Whether you are struggling this holiday season or might have a little bit of money or time you can spare, Douglas County CO has several options for you.

Womans Crisis Center  -   Serves Douglas, Elbert and Lincoln Counties - services include:

• 24-hour crisis line
• Emergency shelter
• Adult and child therapy
• Legal advocacy
• School and community outreach programs

Crisis Line 303-688-8484   -   Toll Free:1-888-247-7

Douglas/Elbert Task Force - services include:

• Food bank
• Client services 9-12 M-F
• Thrift Store
• Volunteer opportunities
   

Douglas County Volunteer Coalition services include:

• Crisis help
• Elder care
• Cultural and educational - Douglas County Schools, Wildlife Museum, www.douglascountylibraries.org/AboutUs/Volunteer
• Disability services - Praying Hands Ranch, Douglas County Disability Services
• Douglas County Government Services

Castle Rock Victims Assistance Program
Contact: Carole Malezija    303-663-6100

Parker Task Force - Services include: Food bank, emergency assistance, holiday programs and referrals to other agencies.

Food Bank Ministries throughout Douglas County Colorado
Cherry Hills Community Church – Manna Ministry
303-791-4500, Ext. 8340
By appointment only, no exceptions.
Location: 3900 Grace Blvd., Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 in the small gym, just inside the church’s main entrance, to the left
Zip codes served: 80124, 80126, 80129, 80130
Hours of operation: Tuesday10:30 – 11:00 a.m. - Food bank only Tuesday Sign-in begins at 6:00 pm, No sign-in after 7:00 p.m.
Bring: Utility bill, phone bill and photo ID
Provides:
Tuesday mornings: Food Bank including meat and produce
Tuesday evenings: Food Bank including meat and produce, Clothing Bank, Medical Clinic and haircuts

Living Way Fellowship Food Bank - Seeds
Contact info: 303-797-7076
Location: 345 E Wildcat Reserve Parkway, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126
Zip Codes Served: 80111, 80112, 80120, 80121, 80122, 80126, 80129, 80130, 80124
Hours of operation: 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Bring: Current driver’s license or other photo ID required
Provides:dry goods and canned foods, personal care items (toiletries, dish
soap, toilet paper, etc.) Occasionally perishable foods (usually meats and breads) are available from Love Inc.

Fishes and Loaves Food Bank
Contact info: 303-738-9416
Location: Jubilee Fellowship Church - 9830 Lone Tree Pkwy,
Lone Tree, CO 80124 (corner of Lincoln & Lone Tree Pkwy.)
Zip Codes Served:
Highlands Ranch: 80126, 80129, 80130
Littleton: 80120, 80121, 80122, 80123, 80124, 80125,
80127, 80128 Englewood: 80110, 80111, 80112, 80113
Parker: 80134, 80138 Castle Rock: 80108 Sedalia: 80135
Hours of operation: 2nd Wednesday of the month - 5:00 p.m. - line up at 4:45 p.m.
no appointment needed
Bring: Photo ID and proof of address (utility bill)
Provides: Individuals may choose items themselves Meat is sometimes available, also haircuts and in-season clothing, school supplies in the fall, for Thanksgiving 5-6 boxes of food including Thanksgiving Dinner, breakfast, baking goods and flowers!

Douglas/Elbert Task Force
Contact info: 303-688-1114
Location: 404 A Jerry Street, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104
Zip Codes Served: All zip codes in Douglas, Elbert & unincorporated communities
Hours of Operation: Monday thru Friday – 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon
Suggest arrival by 10 a.m. if possible
Bring: Photo ID, proof of residency (current utility bill)
Provides: Food bank, thrift store, rental assistance, utility assistance, overnight lodging, gas vouchers, emergency prescription assistance, birthday room.
Clients may use the Food Bank every 30 days and receive between 3 1/2 and 5 days worth of food (depending on Food Bank stock), three meals per day, plus snacks, for each family member.

Southeast Community Outreach (SECOR)
Contact info: 720-842-5621
Location: Southeast Christian Church, 9650 Jordan Road, Parker, CO
80134 (inside the Mainstreet Ministries Room, at the front/right side of the Lobby area) SECOR is also a host site for Angel Food Ministries which provides a box of food for only $30.
Zip Codes Served: Please call SECOR at 720-842-5621 to check the boundaries.
Hours of Operation: Closed Monday and Tuesday
Wednesday - 9:00am to 4:00pm
Thursday - 12:00 noon to 6:30pm
Friday - 9:00am to 4:00pm
Closed Wednesday and Friday 12:00 Noon to 1:00 p.m.
Bring: Photo ID and proof of residency (phone and utility bills)
Provides: Food, personal items, monetary and budgeting assistance
The SECOR food bank is open to families facing hardships throughout the year.
May visit twice per month.

Inter-Faith Community Services serves people in Centennial, Englewood, Glendale, Highlands Ranch, Littleton, Lone Tree, Sheridan and unincorporated Arapahoe County. They have an "adopt a family or senior" program set up for Christmas 2009 and serve low income and struggling families year round.
Contact info: 303-789-0501
Location 3370 S. Irving Street, Englewood, CO 80110
Enter at second driveway, follow Enter signage
Zip Codes Served: Call to determine eligibility. (Serving: Arapahoe and Northern
Douglas Counties, Un-incorporated Arapahoe, Centennial and Lone Tree.)
Hours of Operation: Monday thru Friday 8:30 a.m. to 12 Noon
Monday, Thursday & Friday – 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Tuesday – 8:30 a.m. to 12 Noon, 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday – 8:30 a.m. to 12 Noon
Bring: Current photo ID, proof of income or completed job application and proof of address.
Provides: Food, clothing, rental and utility assistance
No appointment necessary for food or clothing. Appointments required for rental and utility assistance.

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Chrissy Morin is the Douglas County Colorado Examiner. This County includes the towns of: Castle Rock, Parker, Lone Tree, Highlands Ranch, Sedalia, Castle Pines, Franktown and Larkspur.  For more info on the area, check out her home page. Follow Chrissy  on Twitter for Douglas County Colorado eXaminer and Parker CO  and become a fan of the Douglas County Examiner page on Facebook! 

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