VOLUNTEERS

HomeAhead >> This Boulder County nonprofit furniture bank collects gently used home furnishings and distributes them to individuals and families transitioning from homelessness into housing. What is a home without a bed? Pots and pans to cook in? A table to eat at? HomeAhead provides these things and more. The program supports success in housing while advancing equity and reducing landfill waste. Volunteers are the lifeblood of the operation. HomeAhead needs movers and drivers for furniture pick-ups and deliveries in Boulder County. Most shifts are two hours (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, between 9-11 a.m. or 1-3 p.m.) The nonprofit needs two-to-three volunteers for each of the shifts on the days noted. For more information, email HomeAheadBoulder@gmail.com. Check www.homeahead.net to make a financial donation and/or see about current furniture/home goods donations needed.

H.O.P.E. Homeless Outreach >> This nonprofit serving Longmont’s homeless community is in need of nonperishable lunch bags, size small and large surgical gloves, plastic forks, plastic bottles of water, trial-size shampoo and conditioner, large paper plates, disposable drinking cups, paper towels, toilet paper and hand sanitizer. Clothing donations that are washed and placed in a clean plastic bag include women’s pants in sizes 4, 5 and 8-10, men’s pants in sizes 30, 32, 34 and 36, all sizes of women’s tank tops and men’s shoes in sizes 5-11. Monetary donations are welcome to help meet the need for day services, which include showers, Internet access, meals, a place to rest and resources. Contact us if you are a restaurant and would cook a meal for the shelter for up to 25 people. To help, contact Andy at andy@hopeforlongmont.org.

Intercambio Uniting Communities >> Volunteer teachers are needed to help adult English learners improve their English. There are students who live in Boulder County and all over the U.S. waiting to connect with volunteer teachers. Curriculum, training and ongoing support are provided to volunteer teachers. Volunteers commit to meeting with a student for 90 minutes twice a week. Volunteer from anywhere in the U.S. Visit Intercambio.org/teach or contact volunteer@intercambio.org with any questions.

Longmont Meals on Wheels >> This nonprofit at 910 Longs Peak Ave., Longmont, is seeking weekly drivers, substitute drivers and kitchen helpers. Visit longmontmeals.org/volunteer or call 303-772-0540 to volunteer.

Mile High United Way’s Volunteer Connection >> Part of the United Way movement founded in 1887 in Denver, Mile High United Way connects people and strengthens communities through volunteer engagement. Opportunities are available in our communities in Boulder County. Become a member at volunteer.unitedwaydenver.org/group/events/8945 to search our site for opportunities, including those in the rest of Mile High United Way’s service area in the greater Denver area, or email the Mile High United Way Team at volunteer@unitedwaydenver.org with questions or to include your nonprofits’ volunteer needs.

Moving to End Sexual Assault >> Volunteer Hotline Advocates needed to provide support for people who call and text our hotline and accompany survivors to the hospital for medical attention and to the police department to file a report. A three-week period is offered two-to-three times each year. Training includes topics such as how to support and advocate for callers in crisis, the impacts of sexual violence and the local resources available to survivors. Contact Gabe at gbelzer@mhpcolorado.org or call 303-443-8500 x1462 for more information, or fill out an online application at movingtoendsexualassault.org.

OUR Center >> Food donations, especially protein items and toiletries, in both family and travel size, are needed. Cash donations can be made at ourcenter.org/donate or mailed to 220 Collyer St., Longmont, CO, 80501. Contact Elaine at elaine@ourcenter.org for questions.

Performance Companion >> This arts and aging nonprofit is seeking caring volunteers to help older adults attend concerts and events, build social connections, provide support and help end social isolation for people as they age. Circle of Care Volunteers provide door-to-door rides, caring support and help build community for all ages as they enjoy the arts, culture, community and concerts together at great local arts and cultural venues. Volunteers must be highly responsible, dependable, 21 years or older and have an excellent driving record. Tickets are provided for free to Circle of Care volunteer drivers/escorts.

Project Angel Heart >> Project Angel Heart has an urgent need for volunteers to deliver medically tailored meals to severely ill neighbors in Boulder, Longmont and Brighton on Fridays, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Great opportunity to get the whole family involved. Children can participate with parents/guardians. This year, Project Angel Heart will prepare and deliver 755,000 nutritious meals to Coloradans living with cancer, kidney disease, congestive heart failure, HIV/AIDS and other severe illnesses. Visit projectangelheart.org for more information or contact volunteer@projectangelheart.org.

To inquire about adding a listing, email Gayle Walker at gayle.walker@unitedwaydenver.org.

SENIOR SERVICES

Resources available for older adults in Boulder County >> The Boulder County Area Agency on Aging’s mission is to deliver, fund and advocate for services that promote well-being, independence and dignity for older adults, people living with disabilities, caregivers and veterans in Boulder County. It also assists Medicare beneficiaries and residents of any age who live in a long-term care facility.

BCAAA Healthy Aging Programs >> BCAAA’s Healthy Aging programs offer valuable tools for supporting overall well-being, reducing the fear of falling, managing chronic health problems and pain, cultivating present-moment awareness, eating healthier and increasing physical activity.

