Denver assistance programs.

Rental and eviction assistance

You can receive rent and eviction assistance from the Denver Department of Human Services. The program,  Eviction Assistance, is open to residents of Denver County only. If you need help with rent or stopping an eviction, applications are taken on a first come, first served basis. There are some requirements for assistance including you need to have a social security card, social security card, current lease or rental agreement, verification of why you can’t pay your rent, landlord information, and verification of income. And the City and County of Denver may ask for additional information.

Approvals for rental assistance and grants are decided on a case-by-case basis. The data and verification you provide, along with your history such as rental history, income, work history, and so on help determine whether your application is approved or not. Dial 720-944-2174 to learn more.

St. Paul Local Assistance Ministry offers qualified individuals and families with modest rental assistance from a limited budget and referrals to emergency shelters and housing. The most cash usually provided is capped at about $75 per application.

Find a number of other organizations that provide rental assistance in Denver.

Emergency assistance

If you are struggling with paying the bills to some unforeseen circumstance (such as a job loss, medical bill, or some other crisis) the Catholic Charities and Community Services of the Archdiocese of Denver, Inc. runs several programs. They may be able to provide you with food, household items, vouchers for gasoline, or even occasionally financial assistance to pay your rent, heating or utility bills, or money for prescription drugs. Call the agency at 303-597-0464

 

 

 

 

The Denver Inner City Parish (phone 303.629.0636) also offers services for low income and the unemployed. Among other services, they offer a food bank, counseling and referrals, and more.

Also receive help from the Denver Salvation Army ((303) 861-4833). They run their own programs, partner with other charities, and can refer people to programs. From time to time they have funds they can provide for heating and utility bills, rent, senior services, and access to a food pantry.

Union members and their families can turn to Labor's Community Agency. The non-profit agency, which is the Community Services Arm of the Colorado AFL-CIO, provides assistance to union members, their families and the overall local community. Some of the services and resources they provide include an emergency food program, rent and mortgage assistance, household goods, furniture and clothing, and funds to help pay utility and heating bills. Contact the agency at (303) 744-6169. Read more on union mortgage assistance programs.

In addition to the rent programs mentioned at the top of this page, Denver Department of Human Services ((720) 944-2031) also provides funds for rent, medical supplies and prescriptions, personal hygiene items, housing, and food. They also run the Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program, which can provide rent assistance, money for utilities and security deposits, credit counseling, and other housing aid.

Denver Colorado based Saint Vincent de Paul Society provides financial assistance with medical prescriptions, housing expenses such as rent, and utilities and heating bills for low income persons in the community. Dial (303) 935-3900.

Receive heating and utility assistance from Denver Urban Ministries (DenUM). Phone number (303) 355-4896. The non-profit helps with paying for emergency needs, in particular utility assistance. Client of this particular program must owe only current month on their bills, and there is no aid for past due, late or legal fees.

Association For Senior Citizens (phone (303) 455-9642) is an agency that helps senior citizens in Denver Colorado. Assistance offered can include, but is not limited to, prescription drugs, rent assistance ,clothing, food, transportation, energy bill help, and housing. That is just a sampling. The assistance offered to seniors is extensive.

Senior Assistance Center – Can provide for the partial payment of utility bills for low income seniors. 2839 W 44th Ave, Denver, Colorado 80211, (303) 455-9642

Saint Mary Magdalene - Limited emergency heating, utility, and electric bill assistance is offered to persons living in the parish boundaries. Call (303) 477-4533

Good Shepherd – Low income financial assistance, including for housing, rent, utilities, and other needs. Limited funding is available. (303) 322-7706 Ext 1027

Saint Anthony of Padua – When funds are available offers limited financial assistance for utility assistance. (303) 935-2431

First Mennonite Church – only supports the immediate church area, and the focus of assistance offered is on people who lost their jobs but have a family with young children. Funds for heating bills, rent, food, and medications may be available. 430 W 9th Ave, Denver, CO 80204, (303) 892-1039

Our Lady of Grace - A variety of services and financial aid, including money for utilities, is offered on an individual basis for persons living within the boundaries.  2645 E 48th Ave, Denver, Colorado 80216, (303) 297-3440

Broadway Assistance Center (BAC) – Money for paying energy bills, on a case by case basis. 1212 Mariposa St, Denver, Colorado 80204. Phone (303) 893-4108

Lowry Family Center – Another nonprofit organization that supports Hamilton County families who need help. Clothing, food, and money for paying energy bills can all be provided. Also offers referrals as needed. 4605 Paris St - Suite D20, Denver, Colorado 80239. Phone number (303) 307-0718

 

 

Legal assistance and resources

Colorado Legal Services will help people who can’t afford an attorney. They provide legal help with civil cases, and the types of cases they cover is extensive. They can help with consumer debt problems, including bankruptcy, provide housing assistance, including free legal advice in stopping a foreclosure. A wide range of domestic issues are also part of their programs, including divorce, child custody, and more. If you need help with accessing an attorney for your legal issues, dial 303.837.1313 or learn more about Colorado legal programs.

