Silver Key serves in partnership with our stakeholders to support quality of life for seniors – allowing them the choice of safely aging in place with dignity and independence. Interns have opportunities for case management, client home visits, office duties. (719) 884-2319. Website
Special Kids Special Families is a Colorado non-profit organization that provides community support services to families who are raising youth and caring for adults with developmental disabilities and special needs. Our organization noted the lack of community services for youth and adults with developmental disabilities. Respite care, specialized foster care, adult day programs, and family • Read More »
Springs Recovery Connection is a nonprofit recovery community organization that educates, mentors, and advocates for recovery and long term recovery solutions. SRC’s goal is to demystify addiction to alcohol and other drugs through public awareness and education- educate the community about the disease of addiction and the reality of long-term recovery. They provide recovery support • Read More »
Pikes Peak Suicide Prevention provides education on suicide prevention, Children Left Behind by Suicide, free counseling and the Jeffrey & Kevin Graham Support Services for persons with thoughts or actions towards suicide and their family members. Our mission is to unite people to prevent suicide by delivering education, intervention and support strategies (719)596-5433
TESSA was established in May 1977 in response to a high rate of calls to local law enforcement from women threatened or assaulted by their partners. At the time, Domestic Violence was considered a private matter and resources were difficult to locate, if they existed at all. With assistance from within the legal and philanthropic • Read More »
Urban Peak Colorado Springs is an emergency shelter for youth ages 15 through 20. At the shelter, youth have their basic needs met—from meals to personal hygiene—in a safe environment. Beyond basic needs, youth at shelter receive intensive case management, health services, and education & employment support, which are all designed to empower each individual • Read More »
The Victim’s Advocacy Unit within the Colorado Springs Police Department offers immediate on-scene support for crime victims, on-call crisis intervention, criminal justice support, and resource referrals. Internship includes a mandatory 10-week Police Academy that runs February through April. Enrollment is October through January. (719) 444-7529
Formed in 1984, Westside CARES is an ecumenical and interfaith, nonprofit collaboration of 22 religious fellowships of the west side of El Paso County, united in care and compassion for those in need by providing crisis human services. Westside CARES provides many services to the community, including: food pantries, financial assistance, medical assistance, and the • Read More »
The mission of the Westside Community Center is to create community one person at a time through integrated and synergistic programs designed to serve the needs of the Westside neighborhood. Within any neighborhood, we recognize that there are many aspects of individuals’ personal lives that impact the quality of life for the entire community. Positive • Read More »
We empower women and girls to attain and maintain personal self-sufficiency and economic independence. For more than 40 years, Women’s Resource Agency has been supporting women of the Pikes Peak region by providing the tools necessary for them to succeed in the workplace and in their personal development.