Colorado Newcomer’s Resources & Supports

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.

Host or Support a Family

Colorado Newcomer’s – Get Help Now

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.

Spanish-speaking navigators are on staff and able to provide free translation services, as well as direct services for free transportation through Lyft rides, and much more.
View our 211 Immigration Resource Guide: This resource guide supports individuals, case workers, and partners through listed direct service offerings that have verified they support undocumented citizens.
View and share the Migrant Welcome Guide recently compiled and shared by the Office of New Americans:
- Migrant Welcome Guide (Spanish)
- Migrant Welcome Guide (English)
Denver Public Library Resources: https://www.denverlibrary.org/ci/resources

Support to Colorado Nonprofits Offering Assistance

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:

At the request of local and state officials, Mile High United Way is applying for Emergency Food and Shelter Program Humanitarian funding to serve as the agency that will reimburse Metro Denver nonprofit organizations for specific eligible expenses related to serving migrant families who come to our region. If you are a nonprofit interested in learning more about this reimbursement opportunity, click here!
Interested in hosting or supporting a family? Click here to get started
Learn more about how to host, partner, or the process to support a family by joining the upcoming training workshop, Each One Welcome One Training, hosted by CHAN & partner organizations on January 11, 2023 from 6 – 7:30pm: Register Now!
Click here to review all information for Available Funding for Colorado Entities Interested In Supporting The Migrant Influx provided by the Office of new Americans

Community Supports – Volunteer or Give Now

For the latest updates, needs, and supports for the City of Denver, click here. If you are a community member looking to help now:

Newcomers Fund: Give now!
In partnership with Colorado Governor Jared Polis, Denver Mayor Michael B. Hancock and peer funders, Rose Community Foundation is launching the Newcomers Fund to mobilize the community’s philanthropic interest in supporting the incoming migrant population fleeing unrest in South and Central America. All dollars raised through the Fund will be deployed quickly and strategically to Colorado nonprofits and government entities providing essential services. Grant decisions will be made with guidance from the City of Denver, State of Colorado and other community/philanthropic partners closest to the evolving situation.

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:
Beginning Monday, Dec. 26, we are only accepting physical donations on Mondays from 5-8 p.m. and Thursdays from 9 a.m.-noon at Temple Emanuel. Please only bring items that are listed below. Storage space is limited and we will update this list with additional needs when they arise.

New or very gently used men’s winter clothes (small and medium only) – especially jackets, hats, and gloves
Sweat pants
New socks, underwear/boxers (primarily small, medium men’s), and sports bras
Backpacks and/or medium-sized duffel bags – this is our biggest need
Belts to be able to utilize large and extra large men’s pants
Men’s work boots
Sandals (for shower)

Where to drop off:
Temple Emanuel
51 Grape St.
Denver, CO 80220

Directions:
Enter the parking lot on Grape St. and 1st Ave. at the north entrance. Enter under the portico from the north side. Volunteers will be waiting to help you unload your donations. Once you have dropped off your donations, please continue to exit through the south side of the parking lot.
Groups interested in getting involved can contact the Emergency Operations Center at donations@denvergov.org.

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 211

Mile 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.

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