For 135 years, Mile High United Way has risen to meet the emergent needs of families in our community. We are proud to support migrant and refugee families as well as assist community partners in delivering critical services. We will continue to update this webpage with the latest information as it becomes available.
If you are in need of help or supporting someone in need of help with immigration services and supports:
Dial 2-1-1 or text 898-211 reach the 211 Colorado Help Center and speak to a live navigator. Available Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm.
For the latest updates, needs, and supports for the City of Denver, click here. If you are a community member looking to help now:
The Newcomers Fund is currently accepting monetary donations from the general public. Donations will go directly to the city’s nonprofit partners who are supporting migrants with resource navigation, shelter and other services. You can also help out by volunteering to support the response.
Denver Immigrant Legal Services Fund, providing funding through grants to nonprofits that provide direct legal representation to immigrants in detention and/or subject to removal proceedings, affirmative relief services, and expands the capacity of immigration attorneys in the Denver Metro region.
In-Kind Donations:
To help support the migrant community by donating essential items. You can help provide crucial resources and support to those in need through the following partners:
The Denver Dream Center | 2165 Curtis St.
The Denver Dream Center will be accepting donations Monday-Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information on the Denver Dream Center donation site, visit the website or contact info@denverdc.org.
The Interfaith Alliance of Colorado | 1373 Grant St, Denver, CO 80203
The Interfaith Alliance of Colorado is accepting donations at First Baptist Church on Thursdays from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
The Potters House of Denver | 9495 E Florida Ave.
The Potters House of Denver is accepting coordinated drop-offs only. To coordinate a drop off, please contact donations@denvergov.org. Any item not previously coordinated for drop off, will not be accepted.
Temple Emanuel | 51 Grape St.
Temple Emanuel is accepting donations Monday evenings from 5-8 p.m. A list of accepted items is available on their website.
Servicios de la Raza | 3131 W 14th Ave.
Servicios de la Raza is also accepting non-perishable food donations Monday-Thursday from 1-4 p.m.
Items requested include:
If you are government, nonprofit, or faith-based organization providing (or interested in providing) shelter, food, basic needs, and additional supports to migrants and refugees:
For more information on Colorado Voluntary Organizations Aiding in Disaster members, partnerships, and resources to support newcomers as they settle in or pass through Colorado, please visit CO-VOAD’s migrant and refugee response efforts page today.
Connect with 211Mile High United Way and 211 Colorado staff are available Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. to work with families directly, to create comprehensive and individualized wrap-around supports and connection to resources. Please dial 2-1-1 or search for resources www.211Colorado.org.
Support the Mile High United Way’s 211 Colorado Help Center. Donate at unitedwaydenver.org today.
Dial 2-1-1 or (866) 760-6489 toll free
