DSST: College View Middle School

Holiday Resource guide - Colorado 211

12/16/22, 11:41 AM

Hello Wolfpack!

 

We at College View Middle School want to wish you a restful and joyous 2022 Winter break! We all know that the holidays can be a time of wide-ranging emotions from excitement to anxiety, gratitude to frustration, and everything in between.

 

It's also a time of year when we find that our families, neighbors, and community may need help, support, and resources.

 

Colorado 211 has organized a variety of resources to support Colorado families this holiday season. See below for information on meal kits for Christmas, gift drives and more.

 

Christmas meals:

  1. Christmas food baskets 

    • Agency: Servicios de la Raza

    • Where: 3131 W 14th Ave

    • Includes: Offers Christmas food baskets on a first-come-first-served basis.

    • Click here for more info.

  2. Christmas Basket 

    • Agency: Volunteers of America Colorado

    • Where: 2877 Lawrence St.

    • Includes: Christmas dinner basket vouchers for Christmas meal. 

    • Click here for more info

  3. Christmas Banquet 

    • Agency: Denver Rescue Mission

    • Where: 2222 Lawrence St.

    • Includes: A hot holiday meal at the Lawrence Street Community Center.

    • Click here for more info.

Click here for more resources for Christmas meals.

Holiday toy drives/gift distributions:

  1. Christmas Event 

    • Agency: Afterhours Denver

    • Where: 1449 Lincoln St.

    • Includes: Essential supplies like coats, socks, hygiene kits and more.

    • Click here for more info.

  2. Holiday Toy Drive - Denver 

    • Agency: Kenzi's Causes

    • Where: 4655 Humboldt St.

    • Includes: A new toy, small toy, a stuffed animal, and wooden toy car to children.

    • Click here for more info.

  3. Holiday Gifts 

    • Agency: Salvation Army Denver

    • Where: 4505 W Alameda Ave

    • Includes: Christmas gifts to families with children aged 12 or younger.

    • Click here for more info.

  4. Christmas Gift Distribution 

    • Agency: Community Ministry

    • Where: 1755 S Zuni St.

    • Includes: Holiday gift assistance to families with children aged 12 and under.

    • Click here for more info.

More information on holiday gift/toy drives can be found here.

Thank you so much. May you have a restful and joyous holiday.

Sincerely,

The CVMS Mental Health Team