Connecting Communities Along I70
Discover Local Resources & Assistance
Explore the wealth of resources and support available along the I70 corridor, designed to enhance community life and foster connections.
i70 Community Resources
I-70 Communities That Care
Mission and Vision Statement Eastern Plains Youth Soccer Assoc (EPYSA)
The mission for EPYSA is to provide opportunity and training for the youth of the I-70 Corridor in Colorado learning the game of soccer through the development of individual skill, team work, and fair play. The Colorado Farm Bureau Foundationhas activated a Disaster Fund where 100% of donations will go to Colorado farmers and ranchers affected by the floods. You can donate here: http://on9news.tv/14QTfG9. Checks can be sent to Colorado Farm Bureau Foundation. Please note Disaster Fund-Colorado Floods in the memo line. Red Cross store / Customer Service1-877-400-2286
Customerservice@redcrossstore.org Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm EST. Colorado Talking Book Library
For people who cannot read standard print, The Colorado Talking Book Library provides free service audio, Braille and large-print books and magazines to keep them connected to reading, stories and adventure. Annually CTBL serves more than 7,000 people, http://www.myctbl.org. CTBL serves the blind vision impaired and print disabled. Many people do not realize that “print disability” includes those with MS, Parkinson’s, stroke patients, arthritis, chemo, dialysis and surgical patients. This is a fully bilingual service. Weatherization
Energy Efficiency Home Improvements Bennett Food Bank1100 W. Colfax Ave.
Bennett Community Center Open 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. every 1st Saturday. Serves the I-70 Corridor. USDA Foods are distributed on the 3rd Saturday of each month. For Senior Food Programs ~ Contact Flora Goodnight @ 303.549.2589 Deer Trail Food BankDeer Trail Babtist Church
594 3rd Ave Deer Trail, CO 80105 303.769.4421 |
Discovery Time Kids
Discovery Time Kids is an early learning center that offers pre-school as well as full-time and part-time child care. They are located within our facility down the West hallway.
Please contact Joanna Arnold (owner & director) for more information (720) 725-3750 jarnold@discoverytimekids.com https://www.facebook.com/Discoverytimekids/
We have gathered data for over 20,000 assisted living communities serving seniors across the U.S., and over 400 statewide. Our research indicated that a resident in an assisted living community in Colorado will pay $4,000 per month on average. https://www.assistedliving.org/colorado/
TEENS ~ PARENTS ~ SURVIVORS
If you or someone you know is considering suicide or are experiencing another emotional crisis, you may call: 1-800-273-TALK (800-273-8255) Bennett Youth Wrestling
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Morgan Community College (MCC)
Serving Agate, Bennett, Byers, Deer Trail, and Strasburg high schools.
Educational partners with I-70 corridor high schools
A head start on college
A.A., A.S., A.A.S. & A.G.S. degrees
Adult learners
Sophomore Scholars Program
Personal advising
Office Location:
280 Colfax Ave
PO Box 554
Bennett CO 80102
303.644.4034
http://www.morgancc.edu/locations/bennett-center
SENIOR RESOURCE GUIDE
AdvocacyAARP Adams County Agin Network (ACAN) Adams County Adult Protection Services Citizens Advocate Office Denver Center for Crime Victims EEOC-Equal Employment Opportunity Commission DRCOG Ombudsman Program The Senior Hub Project Safeguard Victims Assistance, ADCO Sheriff’s Dept Disease AssociationsAlzheimer’s Association- Colorado Chapter American Cancer Society American Diabetes Association- Colorado American Heart Association or Colorado American Lung Association- Colorado Colorado Easter Seal Society Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Lupus Foundation Parkinson’s Association of the Rockies Rocky Mountain MS Center Energy AssistanceLow-Income Energy Assistance Program (L.E.A.P)
Nov. 1, 2022 to Apr. 30, 2023 www.benefits.gov 866-432-8435 Financial Services (non-emergency)Old Age Pension & Qualified Medicare Benefit Colorado Quest Card Customer Service Long-term Care Options Melonakis Financial – Senior Finance Advisor Social Security Administration (SSI, SSD) Forms AssistanceThe Senior Hub
