For free turkeys and warm shelter and other fantastic opportunities, check out some resources for the holiday season.

Community Partnerships Program 2014 Holiday Resources

Almost Home

231 N. Main Street

Brighton, CO 80601

303-659-6199

Almost Home offers food assistance in Thanksgiving Baskets for Brighton residents. Registration will remain open until it fills. Starts October 27^st, 2014

How to register: Walk in to register. Registration is also available to His Hands food bank located at 99 N. 1^st (behind La Estrelita) during food bank hours.

Eligibility: Brighton Residents only. Colorado ID (preferably with Brighton address, but a 2^nd form of address verification will be accepted such as a current piece of mail)

For more information: www.almosthomeonline.org

 

Operation Free Bird

W 64^th Ave & Federal Blvd (N.E. corner)

Denver, CO 80221

720-985-1414

The Adams County Sheriff’s Office, along with local businesses, is once again hosting, “Operation Free Bird” on Saturday, November 22^nd, 2014 12-4pm.

The event provides: * A gift certificate good towards the purchase of a turkey. * Free child ID kit with child’s photo and fingerprints

*Smoke House fire safety demos * Food and entertainment for kids and families. * Resource agencies and career and life skills information * Health and Dental screenings

Parking & Shuttles nearby at 64^th & Beach

How to register: Walk in for services. All are welcome.

For more information visit: www.operationfreebird.com

 

Rosa Linda’s Mexican Café- Thanksgiving Dinner

2005 W. 33^rd Ave.

Denver, CO 80211

303-455-0608

Thanksgiving dinner will be served at the restaurant on Thursday, November 27, 2014, 11am-3pm.

How to register: Walk-in for service. All are welcome.

 

The Salvation Army: Thanksgiving Dinner

Colorado Convention Center

700 14th St Denver, CO 80202

303-228-8000

The Salvation Army continues its annual tradition of providing a Thanksgiving meal to those in need on Thursday November 27, 2014, 10am-1pm.

How to register: Walk-in for service. All are welcome.

For more information: http://denverconvention.com/events/details/the-salvation-army-thanksgiving-dinner3

Denver Inner City Parish- Thanksgiving Dinner

College View Location

2525 S Decatur St Denver, CO 80219

When: Monday November 24^th, 2014 6pm-8pm

How to register: Everyone is welcome. RSVP is encouraged and participants are encouraged to arrive as early as possible. Dinner will begin being served at 6pm and is provided on a first come, first serve basis. Please RSVP to 303-350-5565 if possible.

For more information visit: http://dicp.org/upcoming-events/

Denver Inner City Parish- Thanksgiving Dinner

Galapago Location

910 Galapago St. Denver, CO

When: Tuesday, November 25^th, 2014 6pm-8pm

How to register: Everyone is welcome. RSVP is encouraged and participants are encouraged to arrive as early as possible. Dinner will begin being served at 6pm and is provided on a first come, first serve basis. Please RSVP to 303-629-0637 if possible.

For more information visit: http://dicp.org/upcoming-events/

 

Denver Rescue Mission- Thanksgiving Banquet-in-a-Box

Online registration will be open from October 20 through October 31 only, or until registration for 1,200 meals meets maximum capacity. Registration for the Thanksgiving Banquet-in-a-Box program will be on a first-come, first-serve basis.

• Each family will receive a complete Thanksgiving meal in a box; including a turkey (limit one per family). Each box will feed approximately 8-10 people.
• The distribution of Thanksgiving meal boxes will take place on Tuesday, November 25 at Sports Authority Field.

To register visit: http://www.denverrescuemission.org/page.aspx?pid=1026

 

 

Denver Rescue Mission- Thanksgiving Banquet

1130 Park Ave West

Denver, CO 80205

303-313-2456 (Holiday Information Hotline)

Join Denver Rescue Mission as we serve to those in need this holiday season, and celebrate Thanksgiving. A Thanksgiving meal will be served.

When: Wednesday, November 26, 2014 11am-1pm

How to register: Walk in for service. All are welcome

Christmas Resources

Denver Inner City Parish- Christmas Gift Distribution

1212 Mariposa St.

Denver, CO

When: Friday, December 19^th, 2014 starting at 8:00am

Rules and requirements:

• Gifts distributed for newborns – 18 years old
• Photo ID required for every parent/guardian
• Birth certificate required for all children
• One gift per birth certificate
• First come, first serve basis, lines form around 6am or before
• Tickets will be distributed throughout the morning and tickets will determine time of entry
• Please no children at the distribution

 

Denver Inner City Parish- Santa’s Workshop

2525 S. Decatur St. Denver, CO

303-350-5565

When: Saturday, December 13^th, 2014 10:00am

Santa’s workshop and brunch at College View Center is a chance for children to make a gift for their parents. The brunch is open to the community.

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Denver Rescue Mission- Christmas Banquet

1130 Park Ave West

Denver, CO 80205

303-313-2456 (Holiday Information Hotline)

Join Denver Rescue Mission as we serve those in need this holiday season. A Christmas meal will be served.

When: Tuesday December 23rd, 2014 11am-1pm

How to register: Walk in for service. All are welcome.

 

Marine Toys For Tots

Aurora/Denver, CO

Toys for Tots seek to provide gifts to children in need during the Christmas season.

Toys for Tots does not fill individual requests this year. To apply to receive toys for your children you will need to contact your casework who can submit a toy request for you. All requests must be submitted by November 30^th, 2014.

The following items MUST be presented when arriving to pick-up toys: 1. A valid ID, (a current state issued Drivers License or ID card/Government Issued ID ).

For more information: http://aurora-co.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites/default.aspx

 

The Angel Tree Program

This is a prison fellowship program that offers gifts and the word of Christ to children whose parent(s) are incarcerated in prison or jail. Call 1-800-55-ANGEL(26435) to get information about local representatives.

 

The Salvation Army- Christmas Angel Tree

Christmas Angel Tree program for low income families. They offer gifts to underprivileged kids and families. They help about 1000 families each year.

How to register: Call the family services department at 303-295-3366 to find the center nearest you.

Registration times at all the locations are:

November 3^rd, November 5^th, December 3^rd: 9:00 am- 11:30am

November 4^th, December 4^th: 5:00pm-7:00pm

*Must bring a photo ID, proof of address for the last 30 days, and birth certificates for each child