community resources
East Colfax is stronger when we look out for each other.
Here you’ll find trusted resources—everything from food assistance to housing help, small business support, and safety contacts—all organized to make it easy to find what you need.
Have questions or want to get more involved? Join us at a monthly meeting—that’s the best place to start.
WEEKLY FOOD PANTRY
Counterpath has a weekly food bank every Friday from 5:00 - 6:00 PM at 7935 East 14th Ave.
With donations from many individuals and organizations, we have fresh fruit, vegetables, meats, bread, and non-perishables, as well as some clothing and household items. While this is not currently a full service food bank we hope to help cut back on bills for those in need.
From late spring to late fall produce from the Counterpath community garden and any donations from surrounding home gardens will also be available.
Please be sure to drop off any food you might be able to donate. Non-perishables and other non-refrigerated food donations will be accepted during the food bank on Fridays from 5-6pm. For drop-offs at other times please email counterpath@gmail.com
Housing & Legal Help
East Colfax Community Collective (EC3) is a community-driven, multicultural, socio-economically diverse advocacy organization comprised of residents, local businesses and nonprofits, and allies. Our mission is to fight displacement and build collective power in our community to shape our own destiny.
denver police department
District 2
Non-Emergency Help: 720-913-2000
Crime Stoppers Anonymous Tips: 720-913-7867 (STOP)
Gang Hotline: 720-913-1339
Report Graffiti: 311 or 720-913-1311
Sex Offender Hotline: 720-913-6511
Hate Crimes Hotline: 720-913-6458
DISTRICT 2 Community Resource Officers
Community Resource Officers (CRO) provide assistance on issues such as neighbor disputes, public nuisances, zoning issues, fraud and crime prevention, and other neighborhood concerns. They attend regular neighborhood organization meetings and provide training on issues such as neighborhood watch, commercial and home security, gang awareness, crime prevention, and much more.
Technician Hana Ruiz, hana.ruiz@denvergov.org, (720) 913-1089
Neighborhoods: City Park, Clayton, Cole, Elyria-Swansea, Congress Park, Five Points, Skyland, and Whittier.
Technician Mike Borquez, mike.borquez@denvergov.org, (720) 913-1050
Neighborhoods: East Colfax, Hale, Montclair, Northeast Park Hill, North Park Hill, and South Park Hill
DISTRICT 2 COMMUNITY ADVISORY BOARD MEETINGS
Join us on the 1st Wednesday of each month at the District 2 Station at 3921 N Holly Street. Meetings start at 6pm, but come early, as Community Resource Officers will be available starting at 5pm to answer specific questions, discuss concerns, or to help you register for crime prevention programs. If you would like an ASL interpreter, please email us at 2.Dist@denvergov.org at least three business days prior to the meeting.
ATTENTION!
business owners in the East Colfax neighborhood!
We want to help you get the word out and connect with the community. Let’s come up with a plan that puts your business front and center at our next monthly East Colfax Connect meeting, in our newsletter, or on this website!
Interested? Email us at EastColfaxNeighborhood@gmail.com to get started. We’d love to help your business grow and thrive in East Colfax.
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