www.seniorhub.org 303.426.4408 GovernmentAdams County Commissioners www.adcogov.org Adams County District Attorney’s Office www.adcogov.org Adams County Sheriff’s Office www.adamssheriff.org Adams County Treasurer Adams County Triad Email: AdcoTriad@gmail.com Arapahoe County Human Services www.arapahoegov.com Citizen’s Advocate Office City of Thornton City of Thornton Fire Department www.thorntonco.gov Colorado Governor’s Office www.colorado.gov/governor Colorado House of Representatives www.leg.colorado.gov Colorado Senators Commerce City Sheriff’s Office www.c3gov.org/police DRCOG Information and Assistance Program www.drcog.org Federal Heights City Council – Carolyn Scharf www.fedheights.org Social Security Offices Home Healthcare/HomemakerArapahoe County Homemaker/Chore Services wwwarapahoegov.com At Home Healthcare InnovAge Home Center Lifesong Senior Care www.lifesongseniorcare.com Visiting Angels Home Care www.visitingangels.com Information & ReferralDRCOG Information & Assistance www.drcog.org Eldercare Locator Mile High United Way Information & Referral www.unitedwaydenver.org Legal ServicesColorado Legal Services www.coloradolegalservices.org
303-837-1313 Medical Equipment/LendingAssistance League of Denver www.assistanceleague.org/denver Dave’s Locker Medical Equipment
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Adult Day ServiceThe Senior Hub- Adult Day Service Alcohol/DrugsAL-Anon Denver Service Center Alcoholics Anonymous The Council Mile High Behavior Healthcare Consumer AssistanceConsumer Fraud Adams County District Attorney Better Business Bureau The Denver Channel Colorado Consumer Line KHOW Radio 630 9News EducationAARP Adams County Five Star Schools CSU Extension Front Range Community College Drive Safe Driving Schools Metro State College – North Campus Olli Program – DU for 50+ Rangeview Library District / Anythink Financial Assistance/ServicesMaiker Housing Partners www.maikerhp.com Adult Protection & Elder Abuse www.adcogov.org/adultprotection-services Almost Home Inc. (Brighton) www.almosthomeonline.org Catholic Charities of Denver www.ccdenver.org Colorado Foreclosure Hotline www.coloradoforeclosurehotline. org Denver Regional of Governments Aging and Disability Resource Center www.drcog.org Family and Senior Homeless Initiative Growing Home www.growinghome.org Metro Caring Salvation Army Family Services www.salvationarmy.com Senior Assistance Center www.seniorassistancecenter.org 303-455-9642 Senior Support Services www.seniorsupportservices.org Thornton Water Assistance Program www.thorntonco.gov Grandparents Rights/ProgramsAdams County Foster/Adopt Program www.adcogov.org/fostercare Grandparent’s Resource Guide www.grc4usa.org VOA Foster Grandparents Program www.voacolorado.org Health Centers9 Health Fair Clinica Family Health – Thornton www.clinica.org Clinica Family Health – Westminster www.clinica.org Commerce City Community Health Services Inner City Health Center www.innercityhealth.org Kaiser Permanente www.kaiserpermanente.org Salud Clinic St Anthony Senior Health Center www.stanthonyseniorhealth.org/ ssh/home Home RepairAdams/Arapahoe Weatherization Program Adams County Minor Home Repair www.adcogov.com Brothers Redevelopment Inc. www.brothersredevelopment.org 303-202-6340 Rebuilding Together www.rebuildingtogether.org Volunteers of America Handyman Program Westminster Minor Home Repair www.cityofwestminster.us Human Services AgenciesAdams County Human Services – Westminster www.adcogov.org/humanservices 720-523-2700 Adams County Human Services – Aurora www.adcogov.org/humanservices 303.375.2980 Arapahoe County Human Services www.arapahoegov.com Snow RemovalCity of Aurora Snow Busters Program City of Northglenn – Jen Murphy, Community Outreach Director www.northglenn.org City of Westminster – Martha Heinz, Outreach & Volunteer Coordinator www.cityofwestminster.us VOA Snow Buddy Program www.voacolorado.oprg |
