Resource Directory

Financial Assistance

Garfield County Department of Human Services

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.

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Pitkin County Economic Assistance

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 Pitkin County.

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Salvation Army (Glenwood Springs)

Services: Rent, utilities, and prescription assistance. Coordination of support. Food pantry. One-time financial assistance including transportation. Emergency disaster assistance- financial and food/clothing/furniture, personal necessities support. Spanish services.

Eligibility: Complete intake form and provide photo ID, call for further information. Anyone 18 or older. No appointments necessary.

Cost: Free

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Energy Outreach Colorado

Services: Emergency financial assistance with past-due energy bills. Energy Bill Payment Assistance. Spanish services.

Eligibility: Income qualified, Colorado resident no citizenship required, apply on website. Serves Pitkin, Eagle & Garfield counties.

Cost: Free

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Colorado Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP)

Services: Helps pay for a portion of the winter home heating costs, equipment repair and/or replacement of inoperable heating tools. (November-April). The amount of the energy assistance benefit varies. Spanish services.

Eligibility: Colorado lawful resident whose income is up to 60% of the state median income level. Must submit an application. Application and state median income level information on website. Serves Pitkin, Eagle & Garfield counties.

Cost: Free

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Salute Inc

Services: One time financial assistance that can be used for rent/mortgage payments, auto expenses, phone, utility bills, and other everyday living expenses.

Eligibility: Veterans, further eligibility criteria on website. Application must be filled out and submitted. Serves Pitkin, Eagle & Garfield counties.

Cost: Free

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Savings Collaborative

Services: Bilingual Savings Club – help with benefits, including monetary incentives on savings, microloans for emergencies, a personal ambassador, individualized financial coaching sessions, and a multilingual savings app with real-time feedback and goal-setting tools. Spanish services.

Cost: Free

Eligibility: Low to moderate income. Serves Pitkin, Eagle & Garfield counties.

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The River Center of New Castle

Services: One time emergency financial assistance with rent, mortgage, utilities and other basic emergency needs.

Cost: Free

Eligibility: For residents of New Castle and Silt only. Walk-ins welcome but scheduling an appointment is helpful and appreciated.

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MIRA Bus

Services: We connect people to basic health education and screenings, support in applying to public assistance programs (Like Medicaid, SNAP, and the Benefit Recovery Program), insurance enrollment, food resources, immunizations, workforce development, coordination with childhood programming, perinatal support, behavioral health resources, and more. Additionally, MIRA hosts monthly community health education events. Spanish services.

Eligibility: No requirements, No appointments necessary. Serves Eagle County.

Cost: Free

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