Denver Medical Care

Individuals without health insurance, and the low income, may qualify for free medical or dental care. A number of health centers may offer free services, or reduce fees. Read more Denver free clinics.

If you need help paying for or accessing health care, contact the Colorado Coalition for the Medically Underserved. They provide information on ways to access health care programs, how to expand health care services, and provide coverage for Denver families. Call 303-832-7727 to learn more about obtaining low cost or free health and dental care.

For dental care, try contacting Kids in Need of Dentistry. This local, Denver based nonprofit organizations serves low-income children as well as others who are homeless, hungry or in need of medical care or who need help with medical bills. (877) 544-KIND.

In addition to these Denver locations, click here for more information on health centers and clinics and how they help deal with health care matters.

Denver County programs and financial assistance programs that are offered statewide

Several programs are offered to Denver families as well as across the state of Colorado. Residents can get help with paying energy bills, rent, mortgage assistance, and foreclosure prevention.

• Colorado heating and utility bill help
• Colorado Section 8
• Colorado foreclosure help mortgage assistance
• Colorado HUD foreclosure counseling
• Colorado free legal assistance
• Colorado food banks
• Assistance from dental clinics in Colorado. Read more.
• Colorado health care and community clinics

 

Programs for children

School aged kids can receive help from the Denver Public Schools. The school system runs programs that provide funds for medical and clothing assistance. Contact your local school system and ask about the Pupil Assistance Fund (PAF) and how it can help your student.

Food Assistance Programs

The Food Bank of the Rockies (303-371-9250) coordinates with local agencies and charities to provide free food to families and individuals who are struggling to make ends meet. they help tens of thousands of people per year throughout their extensive service area, and have programs for low income, children, and senior citizens. Find information on more Denver food pantries that the Food Bank of the Rockies partners with.

Metro CareRing offers emergency food services, such as groceries and a food pantry, to low to moderate income persons and families that live in the Denver Metro area. Three to four day supply of food, groceries and limited toiletry items as available can also be provided. Dial (303) 860-7200.

Community Ministry ((303) 935-3428) - Provides emergency food and groceries for families and individuals in need of assistance.

Christ's Body Ministries - Distributes food baskets. Phone (303) 860-1272.

In addition, learn how some national non-profit organizations provide reduced priced food to everyone, regardless of income. Learn more low cost groceries.

Employment opportunities

If you need help finding a job, employment assistance, or training, contact Rocky Mountain SER. The organization focuses its resources on low income and the disadvantaged population of the Denver area. They strongly believe that a solid, secure job is a key to becoming self-sufficient. Call them at 303-480-9394.

 

 

Foreclosure, debt, and financial counseling in Denver

Some of the options and non-profits that provide foreclosure, debt (including credit card) and budgeting assistance and advice include:

• Rocky Mountain Mutual Housing Association, Inc. - Individual financial counseling in available and the services offered include credit card help, home buying & foreclosure prevention. Phone (303) 388-9613.
• NEWSED Community Development Corporation - This HUD approved agency provides free foreclosure prevention counseling to households and families in the Denver County area. Dial (303) 534-8342.
• Northeast Denver Housing Center, Inc. - Work one on one with a counselor to get foreclosure counseling sessions and access to workshops that educate consumers about foreclosure prevention, mortgage programs and home ownership issues. Dial (303) 377-3334
• Southwest Improvement Council - Runs Credit Counseling programs, debt reduction and other programs for low income individuals and families and they also provide Foreclosure Prevention Counseling. Phone (303) 922-2928.

Several other non for profit agencies provide housing counseling to Denver homeowners. Some services are free, and others have a minimal cost. Get details on Denver foreclosure prevention.

Low cost health and medical care

Exempla Saint Joseph Hospital - This Denver clinic provides health care from preventive through acute care to medically under served and low income individuals in a physician office setting. No patient is denied service due to an inability to pay for their medical bills. (303) 318-2250

Receive dental care from Inner City Health Center. The facility provides dental care for low income persons in the Denver area. Call (720) 956-0310.