BCAAA Medicare counseling >> BCAAA’s Medicare Counselors provide quality and unbiased information to the community through open enrollment assistance, Medicare basics classes and one-on-one Medicare counseling appointments.

BCAAA caregiver programs >> Caregivers and care partners need support through their caregiving journey. The BCAAA provides valuable information and resources and makes referrals to partner agencies. The team hosts ongoing educational events. Programs are offered to caregivers of any age who assist a person aged 60 or older (or of any age if the person has dementia).

BCAAA Long-Term Care Ombudsman program >> The Boulder County Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program is a free, confidential service for residents of nursing homes and assisted living homes. Residents of these homes have federally regulated rights; long term care ombudsmen advocate for these rights, working with and for residents to achieve quality of care and life. The services of the ombudsman can be used by residents, their friends and relatives, staff and the public. Contact Boulder County Area Agency on Aging for information, support and referrals at AgingResources@bouldercounty.gov, 303-441-1617, or visit BoulderCountyAging.org and BoulderCountyHelp.org. Sign up for our monthly newsletter, Aging Well in Boulder County, by emailing bcaaa@bouldercounty.gov.

City of Longmont Senior Services >> The city of Longmont Senior Services Department addresses the needs of Longmont’s senior community, offering a range of programs and services designed to promote active aging, community involvement and a high quality of life. From health and wellness programs to recreational activities, educational opportunities and support services, Longmont Senior Services is committed to enhancing the lives of older residents. Longmont Senior Center: 910 Longs Peak Ave. Longmont Senior Center is open 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m.-noon Saturday. Contact Longmont Senior Services at 303-651-8411. Visit them online at longmontcolorado.gov/senior-services/.

Town of Erie Active Adults >> The town of Erie offers programs and services for older adults including information and referral, Thursday lunch program, programs for the arts, dance, healthy living and general interest, special events, day trips and extended travel. Erie Community Center: 450 Powers St. Contact the town of Erie’s Active Adults program at ActiveAdults@erieco.gov or 303-926-2550. Visit them online at erieco.gov/218/Adults.

Food resources >> A comprehensive list of food resources in Boulder County for people of all ages can be found at bbfsn.org/resources. Congregate and home-delivered meals are available to older adults through Boulder Meals on Wheels, Longmont Meals on Wheels, Lyons Red Stone Café, Nederland Area Seniors, Louisville’s Brooks Café, Allenspark Lunch Bunch and Erie Active Adults. For more information on food resources for older people, please email the Boulder County Area Agency on Aging (BCAAA) at AgingResources@bouldercounty.gov.

DONATIONS

These Boulder County-based nonprofits, charities and other aid organizations are continuing their mission and are accepting donations

• Rise Against Suicide, which helps local youth at risk of suicide by removing the financial and social barriers to treatment, can be reached at 720-212-7527. The organization is accepting monetary donations online at riseagainstsuicide.org/donate or via checks mailed to P.O. Box 846, Lafayette, CO 80026. Donations directly fund therapy for children at risk for suicide.

• Meals on Wheels Boulder takes donations online (see mowboulder.org) or through the mail to Meals on Wheels of Boulder at 3701 Canfield St., Boulder, CO 80301.

• The Grief Support Network is a community-based nonprofit that offers a new and positive perspective of healing from grief and loss. Our mission is to transform the way individuals and our culture experience loss. We accomplish this by offering a mindful approach to grieving through meditation, yoga/movement, personal growth work and the art of listening as a pathway to healing in connection with self and community. Donations are accepted online at griefsupportnet.org or via check made payable to The Grief Support Network, P.O. Box 20961, Boulder, CO 80301.

• Safehouse Progressive Alliance for Nonviolence, a human rights organization committed to ending violence against elders, adults, youth and children through advocacy, support, education and community organizing, is seeking donations to support its mission. Its programs also include emergency shelter for those escaping violence, counseling, education and transitional housing. Visit their website, safehousealliance.org, to donate. Those experiencing violence and seeking help should call the organization’s crisis hotline at 303-444-2424.

• Emergency Family Assistance Association is a nonprofit in Boulder helping families and individuals financially impacted by COVID-19. Those interested in supporting EFAA’s emergency food and financial assistance efforts can visit efaa.org/give.

• NAMI Boulder County (the National Alliance on Mental Illness) provides support, education and advocacy for individuals and families impacted by mental illness. All programs are offered free of charge to all participants. Donations can be made online at namibouldercounty.org/donate or via checks mailed to 3470 Broadway, Boulder, CO 80304. This organization is fully funded by individual donations, and that support is critical to helping those in our community impacted by mental health conditions.

• The Center for People with Disabilities, with locations in Boulder and Longmont, has been offering support to people with disabilities they serve through phone calls and video conferencing. To donate, visit bit.ly/3a1aU0k. The nonprofit can also be reached at 303-442-8662.

