Support Local. Give Local.
This holiday season, the Greater Arvada Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Arvada Resiliency Taskforce, invites our community to come together in support of the nonprofits and neighbors who make Arvada stronger.
From December 1–31, explore meaningful, hands-on ways to give back. Whether you want to volunteer, donate essential items, or help fulfill a specific need, this page highlights opportunities that directly support local individuals and families.
Hope Connection and Community
Serving: Low income, underserved children and families.
Any new, unused, unwrapped toy or teen item. Drop off at Arvada Appliance, La Patisserie Francaise, HCC House, or shop at Beyond the Blackboard. Now until December 17th.
Mission Arvada of The Rising Church
Mission Arvada serves the unhoused in our community by providing basic need at our day shelter and housing navigation through our array of onsite service providers and case management in order to help individuals stabilize and obtain permanent housing.
We are in great need of zero degree sleeping bags, adult sized backpacks, and men’s boxer briefs. Items can be dropped off at our location. The Rising Church 7500 West 57th Avenue Arvada, 80002 between 9 AM and 1 PM Monday through Friday or 9 AM to noon on Saturday. December 1-31, 2025.
Carin’ Clinic
Serving: Children from low-income families that need primary health care.
King Soopers or Safeway gift cards for families to be able to buy healthy holiday meals. Drop off or mail to clinic: Carin’ Clinic 5150 Allison Street, Arvada CO 80002 (look for pink building BEHIND red brick Head Start building). You also can donate money to clinic to help cover cost of the primary health care we provide. December 1 to December 23, 2025.
PorchLight, A Family Justice Center
PorchLight is a Family Justice Center (FJC) that provides comprehensive legal, emotional and critical supportive services for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, abuse of at-risk individuals, elder abuse, and human trafficking.
PorchLight is collecting unexpired, shelf-stable pantry items and new, unwrapped toys for our Holiday Food and Toy Drive. For children who have experienced trauma, having food on the table and gifts to look forward to can help restore a sense of safety, comfort, and hope.
If you or your organization are able, please consider donating and help us bring warmth and stability to survivors and their families this season. Items can be dropped off Monday through Friday, 8:30-4:30 at PorchLight: 11100 W. 8th Ave Suite 200 Lakewood, CO 80215. Now through December 12, 2025.
Epic Experience
Epic Experience serves adult cancer survivors and provides in-person and online programs to fulfill the mission of empowering the survivor to live beyond cancer.
Help via donation through Colorado Gives Day and will also need volunteers at our 14th Annual Hearts & Hope Gala February 28th 2026.
Goodwill of Colorado
We help people overcome barriers to economic and personal independence through education, training and job placement.
Drop off gently used items at any Goodwill retail location.
Community Table
Community Table serves adults, children, and seniors across Jefferson County, Adams County, and surrounding communities who are facing hunger, financial hardship, or barriers to meeting their basic needs. Food. Help. Hope.
Drop off food donations at one of our 25×25 Community Food Drive collection sites. Learn more.
Volunteer your time. Learn more. The 25×25 Community Food Drive runs through December 25. Volunteer opportunities are ongoing.
Excalibur Outreach
Serving: The Arvada Community!
People can either purchase toys off our Amazon wishlist, or volunteer their time on December 20th for our Santa’s Workshop event at Arvada High School. Now through December 20th.
Friends of Arvada Fire
Serving: Citizens of the Arvada Fire Protection District
Join us at the Chili Cookoff on December 8th at Arvada Elks from 6:00-8:00 or donate through our website. Information for both available at fafpd.org. December 8th and ongoing.
Family Tree
Serving: Local individuals and families experiencing or at risk of homelessness, domestic violence, or child abuse.
Schedule a time to drop off grocery gift cards (King Soopers or Walmart), hygiene items, and household cleaning supplies to the Family Tree offices at 3805 Marshall St, Wheat Ridge, CO. December 1 – 23, 2025.
The Haven Impact
Serving: Children recently placed into foster care and the families opening their hearts and homes to them.
Drop off donations of new clothes, shoes, and hygiene supplies at designated locations throughout Arvada. December 1-31, 2025.
BeyondHome
BeyondHome serves families escaping poverty and homelessness.
Sign up for a Holiday mini session photo shoot at Colorado Tap House THIS Sunday, and $15 from your shoot will go to BeyondHome! December 7 from 5-8 pm. LEARN MORE
Stability Can’t Wait! They cycle of poverty and homelessness is relentless, but it doesn’t stand a chance against a compassionate community dedicated to seeing Colorado families thrive in newfound stability. Join us today and give now, because stability can’t wait! Nov 1- December 9. LEARN MORE
CASA of Jefferson & Gilpin Counties
Serving: Children and families navigating the court system due to abuse and neglect.
Sponsor a Family through our Holiday Wishes Program. Now through December 15.
Additional Support for Non-Profits
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Arvada Area Non-Profit Directory
View an updated directory of non-profits in the Arvada area. -
Chamber Membership
Greater Arvada Chamber membership rates for non-profits are available starting at $325 per year.
