Category

Agency

Description

Auto

Kelley Blue Book

Kelley Blue Book is the United States' largest automotive vehicle valuation company. The company reports market value prices for new and used automobiles of all types. For new automobiles, KBB provides information about a make's MSRP, dealer invoice price, and a vehicle's New Car Blue Book Value; what others are paying for a new car this week. For used cars KBB provides retail value, trade-in value, and private party price. It obtains retail pricing by collecting information about actual retail sales.

Counseling

Biblical Concepts & Counseling

Biblical Concepts in Counselingis committed to providing Biblically based counseling and resources giving couples and individuals the resources they need to resolve their personal and marital problems.  Materials are available to couples/individuals to assist them in identifying and resolving potential marital challenges.

Crisis

Northern Churches Care

Since 1982, Northern Churches Care (NCC) has consistently served Colorado Springs through its emergency crisis support programs. NCC is dedicated to improving the lives of low-income families, the working poor, and those who experience an unexpected calamity by helping them move from crisis to hope.

NCC administers a variety of programs including rental and utility assistance, food, clothing and transportation vouchers, medical and prescription co-pays, legal advice and tax preparation. Additionally, NCC provides spiritual support through prayer and by connecting individuals and families to caring Christian Communities. Currently, NCC provides services to 15 zip code areas encompassing 71% of the population of Colorado Springs and provides services to all of Colorado Springs with several programs.

Crisis

Springs Rescue Mission

Springs Rescue Missionhelps the most vulnerable segment in our community. It is their daily mission to transform broken lives with the good news of Jesus Christ.  They serve the hungry and homeless, the working poor and struggling families, and the addicted by ministering to the whole person. Their purpose is to change the quality of our community, one person at a time.

Crisis

Suicide Prevention-Pikes Peak Region

The purpose the Suicide Prevention Partnershipwas established in 1993 as a non-profit corporation for the purpose of reducing the incidence of suicide in the Pikes Peak Region through education, intervention and survivor support services.  Their mission of Suicide Prevention Partnership is to unite the community in addressing suicide in the Pikes Peak Region through education, intervention and postvention.

Crisis

Tessa

TESSA'spurpose is to provide confidential programs that empower victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in El Paso and Teller counties.  Their mission is to help women and their children achieve safety and well-being while challenging communities to end sexual and family violence.

Employment

Colorado Dept. of Labor

The Colorado Department of Labor addresses issues related to unemployment benefits and taxes; employment services, worker's compensation, employment services, Colorado economy and job market and statistics and labor law.

Employment

Pikes Peak Work Force

The Pikes Peak Workforce Center(PPWFC) is part of a nationwide network of workforce centers, serving El Paso and Teller Counties.  PPWFC adult and youth programs are aimed at improving the employability of job seekers. The Workforce Investment Act (WIA) was created to help adults and youth who lack marketable job skills gain the necessary skills to find and keep employment. Out-of-school youth who may not have completed their diploma requirements can find help getting their GED or getting back into school.  If eligible, youth may receive help with career assessments, tutoring and study skills, tuition assistance, leadership training, mentoring, occupational training, apprenticeships and more.

Financial

Annual Credit Report.com

AnnualCreditReport.com is a centralized service for consumers to with the secure means request free annual credit reports. It was created by the three nationwide consumer credit reporting companies - Equifax, Experian and TransUnion.

AnnualCreditReport.com is the only service authorized by Equifax, Experian and TransUnion for this purpose. The three nationwide consumer credit reporting companies have always encouraged consumers to regularly review their credit reports.

Financial

Consumer Sentinel Network (FTC)

Consumer Sentinel is the unique investigative cyber tool that provides law enforcement members with access to millions of consumer complaints. Consumer Sentinel includes complaints about identity theft, Do-Not-Call Registry violations, telemarketing scams, credit scams, debt collection, credit report and financial matters.

Financial

Debtors Anonymous

Debtors Anonymous(DA) is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from compulsive debting.  The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop incurring unsecured debt. There are no dues or fees for DA membership; they are self-supporting through their own contributions. Their primary purpose is to stop debting one day at a time and to help other compulsive debtors to stop incurring unsecured debt."

Financial

My FICO

FICOscores are the credit scores most lenders use to make lending decisions about you. The higher your score, the less risky you are in the eyes of a lender.  Do you know your score? Find out by seeing your FICO score and credit report today.

Financial

IRS Taxpayer Advocate Service

Taxpayer Advocate Service is an independent organization within the IRS whose employees assist taxpayers who are experiencing economic harm, who are seeking help in resolving tax problems that have not been resolved through normal channels, or who believe that an IRS system or procedure is not working as it should.

