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Lifeline Program - TDS Telecommunications
TDS 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).
Rental/Housing & Utility Assistance:
Broomfield Corps (The Salvation Army)Service Area: Broomfield
Street Address: 1080 Birch St, Broomfield, CO 80020
Point of Contact at Organization: Major Randall Clarke (303) 635-3018, broomfieldcorps@usw.salvationarmy.org
Phone Number: Varies Based on Program
Services Provided: Emergency shelters, Group Homes and Transitional Living Centers, Family Service Programs
Emergency Shelters: For families and individuals looking to escape extreme weather or just wanting a safe, quiet place to spend the night, emergency shelters provide a nutritious meal, a warm bed and a clean shower to those in need.
Group Homes and Transitional Living Centers: Along with meeting immediate physical needs such as food and shelter, these establishments provide educational, counseling and vocational services to help individuals develop vital life skills and independence for re-entry into society.
Family Service Programs: The Salvation Army assists families in need by providing food, housing and utility assistance. Best of all, these programs enable parents to stay with their children, even when placed in emergency shelters.
Eligibility Criteria: Varies based on location, see locations to determine criteria: https://westernusa.salvationarmy.org/usw_thq/location_search?_ga=2.209573330.1756100154.1700006536-563480514.1698164041
Love The Elderly (Salvation Army)
Service Area: Broomfield
Street Address: 1080 Birch St, Broomfield, CO 80020
Point of Contact at Organization: Major Randall Clarke, Corps Officer: broomfieldcorps@usw.salvationarmy.org, (303) 635-3018
Phone Number: Varies based on program, see Application/Intake Link to find location and service. Go to website to find nearest location and contact information.
Services Provided: Senior Community Events & Residences, Adult Day Care Centers
Community: Every Salvation Army Corps Community Center reaches out to the senior citizens in their community differently to meet their specific needs. Through localized programs, older adults can gather together to share interests, develop new skills and enjoy the company of their peers.
Activities: Engaging the minds and bodies of seniors helps keep them feeling young, active and happy. At The Salvation Army, they can enjoy educational classes, kindle friendships over lunch, relive their youth with dances, take pre-retirement seminars and countless other activities.
Residences: The Salvation Army operates several residential facilities for older adults, providing not only living quarters, but also an atmosphere of love, acceptance and encouragement.
Adult Day Care Centers: Mental and physical disabilities can take a toll on older adults, as well as their spouses and providers. Knowing this, The Salvation Army provides adult day care programs where those who are unable to take care of themselves can enjoy activities and friendships, while their providers are given the opportunity to take care of other life matters for a few hours.
Eligibility Criteria: Must be an elderly Resident of Broomfield
Application/Intake Process: Varies Based on program, find Locations and programs here: https://westernusa.salvationarmy.org/usw_thq/location_search?location=80221
Overcome Poverty (Salvation Army)
Service Area: Broomfield
Street Address: 1080 Birch St, Broomfield, CO 80020
Services Provided: Food Security, Utility Assistance, Seasonal Assistance
Utility Assistance: To help struggling families and individuals avoid falling into the cycle of crisis by supplementing their income with utility payments.
Community Garden: The Salvation Army operates a community garden that the youth who attend our programs help maintain. This helps them take ownership of the work they are doing all while learning healthy eating habits and food choices.
Seasonal Assistance: Consists of help with school supplies for the beginning of the school year, Winter Coat giveaway, a community Thanksgiving and Christmas food boxes, and toys for Children in need at Christmas.
Hours of Operation: Food Box Distribution: Monday - Friday 10am - 3pm
Application/Intake Process:
- Meal Assistance: Visit Corps if in need (1080 Birch St, Broomfield, CO 80020)
- Utility Assistance: Call or email Major Randall Clarke, Corps Officer: broomfieldcorps@usw.salvationarmy.org, (303) 635-3018
Broomfield Fish- Multiple Services
Service Area: Broomfield County
Street Address: 6 Garden Center Broomfield, CO 80020
Phone Number: 303-465-1600
Email Address: info@broomfieldfish.org
Services Provided: Food Security, Transportation Assistance, Rent and Utility Assistance, Case Management
Eligibility Criteria: FISH serves residents of Broomfield County who earn an annual income that is at or below 200% of the federal poverty guidelines.
