The following links will take you to lists of names, addresses, phone numbers, and Web sites for resources...
- Assisted Living for Seniors
- Housekeeping for Cancer Patients
- Homeless / Transitional Housing
- Foreclosure Assistance
- Renters - Legal Assistance
- Renters - Financial Assistance
- Home Repair and Rebates
Assisted Living for Seniors
- Assisted Living Directory
A free eldercare/assisted living information resource serving Colorado and Thornton
www.assisted-living-directory.com/content/thornton.cfm
Housekeeping for Cancer Patients
- Cleaning for a Reason
Free professional cleaning and maidservice for women undergoing cancer treatments
www.cleaningforareason.org
Homeless / Transitional Housing
- Access Housing
Shelter, food and clothing for families and other services intensive case management and mentor support; adult education; employment services; resource information; and linkages to community partners for services
303-289-7078
www.acchouse.org - Almost Home, Inc.
Rent and utility assistance, shelter, transitional housing, low-income rentals, and bilingual case management
303-659-6199
www.almosthomeonline.org - Alternatives to Family Violence
Emergency shelter in a confidential location for women and children who are attempting to leave an abusive living situation and would otherwise be left homeless
24 hour crisis line: 303-289-4441
http://www.atfv-adamsco.org/ - Colorado Coalition for the Homeless
Housing, healthcare and support services for persons experiencing homelessness
303-285-5210
www.Coloradocoalition.org - Colorado Homeless Families
Transitional housing from 18 months to 2 years
303-420-6634
www.coloradohomelessfamilies.com/index.html - Family Tree
Temporary housing and a broad range of services to overcome child abuse, domestic violence and homelessness
www.thefamilytree.org - Growing Home, Inc.
Homeless prevention services, children’s programming, parenting support, a food bank and affordable housing
303-426-0430
www.growinghome.org - Hope House, Inc.
Emergency shelter for domestic violence victims and their families, will also take pets on a limited basis
24 hour crisis line: 303-280-3180
www.Hopehousedv.org
Foreclosure Assistance
- Colorado Foreclosure Prevention Hotline
Free professional counseling for residents facing foreclosure
Hotline number is 1-877-601-HOPE
www.coloradoforeclosurehotline.org - Adams County Housing Authority
Free professional one-on-one counseling and workshops to residents behind on their mortgage payments
303-227-2075, option 4
www.adamscountyhousing.com - Brothers Redevelopment Inc.
Free professional one-on-one counseling to residents behind on their mortgage payments
303-202-6340
www.brothersredevelopment.org - Colorado Housing and Finance Authority
Provide a list of qualified housing counseling partners that offer foreclosure counseling and refinancing packages
303-297-2432
www.chfainfo.com - For more information from Thornton’s Neighborhood Services, call 303-538-7600
Foreclosure Assistance
Renters — Legal Assistance
- Community Housing Services
Services for individuals, primarily low-income and seniors to locate, secure and maintain housing including landlord-tenant disputes
303-831-1750
www.chsico.org - Landlord/Tenant Disputes
Colorado Department of Housing
Provide information to landlords and tenants to avoid or resolve rental-housing disagreements
303-831-1935
www.dola.state.co.us/cdh/index.html - Colorado Legal Services
Self-help legal information for civil legal matters, where to find no or low-cost legal help, and court information
303-837-1321
www.coloradolegalservices.org - Fair Housing and Discrimination
Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA)
Investigate claims of alleged discrimination and fraud
(303)894-2997
www.dora.state.co.us/civil-rights/Housing/housing.html
Renters — Financial Assistance
Note: Financial assistance cannot be guaranteed and is based upon availability of funds.
- Rental Assistance/ Subsidized Rental Units
Adams County Housing Authority – Financial Assistance Program
Rental and utility assistance as well as a wide variety of housing related services
303-227-2075
www.adamscountyhousing.com - Almost Home, Inc.
Rent and utility assistance, shelter, transitional housing, low-income rentals, and bilingual case management
303-659-6199
www.almosthomeonline.org - Catholic Charities
Financial assistance for rent, utility, or other emergency needs
303-742-0823
www.ccdenver.org - Growing Home, Inc.
Financial assistance for rent, utility, or other emergency needs
303-426-0430
www.Growinghomecolorado.org - For affordable rental housing options, call
Thornton’s Neighborhood Services: 303-538-7600 or
Neighborhood Services
Home Repair and Rebates
- Senior Solutions Program
Senior Hub
Referral network of low-cost providers of handyman services including plumbing, electrical, painting, grab bar installation, yard work, etc.
303-426-4408
www.seniorhub.org - The Safety of Seniors Handyman Program
Volunteers of America
Minor home repair for senior homeowners who are unable to perform home repairs due to physical or financial limitations
303-297-0408
www.voacolorado.org - Help for Homes
City of Thornton – Neighborhood Services
Minor home repair for senior or disabled homeowners, must meet income guidelines
303-538-7287
Neighborhood Services - Minor Home Repair and Housing Rehabilitation Program
Adams County Office of Community Development
Grants and loans for low-income homeowners for minor and major home repairs
303-453-8500
www.co.adams.co.us - Weatherization Program
Arapahoe County – Community Resources
Free energy efficiency services (furnace/water heater check, insulation, energy audit) for qualified low-income residents in Adams County
303-636-1982
www.co.arapahoe.co.us - Energy Efficiency Rebates
Xcel Energy
Rebates and discounted services for heating and cooling, energy efficient appliance and energy audits
1-800-895-4999
www.xcelenergy.com - Energy Programs
Governor’s Energy Office
Programs and incentives on insulation, air sealing, solar, and wind rebates
303-866-2100
www.colorado.gov/energy - Water Conservation Programs
City of Thornton – Water Resources
Sprinkler system inspections, toilet and clothes washer rebates, free showerheads and water audits
720-977-6500
www.thorntonwater.com - Fire Safety Programs
City of Thornton – Fire
Smoke alarm installation and fire safety presentations for qualified seniors, disabled or indigent persons
303-538-7657
Thornton Fire Department