Financial Wellness
Check out these helpful financial tips and tools.
Statewide
Bill Payment Assistance
Bill paying assistance, food resources.
Credit Reports
Know your credit score before you apply for housing or loans.
Rent and Mortgage Guidelines
From smartaboutmoney.org
What to Do if You Can’t Pay Your Rent on Time
From moneymanagement.org
Housing and Finance
From greenpath.com
How to Prepare for the End of an Eviction Moratorium
From moneymanagement.org
Rental History and Your Credit Report
From moneymanagement.org
Considerations for Renting
From smartaboutmoney.org
5 Things to Consider When You Can’t Pay Your Mortgage
From moneymanagement.org
Smart About Money
Free online courses, calculators, budgeting guides and building credit.
10 Basic Steps
Explore the 10 basic steps to understanding drivers that impact your financial decisions to help clarify your goals and priorities.
Budget Guides
Guidance on budgeting to get out of debt and better understand your finances.
Frequently Asked Questions on Finances
Answers to frequently asked questions regarding credit counseling, budgeting, student loan debt, housing and more.
Denver Metro
Office of Financial Empowerment
Free, one-on-one financial coaching is available to reduce debt, develop savings, establish credit, increase credit scores and obtain basic banking services.
720-944-2498
Volunteers of America - Colorado
The Empowerment Program
The Empowerment Program provides education, employment assistance, health, housing referrals and support services to women who are in disadvantaged positions due to incarceration, poverty, homelessness, HIV/AIDS infection or involvement in the criminal justice system.
303-320-1989
Warren Village
Warren Village exists to help low-income single parent families achieve personal and economic self- sufficiency—and to sustain it.
303-321-2345
Northern Colorado
Crossroads Ministry of Estes Park
Crossroads offers assistance, such as free food, gasoline, partial rent or utility bill payment, prescription medication assistance, emergency short-term housing and shelter or other emergency needs.
970-577-0610
Holyoke Housing Authority
Holyoke Housing Authority provides financial assistance to those who qualify.
970-854-2289
Loveland Housing Authority
Our Center Basic Needs Programs
Our Center Basic Needs Programs assists low-income individuals and families who are currently residing in Dacono, Longmont, Frederick, Firestone and the Mead Colorado geographic area. Access to free food, clothing, rent assistance, shelter, local transportation, emergency medical, utilities and heating help, budget counseling and financial education.
303-772-5529
Steppin' Out Inc.
Steppin’ Out Inc. provides individuals 21 or younger with emergency assistance and funds to help pay for rent, auto repairs or insurance, clothing, free food, cell phone, utilities, health emergencies or education expenses.
970-484-1463
Eaton Housing Authority
Homelessness Prevention Initiative of Larimer County
Provides rental assistance to members of the local community.
970-221-1553
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Immanuel Lutheran Church has small monetary donations and support for paying rent or utilities. Aid is a last resort and only is available as funds allow on a week-to-week basis.
970-352-3003
Neighbor to Neighbor
Neighbor to Neighbor is a nonprofit agency offering eviction protection and homeownership and rental assistance options to those who qualify.
303-561-2111
(Fort Collins)
970 663-4163
(Loveland)
Weld County Catholic Charities
The Weld County Catholic Charities offers several different services and assistance programs including financial and emergency assistance and the Guadalupe Shelter.
970-353-6433
Ft. Lupton Housing Authority
Fort Lupton Housing Authority provides financial assistance to those who qualify.
303-857-4400
Housing Catalyst (formerly Fort Collins Housing Authority)
Provides information on the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program. This federal government subsidized program provides rental assistance to landlords on behalf of poor and low income families.
970-416-2910
Salvation Army Fort Collins
Ross Management Group provides housing assistance to those who qualify.
720-207-4472 (Larimer County)
Self Power Project
Provides single parents with support in securing and maintaining housing, food, healthcare and other immediate family needs.
970-635-5912
(Loveland)
970-407-0305
(Fort Collins)
Western Slope
Catholic Charities of Western Slope
The Catholic Charities of Western Slope is a charity to assist families and individuals who are in need of housing support, such as rent assistance, heating and utility bill assistance, dental care and aid, transportation, shelter, lodging and more.
970-384-2060
Moffat Housing Authority
Grand Valley Catholic Outreach
Grand Valley Catholic Outreach provides money for rent and housing expenses to those in need.
970-241-3658
Housing Authority of Montezuma
Housing Authority of Montezuma provides financial assistance to those who qualify.
970-565-3831
Meeker Housing Authority
Gunnison Valley Regional Housing Authority
Gunnison County Housing Authority provides financial assistance to those who qualify.
970-641-7900
Housing Solutions for the Southwest (HS)
Provides resources and programs for those who are struggling with their bills or debts. They include the Eviction and Emergency Homeless Prevention Program, which provides rent assistance, cash grants and other emergency aid. Funds are available for paying a mortgage, rent and energy bills.
970-259-1086
Silver Key
Silver Key provides housing services to persons 60 and older including assistance with paying rent, home maintenance and repair.
719-632-1521
Dale House Project
The Dale House Project is a Christian community of staff and residents committed to being together for meals, one-to-one talks, group counseling, work crews, recreation, and outings.
719-471-0642
Housing Access
The Housing Access program offers up to two months rent.
719-636-1916
Calhan Housing Authority
Hugo Housing Authority
Pueblo Housing Authority
The Pueblo Housing Authority provides assistance to low-income families living in the City of Pueblo.
719-544-6230
Colorado Springs, Economic Development Department, Housing and Community Development Division
The Housing and Community Development Division works with local nonprofits, charities, and organizations to provide rental assistance in the El Paso and Colorado Springs areas from the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program.
719-385-5336
Housing Authority of Center
Housing Authority of Center provides financial assistance to those who qualify.
719-754-2537
Lamar Housing Authority
Mercy's Gate
Mercy’s Gate is focused on El Paso Colorado and Colorado Springs residents. The partnership of local churches can help with rental and other housing expenses, such as electric bills. Free legal advice is offered for landlord-tenant issues.
719-593-1394