DURA, still has funds available for our RHAMP program, which provides grants for people with disabilities for modifications. The household taxable income must be below 50% AMI, they must live in Denver County, and must have a disability per the ADA. The grants average at about $7,500 and DURA works with contractors to have the work completed. Renters and homeowners are eligible but renters must be in a 12-month lease.

To apply applicants can either apply online by selecting "Apply Now" at our website, https://renewdenver.org/housing-rehabilitation/rhamp/, or they can complete an application over the phone by calling DURA at 303-534-3872.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Assistance programs for seniors include food, health, legal aid, and job training. 

For more information about SCSEP, contact the U.S. Department of Labor at 1-877-872-5627.

Who is eligible for SCSEP?

To be eligible for SCSEP, you must be:

• 55 or older
• Unemployed
• Living on a family income of no more than 125% of the federal poverty level (if you’re not sure, contact a local SCSEP office)

Salvation Army

The Salvation Army provides short-term rental assistance and financial assistance for security deposits. They work with organizations that can provide emergency lodging and shelter. 

303-295-3366 (Denver), 719-636-3891 (El Paso County), 

719-543-3656 (Pueblo), 970-207-4472 (Larimer County), 

970-945-6976 (Garfield), 970-874-4840 (Gunnison).

Apply for Colorado P-EBT
P-EBT provides families with children eligible for free or reduced-price school meals with funds to help buy food since schools were closed this Spring due to the pandemic. You can receive up to $279 per eligible child to stretch your food budget.
For more information, visit their website: https://coloradopeak.secure.force.com/PEBT

2020 Mobile Food Pantry Schedule

EVERYONE WELCOME ― FREE FOOD FOR PEOPLE IN NEED

Empower Field at Mile High (1701 Bryant St. Denver, CO 80204) the fourth Monday of every month from 9 - 11:30 a.m. or until all food is distributed.

Eligibility is self-declared for government food distribution programs - you do not need to provide any proof of eligibility (photo IDs are encouraged but not required)
• Distribution is outdoors - please dress appropriately for the weather (hot or cold)
• Please bring bags or boxes to transport your food
• Call 303-371-9250 for weather information
• Visit www.foodbankrockies.org or call 2-1-1 for more information

Volunteers of America

Volunteers of America has several different nutrition and food programs designed to assist individuals with their nutritional needs, families with emergency food, and food pantries and soup kitchens with staples, fresh produce, dairy, and baked goods.

2660 Larimer Street
Denver, CO 80205

(303) 297-0408

The Third Way Center

Third Way Center continually adapts innovative science combined with dedicated mental health treatment for youth in need, allowing growth & healing to begin.

Phone: 

(303)780-9191

Address:
PO Box 61385
Denver, CO 80206

STOUT STREET HEALTH CENTER

The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless has been delivering health care for people experiencing homelessness in downtown Denver for over 30 years. Services are provided to individuals experiencing homelessness or at-risk of becoming homeless regardless of a person’s ability to pay or immigration status.

CALL:

 303-293-2220

LOCATION:
2130 Stout Street
Denver, CO 80205
Phone: (303) 293-2220
Fax: (303) 296-8826

HOURS
Monday: 7:00 am – 4:00 pm
Tuesday: 7:00 am – 4:00 pm
Wednesday: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Thursday: 7:00 am – 4:00 pm
Friday: 7:00 am – 4:00 pm
Closed Saturday and Sunday

Have questions about accessible voting? Need help registering to vote? Not sure where to drop off your ballot? Join us for this workshop and we can help answer your questions! 

Reasonable accommodations will be available - please email rosemary@atlantiscommunity.org to submit requests.

As of 10/06/2020: 73,537 cases

2,069 deaths among cases
(1,968 due to COVID-19)

To read more use this website: https://covid19.colorado.gov/covid-19-data

• Gov. Jared Polis has extended the mandatory statewide mask order for another 30 days and will expire October 12, 2020.

• Denver Voters Will Have 36 Vote Centers For November General Election
  • Vote Center Changes Include Moving Denver Elections Vote Center, Using an Arena, Returning to Schools and Departing Police Stations

Free testing located near you. Click this link to find a testing center closest to your neighborhood. 

If you experience an accessibility issue while trying to get a COVID-19 test, please email our Associate Director, Anaya Robinson at anaya@atlantiscommunity.org.

• The Chronicles Peer Support:

  First and third Thursdays of the month from 11:00am - 12:00pm (MT). **October 8th & 22nd 2020**

• Self-Empowerment Peer Group:
  Every Thursday, from 12:00pm - 1:00pm (MT).
  

• Youth Connect Call:
  Every Friday, from 1:00-2:00pm (MT).

Colorado Sled Hockey is a 501(c)(3) organization founded in 1995 and in 1996 was the first sled hockey team sponsored by an NHL affiliate. We are dedicated to providing a competitive environment to foster independence and elevate social interaction through hockey.

Visionaries (blind hockey organization), and Aces Hockey Academy are partnering to do monthly adaptive skates.

• Oct Sessions: 8:15am to 9:15am MST on Oct 9 & 23
  • Oct: 9^th: Blind Hockey
    • Cost is free
  • Oct 23: Sled Hockey
    • Cost is free
    • The Colorado Sled Avalanche will provide sleds/gear
    • https://www.coloradosledhockey.org/
• Adaptive events will be held at:
  • The Ice Ranch @ 841 South Park Dr, Littleton, CO 80120

RSVP to Phamaly's BIG NIGHT "The Show Must Go On!" Webathon and bring the magic of live performance back into your life. Phamaly's annual fundraiser is going virtual, streaming on October 18th at 7 PM MT, click HERE.