DENVER – Many people in Denver ask how they can help the city’s homeless population.
But few know that there are several places across the city where you can volunteer your time and donate goods. The city has put out a new brochure that details exactly what you can donate to which organization that supports the city’s homeless.
Catholic Charities of Denver
Location: 2301 Lawrence St.
Phone: 720-9297
Volunteer time
Donate:
- Pots and pans, dish wares, air mattresses, tools, blankets, prepaid phone and gift cards, bus passes
- Hair brushes, razors, deodorant, denture care, lotion, hygiene products
- Baby products
- New and used clothes, shoes and boots
- New socks and underwear
Denver Rescue Mission
Lawrence Street Shelter
Location: 2222 Lawrence St.
Phone: 303-294-0157
Donate:
- Canned foods, fresh foods, dry or prepackaged goods
Ministry Outreach Center
Location: 5725 E. 29th Ave.
Phone: 303-297-1815
Volunteer time
Donate:
- Pots and pans, dish wares, air mattresses, tools, blankets, prepaid phone and gift cards, bus passes
- Hair brushes, razors, deodorant, denture care, lotion, hygiene products
- Furniture, TVs, appliances
- Baby products
- New and used clothes, shoes and boots
- New socks and underwear
The Crossing
Location: 6090 Smith Road
Phone: 303-953-3955
Donate:
- Fresh foods
Father Woody’s Haven of Hope
Location: 1101 W. 7th Ave.
Phone: 303-607-0855
Volunteer time
Donate:
- Pots and pans, dish wares, air mattresses, tools, blankets, prepaid phone and gift cards, bus passes
- Hair brushes, razors, deodorant, denture care, lotion, hygiene products
- Baby products
- New and used clothes, shoes and boots
- New socks and underwear
The Gathering Place
Location: 1535 High St.
Phone: 303-321-4198
Volunteer time
Donate:
- Canned and fresh foods
- Pots and pans, dish wares, air mattresses, tools, blankets, prepaid phone and gift cards, bus passes
- Hair brushes, razors, deodorant, denture care, lotion, hygiene products
- Baby products
- New and used clothes, shoes and boots
- New socks and underwear
GIVE Center
Location: 1200 Federal Blvd.
Phone: 720-944-GIVE
Volunteer time
Donate:
- Hair brushes, razors, deodorant, denture care, lotion, hygiene products
- Baby products
- New socks and underwear
Mile High United Way
Phone: 303-433-8383
Volunteer time
St. Francis Center
Location: 2323 Curtis St.
Phone: 303-297-1576 (call 303-244-0745 for larger items)
Volunteer time
Donate:
- Pots and pans, dish wares, air mattresses, tools, blankets, prepaid phone and gift cards, bus passes
- Hair brushes, razors, deodorant, denture care, lotion, hygiene products
- New and used clothes, shoes and boots
- New socks and underwear
Salvation Army
Phone: 800-728-7825 for pickup
Volunteer time
Donate:
- Pots and pans, dish wares, air mattresses, tools, blankets, prepaid phone and gift cards, bus passes
- Hair brushes, razors, deodorant, denture care, lotion, hygiene products
- Furniture, TVs, appliances
- Baby products
- New and used clothes, shoes and boots
- New socks and underwear
Urban Peak
Location: 4890 Pecos St.
Phone: 720-300-3634
Volunteer time
Donate:
- Pots and pans, dish wares, air mattresses, tools, blankets, prepaid phone and gift cards, bus passes
- Hair brushes, razors, deodorant, denture care, lotion, hygiene products
- Baby products
- New and used clothes, shoes and boots
- New socks and underwear
Volunteers of America
Location: 2620 Larimer St.
Phone: 303-297-0408
Volunteer time
Donate canned goods and dry or prepackaged goods
For more information on the city’s homeless initiatives, click here or text “homelesshelp” to 41444.
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