Salvation Army - This non-profit charity organizations administers several programs. They offer low income, disadvantaged youths, elderly, poor, disabled and displaced families with day care services, drug treatment, shelter, food aid, and emergency assistance. People in need of help can receive money to pay their rent, for an utility bill, medication and even from time to time some cash that can be used towards a mortgage payment. Call the Jefferson County Salvation Army at (303) 979-0764.

Left Out Mom's Association provides information and referrals to non-profits and charities. Among other services and information, they offer advocacy services for rent payments, housing, food banks, groceries, clothing, emergency shelter, medical services, legal services and aid, nutritional services, and also counseling for both individual and family issues. Phone (303) 463-1580.

Mountain Resource Center, Inc. (dial (303) 838-7552) is a local non-profit that runs programs that offer limited financial assistance for paying rent, heating and energy bills, mortgage help, and other housing aid is offered to anyone in need of emergency financial assistance in the Mountain area only. Find additional Colorado mortgage assistance programs.

Evergreen Christian Outreach - Get limited financial assistance for rent, utilities, and other forms of financial aid. (303) 670-1796

Jeffco Action Center (dial (303) 237-7704) offers a multitude of limited financial assistance programs, when funding is available. The programs focused on low income persons in Jefferson County. Financial assistance may be available for paying heating and utility bills, rent, medications, free food, and more.

Labor's Community Agency, Inc. is an agency that offers comprehensive assistance, including food programs, furniture, limited rent assistance, clothing, household goods, and limited work-related and job finding expenses to low income persons living in Jefferson County and Golden Colorado if funds are available. Dial (303) 744-6169.

 

 

Arvada City Government Community Development Department – The government agency may be able to arrange financial assistance to help pay Xcel bills, and the aid is offered to Arvada residents at the risk of having their electric and/or gas service disconnected.  They partner with the Energy Outreach Colorado (EOC) to make this happen. 8001 Ralston Rd, Arvada, Colorado 80002, (720) 898-7496

Seniors' Resource Center - Emergency funds are available on a case-by-case basis to people who live in the mountain region of Jefferson County Colorado. 3227 Chase St, Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80212, (303) 235-6923

Jefferson County Human Services – This may be the best place to call for information on, or help, with many needs that families are faced with. One service they administer is the Low Income Energy Assistance (LEAP) program, which can help pay heating bills. However, that is not all they offer. They run some government food programs and can direct people to pantries. Information is available on local Jefferson County community clinics for health and dental needs. They can also provide guidance on child care, employment centers, and basically a wide range of programs for the low income and people facing poverty. 900 Jefferson County Pkwy, Ste 130, Golden, Colorado 80401, (303) 271-1388

Metro West Housing Solutions – They offer Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCV), which is a resource that provides rental assistance to help very low income families live in affordable, safe and decent housing of their choice. They partner with public housing authorities to distribute aid to those who need help. 575 Union Blvd, Suite 100, Lakewood, Colorado 80228, call (303) 987-7590

Family Tree, Inc. – They offer rental and housing assistance. One program is the Rapid Rehousing service. This is a Family Tree program that provides emergency low income housing and rental assistance to families in the community. This rent assistance offered will be provided to families with past due rent including eviction notices. They can also refer individuals to other local assistance programs. 3805 Marshall St, Ste 201, Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033, (303) 467-2604

Rent help and housing assistance - Families who are faced with housing issues such as an eviction notice, lack of funds for paying a security deposit, or tenant who have a difficult landlord have a number of non-profits and government programs to apply at for help. Thousands of individuals receive rental assistance every year. Find a listing of Jefferson County rent assistance programs.

Legal Advice in Jefferson County

Colorado Legal Services is one organization that individuals and families can turn to for support with civili legal cases. They offer free legal services to low-income and other persons who live in the metropolitan Denver area for civil actions or special proceedings. Some of the programs they offer can deal with eviction proceeding, mortgage and foreclosure prevention, utility disconnections, and more. Click here or dial 303.837.1321 for more information on the legal program.

Food aid and other support in Jefferson County

The following provide food, groceries, vouchers, fresh fruit and vegetables, and other forms of food assistance.  Call Green Mountain Christian Church ((303) 985-0754) which provides boxes of food. Wheat Ridge Colorado based Carpenter's Cupboard provides food up to 7 times per year. Dial (303) 431-8295. Another option is Christian Action Guild, which is located in Golden Colorado. Phone number (303) 279-5674. food pantry is provided for individuals and families who have a referral and a serious need for help. Arvada Community Food Bank ((303) 424-6685) operates a food pantry too. Some of these locations can also facilitate low income housing, child care, holiday meals, and other resources. Find a more extensive listing of food pantries in Jefferson County Colorado.

Help with Dental Services

Children who are up to age 18, from low-income to moderate income, working families can get free dental services, including cleanings, check ups, and surgeries from Kids in Need Dentistry. Another goal of the program is to provide affordable orthodontic treatment and education to financially challenged families. (303) 733-3710. Learn more on dental assistance programs.

 

 

Programs for School Aged Children

The Denver Public Schools - Pupil Assistance Fund, Inc., can help children who come from struggling families or who are facing a hardship. The organization can provide low-income DPS pupils with emergency aid, including clothing, winter coats, eye exams as well as prescription glasses, behavioral health services, school supplies, and more.

Credit counseling

Community Credit Counseling Services (call (303) 233-2773) offers budgeting, debt management plans, foreclosure prevention and counseling, and other methods to help people deal with financial problems.

Health clinic

Jefferson County Department of Health and Environment is a local health clinic that offers services to adults of all ages in Jefferson County. Provides immunizations, physical exams, cancer screenings, checkups, health education, and health promotion. Services are provided on a sliding scale fee to low income. (303) 239-7078.

Find more clinics in Jefferson County Colorado. The centers focus on low income and underinsured residents in the community.