i70 Community Resources
Below is a collection of resources that are offered throughout the I-70 Corridor. BPRD does not endorse nor are we affiliated with any of these resources. If you know of any resources that our community could benefit from that are not listed, please email them to lschaub@bennettrec.org. If any of these resources misrepresent themselves, please email the discrepancy to lschaub@bennettrec.org.
I-70 Communities That Care
Mission and Vision Statement
I-70 Corridor Communities that Care (CCTC) will strive to provide opportunities for improving youth health in our schools, families, and community at large through educational and economic outreach focusing on youth substance use prevention and safety. www.i70cctc.com 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.
https://epysacolorado.org/ 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. Colorado Farm Bureau Foundation Attn: Disaster Fund 9177 E. Mineral Circle Centennial, CO 80112 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
The Arapahoe County Weatherization Division installs free energy conservation measures and energy-efficient appliances in low-income households in Adams County and Arapahoe County. The program helps eligible residents to conserve energy and save money on heating and cooling bills, while improving the comfort of their homes year-round. 2016 marked the 40th anniversary of the National Weatherization Assistance Program. Services Weatherization services may include:
Eligibility Information- Traditional Weatherization We can weatherize owner-occupied homes and rentals, including single-family houses, mobile homes and multi-family units up to a four-plex. A home can only receive weatherization services once. All services and materials are provided at no cost to eligible households, and all employees and subcontractors must pass a background check. Eligibility Guidelines Application-English Application-Spanish Energy Efficiency Home Improvements For a limited time, special grant funding is available to provide free Energy Efficiency Home Improvements to owner-occupied households (no renters) in Arapahoe County, excluding Aurora households with household incomes at or below 80 percent of adjusted median income (see eligibility requirements for details). Energy Efficient Requirements Energy Efficient Application |
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/ 
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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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 Meals on Heels and WheelsFridays from 4:00-6:00 pm
Strasburg Community Church 56155 Sunset Avenue, Strasburg 2nd & 4th Mondays at noon lunch is served at Strasburg Community Church for seniors and delivered to shut-ins. 303-622-4600 |
Eastern Plains
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Strasburg Parks & Recreation DistrictStrasburg Parks & Recreation District is located at:
1932 Burton St, Strasburg, CO 80136 Website: www.strasburgparks.org Contact: (303) 622-9767 Deer Trail Food BankDeer Trail Babtist Church
594 3rd Ave Deer Trail, CO 80105 303.769.4421 |
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 |
Energy Outreach Colorado -
Helping Coloradans Afford Home Energy
www.energyoutreach.org
ADAMS COUNTY ASSISTANCE
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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. |