Community Resource Directory
Denver & Aurora, Colorado
Find Help in Your Community
Brighter Future Community Foundation has compiled this directory to help individuals and families connect with additional resources throughout Denver and Aurora.
Resources listed may include food, housing, utilities, employment, health and wellness, youth, senior, veteran, and other community services.
Please contact each organization directly to confirm current services, eligibility requirements, hours, and availability.
🍎 Food Resources
Food Banks
Food Bank of the Rockies
📍 20600 E. 38th Avenue, Aurora, CO 80011
📞 303-371-9250
Provides: Food assistance through a network of partner organizations and mobile pantries; food distributions may include produce, dairy, protein, bread, grains, canned goods, and other groceries. They also provide assistance with SNAP applications.
Service Area: Denver, Aurora, and surrounding communities
Important: People looking for food are directed to the organization's Find Food locator to identify nearby pickup locations and see individual location requirements and schedules.
Greater Park Hill Community Food Pantry
📍 2823 Fairfax St., Denver, CO 80207
📞 303-388-0918
Provides: Food pantry assistance and groceries for community members experiencing food insecurity. Denver's resource directory lists Greater Park Hill Community as a local food-bank resource.
🍎 WIC — Women, Infants & Children
Aurora – Altura Plaza WIC Clinic
📍 15400 E. 14th Place, Suite 344, Aurora, CO 80011
📞 303-734-5404
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Aurora South WIC Clinic
📍 15192 E. Hampden Avenue, Aurora, CO 80014
📞 303-734-5405
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Denver – Lowry Family Health Center WIC
📍 1001 Yosemite Street, Denver, CO 80230
📞 303-602-6550
Hours: Monday, Wednesday & Friday, 8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. and 1:00–4:00 p.m.
Provides: WIC nutrition services and food benefits for eligible pregnant people, infants, and children.
Colorado WIC also helps families determine eligibility and schedule appointments.
🥕 SNAP — Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Colorado SNAP helps eligible individuals and families purchase groceries through monthly benefits loaded onto an EBT card.
Provides:
• Monthly food benefits
• EBT card for purchasing eligible groceries
• Online application and benefit management
• Eligibility based on household circumstances and program requirements
Apply: Colorado PEAK — the state's official benefits application system.
Need help applying?
SNAP Assistance: 303-375-5851
🍽️ Free Food Programs
City of Aurora – Free Food for Youth
Central Recreation Center
📍 18150 E. Vassar Place, Aurora, CO
Moorhead Recreation Center
📍 2390 Havana St., Aurora, CO
Provides: Free weekday meals for youth 18 and younger during the school year. Meals are currently listed as available from 2–6 p.m. or until meals run out.
Denver Rescue Mission – Lawrence Street Community Center
📍 2222 Lawrence St., Denver, CO 80205
📞 303-294-0157
Provides: Meals and other services for people experiencing homelessness. Current meal availability varies depending on shelter/intake status, so visitors should check current requirements before going.
Denver Rescue Mission – Ministry Outreach Center
📍 5725 E. 39th Ave., Denver, CO 80207
Provides: Food pantry assistance for individuals and families who cannot afford food. The Mission currently states food assistance is available once per month, with valid photo ID required.
“Call or visit the organization’s website before traveling, as schedules and availability may change.”
🛒 Community Pantries
Metro Caring – Fresh Foods Market
📍 1100 E. 18th Ave., Denver, CO 80218
📞 303-860-7200
Provides: A free grocery-store-style market offering fresh produce, meat, dairy products, pantry staples, and other nutritious foods. Metro Caring says no identification, proof of need, or other documentation is required to use its free services.
Appointments: Shopping appointments are required for the Fresh Foods Market. Households may schedule one shopping appointment per month. A limited Grab & Go selection is also available without an appointment during market hours.
Clothing Assistance
👕 Clothing Assistance
Clothes To Kids of Denver — School Clothing
📍 2890 S. Colorado Blvd., Suite M-3, Denver, CO 80222
📞 720-379-4630
Provides: Free school wardrobes for eligible students ages 3–21 in the Denver metro area. A wardrobe includes 5 outfits, a coat, shoes, new socks and underwear, and other items. Appointments are required.
Best for: School clothing • Shoes • Coats • Youth clothing
Aurora Interfaith Community Services — Clothing Bank
📍 1553 Clinton St., Aurora, CO
📞 303-360-0260
Provides: New and gently used seasonal clothing for men, women, and children, including new socks and underwear when available. The resource listing says clients must live in Aurora or Denver and are generally eligible for clothing assistance every six months. Call ahead for an appointment and current availability.
