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Housing/Rental Assistance/Utility Assistance
Phone/Broadband Assistance:
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).
Application/Intake Process: Chat with us, fill out a contact form, or call us at 1-866-571-6662.
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)
Housing/Rental Assistance:
Fair Housing Navigator - Colorado Housing Connects
Provides Coloradans with reliable and trustworthy access to information regarding affordable housing, housing assistance, tenant rights, and more.
Service Area: Statewide
Street Address: 2250 Eaton St., Suite B, Denver, CO 80214
Phone Number: 844-926-6632, calling them is the best method for assistance.
Email Address: info@brothersredevelopment.org
Hours of Operation: 9:00 am to 5:00pm, Monday through Friday
Services Provided: Housing navigation, Resource connection
Eligibility Criteria: Available to all Coloradoans seeking housing help
Application/Intake Process: Call or go to their website to see what resources may be best for you.
Supportive Services - Posada
A Posada case manager provides referrals to homeless individuals for shelter, food and employment assistance, review options for low-income housing and identify community resources and programs to obtain self-sufficiency.
Service Area: Pueblo
Street Address: 225 Colorado Avenue
Phone Number: 719-545-8776 - Please call as walk-ins are not available.
Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Services Provided: Rental Assistance, Security Deposit Assistance , Emergency Shelter, Transitional Housing, Utility Assistance, Public Benefits Assistance, Transportation, Case Management, Housing Navigation, Employment
Eligibility Criteria: Posada’s programs assist homeless families with children, young adults, veterans and individuals in Pueblo County. Everyone must meet the definition of “homeless” to receive services. Must be a Pueblo County resident to receive services.
Application/Intake Process: Call Case Manager form the program you need, and schedule an appointment. No walk ins.
Fort Lyon Supportive Residential Community Program - Colorado Coalition for the Homeless
The Fort Lyon Supportive Residential Community Program provides recovery oriented transitional housing to homeless individuals. The program combines housing with peer support, educational, vocational and employment services for up to 300 homeless and formerly homeless persons from across the state of Colorado, with an emphasis on serving homeless veterans.
Service Area: Pueblo, Statewide
Street Address: 30999 County Road 15 Las Animas, CO 81054
Phone Number: (719) 662-1162
Services Provided: Drug Recovery, transitional housing, case management, peer support
Eligibility Criteria: Must be seeking drug recovery, be actively homeless, and willing to live in transitional housing. Special consideration is put on serving homeless veterans.
Application/Intake Process: If you are experiencing homelessness and would like to enroll in the Ft. Lyon program, please consult with your case manager, homeless service provider, or health care provider about a referral to the program.
If you are a provider, please visit here for more information.
Transitional Housing for Families - Partners in Housing
Provides a 1-year transitional housing and supportive services program for homeless families with minor children. Also assists homeless pregnant women and homeless families who are in the process of having their children placed back into their custody.
Service Area: Pueblo, El Paso, Statewide
Street Address: 455 Gold Pass Heights Colorado Springs, CO 80906
Phone Number: (719) 473-8890
Email: office@partnersinhousing.org
Services Provided: Transitional housing, case management, housing navigation
Eligibility Criteria:
- Applicant must be 18 years or older
- Applying with qualifying dependent children or pregnant
- Must have eligible immigration or citizenship documentation
- Must be able to pass a criminal background check
- Must be willing and able to work
- Must be able to pass a drug test
- The household must be currently experiencing homelessness, in imminent danger of experiencing homelessness or fleeing domestic violence
Please note: Due to limited resources, it is possible that not all qualified applicants will get accepted for the Partners in Housing program.
Application/Intake Process: You can apply online HERE. Note: If you choose to download the application, please save the form on your personal device, fill out all areas on the form, and send the completed form to our intake team at office@partnersinhousing.org.
Online Section 8 Housing Search Tool - City of Colorado Springs
Provides a free online search tool that assists you in finding section 8 listings for apartments in your area.
Service area: Statewide, National
Phone Number: (561) 416-5255
Hours of Operation: Mon-Thu 9 am-8pm & Fri 9 am-6 pm EST (7am-6pm Mountain time)
Services Provided: Affordable housing search tool
Eligibility Criteria: Anyone can use the website but for the affordable houses, you must be low income.
Application/Intake Process: Use their search tool HERE to filter affordable housing in your area and to see when they are accepting applications. They provide each houses' contact and application website for ease of use.
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).
Electric & Gas Affordability Programs through Xcel
Non-emergency energy assistance programs are administered and supervised by Xcel Energy. Click this following link to be directly sent to Colorado's Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) website.
