Many non-critical business can be open under state and local guidelines:
Small Business Relief Fund Grant
Arapahoe County is administering a Small Business Relief Fund to support the most vulnerable small businesses throughout our communities. The deadline for applying is Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021. Visit www.arapahoegov.com/SBRF for details and eligibility requirements.
Arapahoe County Five-Star Recovery Partner Program
https://www.arapahoegov.com/fivestar
If approved by the state, the Arapahoe County Five-Star Recovery Partner Program will allow participating businesses to operate with capacity limits that are less restrictive than the County’s position in the statewide COVID dial dashboard.
Arapahoe/Douglas Works! Business Recovery Taskforce
http://www.adworks.org/index.php/businesses/business-covid-19-resources/
A/D Works! offers no-cost support and resources for businesses in Arapahoe and Douglas Counties and can help with everything from promoting job openings to navigating compliance guidelines during COVID-19.
Colorado Small Business Development Center Network
https://www.coloradosbdc.org/
Colorado SBD offers loan assistance and resources for small business owners.
Energize Colorado Gap Fund
https://energizecolorado.com/gap-fund/
The Energize Colorado Gap Fund will provide more than $25M in small business loans and grants to boost small business enterprises that are the economic engines throughout the state.
Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce
https://denverchamber.org/
Info and resources for businesses and nonprofits during COVID-19.
Denver South Economic Development Partnership
https://denver-south.com/
Info and resources for South Suburban Denver businesses.
Arapahoe County Child Support Services
View a list of contact numbers for the Child Support Services being supported by Human Services during COVID-19. Includes child care assistance and help with all aspects of Child Support (payments, custody, visitation, hearings, etc.).
Emergency Child Care Collaborative
http://coloradoofficeofearlychildhood.force.com
All essential workers have the opportunity to get free child care through the Colorado Department of Human Services.
OnwardCO
https://onwardco.org/
One-stop resource for the people of Colorado impacted by job loss during the COVID-19 Pandemic. This site connects people with services (food, money, shelter, childcare, funds and jobs) during the crisis.
Arapahoe/Douglas Works! Workforce Center
http://www.adworks.org/index.php/resources/covid-19-resources
The Workforce Center staff works by phone and online, one-on-one, with job seekers and businesses as well as offers online classes to assist in developing skills for job searching. A/D Works! also lists job opportunities through its Virtual Job Fair site.
Colorado Department of Labor and Unemployment
https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdle/unemployment
File an unemployment claim with the state.
Connecting Colorado
https://www.connectingcolorado.com/
Colorado’s statewide job board.
OnwardCO
https://onwardco.org/
One-stop resource for the people of Colorado impacted by job loss during the COVID-19 Pandemic. This site connects people with services (food, money, shelter, childcare, funds and jobs) during the crisis.
211 Health Services
https://www.211colorado.org/health-services/
Search for resources in your area that can help with emergency healthcare and medical bill assistance.
AllHealth Network
https://www.allhealthnetwork.org/
As a nonprofit mental health and substance use counseling organization that serves the south-Denver metro area, AllHealth Network offers services from professional and compassionate clinicians who create personalized treatment plans to help clients thrive.
Aurora Mental Health Center
https://www.aumhc.org/
Aurora Mental Heath Center can help you through free telehealth and crisis services.
Connect for Health Colorado Health Insurance
https://connectforhealthco.com
Insurance marketplace for those who don’t currently have healthcare insurance or have lost their insurance due to pandemic related circumstances.
Colorado Crisis Services
https://coloradocrisisservices.org/
Reach out for free, confidential, professional, 24/7 support.
211 Housing and Shelter Resources
https://www.211colorado.org/housing-and-shelter/
Search for resources in your area that can help with emergency housing and rent or mortgage assistance.
Arapahoe County Housing Services
Staff is responding to inquiries regarding low-income housing needs. For Emergency Rent Assistance call 303-738-8061 or email [email protected] to determine eligibility.
Colorado Department of Local Affairs (Housing)
https://cdola.colorado.gov/housing-covid19
Offers guidance on programs that can help with eviction and foreclosure prevention and homelessness services.
Statewide Guides for Tenant’s during COVID-19
A Colorado Tenant’s Guide to COVID-19
Una Guía del Inquilino de Colorado para COVID-19
Colorado Judicial District Eviction Protocols by District
OnwardCO
https://onwardco.org/
One-stop resource for the people of Colorado impacted by job loss during the COVID-19 Pandemic. This site connects people with services (food, money, shelter, childcare, funds and jobs) during the crisis.
Arapahoe County Senior Resources
https://www.arapahoegov.com/347/Senior-Resources
Call 303-738-8080
Grocery shopping and prescription pick-up assistance is available for seniors 60+ and those with disability. To learn about eligibility and sign up, call and leave a message. A staff person will return your call as soon as possible. Other senior services, such as transportation, adult protection, and veterans assistance are also available.
211 Aging and Disability
https://www.211colorado.org/aging-and-disability/
Search for resources in your area that can help with senior and disability assistance.
Change the Trend
https://changethetrend.org/
Grocery delivery and resource assistance for elderly or susceptible residents of Englewood, Littleton, and Sheridan.
Resources for Individuals With Disabilities
The Disability and Employment Community has compiled a list of federal resources to support individuals with disabilities. This targeted listing will be updated as new information is shared and updated from different federal agencies.