DENVER RESOURCES
The following information came from a variety of sources principally from Ean Tafoya and the office of CW Candi CdeBaca
FOOD RESOURCES DENVER AND AURORA
If you or an organization you know is interested in receiving food delivery for families and/or elderly in need, please reach out to maggie@bondadosa.org
- Denver Public Schools Food Distribution: DPS is offering free grab-and-go breakfast and lunch meals to students and families in need, Monday through Friday from 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM (the next day’s breakfast can be picked up with that day’s lunch). Select Denver recreation centers will be serving dinner to children 18 years old and younger, Monday through Friday from 3:00 – 5:30 PM. Click on the link above for full details and distribution sites.
- For all other food assistance needs, see Hunger Free Colorado COVID-19 Resource Page for a comprehensive list of resources, programs, and instructions for applying for SNAP, WIC, and other social benefit programs.
- Food pickup for RTD Access A Ride Customers
HOUSING AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT
(United States Bartenders Guild)
- Colorado Unemployment
- TRUA – Temporary Rental & Utility Assistance For those earning $52,000 or less for one person, or $74,250 or less for a household of four, dial 311 and press 6 to connect
- Denver Gov Resources
- Supports for those experiencing homelessness
Have Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac backed mortgage? Check out these two links below if you’re not sure, and if you are, you can apply to suspend payments for up to 12 months with no penalties. (See this link for information)
- Legal tips on evictions, foreclosures, and debt collection
- Colorado Tenant’s Guide to COVID-1
- Property Tax and Rent Relief for Denver residents
UTILITIES SUPPORT
- Denver Water’s customer care team at 303-893-2444, Monday – Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- TRUA – Temporary Rental & Utility Assistance
- Xcel Support
WORKERS
- Colorado Emergency Childcare Collaborative: This program was designed offer child care to employees who provide essential services, including: health care workers, public safety workers, others who work with critically at-risk populations, grocery workers, food processing workers, and construction workers.
- Colorado Department of Labor & Employments Resources for Workers: Includes information on when and how to file unemployment insurance (UI) claims, paid sick leave eligibility, and employment opportunities. NOTE: Freelancers and gig workers who are typically not eligible for UI may be entitled to Pandemic Unemployment Assistance from the recently passed CARES Act, but information on that is still forthcoming and will be shared as it becomes available.
- Families First Coronavirus Response Act Information for Employers
- Have a question about whether a business or activity is considered essential or critical under the Colorado or Denver stay-at-home order? Send an email to caoresponseteam@denvergov.org.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
- Connect Colorado has extended the application deadline for enrollment health coverage
- National Domestic Violence Hotline call 1-800-799-7233 1-800-787-3224or chat at the hotline.org
- Violence Free Colorado
- CDPHE’s Resources for Older Adults and Their Families
- Colorado Cross Disability Coalition’s COVID-19 Resources for People with Disabilities
SMALL BUSINESSES AND NONPROFITS
- Small Business Owners Guide to the CARES Act: Congresswoman DeGette’s office put together this document on the resources that the CARES Act will provide to small business owners and sole practitioners. Nonprofit organizations will also be eligible to apply for some of the loans coming out of the CARES Act.
- City of Denver’s Business Assistance Resource page: Includes information on local Emergency Relief funds, microloans, and links to the federal Small Business Administration Disaster Loan program.
ARTISTS
- Imagine 2020 Artist Assistance Fund: The IMAGINE2020 Artist Assistance Fund is now the Colorado Artist Relief Fund. As of April 1, any Colorado artist whose income has been negatively impacted by the coronavirus can apply for a relief grant up to $1,000.
- Financial Relief Resources for Artists During COVID-19: National and regional resources
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Delivery Services such as:
Natural Grocers is hiring: Text “APPLY” to 97211
General Supports and Services
- Dial 211 or visit United Way’s 211 website for urgent support in any of these areas. 1-866-211-9966
- Catholic Charities website to sign up for support
- Facebook Group: Help Needed Denver Metro – CO-VID
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