Coordinated Healthcare for the ElderlyInnovAge Greater Colorado Pace Kaiser Permanente DentalColorado Foundation of the Dentistry for the Handicapped Colorado Gerontological Denver Rescue Mission Friends of Man Inner City Health Salud Family Health University of Colorado Dental Clinic Emergency Response SystemColorado Lifeline Assistance Program Life Station PASCO Employment ServicesAARP Senior Employment Program Adams County Workforce Center FoodAdams County Food Distribution Center www.adamscountyfoodbank.org Adams County Human Services Food Stamp Unit www.adcogov.org/snapfoodassistance 303-227-2350 Senior Assistance Center www.seniorassistancecenter.org Arapahoe County Human Services Food Assistance Aurora Interfaith Community Services www.aurorainterfaithcommunityservices.org COFU/Community of Faith United (SelfSufficiency Program) www.communityoffaith.us Food Assistance – Westminster United Methodist Church Food Bank of the Rockies www.foodbankrockies.org Food Bank – Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Food Bank – Northglenn Christian Church Food Bank – Salvation Army/Family Services Food Bank- The Senior Hub www.seniorhub.org Food Bank – Thornton www.foodpantries.org Food Bank – Westminster Presbyterian Church FISH Food Pantry of Broomfield – FISH www.broomfieldfish.org Food Pantry of East Denver – FISH www.fishofeastdenver.org Food Pantry – St. Augustine Catholic Church of Brighton www.staugustinebrighton.org Hunger Free Colorado (referrals) www.hungerfreecolorado.org The Senior Hub – Meals on Wheels Program HealthcareColorado Access
www.coaccess.com 303-751-9051 HearingAudio Information Network of Colorado www.aincolorado.org Marion Downs Center – Hearing, Speech, and Language Colorado Gerontological Society www.senioranswersw.org Hear Now (Starkey Hearing Foundation www.starkeyhearingfoundation.o rg International Hearing Dog, Inc. www.hearingdog.org University of Colorado Audiology Clinic www.uchealth.org Hospital/RehabGood Samaritan Hospital www.goodsamaritanhospital.org North Suburban Hospital www.healthonecares.com Platte Valley Medical Center www.pvmc.org St, Anthony North Hospital www.centura.org The Center at Northridge / Rehab www.centeratnorthridge.com HousingAlmost Home (Brighton) www.almosthomeonline.org Alternatives to Family Violence www.atfvadamsco.org Aurora Housing Authority www.aurorahousing.org Brighton Housing Authority www.brightonhousingauthorit y.org City of Aurora – Home Ownership Program www.auroragov.org Clare of Assisi / Villa Maria www.mercyhousing.org Colorado Division of Civil Rights (Fair Housing) Commerce City Housing Authority www.c3gov.com Crossroads at Northglenn Assisted Living www.crossroadsalc.org Growing Home HUD Locator Senior Housing Options www.seniorhousingoptions.org United Way Shelter Referral Helpline www.unitedwaydenver.org Volunteers of America Shelter www.voacolorado.org |
Energy Outreach Colorado –
Helping Coloradans Afford Home Energy
www.energyoutreach.org
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Agency Name: Adams County Housing Authority
Address:7190 Colorado Blvd 6th Floor City:Commerce City State: Colorado Zip: 80022 County: Adams Phone: (303) 227-2090 Fax: (303) 227-2098 Website: http://www.adamscountyhousing.com Additional Information: Hours: 8am – 5pm, M-F. Must be Adams County resident. Agency Name: Goodwill Industries of Denver ( Out Of Funds )
Address: 6850 Federal Blvd City: Denver State: CO Zip: 80221 County: Adams Phone: 303-412-4794 Website: http://goodwilldenver.org/ Additional Information: Hours: 8am – 4:30pm, M-F. Call ahead for appointment. Offices in locations throughout the state. Call for more info. Agency Name: Inter-Church ARMS ( Out Of Funds )
Address: 6750 Carr St, Rm 200 (inside Arvada United Methodist Church) City: Arvada State: Colorado Zip: 80004 County: Adams Phone: (303) 424-6283 Fax: (303) 456-4892 Additional Information: Hours: Mon 11am – 3pm, Tues 12-2pm, Wed 10am – 3pm, Thu 9am – 2pm. Call ahead to schedule appointment. Must be resident of Adams, Broomfield, Denver or Jefferson County. Agency Name: Jefferson Center for Mental Health
Address: 70 Executive Center, 4851 Independence St City: Wheat Ridge Zip: 80033 County: Adams Phone: 303-432-5130 Fax: 303-432-5015 Website: http://www.jeffersonmentalhealth.org Additional Information: Hours: 8:30am – 5pm, M-F. Call ahead to schedule an appointment. Agency Name: Metro Caring