• The Colorado Pet Pantry, a food bank for pets that has 60 monthly pet food banks along the Front Range. The food bank is accepting donations at bit.ly/2RtmuuT. The nonprofit also accepts donations by check through the mail made out to Colorado Pet Pantry and sent to P.O. Box 323 Boulder, CO 80306. People looking for more information on how to donate can call 720-441-3111.

• The Community Foundation of Boulder County has set up the COVID-19 Response Fund Boulder County, which will support local nonprofits. To donate to the fund online, visit bit.ly/39r9gFh. For more information, email info@commfound.org or call 303-442-0436.

• Community Food Share, a food bank located in Louisville serving Boulder and Broomfield counties, has set up the COVID-19 Rapid Response Fund, which can be contributed to online at bit.ly/3dBAFay. Small food donations that can fit in a few bags or boxes are accepted from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday in the nonprofit’s office lobby at 650 S. Taylor Ave. Louisville, CO 80027. Larger donations are accepted at the back of the nonprofit’s building from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, pull into dock door 3 and ring the bell there.

• Agape Safe Haven, a year-round homeless shelter in Longmont, can accept donations online at bit.ly/3bCKXFP. The nonprofit also accepts checks mailed to the shelter’s address, 10656 Parkridge Ave. Longmont, CO 80504.

• The Neighbor to Neighbor COVID-19 Relief Fund has been set up by the Longmont Community Foundation to help nonprofits in Longmont and the St. Vrain Valley. To donate online visit bit.ly/2UqHZyd. To donate through the mail, send a check made out to Longmont Community Foundation, Attn: Neighbor to Neighbor to 636 Coffman St., Suite 203 Longmont, 80501.

• Longmont Meals on Wheels, which provides food to the elderly and disabled in the city, is taking donations online at bit.ly/2xzpChS, over the phone at 303-772-0540 and by check through the mail to Longmont Meals on Wheels at 910 Longs Peak Ave. Longmont, 80501.

• HOPE for Longmont, which operates a nightly homeless shelter in the city, can be reached at 720-494-4673 for information on donating. Donations can also be made online at bit.ly/2UI6GW3, and check donations can be made out to HOPE and sent to 804 S. Lincoln St. Longmont, 80501.

• Safe Shelter of St. Vrain Valley, a Longmont organization aiding domestic abuse survivors, is in need of hand sanitizer, liquid hand soap, dish detergent, face masks, cleaning supplies, canned fruit, frozen meat and individually wrapped or sized food items. Monetary donations, however, are the most helpful to the nonprofit. Prior to donating items to the organization, call 303-772-0432. To donate by mail, send a check made out to Safe Shelter of St. Vrain Valley to P.O. Box 231 Longmont, CO 80502-0231. For other ways to help or to donate online, visit bit.ly/3aA8M0D.

• The Inn Between of Longmont, a nonprofit providing affordable housing in the city, is seeking contributions for its Starfish Emergency Fund, which helps residents who are now unable to pay their rent, or who have increased expenses. To donate by phone, call 303-684-0810. To contribute by mail, send a check made out to The Inn Between to 515 Kimbark St., Suite 107, Longmont, CO 80501. For more information on ways to donate, visit theinnbetween.org/donate.

• El Comité de Longmont, an organization serving the Latino community in the city, can receive donations online at elcomitelongmont.org/donations. The nonprofit can also take check and cash donations sent through the mail to 455 Kimbark St., Longmont, CO 80501.

• The Reentry Initiative supports men and women coming out of Colorado prisons through Longmont Parole. The Reentry Initiative’s Welcome Back Center in Longmont is linking with parolees, working remotely to provide case management and direct support for housing, transportation, employment, education, medical, mental health and other basic needs. To donate, people can send a check made payable to The Reentry Initiative at 402 Kimbark, Longmont, CO. 80501. People can also donate online at thereentryinitiative.org. For more information call 720-640-9513.

• Recovery Café Longmont is a community of refuge and healing for people in recovery from addiction, mental health, homelessness, and additional life challenges. It was formed in late 2018 to address the unmet need for adequate, accessible, long-term recovery services in Boulder County. To donate by phone, call 720-815-2885. To contribute by check, please address to Recovery Café Longmont, 402 Kimbark St., Longmont, CO 80501. To donate online, visit our website www.recoverycafelongmont.org.

• Carbon Valley Help Center, a food pantry in Firestone, serves residents in the Weld County portion of the St. Vrain Valley School District. This area includes Dacono, Firestone, Frederick, Mead and portions of Longmont and Erie. Assistance is offered with non-perishable food and toiletries as well as financial grants to assist with rent/mortgage payments, utility payments and auto repair. Donations of non-perishable food may be delivered to 150 Buchanan, Firestone on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 9 and 3. Cash/check donations are welcome and may be mailed to CVHC, P.O. Box 508, Firestone, CO 80520. Volunteers can to apply via the application on the website, carbonvalleyhelpcenter.org. Please contact Office Manager Robin Monthei at 303.833.6626 or robinmonthei@carbonvalleyhelpcenter.org.

Editor’s note: Availability and scheduling of events may be subject to change.