Resources

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We are working to make this a space with useful resources for East Colfax residents. More to come soon!

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• Emergency Food

• Housing: Rent, Mortgage, and Utility Payments; Homelessnes

• Small Business Survival; Employment

• Child Care/Schools

• Mental and Emotional Health Support

• Donations and Volunteering

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 Food Banks

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• LIST OF FOOD BANKS IN THE REGION

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HOUSING: RENT AND UTILITY PAYMENTS, HOMELESSNESS

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• Temporary Rental & Utility Assistance (TRUA) – emergency rent and utility payments for 6 months

• Property Tax & Rent Relief Program – for residents older than 65, people with a disability, or low-income residents

• Denver Department of Housing Stability. Website has many additional housing resources and it has google translation in the upper the right corner. 

• Covid-19 Eviction Defense Project

• Denver Human Services offers eviction and rental assistance

• Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) – offering eligible residents help with a portion of their winter home heating bills

• Senior emergency housing comprehensive program.

People Experiencing Homelessness

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• Information on shelters in Denver

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​Vaccines

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SMALL BUSINESS SURVIVAL; EMPLOYMENT ​

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• Fax Partnership business resources

• Denver Small Business Emergency Relief Fund, second round applications due April 30

• Colorado SBDC Small Business Resources

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CHILD CARE/SCHOOLS

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• DPS COVID-19 resources and families

• Colorado Emergency Childcare Collaborative

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MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH 

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If you need immediate assistance call 911, otherwise, here are some mental/emotional health resources:

 

• Mental Health Center of Denver - Information on self care and how to talk to your kids about COVID-19

• Johns Hopkins University – Myths & Facts About Coronavirus

• National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) – COVID-19 Factsheet

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National and local resources for anyone experiencing domestic violence

 

Other Colorado Crisis Services

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• Denver Drug & Alcohol Rehab, Detox & Treatment Resources

• Colorado Crisis Services provides confidential and immediate support, 24/7/365. If you are in crisis or need help dealing with one, you can:

  • Call 1-844-493-TALK (8255) to speak to a trained professional.

  • Text TALK to 38255

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DONATIONS AND VOLUNTEERING

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SENIOR RESOURCES

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• Older Adult Resource Directory (PDF download)

• Food pantry schedule (PDF download)

• Denver Regional Council of Governments Aging and Disability Resources

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FROM AURORA, CO

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