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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:
The Action CenterService Area: Jefferson
Street Address: 8755 West 14th Avenue, Lakewood, CO
Phone Number: 303-237-7704
Email Address: office@theactioncenter.org
Hours of Operation:
Open 8:30am-4:30pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Fridays.
Closed weekends and Wednesdays.
Services Provided: Utility Assistance, Food Security, Housing Navigation, Clothing
Eligibility Criteria: The Action Center offers self-select groceries to community members who are in need at no cost. No identification, income verification, or documentation is needed. Rent or Deposit Assistance OPEN TO JEFFCO RESIDENTS ONLY The Action Center offers rent assistance to help Jefferson County community members avoid eviction and remain housed through financial hardship.
Application/Intake Process: Must schedule a consultation from the website (appointments can be made HERE) or by going to their location. Utility Assistance is provided through Energy Outreach Colorado.
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.
Food Security:
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
Food Distribution - The Salvation Army
Service Area: Denver, Jefferson
Street Address: 4505 W. Alameda Ave. Denver, CO 80219
Phone Number: 303-922-4549
Hours of Operation: M, W, Th 9:30am-3:30pm.
Services Provided: Utility Assistance, Food Security
Eligibility Criteria: Complete intake and bring a valid ID
Application/Intake Process: One-page form
Wait Time: Within 1 hours after the intake form has been completed.
Childcare:
Eagles Nest Early Learning CenterService Area: Jefferson
Street Address: 10655 Colorado 119
Phone Number: 3035820895
Email Address: SalinaG@eaglesnestelc.org
Hours of Operation: 7:30am- 5pm Monday-Fridays
Services Provided: Childcare
Eligibility Criteria: Babies through Pre-K-aged children
Application/Intake Process: Eagles' Nest Early Learning Center is a licensed, non-profit childcare center located in Gilpin County dedicated to providing high quality childcare for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Eagles Nest is the only licensed center for infants and toddlers.
Domestic Violence:
PeaceWorks ShelterService Area: Mountain Jefferson, Park, and Clear Creek Counties, as well as clients from the Metro Denver area. Also available to select other counties in Colorado and occasionally out of state.
Street Address: 1 MERCADO ST
Phone Number: 970-385-7295
Hours of Operation: 24/7
Services Provided: Emergency Shelter, Case Management, Legal, Pet Assistance
Eligibility Criteria: Survivors of intimate partner violence, sexual assault, sex trafficking, teen dating violence and stalking.
Application/Intake Process: Call or text an advocate at 303-838-8181. Text is available 24/7
PorchLight - A Family Justice Center
PorchLight Family Justice Center (FJC) provides comprehensive legal, emotional and critical supportive services for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, abuse of at-risk individuals, elder abuse, and human trafficking. The center is centrally located in Jefferson County, Colorado.
Service Area: Statewide, Jefferson
Street Address: 11100 W. 8th Avenue, Suite 200 Lakewood, CO 80215
Phone Number: 720-853-8850
Email Address: hope@porchlightfjc.org
Hours of Operation: Monday -Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Services Provided: Case Management, DV services and support, housing navigation, legal advocacy, mental health support
Eligibility: This service is for people experiencing DV or seeking support to escape DV.
Application/Intake process: No appointment required, just go into their location to received a multiple of support through their partnered agencies which work on site. If you're unable to go directly to their location, you can call their number for services and be referred to their partnered advocates for resources that will be most applicable for you.
Additional Information: Porchlight can take any client who is experiencing or escaping from domestic violence, despite being located in Jefferson County. The only difference in services is that Jefferson County residents are able to get assistance with their Jefferson court documents/records through FJC while residents outside of the Jefferson area would need to go to their local court instead.
Wait Time: None. Walk in services are available.
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.
Bayaud Enterprises - Resource & Collaboration (Community Outreach)
While Bayaud is known for their employment assistance, they also provide a multitude of other resources within their organization. These additional services include: STAR Program, Mobile shower & laundry services, Food Banks & Food Security resources, Hygiene supplies, free therapy, SOAR navigation, and even pest control services (they offer discounted rates).
Service Area: Denver and Jeffco
Street Address: 333 West Bayaud Avenue, Denver, CO 80223 and 1550 Dover Street, Lakewood, CO 80215
Phone Number: 303-830-6885
Hours of Operation: Monday-Thursday 8am-4:30pm
Services Provided: STAR Program, Mobile shower & laundry services, Food Banks & Food Security resources, Hygiene supplies, free therapy, SOAR navigation, and even pest control services (they offer discounted rates).
Eligibility Criteria: Free to all low-income clients seeking services in Denver or Jeffco counties.
Application/Intake Process:
- Getting access to the food banks and shower/laundry services is low-barrier and does not require documentation. Most locations are easily available to use and have a short wait time to access them (only one location, the St. Francis’ location, requires that clients come before 7am to use services).
- For laundry services, you can drop off your clothes and then come back an hour later to retrieve them as well (clothes will be identified by labeled and bag cover colors).
- For shower and laundry services, they are first-come, first served. Hours vary by location, but their schedule can be found here.
- It’s suggested clients come sooner than later as clients will be turned away if they arrive after 1:30pm, even then, it’s not guaranteed you’ll get access to laundry/shower services unless you come earlier.
- Clients need to return at the location by 1:30-2pm (at latest) to pick up their laundry. The program cannot keep the client's laundry. Clients sign a waiver to get their clothes within 72 hours before they do the wash to confirm they know of this expectation.
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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