Service Area: State Wide
Phone Number: 1-866-432-8435
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Services Provided: Utility Assistance
Eligibility Criteria: If your income is up to 60% of the state median income level, you may qualify for heating assistance through LEAP. The state median income level used for the 2023-24 LEAP season was released by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in July 2023. The amount of the energy assistance benefit varies depending on a variety of factors, including the primary heating fuel costs and income.
Application/Intake Process: The 2023-24 LEAP season is now open. Applications are accepted until April 30, 2024.
LEAP accepts applications between November and April. Click below to learn more about applying for LEAP benefits, including a checklist to help you prepare your application. If you're looking for assistance outside of LEAP season, it may be available. Please call 1-866-HEAT-HELP (1-866-432-8435) for more information.
Legal Help:
Eviction and Housing Issues Assistance - Colorado Legal ServicesProvides free legal services for different housing situations such as: Evictions, Landlord/tenant disputes, & Other housing issues.
Service area: This particular location serves individuals from: Pueblo and Custer counties; Fremont county is shared with other offices.
Street Address: 1000 W 6th St Suite 1, Pueblo, CO 81003
Phone Number: 719-545-6708
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to noon & 1 to 5 p.m. Closed from noon to 1pm for lunch.
Services Provided: Pro bono legal services for eviction/tenant rights.
Eligibility Criteria: Must be seeking legal advice regarding eviction/tenant rights.
Application/Intake Process: Call to schedule an appointment. You can go HERE to located other offices in the state and their contact as well.
NeighborWorks
Provides homebuying education and and loans to those who live in Pueblo County who are preparing to buy a home.
Service area: Pueblo
Street Address: 1241 East Routt Avenue, Pueblo CO 81004
Phone Number: 719-544-8078
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm.
Services Provided: Homebuying education, homebuyer's assistance/loans, housing navigation
Eligibility Criteria: Must live in Pueblo County and plan to buy a home in the county.
Application/Intake Process: Call to see what is best for you or submit an intake form HERE.
Additional Information: NeighborWorks also offers a Rehab Loan Program. The Rehabilitation Loan/Emergency and Accessibility Loan Programs assist low income homeowners in financing basic home improvements that directly affect the safety, habitability, energy efficiency or accessibility of their homes.
Food Assistance:
Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) - Housing And Human Services Pueblo County
The Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) provides nutritious USDA foods. CSFP food boxes are distributed monthly, and contain 9-10 staple food items such as cheese, rice, milk, canned fruits, canned vegetables and peanut butter.
Service area: Pueblo
Street Address: 215 W. 10th Street Pueblo, Colorado 81003
Phone Number: 719-583-6000
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm.
Services Provided: Homebuying education, homebuyer's assistance/loans, housing navigation
Eligibility Criteria: Eligible applicants:
- Adults 60 years old and older
- You must have a combined gross income which does not exceed the maximum income for the applicable household size. View household size and income requirements.
- Re-certification is required every 6 months to confirm that you wish to continue to receive Everyday Eats benefits and that your financial situation has not changed. Your Everyday Eats site manager will assist you with re-certification.
- Everyday Eats recipients are automatically eligible to receive emergency food items through The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP).
Application/Intake Process: To apply text FOOD to 1-877-644-3663 (1-877-644-FOOD) You will receive a reply containing a link to the intake survey.
Wait Time: Give yourself an hour to complete the initial intake survey. If you are found to be eligible for services, an agent will reach out to your directly either by phone or email to schedule an upcoming food appointment pick up time.
Food Pantry - Christian House of Prayer
Provides a food pantry both at their location as well as a Mobile Pantry. Sign in sheets must be filled out completely (this is the only requirement, no income verification). Clients are encouraged to come only once for the pantry. However, if someone is in need, he or she may receive another distribution of food.
Service area: Pueblo, El Paso
Street Address:
Campus: 4360 Bradley Road Colorado Springs, CO 80911
Mailing: P.O. Box 17981 Colorado Springs, CO 80935
Phone Number: 719-596-7469
Email: hello@chopcos.org
Hours of Operation: 1st and 3rd Saturday from 11 am - 1 pm. We also serve the community through our Mobile Pantry at Whitney Young Apartments every 2nd Friday at 3 pm.
Services Provided: Food security
Eligibility Criteria: N/A, open to all
Application/Intake process: Sign in sheets must be filled out completely (this is the only requirement, no income verification). Clients are encouraged to come only once for the pantry. However, if someone is in need, he or she may receive another distribution of food.
