Community Resources

Housing
Medical Needs
Food Assistance
Employment Assistance

Felon Friendly Housing

Rental Assistance

  • HOLY APOSTLES CATHOLIC CHURCH
    • LOCATION: 4925 CAREFREE CIR – EL PASO COUNTY
    • (719) 484-8739
    • Zip Codes Served: 80907, 80915, 80917, 80922
  • Catholic Charities
    • 228 North Cascade Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
    • Phone: (719) 636-2345
    • Fax: (719) 636-1216
    • Email: info@ccharitiescc.org
  • Mercy’s Gate
    • 719-277-7470
    • Faith based organization providing a wide range of services. 4360 Montebello Drive, Suite 300, Colorado Springs, CO 80918 Services include: rent & mortgage assistance, emergency food pantry, utilities assistance, Faith Community Nurse, transportation assistance, legal assistance, and clothing assistance.
  • Westside Cares
    • 2808 West Colorado Ave. Colorado Springs, CO 80904
    • Phone: (719) 389-0759
    • Email: Kristy Milligan
    • Provides services for food, clothing and hygiene products, school supplies (children), utility assistance, bus passes, and helps with some medical assistance. Call for more information on dates and times each service is provided.
  • Walt Fortman Community Center – Offers social services, including utility and heating bill assistance, rent, emergency food pantry, and housing payment assistance. Aid is offered as part of the WFCC’s Family Stabilization Services (FSS) program. 501 East Iowa, Fountain, Colorado 80817, call 719-382-8515
  • PIKES PEAK CHRISTIAN CHURCH
    • 719-392-8855
    • Provides financial assistance for rent and utility payments.
    • Eligibility:
    • Residents of the service area Area Served: Zip Codes Served: 80817, 80911, 80916, 80925, 80926
  • St. Patrick Catholic Church:
    • (719)-598-3595; 6455 Brook Park Dr.- Rent & Utility assistance.
  • The Care Center: (719)-392-8855- Rent and utility assistance.
  • Colorado Housing and Finance Authority 800-877-2432
    • CHFA invests in affordable housing and community development. They offer financial resources to strengthen homeownership, affordable rental housing, and businesses.
  • Colorado Springs Housing Authority 719-387-6700
    • Offers several housing assistance programs.
  • Family Life Services (719) 632-4661
    • Family Life Services provides a two-year supportive housing program (limited to 9 families) and unique support services to female head of household families. Application to supportive housing program is available by referral only; please seek assistance via Family Connections, TESSA, or DHS.
  • Greccio Housing 719-475-1422
    • Provides stable, safe, affordable housing.
  • Homeward Pikes Peak 719-473-5557
  • Sober Living Transitional Housing Program partially sponsored by HUD.
  • Ithaka 719-578-1629
  • Provides Low Barrier Transitional and Service-Enhanced Transitional Housing for single men ages 25+.
  • Partners in Housing 719-473-8890
  • Provides one-year transitional housing and supportive services for homeless families.
  • Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanity 719-475-7800
  • Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanity builds affordable homes.The homes give low-income families the chance to experience the pride, dignity, and self-sufficiency of homeownership. Rocky Mountain Community Land Trust 719-447-9300
  • RMCLT is a HUD-approved Housing Counseling Agency that partners with low-income families in homeownership, provides First Time Home Buyer workshops, and assists families with foreclosure prevention.
  • Vision Institute North  
    • 5728 N.  Nevada Ave #120 Colorado Springs, CO  80918 719-471-4000
  • Abba Eyecare 719-257-2713
  • Mission Center: Provides assistance with free eyeglasses.
    • Mission Medical is a 501 (c) 3, faith-based organization located at 2125 East LaSalle Street in Colorado Springs, CO 80909, just 2 blocks southeast of Union and Constitution. Mission Medical is located at a bus stop on Bus Route #6.
    • 719-219-3402
  • Health First Colorado: Find any specialist here- https://www.healthfirstcolorado.com
  • Lions Club: (719)-593-0519 Assists with payment for eye exams and glasses.
    • Application is in a shared file to be emailed to Don Rose.
  • Friends of Man: Assists with dental work & glasses- Check with your worker for more details.
  • Eyelovecare, Inc: (719) 596-2020
    • Assists with obtaining free eyeglasses and eye exams.
  • Paul Mitchell: (719)-636-1426
    • Haircuts for the homeless. Call to make an appointment & let them know that they were referred by SRM & the first haircut is free.
  • Trimble Fund: (719)-634-7360
    • Assists with dental work.
  • Tri-Lakes Cares: Mon. 4-7 & Thurs. 9-12 1-4; 4210
    • Austin Bluffs Pkwy Helps fill prescription once every 6 months.
  • TLC Pharmacy: (719)-596-4449
    • 9-1 Mon, Wed, & Sat
    • 555 E Costilla Will provide meds for free to those who are uninsured, must call ahead of time. Registration is $15 individual & $25 a family per year (one-time fee).
  • Colorado Pain Relief of Colorado Springs
    • 1304 N Academy Blvd 209 Colorado Springs, CO 80909 (719) 203-7604
    • No insurance $180 per visit
    • Medicaid $2 per visit co-pay

