Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Denver operates one of the largest social service networks in Colorado, spanning refugee resettlement, immigration legal aid, food pantries, housing stability programs, and mental health counseling. Services go to people of any faith or none. Below: how to donate, where volunteers are needed, and how to reach the organization if you need help.
Refugee resettlement is a core program. Colorado has taken in significant numbers of refugees from Afghanistan, Somalia, Myanmar, and Central America, and Catholic Charities handles much of the legal paperwork, housing placement, and day-to-day integration support those families need during their first years in the state.
Food assistance runs through the Little Flower Assistance Centers, with pantries in Aurora, one of the most diverse cities in Colorado, and other locations. Housing stability programs and mental health counseling round out the network, and every program serves clients regardless of faith background. Aurora's diversity is part of why the pantries matter: many clients are the same refugee and immigrant families the resettlement program supports, so food, legal, and housing help often reach one household through a single organization.
The immigration legal services program deserves separate mention: it is one of the few in the region offering pro bono representation for asylum cases and DACA renewals, work that private attorneys rarely take on without steep fees.
Cash goes furthest. You can give online at ccdenver.org/donate; check the page for current options such as recurring gifts or designating a specific program. Steady monthly support is especially useful for food pantries, which have to plan inventory months ahead.
If you would rather give food or goods, check the official site for the pantries' current needs and drop-off details before loading the car. Needs shift week to week, and calling ahead avoids wasted trips.
Volunteers cover food pantry shifts, tutor English for newly arrived families, and handle administrative support. English tutoring is a particularly good fit if you want direct contact with the refugee families the organization resettles; pantry shifts suit people who prefer a set schedule and physical work.
If you need help with food, housing support, counseling, or an immigration consultation, start at ccdenver.org to find the right program and contact route. You do not need to be Catholic or belong to a parish; services are open to everyone. Volunteer schedules vary by program, so review the current openings and time commitments on the site before applying.
Look the organization up in the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search at apps.irs.gov to confirm 501(c)(3) status, and scan its Charity Navigator profile. Hold on to written acknowledgments for gifts of $250 or more; the IRS requires them to claim the deduction.
Sources: Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Denver official site (ccdenver.org); our Colorado charity guide research. Retrieved July 2026. We are not affiliated with Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Denver and receive no compensation for this listing. Spotted an error? [email protected]
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