Hours of Operation:
Monday 12:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Tuesday 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Wednesday 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Friday 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Application/Intake Process: Please call 303-465-1600
Wait time: Please call 303-465-1600
Additional Information:
- They provide rental and utility emergency assistance, but not mortgage assistance anymore.
- Must be 18 and above to apply, everyone in HH has to be below 200% poverty line and be employed or have employment offer letter.
Youth Education
Teach Kids (Salvation Army)
Service Area: Broomfield
Street Address: 1080 Birch St, Broomfield, CO 80020
Services Provided: After school program, Summer Day Camp, High Peak Camp
After School Program: Broomfield students in kindergarten to fifth grade
Summer Day Camp: Broomfield elementary school age children
High Peak Camp: Broomfield youths ages 7-17
Hours of Operation: After school camp: Weekdays from 2:50pm until 5pm
Application/Intake Process:
To register your child for either the After School Program or Summer Day Camp, email faith.krull@usw.salvationarmy.org
High Peak Camp: Call 303-635-3018 to register your child
Food Security:
Joyful Journeys ThriftService Area: All are welcome to apply
Street Address: 6900 W 117th Ave # 400 Broomfield CO 80020
Phone Number: 303-667-9695
Email Address: joyfuljourneys@joyfuljourneys.org
Services Provided: Joyful Journeys Thrift offers a fill-a-shopping cart bulk pricing for $20 (paying with cash) or $25 (paying with a credit card). Clothing security.
Eligibility Criteria: All in Need. No country or income restrictions.
Hours of Operation: Monday-Saturday between 10 am-6 pm.
Application/Intake Process: Open to the public fill-a-shopping cart
Wait Time: Available immediatly
Food Pantry
Service Area: All in need are welcome
Street Address: 6900 W 117th Ave #400 Broomfield, Co 80020
Phone Number: (303)667-9695
Email Address: joyfuljourneys@joyfuljourneys.org
Services Provided: Food security
Eligibility Criteria: All in Need. No country or income restrictions.
Hours of Operation:
Mon, Fri, Sat: 11am-4pm
Tue-Thurs: 10:30am-4:30pm
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays are by appointment only;
please click on the “make an appointment” tab to see appointment availability and policy.
Application/Intake Process:
Mondays & Fridays are walk-in days first come first serve
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays are by appointment only: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050a4caaa72aa2fc1-food#/
Wait Time: Must arrive before 4pm, but meals are served day of. Within an hour.
Cure Hunger (Salvation Army)
Service Area: Broomfield
Street Address: 1080 Birch St, Broomfield, CO 80020
Services Provided: Food Security
Food Pantries: By offering access to free, fresh produce and canned goods, The Salvation Army provides valuable meal supplementation while helping those in need maintain their independence and dignity.
Meal Programs: From sit-down meals that provide nutritious food and valuable human interaction, to mobile meals that deliver much-needed sustenance to those who cannot reach a food distribution center, The Salvation Army ensures that the most vulnerable members of society do not go hungry.
Eligibility Criteria: Varies based on program and location. To determine individual criteria use the following link to view salvation army locations and programs.
Hours of Operation: Food Pantry Hours - Tuesday & Thursday 9am - 12pm. We have a drive thru Food Box service on offer, 2 days a week.
Application/Intake Process: If you are in need please visit our Corps to collect a food box.
Wait Time: Within an hour. Get to location sooner than later for food.
Community Food Share- Food Services
Service Area: Boulder and Broomfield
Street Address: Food Pantry: 650 S. Taylor Avenue Louisville, CO 80027
Mobile Pantry Locations: https://communityfoodshare.org/get-food/mobile-pantries/#mobilepantrylocations
Phone Number: (303) 652-3663
Services Provided: Food Security
Feeding Families: Free groceries — including fresh produce, milk, and pantry staples
Mobile Pantry: Brings fresh produce, dairy, meat, and pantry items to several outdoor locations in a mobile pantry truck.
Eligibility Criteria: Must have a photo ID and proof of residency in Boulder or Broomfield
Hours of Operation:
Food Pantry:
Wed: 9:00am-3:00pm
Thurs: 12:00pm-6:00pm
Fri: 9:00am-3:00pm
Mobile Pantry: https://communityfoodshare.org/modernn-events-calendar-2/
Application/Intake Process: Please just make sure to bring photo identification and proof of address in Boulder County or Broomfield County when you come for your first visit.
