Political Science

Special Kids-Special Families (Zach’s Place)

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 Rescue Mission

Springs Rescue Mission is a faith based organization that serves the homeless and needy of Colorado Springs. We are interdenominational and work with a wide range of churches, organizations, donors, and volunteers. No one is denied services because of race, color, creed, sex, or national origin.


Suicide Prevention Partnership

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

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 »


We Are Women Colorado

The mission of We are Women Colorado is to; organize civic actions and community events; educate and empower participants; and preserve and advance not only women’s rights, but human rights.


Westside Cares

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 »


YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region

To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all through a variety of programs.


Youth for Understanding

YFU is one of the world’s largest and most respected international educational exchange organizations. A network of over 50 independent national organizations worldwide, YFU representatives work together to advance learning across cultures. Within each country’s culture, YFU organizations subscribe to and operate under a common set of principles and standards that aim to facilitate cooperation • Read More »