Best for: Family clothing • Seasonal clothing • Basic necessities
Denver Rescue Mission — Ministry Outreach Center
📍 5725 E. 39th Ave., Denver, CO 80207
Provides: Free clothing for men, women, and families in need. Clothing sizes and availability depend on current donations, and a valid photo ID is required. Current distribution hours are listed as Monday–Friday, 8:30–11:30 a.m., except holidays.
Best for: Adult clothing • Family clothing • Winter clothing • Hygiene items
Housing & Shelter
🏠 Housing & Shelter
1. Comitis Crisis Center — Aurora
📍 2178 Victor St., Aurora, CO 80045
📞 303-341-9160
Provides: Emergency family shelter, transitional family shelter, meals, hygiene items, seasonal clothing, case management, referrals, and transitional shelter for eligible veterans and their families.
Best for: Emergency Shelter • Family Shelter • Homeless Services
2. Jewish Family Service of Colorado — Housing Assistance
📍 3201 S. Tamarac Dr., Denver, CO 80231
📞 Central Intake: 720-248-4701
Provides: Emergency housing assistance, limited rental assistance, case management, homelessness prevention, rapid rehousing, and referrals. Their rental-assistance funding is limited, and application availability can change, so families should check current availability before applying.
Best for: Rental Assistance • Eviction Prevention • Housing Stability • Rapid Rehousing
3. City of Aurora — Housing & Community Development
📍 15151 E. Alameda Pkwy., 4th Floor, Aurora, CO 80012
📞 303-739-7900
Provides: Affordable-housing information, homelessness assistance resources, fair-housing information, housing programs, and connections to eviction-prevention resources.
Best for: Aurora Housing Resources • Homelessness Resources • Eviction Prevention • Affordable Housing Information
4. Energy Outreach Colorado — Utility Assistance
📞 1-866-432-8435 (HEAT HELP)
Provides: Emergency assistance with qualifying past-due heating and electric bills. Families can use its agency locator to find a participating assistance agency near their ZIP code.
Best for: Utility Assistance • Past-Due Energy Bills • Heating Assistance
"Availability, eligibility requirements, and funding can change. Please contact each organization directly before visiting or applying."
Employment
💼 Employment Resources
1. Arapahoe/Douglas Works! — Aurora Workforce Center
📍 14980 E. Alameda Dr., Garden Level, Aurora, CO 80012
📞 303-636-1160
Provides: Job-search assistance, résumé and interview support, career coaching, hiring events, training opportunities, and connections with employers.
Best for: Workforce Center • Résumé Help • Job Search • Career Training
2. Denver Workforce Services at WORKNOW
📍 Denver-area services with multiple workforce resources
Provides: Employment support, career navigation, job-search assistance, training opportunities, and connections to employers and growing industries.
Best for: Job Placement • Career Development • Training • Employment Resources
3. Colorado Workforce Centers / Connecting Colorado
Provides: Statewide job-search services, job listings, résumé tools, career information, training resources, and connections between Colorado job seekers and employers.
Best for: Job Search • Résumé Posting • Career Resources • Employer Connections
4. Cross Purpose — Denver
📍 3050 Richard Allen Ct., Denver, CO 80205
📞 720-724-9544
Provides: Free career-development programming designed to help adults develop skills, receive career coaching, build professional networks, and pursue employment with greater earning potential.
Best for: Career Training • Career Coaching • Professional Development
"Programs, eligibility requirements, schedules, and availability may change. Please contact each organization directly for current information."
Health Services
🏥 Health Services
1. STRIDE Community Health Center
📞 303-778-7433
Provides: Primary and preventive medical care, dental services, behavioral/mental health services, and support services. STRIDE has multiple community health center locations, including the Aurora area, and offers assistance with Medicaid and sliding-fee eligibility.
Best for: Community Clinic • Dental • Mental Health • Family Health
For this one, I’d use a FIND A STRIDE LOCATION button rather than listing only one address because they have multiple clinics.
2. Denver Health — Community Health Centers
📞 Appointments: 303-436-4949
Provides: Primary care, dental care, vision/eye care, mental health services, pediatrics, OB/GYN, pharmacy, urgent care and many specialty services through Denver Health and its neighborhood health centers.
