Colorado Voluntary Organizations Aiding in Disaster members, partnerships, and resources to support newcomers as they look to settle or pass through Colorado. Please visit coloradoresponds.org for more information and the latest updates for volunteer and in-kind donation needs!
Colorado Newcomers – Get Help Now
If you are in need of help or supporting someone in need of help with immigration services and supports:
Dial 2-1-1 or text 898-211* to reach the 211 Colorado Help Center to speak with a live navigator. Available Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm. For 24/7 information & resources, visit 211colorado.org.
- Spanish-speaking navigators are on staff and able to provide free translation services, as well as direct services for free transportation through Lyft rides, and much more.
- View the 211 Colorado Immigration Resource Guide: This resource guide supports individuals, case workers, and partners through listed direct service offerings that have verified they support undocumented citizens.
- Denver Public Library Resources
View and share the Migrant Welcome Guide, created and maintained by the Colorado Department of Labor and Employement’s Office of New Americans:
Guía De Bienvenida (Spanish)
Welcome Guide (English)
Immigrants and Refugee Resource Guide, created and maintained by the City and County of Denver’s Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs:
GUÍA DE RECURSOS PARA INMIGRANTES Y REFUGIADOS (Espanol)
RESOURCE GUIDE FOR IMMIGRANTS AND REFUGEES (English)
Community Supports – Volunteer, Donate or Give Now
For the latest updates, needs, and supports for the City of Denver, click here. If you are a community member that would like to help through giving or volunteering:
Give Now – The Newcomers Fund accepts monetary donations from the general public. Donations will go directly to the city’s nonprofit partners who are supporting migrants with resource navigation, shelter, and other services.
In-kind Donations – Thanks to the overwhelming support of the community, most items are not needed at this time. Donors should call 303-514-0643 to see how they can best be of assistance and to schedule an appointment before dropping off donations.
Volunteer or Host a family – To learn more about this program, call 2-1-1.
Colorado Voluntary Organizations Aiding in Disaster Members & Government Parnters List
| Colorado Voluntary Organizations Aiding in Disaster (CO-VOAD) Members: | CO-VOAD Government Partners: |
| Rocky Mountain Seventh Day Adventist | Colorado Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Management (DHSEM) |
| American Red Cross | FEMA Region 8 |
| Church of Scientology | Colorado Emergency Management Association (CEMA) |
| Colorado Baptist Disaster Relief | Colorado Department of Human Services |
| International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC) | Colorado Crisis Education and Response Network |
| Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) | Ready |
| Lutheran Family Services | Ready Colorado |
| Operation BBQ Relief | Colorado Business Emergency Operations Center |
| Our Front Porch | Citizen Corps |
| Presbyterian Disaster Assistance | Administration for Children and Families |
| Serve 6.8 | National Weather Service |
| Spark the Change | |
| Team Rubicon | |
| The Salvation Army | |
| Mile High United Way & 2-1-1 Colorado | |
| United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) | |
| Volunteers of America |