Volunteers of America Colorado
Here's to More
Independence Days
An Independence Day is the day someone no longer needs us. The day a family signs a lease they keep on their own. The day a paycheck covers the groceries. The day a veteran stops sleeping in his car and settles into a home that's his. Every year, VOA Colorado works alongside thousands of Coloradans as they build toward that day.
This season, give the gift of independence.
Working alongside people in the Denver Metro, Northern, Southern, and Western regions of Colorado.
One Independence Day
Antonia Is the One Helping Now
A few years ago, Antonia was raising four little ones and nearly lost her home. Today, her kids are ahead in school, and she brings other families to VOA.
Antonia’s Independence Day
Antonia’s Independence Day came when she was able to keep her family in their home. Now she helps other families find the support they need to move forward.
“Now, I actually help out other parents and introduce them to VOA’s programs.”
Read Antonia’s story →Watch · 30 Seconds
What a Year Can Change
A year ago, the holidays looked very different for the Coloradans in this video. This is what a year of support, housing, and everyday work looks like.
How VOA Colorado Helps
How Independence Days Happen
Independence looks different for everyone. Across housing, nutrition, community support, and volunteer programs, VOA Colorado provides the resources, guidance, and practical support that help people move toward greater stability and independence.
Housing
A stable place to build from
VOA Colorado provides shelter, affordable housing, case management, and supportive services that help people move from housing instability toward a safe, stable home they can maintain for the future.
Nutrition
Food support that sustains independence
Through Meals on Wheels, food banks, dining programs, and other nutrition services, VOA Colorado helps people access healthy food while supporting older adults in staying safe and independent at home.
Community
Support for the next step
VOA Colorado connects people with resources to overcome barriers and move forward, from financial education and eviction prevention to veteran services, youth mentoring, benefits assistance, and other essential support.
Volunteers
More hands making independence possible
Volunteers extend VOA Colorado's reach by delivering meals, distributing food, mentoring youth, supporting veterans and seniors, and lending a hand across programs that help people move toward greater independence.
VOA Colorado Impact
Support That Makes a Difference
Meals, shelter, and support can give people room to take their next step. Across Colorado, VOA helps people meet immediate needs and build toward greater stability.
2.1M+
Hot meals served
1M+
Nights of shelter
Countless
Fresh starts
FAQ
Questions, answered
What is an Independence Day?
It's the day someone no longer needs VOA Colorado's support. It might be a lease kept for a year, a paycheck that covers the bills, or a senior staying safely in the home they love. It looks different for everyone, and it's the goal of everything we do.
How does VOA Colorado help people reach independence?
Through housing, nutrition, community, and volunteer-powered programs across Colorado. We meet people where they are, stay with them through the steps in between, and measure whether their stability lasts.
How does my gift help create more Independence Days?
Your gift funds the ongoing work that makes independence last, such as case management, housing support, and follow-up. It doesn't pay for a moment of relief. It pays for the work that makes relief unnecessary.
Does my gift stay in Colorado?
Yes. Gifts made through this page support VOA Colorado’s programs in communities across the state.
Can I help without making a gift?
Yes. Volunteers deliver meals, mentor children, and staff programs in every region we serve.
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How are the people on this page represented?
Everyone featured chose to share their story and approved how it's told. We use real names and photos only with permission, and we tell each story with the person at its center.
Is my gift tax-deductible?
Volunteers of America Colorado is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Gifts are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Help Create More Independence Days
With VOA beside her, Antonia kept her family in their home and helped her children get ready for school. Now she helps other families find support. Your gift can help another family take their next step toward independence.
This season, give the gift of independence.
Help people find support and build greater independence.
Here's to More Independence Days.