Best for: Community Clinics • Mental Health • Dental • Vision • Family Health
3. Stout Street Health Center — Colorado Coalition for the Homeless
📍 2130 Stout Street, Denver, CO 80205
📞 303-293-2220
Provides: Primary care, behavioral and mental health care, dental care, eye/vision care, pharmacy, pediatrics, substance-use treatment, and Medicaid enrollment. Services are focused on adults and children experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
Best for: Homeless Health Services • Mental Health • Dental • Vision • Primary Care
Please contact each provider directly to confirm current services, eligibility, insurance requirements, appointment availability, and
before visiting.
Family Services
👨👩👧👦 Family Services
1. Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP) — Arapahoe County
📍 14980 E. Alameda Dr., Aurora, CO 80012
📞 303-636-1170
Provides: Financial assistance with child-care costs for eligible families, including some parents who are working, seeking employment, attending school/training, or receiving Colorado Works/TANF. Important: Arapahoe County currently reports a freeze on new CCCAP enrollments because of limited funding, although applications can still be submitted and kept on file.
Best for: Child Care Resources • Child Care Financial Assistance
2. Aurora Public Schools — Family Resources
📍 15701 E. 1st Ave., Aurora, CO 80011
📞 303-344-8060
Provides: School registration assistance, preschool and early-childhood resources, family support, nutrition information, low-cost immunization information, after-school resources, adult English classes, medical resources, and connections to community agencies. APS's Welcome Center also offers application assistance in many languages.
Best for: School District Resources • Parent Resources • Preschool • Family Support
3. Aurora Public Schools — Young Parent Support Program
📍 15751 E. 1st Ave., Aurora, CO 80011
📞 720-610-5766
Provides: Support for parenting students who are balancing school and parenthood, including assistance connecting to child care and other resources. APS also operates child-care support for eligible parenting students.
Best for: Young Parents • Parenting Support • Child Care • Education Support
4. City of Aurora — Youth Programs & Resources
📍 15151 E. Alameda Pkwy., Aurora, CO 80012 (City of Aurora)
📞 303-739-7000
Provides: Youth recreation, sports, camps, library and cultural activities, leadership programs, youth services, free or reduced-cost opportunities, and other programs for children and teens.
Best for: Youth Programs • Recreation • Teen Programs • Family Activities
5. Aurora Public Schools — Child Find is worth including for parents concerned about a young child's development.
📍 15751 E. 1st Ave., Aurora, CO 80011
📞 303-326-3631
Provides: Free developmental screening and evaluation services for preschool-aged children who may have developmental or educational needs.
Best for: Early Childhood • Developmental Concerns • Special Education Resources
Veteran Services
🎖️ Veteran Services
VA Resources
VA health care, benefits assistance, disability claims, caregiver support, mental health services, and other veteran programs.
Housing Assistance
Emergency housing, homelessness prevention, supportive housing, rental assistance, and housing resources specifically for veterans and their families.
Employment Programs
Veteran-focused job placement, career counseling, résumé assistance, workforce training, and connections with veteran-friendly employers.
1. Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center
📍 1700 N. Wheeling St., Aurora, CO 80045
📞 303-399-8020
📞 Toll-free: 888-336-8262
Provides: VA health care and access to services for veterans and their families/caregivers, including primary and specialty care, mental health services, pharmacy services, eligibility/enrollment assistance, and connections to other VA programs.
Best for: VA Health Care • Mental Health • Benefits/Enrollment • Veteran Support
2. VA Homeless Veteran & Housing Services
National Call Center for Homeless Veterans: 877-424-3838
The Eastern Colorado VA system provides resources for veterans experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless, including a residential rehabilitation program and connections to housing and supportive services.
Best for: Homeless Veteran Assistance • Housing Support • Shelter Connections • Long-Term Housing Resources
For this one, I’d put a button on your site:
3. VA Career & Employment Assistance
Provides: Career counseling, résumé support, employment assistance, job and training guidance, and vocational rehabilitation for eligible veterans. The VA's Personalized Career Planning and Guidance program can also provide educational and career counseling and assistance finding training or employment.
Best for: Employment • Résumé Help • Career Counseling • Job Training • Vocational Rehabilitation
4. VA Eastern Colorado — Employment Opportunities
📍 1700 N. Wheeling St., Aurora, CO 80045
📞 Human Resources: 720-723-4800
Provides: Information about VA employment opportunities and assistance navigating VA/federal job applications. Veterans may also qualify for veterans' preference for certain federal positions.
Best for: VA Jobs • Federal Employment • Veterans' Preference
Senior Resources
👵 Senior Resources
1. Denver Regional Council of Governments — Area Agency on Aging
📍 1001 17th St., Suite 700, Denver, CO 80202
📞 303-480-6700
Provides: Information and assistance for older adults and people with disabilities, including food assistance, transportation, housing resources, Medicare/benefits counseling, case management, caregiver resources, long-term care information, and options counseling. The agency serves both Denver and Arapahoe County, which includes Aurora.