Wait time: Once a week
Additional Information: Please bring reusable grocery bags.
North Denver Cares - Food Services
Service Area: Serves residents living in the following zip codes: 80020, 80021, 80026, 80027, 80028, 80301, 80302, 80303, 80304, 80516
Street Address: 6900 W. 117th Ave, #700W Broomfield, CO 80020
Phone Number: 303-466-2115
Email Address: info@NorthDenverCares.org
Services Provided: Food Security
Eligibility Criteria: Must have Photo ID, proof of residency, Proof of income
Hours of Operation:
Tuesdays: 10am-4pm
Wednesdays: 10am-2pm
Thursdays: 7am-12pm
Application/Intake Process: Bring Photo ID, proof of residency, Proof of income
Wait Time: Within an hour
The Refuge Cafe
Service Area: Broomfield
Street Address: 11600 Quay Street #200 - Broomfield CO 80020
Point of Contact at Organization:
Phone Number: 720-295-2270
Email Address: info@therefugeco.org
Services Provided: Food Security, Self Care, Travel assistance, clothing assistance, showers (first come, first served), WIFI, Toiletries, Cleaning Supplies, Bad weather gear, Pet food, Gas cards, Bus passes, & Thrift store vouchers.
On-site advocates and staff also help guests in need navigate local resources and complete important tasks like:
- Obtaining birth certificates, social security cards and driver’s licenses.
- Filling out applications for jobs or financial assistance.
- Receiving support from mental health professionals.
- Finding a safe place to park (for those sleeping in their vehicles).
- Connecting with appropriate local and regional agencies.
Eligibility Criteria: Those in need
Hours of Operation:
Tuesdays 10am-4pm,
Wednesdays 12pm-6pm,
Thursdays 10am-4pm
Application/Intake Process: Visit 11600 Quay Street #200 - Broomfield CO 80020
If you can’t make it in person, email or call us at 720-295-2270, and one of our advocates will get in touch.
Wait time: Within 2 hours. I'd recommend getting to the location between 10am-2pm to get food services.
Furniture:
Gone for Good - Thrift Store
Waste service organization that also has a thrift store for day-of donations.
Service Area: Ault, Aurora, Broomfield, and Denver Colorado
Street Address: Click on each link for a specific location’s website.
Ault, CO: 220-222 1st Street, Ault, CO 80610 (serves Ault, Ft. Collins, and Greeley area)
Aurora, CO: 16710 E 2nd Ave, Aurora, CO 80011 (serves Aurora, Denver, Commerce City, and Englewood area)
Broomfield, CO: 3400 Industrial Ln. #8B, Broomfield, CO 80020 (serves Boulder, Broomfield, Lafayette, Louisville, Superior, and Westminster area)
Denver, CO: 2268 S Broadway, Denver, CO 80210
Phone Number:
Ault, CO: (970) 236-4944
Aurora, CO: (720) 547-2787
Broomfield, CO: (720) 599-1332
Denver, CO: (720) 740-5100
Hours of Operation: We can help Get it Gone For Good between 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Monday through Friday. Please give us a call if you are needing a Saturday Pickup. We are closed on Sundays.
Services Provided: Junk Removal, Waste Recycling, and Thrift Store (which may provide low-cost/free furniture)
Eligibility Criteria: Only for the homeless or people who have recently found housing and are trying to get furniture/household items for said housing. The Denver location can provide a $100 voucher for their thrift store only if the Case Manager/worker for the client officially makes an appointment (client cannot do so).
Application/Intake Process: A Case Worker/Case Manager with an established 5013c has to go online to their website to sign up for an appointment and pick up the items directly on said appointment (the client can come with the CM for the appointment but they cannot make the appointment and do it themselves).
Additional Information: Since this is a waste removal organization first and foremost, there are a LOT of items that come into their stores everyday. That being said, items vary everyday and are switched out/disposed of everyday. They cannot hold furniture or mattresses as they take up too much space in their stores.
- They have a lot of mattresses/box springs/furniture that they usually have on a daily basis, but that supply amount changes every day.
- They do regular quality control/checks for bugs. There is no worry for any exposure to bed bugs/pests.
- Depending on supply of furniture/mattresses/box springs and timing, they can either sell the mattresses for a very cheap price (around $10) or even potentially for free (if they are about to get rid of them for the day).
Transportation:
A Little Help
Service 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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