Services: A simple tool that helps you access and understand the VA benefits you’ve earned. This go-to guide provides trusted web links, phone numbers, and QR codes to VA services and benefits. Veterans Crisis Line – Call 988 and Press 1
Cost: Free
Eligibility: For veterans. Serves Pitkin, Eagle & Garfield counties.
Services: One-on-one professional financial counseling to help individuals reduce debt, improve credit, build savings, and strengthen long-term financial habits. Bilingual services (English/Spanish) are available. Counselors can support clients to: Find the Right Bank: Choose the best bank account and build safe banking habits. Take Control of Debt: Create a realistic plan to reduce or eliminate debt. Start Saving: Build emergency and goal-based savings. Build Better Credit: Understand and improve your credit score and history. Manage Your Money: Develop a personalized budget and better financial organization. Achieve Life Goals: Plan and prepare for major milestones like buying a home, going to college, or starting a business. Spanish services.
Cost: All services are 100% free of charge. No fees, insurance, or proof of income required.
Eligibility: Open to any adult (18+) who lives or works in the Pitkin, Garfield, or Eagle counties. Appointments are required. No walk-ins accepted. Make an appointment online, Email for referrals and inquiries: coaching@savingscollaborative.org
Services: Online tool that helps individuals identify what they qualify for and apply for federal, state, and local benefits such as SNAP, WIC, tax credits, and more. Spanish services.
Cost: Free
Eligibility: Open to anyone living in Colorado. Serves Pitkin, Eagle & Garfield counties.
Services: Statewide program for unemployed undocumented workers in Colorado who have or will receive a W-2 tax form from their employer, who have lost their job through no fault of their own and who are not eligible to receive traditional wage replacement assistance. It provides direct cash payments for eligible W-2 or pay stub workers without work authorizations to help them pay for things like food, shelter, healthcare, clothing and other critical needs due to a loss of employment. Spanish services.
Cost: Free
Eligibility: Unemployed undocumented workers in Colorado, must be 16 years or older, have earned income as a W-2 worker in a qualified or alternative base period (typically within the last 15-18 months) and complete application. Can apply online on website. Serves Pitkin, Eagle & Garfield counties.
Services: Elevar is a leadership development program that provides community development through grantmaking and program-related investments to emerging entrepreneurs from the Latinx and people of color communities. Spanish services.
Cost: Free
Eligibility: We are looking for early-stage entrepreneurs from the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) community. “Early stage” means that you are in your initial stages of operation, growth, and product or service development. You may still be refining your concept, conducting market research, and/or building your minimum viable product (MVP). Cohort applications open annually around November/December. Serves Eagle County.
Services: Certified IRS volunteers prepare and e-file Federal and State income taxes for individuals and families with incomes less than $67,000. This program runs February through April 15th. Appointments available in Glenwood Springs, Rifle, and Parachute. Spanish services.
Cost: This program is free of charge.
Eligibility: Individuals and families with incomes less than $67,000. Serves Pitkin, Eagle & Garfield counties.
Services: Help applying for Food, Medical, Childcare, Financial, Child Support and Other Assistance Programs. Spanish services.
Cost: Free
Eligibility: Each program has different eligibility requirements but no requirements to see what you are eligible for. No appointment necessary, call for more information. Please talk with a human services professional or go to Colorado PEAK website to apply. Serves Eagle County.
Services: Assistance navigating and applying for government benefits. SNAP, Medicaid, Medicare, Connect for Health, Social Security, unemployment, LEAP, and more! Spanish services.
Cost: Free
Eligibility: Anyone that lives in Colorado, regardless of citizenship. Serves Pitkin, Eagle & Garfield counties.
Services: Help applying for Food, Medical, Childcare, Financial, Child Support and Other Assistance Programs. Spanish services.
Cost: Free
Eligibility: Each program has different eligibility requirements but no requirements to see what you are eligible for. No appointment necessary, call for more information. Please talk with a human services professional or go to Colorado PEAK website to apply. Serves Garfield County.