Best for: Senior Resources • Medicare Help • Housing • Transportation • Food • Caregiver Support
2. Aurora Center for Active Adults
📍 30 Del Mar Circle, Aurora, CO 80011
📞 303-739-7950
Provides: Programs for adults 50+, including fitness and wellness activities, social programs, classes, day trips, volunteer opportunities, and community resources. The center also hosts a free lunch program for adults 60+ through Volunteers of America.
Best for: Senior Center • Meals • Recreation • Wellness • Social Activities
3. DRCOG Choice Services — Senior Transportation
📞 Ride Line: 720-278-2345
Provides: No-cost transportation for personal and medical appointments for eligible adults age 60+ throughout the Denver metro area, including Denver and Arapahoe County. Participants must enroll and meet program requirements.
Best for: Senior Transportation • Medical Appointments • Personal Trips
4. Volunteers of America — Meals on Wheels
📍 2660 Larimer St., Denver, CO 80205
📞 303-294-0111
Provides: Prepared meal delivery for eligible adults 60 and older in Denver and several surrounding counties, including Ar
5. Meals & Food Assistance for Seniors
I would actually use the DRCOG Area Agency on Aging as your main connection for senior meal services because it serves the Denver metro region, including Denver and Arapahoe County/Aurora, and connects older adults with food and meal resources.
Denver Regional Council of Governments — Area Agency on Aging
📍 1001 17th St., Suite 700, Denver, CO 80202
📞 303-480-6700
Provides: Connections to senior meal and food programs, aging services, caregiver support, Medicare assistance, transportation, housing resources, and other services for older adults and people with disabilities.
Best for: Meals • Food Assistance • Aging Resources • Caregiver Support
6. DRCOG Choice Services — Senior Transportation
📞 Ride Line: 720-278-2345
Provides: No-cost transportation for personal and medical appointments for eligible adults age 60+ throughout the Denver metro area. Eligible service areas include Denver and Arapahoe County, so this covers both Denver and Aurora residents.
Eligibility: Generally age 60+ and living within the DRCOG Area Agency on Aging service area.
Best for: Medical Transportation • Personal Trips • Senior Transportation
Domestic Violence Resources
💜 Domestic Violence Resources
SafeHouse Denver
3.1•Domestic Violence Service Open
Website•Directions•(303) 318-9959
📞 24-Hour Crisis Line: (303) 318-9989
📞 General Information: (303) 318-9959
Provides: Confidential emergency shelter, advocacy-based counseling, safety planning, support groups, housing/resource referrals, and support for survivors and their children. Shelter access begins by calling the crisis line; the shelter location itself is confidential.
Best for: Emergency Shelter • Counseling • Crisis Support • Safety Planning
⚖️ Project Safeguard
📞 Legal Advocate: 720-618-3482
📍 Arapahoe County Justice Center, Room 209A
7325 S. Potomac St., Centennial, CO 80112
📍 Denver City & County Building, Room 177
1437 Bannock St., Denver, CO 80202
Provides: Free legal advocacy for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking. Advocates can help with civil protection orders, divorce and custody matters, safety planning, court support, referrals, and access to attorney services when appropriate.
Best for: Legal Advocacy • Protection Orders • Divorce/Custody Support • Court Advocacy • Safety Planning
⚖️ Colorado Legal Services — Denver Office
📍 1560 Broadway, Suite 1100, Denver, CO 80203
📞 303-837-1313
Provides: Free civil legal assistance for qualifying low-income Coloradans and older adults. Services can include family law, protection orders in some circumstances, housing/eviction issues, public benefits, consumer matters, and legal assistance for survivors of domestic violence and other serious crimes. Their Denver office serves both Denver and Arapahoe counties, so it fits your Denver/Aurora directory.
Best for: Domestic Violence Legal Assistance • Protection Orders • Family Law • Housing/Eviction Issues • Public Benefits
Emergency Numbers
🚨 Emergency Numbers
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911 — Emergency Services
For immediate police, fire, or medical emergencies.
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988 — Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 for 24/7 crisis and emotional support.
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211 Colorado — Community Resources
Dial 211 for help locating food, housing, utilities, health care, transportation, and other community services.
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💜 National Domestic Violence Hotline
📞 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
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Provides: 24/7 confidential support, safety planning, crisis intervention, and connections to local domestic violence services.
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