Wait Time: None, it is immediately accessible.
Emergency Food Assistance (TEFAP) - Housing and Human Services Pueblo County
The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) helps supplement the diets of low-income Americans by providing emergency food assistance at no cost.
Check eligibility via link provided.
Street Address: 215 W. 10th Street Pueblo, Colorado 81003
Phone Number: 719-583-6000
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm.
Services Provided: Food security
Eligibility Criteria: Households may meet TEFAP income-based standards in the following two ways:
1) Participate in one of these public assistance programs
- Aid to Needy Disabled (AND) Aid to Blind (AB)
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- Health First Colorado (Colorado's Medicaid Program)
- Eligible Foster Children
- Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP)
- SNAP (Formerly Food Stamps)
- Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP)
- Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF)
- Old Age Pension (OAP)
OR
2) If you are not participating in any of the above public assistance programs, you must have a combined gross income which does not exceed the maximum income limit for the household size.
Application/Intake Process: To apply text FOOD to 1-877-644-3663 (1-877-644-FOOD) You will receive a reply containing a link to the intake survey.
Donation Pick Up - Partners in Housing
Provides a donation pick up service for furniture and other household items. These items are used by Partners In Housing clients (aka must be a houseless family with children).
Service Area: Pueblo, El Paso, Statewide
Street Address: 455 Gold Pass Heights Colorado Springs, CO 80906
Phone Number: (719) 473-8890
Email: office@partnersinhousing.org
Services Provided: Transitional housing, case management, housing navigation
Eligibility Criteria:
- Applicant must be 18 years or older
- Applying with qualifying dependent children or pregnant
- Must have eligible immigration or citizenship documentation
- Must be able to pass a criminal background check
- Must be willing and able to work
- Must be able to pass a drug test
- The household must be currently experiencing homelessness, in imminent danger of experiencing homelessness or fleeing domestic violence
Please note: Due to limited resources, it is possible that not all qualified applicants will get accepted for the Partners in Housing program.
Application/Intake Process: You can apply online HERE. Note: If you choose to download the application, please save the form on your personal device, fill out all areas on the form, and send the completed form to our intake team at office@partnersinhousing.org.
Wait time: Depends on each client. Must do an intake application first. If you are eligible to receive services, then you can schedule an appointment for food and other service assistance.
Utility Assistance:
Weatherization Program - Housing and Human Services Pueblo CountyPueblo County's Weatherization Department works with the Colorado's Energy Office Weatherization (CEO) Program to improve the energy efficiency of residential structures. Energy costs weigh heavily on low-income households. The CEO program provides energy upgrades to income-qualified homes to help keep energy costs low. Types of Weatherization Services: Attic Insulation, Sidewall Insulation, Perimeter/Rim Joist/Floor Treatment, Health & Safety Inspections
Service area: Pueblo
Street Address: 215 W. 10th Street Pueblo, Colorado 81003
Phone Number: 719-583-6000
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm.
Services Provided: Homeowner resource, energy efficiency upgrades for low-income households.
Eligibility Criteria: There are several ways to qualify for weatherization services:
- If you receive any of the following benefits you may qualify for assistance; SNAP, LEAP, TANF, SSI, OAP or AND.
- If your current residence has not been weatherized in the past 15 ¼ years.
- Or eligibility can be based on household income levels.
Application/Intake Process: How to apply:
- Apply to the Weatherization Assistance Program using the online application, link listed above or here https://socgov02.my.site.com/ceoweatherization/s/
- Applications may be downloaded from the links above (WAP application). Email completed applications to weatherization@pueblocounty.us
- Or applications can be picked up and dropped off at any of our offices:
- 405 W. 9th Street
- 320 W. 10th Street
- 2631 E. 4th Street
- Contact Pueblo County's Weatherization Assistance Program at 719-583-6315
Utility Assistance - The Salvation Army Pueblo
The Salvation Army Pueblo helps struggling families and individuals avoid falling into the cycle of crisis by supplementing their income with utility payments.
Service area:
Pueblo
Street Address: 520 W. 13th Street, Pueblo
Phone Number: 719-543-3656
Email: Captain Randy Stokes at randy.stokes@usw.salvationarmy.org
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm.
Services Provided: Food security, housing navigation
Eligibility Criteria: Available to anyone in the Pueblo community who is facing housing insecurity and is low-income.
Application/Intake process: Call to schedule an appointment @ 719-543-3656.