Dentists

  • Weir, Benjamin 719-574-8922 Dentist
  • Dental Public Health, Dentist – General Practice 1580 Space Center Dr, Ste 107 – Colorado Springs, CO 80915
  • Castillo, Lucas 719-475-2000 Dentist 3113 West Colorado Ave. – Colorado Springs, CO 80904
  • Yassin, Ala 719-391-2336 Dentist 2436 S Academy Blvd – Colorado Springs, CO 80916
  • Mansour, Malek 888-453-4129 Dentist, General Practice 5150 N. Academy Blvd – Colorado Springs, CO 80918
  • Hale, Joseph 719-574-8922 Dentist – General Practice 1580 Space Center Dr, Ste 107 – Colorado Springs, CO 80915
  • Montano, Mark 719-392-5111 Dentist 6436 S Us Hwy 85-87, Ste C – Fountain, CO 80817
  • Food Stamps SNAP Locator – (303) 866-3122 / 1-800-536-5298.
    • Colorado Department of Human Services Office of Economic Security Food Assistance Program 105 N Spruce St Colorado Springs, CO 80905
    • (719) 444-5755
    • Apply online: https://coloradopeak.secure.force.com/
    • Apply by phone: Call our SNAP outreach partner, Hunger Free Colorado, at 855.855.4626. They can help you complete an application over the phone.
    • Apply in person: 1675 Garden of the Gods Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80907 (719) 636-0000
  • MEDICAID OFFICE
    • 1675 Garden of the Gods Rd Colorado Springs, CO 80907
    • Phone: (719) 636-0000 call the Hunger Free Colorado’s food resource hotline at 855-855-4626 (toll-free and bi-lingual).
    • No registration or ID required

Food Banks in Colorado

  • Colorado Springs Care and Share Food Bank
    • (719) 528-1247
    • Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
    • For more information, please call. Care & Share Food Bank
    • Our facility is on the east side of Colorado Springs. Please find yourself to the intersection of Powers Blvd and Constitution Ave. Head east on Constitution mile and turn right onto Preamble Point. We’re just past the Sonic on the right hand side of the street.
    • Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm
  • Overcomers International Ministry
    • (719) 646-5354
    • Overcomers International Ministry (OIMCO) is a non profit ministry dedicated to the alleviation of hunger, among other programs.
    • Food Pantry Hours: Tuesday and Thursday 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
    • Every 3 months, we attempt to hold a food give-a-way, inviting the hungry public to come and get food which we bag or box up and give away. For more information, please call.
  • Salvation Army Food Pantry and Hot Meals
    • (719) 636-3891
    • Requirements:To receive assistance from the Colorado Springs corp, you must bring a valid identification and proof of residency.
    • Food Pantry Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 11:00am – 3:00pm
    • Note: An Emergency Food Bag can be obtained a maximum of 3 times per calendar year For more information, please call.
  • Mercy’s Gate
    • (719) 277-7470
    • Families receive a four day emergency supply of food up to three times each year.
    • Hours: Monday 4:00pm – 7:00pm, Wednesday 9:00am – 12:00pm Thursday 9:00am – 12:00pm & 1:00pm – 4:00pm Friday 9-noon.
    • You do not need to arrive early but arriving later in the shift may mean an emergency box of food (no choices) instead of visiting the food pantry. These services are only available to neighbors residing within the ZIP codes we serve.
  • Life Community Church
    • (719) 392-7091 For more information, please call.
  • Good News Foundation
    • (719) 638-8985
    • EFP & COMM: Tue & Thu, 10am-2pm
  • Living Hope Church
    • (719) 473-9436
    • Emergency Food Pantry by appointment only. For more information, please call.
  • St. Raphael Episcopal Church
    • (719) 392-3563 Security, Widefield
    • Fri 10am-12pm
  • St. Johns Baptist Church Food Pantry
    • (388) 634-5687
    • Food Pantry Hours of Distribution:: Tuesday & Thursday 10:00am – 2:30pm
    • Service Area: All zip codes
  • The Remnant Church
    • (719) 635-1585
    • Emergency Food Pantry: Tues & Thurs 2pm – 4pm
    • Service Area: El Paso County
  • Fresh Start Center
    • (719) 495-3123
    • Food Pantry Hours:Tuesday and Thursday 10:00am – 4:00pm, The 3rd Saturday of the month 10:00am – 1:00pm
    • Service: Zip code 80923, 80808, 80828, 80830, 80831, 80832, 80833, 80835, 80864, 80106 and 80930
    • For more information, please call.
  • Christian House of Prayer
    • (719) 569-7469
    • Food Pantry: 1st Saturday 12:00pm – 1:00pm, 3rd Friday 3:00pm – 6:00pm
    • Service Area: Southern Colorado Springs
    • Christian House of Prayer serve our clients with confidentiality, respect, and efficiency. Keep client forms away from public view. Sign in sheets must be filled out completely. (This is the only requirement, no income verification). Clients are encouraged to come only once for pantry. However, if someone is in need, he or she may receive another distribution of food. Never send a person away hungry.
  • Fountain Valley Cares / Faith Lutheran Church
    • (719) 338-7448
    • Serving 80817,80908,80925,80926,80928
    • Emergency Food Pantry hours: Sat 10-11am
  • Crossfire Ministries Food Pantry
    • (719) 447-1806
    • Please arrive 1 hour before closing to be able to shop.
    • A thrift store is also available at this location.
    • Food Pantry Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 10:00am – 3:00pm, 2nd Saturday of each month from 10:00am -1:00pm.
    • Service Area:Colorado Springs
    • For more information, please call.
  • Holy Cross Lutheran Church
    • Serving 80915, 80916
    • Emergency Food Pantry hours: Mon & Tue 1-4pm, Sat 9am-12pm
  • Good Shepherd United Methodist Church
    • (719) 392-5782
    • Emergency Food Pantry: 8am – 2pm on days when church office is open. Contact the church office first. When: 10:00 am until 12:00 pm on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
    • For those who truly do not have enough food to last approximately three days, emergency food is available during this time.
  • Crosses For Losses
    • (719) 494-6584
    • Emergency Food Pantry: Mon: 11am – 2pm, Wed: 4pm – 7pm, & Sat: 11am – 2pm
    • Service Area: Black Forest area
  • Springs Rescue Mission (719) 632-1822