"I love Pikes Peak United Way | Together, we are stronger than we realize"

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Gather your friends, family and coworkers and join us in making serious impact, together. 2021-2022Emergency Rental Assistance ProgramIf property owners or tenants have been unable to pay rent due to financial hardship caused by COVID-19, you may be eligible for rental assistance from the state. Our volunteers are helping folks apply.Call 2-1-1 for Appointments2022Free Mobile Food PantryCome get food for you and your whole family at this drive-up style food pantry! Thank you to Care and Share Food Bank for partnering with us.Location: Sierra High School, 2250 Jet Wing DriveDates: Every first and third Thursday of the month.6/16, 7/7, 7/21, 8/4, 8/18Time: 11:00 am until food runs out.VOLUNTEEREveryone has a part to playAt Pikes Peak United Way, we believe there is more that connects us than divides us. That’s why Live United is not just a slogan – it’s the vision of a community that believes we are stronger together than we ever could be apart.We all know someone in needWhether we realize it or not. Your next door neighbor may be struggling to put enough food on the table. Or your child’s teacher could be a few bills away from homelessness. Need does not discriminate – that’s why we’re here.I need some helpThose needs start at the rootWe are fortunate to be part of a global United Way network – with resources and insight into “the big picture.” This insight tells us that access to education, healthy living, and financial stability lie at the root of our community’s needs. If we can tackle these initiatives, we know our impact will ripple through Colorado Springs.I want to learn about your key initiativesJUST SOME OF OUR IMPACT FROM LAST YEAR100,000+People served through Pikes Peak United Way 1,117People received FREE tax filing services46,417People reached out to 2-1-1 as their first stop when they needed helpTackling root causes requires a network of nonprofitsWe can’t do it alone. Our nonprofit partners are vital to helping every person find the support they need. Pikes Peak United Way acts as the hub – connecting those in need with the nonprofits and resources that can help them get back on their feet. This is only possible through the hard work and dedication of our nonprofit community.I'm a nonprofit who wants to partnerAn infinite network powered by youIn the face of so much need, making a difference can feel overwhelming. But what if each person gave just a little? Every gift powers a network of support infinitely larger than any one person. That’s what it means to Live United. I'm ready to give back and donateI can...Start a workplace campaignAnd maximize my impact for me and my colleagues. I believe we are stronger together.Give backVolunteer my timeBecause every gift benefits our community – whether that gift is time or money.Volunteer Call, text, or write to my representativeI believe our voices are louder together. I can take 5 minutes today to reach out and be heard.Advocate Need Help? CAll 2-1-1VITA – Free tax assistanceDonate to united way518 North Nevada AvenueColorado Springs, CO 80903719.632.1543Learn MoreAbout Pikes Peak United WayNews & Press ReleasesWorkplace CampaignsContact UsCurrent GranteesResourcesWhat is 2-1-1?VITA Tax ResourcesContact Us© 2022 Pikes Peak United Way.Website hand-crafted by the Design Rangers.Facebook-fInstagramTwitterVimeo-vLinkedin-in vs. Benchmark Cities × vs. the United States × Scroll to TopThe Peak Progress (QLI) Report is a community effort to look at and evaluate different components of quality of life in the Pikes Peak Region. This project convenes volunteers, community members, and leaders from across the region (Vision Councils) to gather and evaluate data and create goals (referred to as “priority areas”) in various categories.This report originated in 2007 after Howard Brooks and Jerry Smith recognized the need for benchmarking information and gathered the necessary community support and resources to publish the first edition. The 2019/2020 report seeks to move the report forward by not only focusing on indicators, but also looking for ways to take these findings and create actionable change and improve the quality of life in the Pikes Peak Region. To do this, we followed the original process of creating benchmarks by comparing the Pikes Peak Region to other regions in order to see how we are doing compared to other places in the United States, as well as looking at data over time.This report is for anyone from a general citizen to an elected representative. Based on the foundation of community groups, networks, and resources that were assembled to develop it, this highly beneficial tool provides reliable and easy to understand data with the potential and proposed steps for actionable change.HomepageHomepage