arrive 20 minutes early to fill out new client paperwork), or walk-in during their enrollment walk-in hours [Monday – Thursday: 8AM – 11AM, 1PM – 4PM (closed for lunch from 11AM – 1 PM). Friday: 8AM – 11AM, 1:30PM – 3:30PM (closed for lunch from 11AM – 1:30PM). Closed on Saturday & Sunday].
Employment:
Career Training Program - CrossPurposeOur tuition-free, six-month career training program aims to empower individuals in Denver to develop the personal and professional skills that they need to succeed in the workplace. We offer a variety of career certification and pre-apprenticeship tracks to provide a wide selection of career opportunities.
Service Area: Denver, Adams, Arapahoe, Jefferson, Douglas
Street Address: 2959 Franklin Street
Phone Number: +1 720-724-9544
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 8am- 5pm
Services Provided: Justice Involved Services , Education, Employment
Application/Intake Process: Complete intake form on their website. Wait time depends on programs' start dates. Some programs provide a monetary stipend for enrolled and active "students", but do not provide rent assistance.
Transportation:
A Little HelpService Area: Denver, Adams, Arapaho, Jefferson, Douglas, Broomfield, Larimer
Street Address: 2755 South Locust Street
Phone Number: 720-242-9032
Email Address: office@alittlehelp.org
Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday: 9:00 am - 5:00pm
Services Provided: Transportation for seniors 55+
Eligibility Criteria:
- Volunteers support older adults ages 55+ in Denver, Jefferson, Larimer, Mesa, and parts of Douglas, Arapahoe, Adams and Broomfield Counties.
- Individual lives in an area serviced by A Little Help Individual has a permanent residence,
- Individual has needs that fall within the scope of A Little Help’s services.
- Individual is able to verbally communicate by oneself over the phone or by email
Application/Intake Process:
Application can be completed online or by phone. Once submitted, you will receive a call within 10 business days from our Membership Team to discuss your application.
Additional Information:
- They request at least 5 business days’ notice for transportation requests. They can typically accommodate one ride per household per week.
- Transportation requests should be fewer than 8 miles one-way.
- Little Help helps seniors maintain good health and a high quality of life by providing round-trip transportation to health-related outings, grocery stores, and to social engagements.
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