Address: 1100 E 18th Ave City: Denver Zip: 80218 County: Adams Phone: 720-515-9888 Website: http://www.metrocaring.org/ Additional Information: Hours: 9am – 3pm, M-F. Call at 4pm on Tuesdays to leave msg. with name and acct #. Clients will receive call back to schedule appointment for financial education class. Must complete class prior to receiving assistance. Agency Name: Salvation Army – Denver ( Out Of Funds )
Address: 1370 Pennsylvania City: Denver Zip: 80203 County: Adams Phone: (303) 295-3366 Website: http://www.intermountain.salvationarmy.org/ Additional Information: Call 303-295-3366 for an appointment and center locations. Call center is open 9am – 3pm, M-F. Agency Name: Senior Assistance Center
Address: 2839 W 44th Ave City: Denver Zip: 80211 County: Adams Phone: (303) 455-9642 Website: http://www.seniorassistancecenter.org Additional Information: Hours: 9am – 2pm, M-Th. Appointments preferred. Must be 55 or older. Agency Name: The Home Front Cares ( Out Of Funds )
Address: 1120 N Circle Suite 7 City: Colorado Springs State: Colorado Zip: 80909 County: Adams Phone: Helpline: (719) 434-1501 Fax: 719-387-9799 Website:http://www.thehomefrontcares.org Additional Information: Leave message on Helpline to receive return call within 1 business day. Must have served in the military. – See more at: http://www.energyoutreach.org/get-help/find-local-agency#sthash.kTRBU2w0.dpuf Agency Name: St. Vincent De Paul Society ( Out Of Funds )
Address: 2250 Harrison St City: Denver Zip: 80220 County: Adams Phone: 303-960-9163 Fax: 303-757-4654 Website: http://www.svdpden.org/ Additional Information: Call ahead for additional information and to schedule an appointment. |
Agency Name: Almost Home ( Out Of Funds )
Address: 231 N Main St City: Brighton State: Colorado Zip: 80601 County: Adams Phone: (303) 659-6199 Fax: (303) 659-8859 Website: http://www.almosthomeonline.org Additional Information: Hours: 9am – 5pm, M-F. Call ahead for appointment. Service Area: Adams and Southern Weld County (Ft. Lupton, Hudson, Keenesburg, Lochbuie, Prospect Valley, Wattenburg) Agency Name: Catholic Charities of Denver
Address: 6240 Smith Road City: Denver Zip: 80216 Phone: (303) 742-0828 Website: http://www.ccdenver.org Agency Name: City of Arvada ( Out Of Funds )
Address: 8001 Ralston Rd City: Arvada Zip: 80001 County: Adams Phone: (720) 898-7496 Website: http://arvada.org/ Additional Information: Hours: 8am – 5pm, M-F. Call ahead for appointment. Must be resident of City of Arvada.Residents of Arvada only Agency Name: Denver Indian Family Resource Center ( Out Of Funds )
Address: 7596 W Jewell Ave, Suite 305 City: Denver Zip: 80232 County: Adams Phone: 303-871-8035 Website: http://difrc.org/ Additional Information: Hours: 8am – 5pm, M-F. Appointments preferred. Must be American Indian/Alaskan Native. Agency Name: Denver Indian Health and Family Services ( Out Of Funds )
Address: 1633 Fillmore St Suite GL-1 City: Denver Zip: 80206 County: Adams Phone: (303) 953-6600 Website: http://www.dihfs.info/ Additional Information: Tribal members only Agency Name: Discover Goodwill of Southern and Western Colorado
Address: PO Box 39200 City: Colorado Springs Zip: 80949 County: Adams Phone: (719) 442-0007 or (888) 775-5327 Website: http://www.discovermygoodwill.org/ Additional Information: Applications accepted via fax, email and mail only. Call 719-442-0007 and select option 4 or ask a call center representative for an EOC Grant Representative to get EOC applications or information. Agency Name: Empowerment Program ( Out Of Funds )
Address: 1600 York St City: Denver Zip: 80206 County: Adams Phone: (303) 320-1989 Website: http://www.empowermentprogram.org/ Additional Information: Hours: 8:30am – 5pm. Closed for lunch from 12-1. Women only. Agency Name: Family Tree
Address: 3805 Marshall St Ste 100 City: Wheat Ridge Zip: 80033 County: Adams Phone: (303) 467-2604 Website: http://www.thefamilytree.org Additional Information: Hours: 8:30am – 4pm M, W, Thu, F. 9-11am Tues. Appointments not required but helpful. Agency Name: Seniors’ Resource Center ( Out Of Funds )
Address: 3227 Chase St City: Wheat Ridge Zip: 80212 County: Adams Phone: (303) 238-8151 Website: http://www.srcaging.org/ Additional Information: Hours: 8am – 5pm, M-F. Appointments strongly preferred. Must be 55 yrs or older and resident of Adams, Clear Creek, Gilpin or Jefferson County. |