For Colorado Parent magazine, I profile nonprofit organizations that help families in different ways. Find hope through these organizations if you are in need, or be inspired to volunteer as a family.
A Little Help: Helping Older Adults with Everyday Tasks
Nurse-Family Partnership: Changing the Course for First-Time Moms
Stories Worth Saving: Recording the Stories of Senior Citizens
Imagination Library: Inspiring a Love of Books
Project Worthmore: Building Community with Refugees
CASA: Advocating for Children in Court
Bikers Against Child Abuse: Support for Abused Children
Brain Injury Alliance of Colorado: Helping People with Brain Injuries
BraveHoods: Empowering Apparel for Kids with Cancer
Prison Fellowship’s Angel Tree: Gifts for Children with a Parent in Prison
Denver Rescue Mission: Meal and Life Skills for Homeless Individuals
Denver Metro CHADD: Support for People with ADHD
John Austin Cheley Foundation: Camp Scholarships for Students
The Blue Bench: Working to Eliminate Sexual Assault Among Youth
Two Angels Foundation: Providing Bikes for Kids with Disabilities
Phamaly Theatre Company: Theater for People with Disabilities
Project Sanctuary: Retreats for Struggling Military Families
Legacy Grace Community Development Corporation: Affordable Housing for Families
Maji Safi Group: Providing Clean, Treated Water to Rural Tanzanians
Safe and Sound Schools: Keeping Kids Safe at School
Denver Scholarship Foundation: Preparing Students for College
Round Up River Ranch: Adaptive Camp for Kids with Illnesses
Extended Hands of Hope: Help for Victims of Sex Trafficking
Hope House of Colorado: A Path to Self-Sufficiency for Teen Moms (page 18)
Where To Donate Holiday Gifts for Kids
TACT: Teaching The Autism Community Trades
Be The Gift: Repairing Homes for Single Moms
Warm Cookies of the Revolution: Combining Fun Activities with Relevant Social Issues
Von's Vision: Eye Glasses for Denver Youth
Warm Hearts-Warm Babies: Knitted Blankets and Clothing for Babies
Colorado African Organization: Support for Refugee and Immigrant Families