Employment:
Employment Services - Peak Performers
Peak Performers is a nonprofit staffing and recruiting agency that believes in the ability of people and believes all people should be afforded the opportunity to work. They help professionals with disabilities get jobs.
Service area: Pueblo, Statewide, National
Street Address: 4616 Triangle Avenue #405, Austin, TX
Phone Number: +1 512-453-8833
Hours of Operation: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday. Closed on major holidays
Services Provided: Employment, Disability services
Eligibility Criteria: Must have a disability and is seeking employment.
Application/Intake Process: You can apply directly online to their open employment opportunities.
Servicios De La Raza
Provides a job readiness course and also free classes for education completion courses
Service Area: Denver, Pueblo
Street Address: 3131 West 14th Avenue
Phone Number: 303-458-5851
Email Address: info@serviciosdelaraza.org
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Services Provided: Food Security, Mental Health Services, Healthcare, Case Management, Housing Navigation, Domestic Violence, Clothing
Eligibility Criteria: Servicios de La Raza serves diverse client populations including those who are homeless, victims of domestic violence, low & moderate-income families, veterans, people re-entering society post- incarceration, LGBTQ+ community, senior citizens, mixed-status households, and anyone who is having trouble making ends meet.
Application/Intake Process: Call their number to get directed to the correct department.
Pre-Employment Transitional Services - Project SEARCH - Easterseals Colorado
Project SEARCH is immersive, where students learn skills through internships at designated businesses alongside the business’ employees.
Service area: Statewide
Street Address: 393 S. Harlan St. Suite 250, Lakewood, CO 80226
Phone Number: (303) 233-1666
Hours of Operation: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday.
Services Provided: Employment, Disability services
Eligibility Criteria: Must have a disability and is seeking employment.
Application/Intake Process: For more information on the services listed above, please visit the Colorado DVR Website.
Vocational Services - Pueblo Diversified Industries (PDI)
Pueblo Diversified Industries (PDI) develops and implements job opportunities that meet the interests and aptitudes of the people we serve and empowers people to achieve independence and self-sufficiency through work. Our expertise is the creativity we employ to match the individual with the work that most interests the person through the use of adaptive equipment, job sharing, and partnerships with our community.
Service area: Pueblo
Street Address: 2828 Granada Blvd. Pueblo, CO 81005
Phone Number: 719-564-0000
Email: community@pdipueblo.org
Hours of Operation: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday.
Services Provided: Employment, Disability services
Application/Intake Process: Call today to schedule an appointment for services.
Employment Assistance - MEO Staffing
MEO Staffing provides job search assistance to job seekers with disabilities seeking steady employment and long-term stability. Shows currently open jobs available to apply to and can provide assistance with employment services.
Service area: Statewide, National
Street Address: N/A online
Phone Number: 1-800-316-6040
Services Provided: Employment, Disability services
Application/Intake Process: Utilize their website to find employment opportunities. If you need additional assistance, please call to get set up with an employment expert.
Medical Transportation
Peak Family Transport
Service Area: El Paso, Boulder, Pueblo
Street Address: 1304 Academy Boulevard N, Suite 202
Phone Number: 719-716-7325
Email Address: driver@peakfamilytransport.com
Hours of Operation: 8:00 am to 4:30pm
Services Provided: Medical Transportation
Eligibility Criteria:
- Non-emergency medical transportation is only available for select Medicaid/Medicare recipients, who also have Title XIX coverage.
- ALL Colorado Medical Assistance Program clients are eligible for NEMT services, unless the client falls within one of these eligibility groups on the date of the trip: Qualified Medicaid Beneficiary (QMB)
- ONLY Special Low Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB)
- ONLY Medicare Qualifying Individual-1 (QI-1)
- ONLY Old Age Pension (OAP – State Only) Child Health Plan Plus recipients are NOT eligible for NEMT services.
PACE clients receive transportation through their PACE organization, and are NOT eligible for NEMT services.
Application/Intake Process: In order to book a ride with Peak Family Transport, the patient will need the following: A state-issued photo ID A Health First Colorado member ID number A valid social security number An in-person appointment with a medical facility, of which they have no other means of travelling there. State coverage plan through Health First Colorado, with Title XIX coverage.
Additional Information: Private Pay Bookings Available/ Minors transportation.
We will transport at a private pay rate of $3.15 per mile payable prior to your appointment via MC, Amex, Visa. This will be paid in full ahead of time and is nonrefundable in the event of cancellation in less than 48 hours notice.
- Please call (719)716-7325 for more information and to book private pay.
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