Holiday Caring: Donation Opportunities In Boulder County

BOULDER, CO -- Holiday traditions of giving to those in need can be some of the most magical and memorable moments of the season. Boulder County is fortunate to have many non-profits that serve families and children in need in our community. Here are several Boulder County initiatives that could use your help to spread the spirit of giving throughout the valley.

Family to Family

Family to Family is in its 44th year of serving financially vulnerable families and individuals in the child protection, foster care, adolescent, adult protection, and basic needs programs. Family to Family gives donated gift cards for parents and caregivers, allowing them to shop and choose presents themselves. In 2017, Family to Family was able to give 420 families gift cards averaging $50 per person. Online donations can be made at www.BoulderCountyFamilyToFamily.org. Additional information is also available there or by contacting Debbie Ramirez at 303-441-1430 or dramirez@bouldercounty.org.

Senior Services

The Boulder County Department of Health and Human Services' Senior Services Program collects gift cards to local grocery stores or discount retail stores to help offset the costs of medications and high medical expenses. This program provides supports for older adults who are tenants in permanently-affordable homes, who often have to choose between covering medical expenses and buying groceries or meeting other basic needs. To make a donation, contact Kris Durso at 303-519-7152 or kdurso@bouldercounty.org.

Casa de la Esperanza

The Casa de la Esperanza Learning Center collects donations of school supplies, winter clothing, grocery gift cards, and presents for children in its program. Casa de la Esperanza is located in Longmont, and provides academic support and enrichment opportunities for 44 families of seasonal workers employed in the local dairies, farms, and greenhouses. As the growing season comes to a close in the cold months just before the holidays, Casa de la Esperanza families are challenged to get through winter on a very tight budget. To help, contact Vanessa Escarcega at 303-678-6220 or vescarcega@bouldercounty.org.

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