For many families, the end of the school year brings excitement, celebrations, and summer plans. But for others, it can also bring stress, uncertainty, and difficult questions about childcare, nutrition, and stability. At VOA Colorado, our Early Childhood Education Programs help provide that stability year-round for families who need it most. Through Head Start and Early Head Start, VOA Colorado offers free, high-quality, dual-language early education programs for pregnant mothers, infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Beyond the classroom, families also receive support through health resources, nutrition services, mental health support, and family advocacy. For families like Mateo’s, those services can be…

Story submitted by Dylan Starks, SSVF Fort Collins After years of cycling in and out of housing, one Northern Colorado veteran had started to believe stability simply was not possible. He had experienced chronic homelessness for years and had previously received housing support through VOA Colorado’s Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) program. But ongoing mental health challenges and other barriers made it difficult to maintain long-term housing. This time, the approach looked different. Recognizing that traditional solutions were not enough, the SSVF team in Fort Collins partnered closely with the VA to create a more individualized plan focused on…

In April, VOA Colorado proudly celebrated the grand opening of the new Navigation Center in partnership with the City of Lakewood. This center represents a major step forward in addressing homelessness through a more coordinated, housing-focused approach. Designed to serve up to 100 individuals at a time, the facility operates 24/7/365 and provides more than just shelter. It offers a pathway to stability. Guests receive individualized support, access to critical services, and guidance toward long-term housing and self-sufficiency. The focus is simple but powerful. Meet people where they are and help them move forward with dignity and accountability. As Dave…

Meals on Wheels Mesa County is entering a new chapter as VOA Colorado takes on sponsorship, ensuring continued support for seniors who rely on daily meals and connection. With a $250,000 commitment from St. Mary’s Hospital and strong community partnerships, this transition helps strengthen and sustain a vital lifeline for older adults across the region. Visit the articles below to learn more.

As freezing temperatures hit Denver, VOA Colorado and community partners mobilized to provide shelter, outreach, and life-saving support to people experiencing homelessness. This coverage highlights the power of compassion and quick action to ensure no one is left out in the cold. Read it here.

Lakewood’s Navigation Center has reopened after renovations, expanding its ability to connect people experiencing homelessness with shelter, case management, and other support services. Local coverage highlights the center’s updated space and renewed role as a key community resource for helping residents move toward greater stability. Read more in the coverage below to see how the reopened center will serve Lakewood residents and the broader community.

The Feed Colorado campaign launched its 25 year in February. Thanks to our friends and partners at arc Thrift Stores, Safeway, and BOK Financial for helping us work toward ending food insecurity. Check out this amazing coverage. Denver Gazette KCJT TV/Grand Junction KKCO/Grand Junction KRXM/Living Local, Colorado Springs KKTV/Colorado Springs

At Volunteers of America Colorado, we often talk about love as something lived, not just felt. And there’s no better example of that than Mel Faes, a 100-year-old World War II veteran who continues to show up for his community with unwavering compassion. For more than 40 years, Mel has volunteered with Meals on Wheels, delivering nutritious meals…and so much more…to homebound neighbors across the Denver area every Monday morning. These visits are about connection as much as they are about nourishment. For many recipients, Mel is the familiar face, the warm conversation, the reminder that someone cares. Mel’s sons,…

Saunders Construction is known across Colorado not just for the buildings they create, but for the way they approach the work—prioritizing people, relationships, and long-term community wellbeing. As a Colorado-based, employee-owned construction company with more than 400 team members living and raising families across the state, Saunders brings a deep sense of responsibility to every project. Their belief is simple: if they are shaping a community’s physical landscape, they should also invest in the lives of the people who live there. That philosophy is at the heart of their long-standing partnership with VOA Colorado. Saunders sees VOA as an organization…

When a veteran in Fort Collins needed safe access to his home, Weifield Group didn’t just bring their expertise; they brought their hearts. In a single day, a ramp became more than construction; it became a lifeline to independence and a symbol of dignity. These are the moments that capture the power of Weifield’s partnership with VOA Colorado. Founded in 2002, Weifield has grown to more than 1000 employee-owners across four states and is celebrated as one of the region’s most innovative electrical contractors, completing the first Net-Zero energy projects in the area. Yet beyond their award-winning projects, Weifield’s culture…