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

There is a weekly food bank every Friday from 5:00 - 6:00 PM at Counterpath, 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, 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.

East Colfax business owners!

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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free tax help

Need help filing your taxes?  Tax Help Colorado, a program of Mile High United Way, offers free, high-quality tax preparation for individuals and families who earn less than $64,000 per year. IRS-certified volunteers help ensure you get every credit and refund you’re eligible for—no hidden fees, no catch.

Services are available in English and Spanish at locations across Denver, with virtual options too.

DOTI rebates

trash & sidewalk rebate programs

Denver’s Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI) offers rebates to help residents offset the cost of trash services and sidewalk repairs.  These programs help make basic city services more affordable and accessible for all residents.

Eligible low-income households can receive a rebate to help cover the city’s monthly waste collection fee.  Property owners can apply for partial reimbursement after completing required sidewalk repairs through the city’s Neighborhood Sidewalk Repair Program.

The Fax is a non-profit that for over 20 years has been dedicated to strengthening those who live and work along the East Colfax Corridor, through our Residential Support (RSO), Business Support (BSO) and Equitable Development Offices (EDO). Our RSO helps residents meet basic needs through our pantries and multi-lingual application assistance. Our RSO works with local businesses on financial preparedness, and completion of permit, loan, and grant applications. Our EDO pursues projects to advance responsible growth in East Colfax including affordable housing and community serving redevelopment.

The Fax has also established and supports the East Colfax Cultural District (colfaxcultural.com), which in collaboration with local businesses works to celebrate and preserve the rich history and cultural diversity of the residents and locally-owned small businesses of East Colfax.

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