Financial

Opt-Out Request

OptOutPrescreen.com is a centralized service to accept and process requests from consumers to "Opt-In" or "Opt-Out" of firm offers of credit or insurance. OptOutPrescreen.com is a joint venture among Equifax Information Services, LLC, Consumer Credit Reporting Companies are permitted to include your name on lists used by creditors or insurers to make firm offers of credit or insurance. The FCRA also allows you the ability to "Opt-Out", which prevents Consumer Credit Reporting Companies from providing your credit file information for firm offers of credit or insurance that are not initiated by the consumer.

Financial

US Dept of Education

Free information from the U.S. Department of Education on preparing for and funding education beyond high school

Federal Student Aid, an office of the U.S. Department of Education, plays a central and essential role in America's postsecondary education community.

The Federal Student Aid team is passionately committed to making education beyond high school more attainable for all Americans, regardless of socioeconomic status.

Household

Care & Share, Inc

As Southern Colorado's only emergency food bank, Care and Share provides food to 375 agencies. These include human service agencies, disaster services, youth programs, church-run food pantries, senior services, soup kitchens, etc. for distribution. The food is used to feed 25,000 people each week.

Household

The Colorado Springs Warehouse (furniture bank)

Household

Colorado Springs Utilities

LEAPis a federally funded program and is designed to help eligible low-income households with winter home heating costs. LEAP is not intended to pay the entire cost of home heating. LEAP benefits are available to all eligible persons without regard to race, color, sex, age, handicap, national origin, political beliefs or religious beliefs. The LEAP program eligibility period runs from Nov. 1 through April 30.

Project COPE- has been providing assistance to customers facing utility disconnection. The Colorado Springs Utilities Foundation works closely with not-for-profit organizations throughout the city to manage the program and administer funds to neighbors in need.

HEAP The Home Efficiency Assistance Program (HEAP) is a partnership between Colorado Springs Utilities and the Energy Resource Center (ERC). This program provides free energy and water efficiency improvements for qualified residential customers which translates into cost savings on customers' monthly utilities bill.  All HEAP services are free except furnace replacement.

Household

Ecumenical Social Ministries

Founded in 1982 by eight downtown churches, Ecumenical Social Ministries (ESM) was created as a collaborative Christian organization serving the emergency assistance needs of low-income and homeless individuals and families in Colorado Springs.

Housing

Colorado Springs Housing Authority

Colorado Springs Housing Authority's mission is to enhance the lives of low-income families and seniors by providing decent and affordable housing opportunities. To promote and encourage resident self-sufficiency and independence. To foster safe, viable neighborhoods through resident participation and community involvement in Housing Authority programs. To identify and to utilize resources to their maximum effectiveness in accomplishing the Authority's goals and objectives. To promote respect for residents, co-workers, and community. The goal of the Housing Authority of the City of Colorado Springs is to assist low to moderate-income families and elderly and disabled persons to obtain affordable housing that is safe, decent, and sanitary.

Housing

Hope for Homeowners/Foreclosure Prevention Hotline

The Homeownership Preservation Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit which creates partnerships with local governments, nonprofit organizations, borrowers and lenders to help families overcome obstacles that could result in the loss of their homes. They use exciting programs like their highly successful 888-995-HOPE - the Homeowner's HOPE Hotline - to help individuals and families who are struggling financially. Thousands of homeowners have received advice, assistance and support to help them stay in their homes.

Housing

Zillow.com

Zillowhas tools available online to help get home values in your desired area.  It is not an appraisal. It is a starting point in determining a home's value.  Zillow also has Neighborhood Pages to learn about schools, affordability, and neighborhood demographics.   Post questions, read answers, and get valuable advice on buying from experienced buyers and real estate pros. Learn the ins and outs of buying a home, from where to start to closing the deal, in the Real Estate Guide.

Legal

Colorado Legal Services

Colorado Legal Services is for or low-income Coloradans seeking legal assistance and Colorado legal advocates, primarily in the areas of family law, consumer/debt problems, housing law, senior related issues, social services issues, immigration.  CLS may offer legal advice, assist you in filing your own case in court, offer referrals to legal aid clinics or other programs or agencies that can help among other areas.

Medical

Mission Medical Clinic

Under the umbrella of the Christian Healing Network (a 501(c)(3) non-profit), several Colorado Springs individuals were led by God to open a free clinic (Mission Medical Clinic) that would serve as a caring and loving environment for healing. The long-term goal was to provide three areas of care - medical, dental, and psychological. Continuing care for chronic conditions would be a major area of emphasis.

The clinic provides medical care and medications for all patients who qualify. Patients show income verification that they fall at or below 200% of the federal poverty guidelines. Chronic illness is a major focus of the clinic.

Medical

Partnership for Prescription Assistance

The Partnership for Prescription Assistance helps qualifying patients without prescription drug coverage get the medicines they need for free or nearly free. Their mission is to increase awareness of patient assistance programs and boost enrollment of those who are eligible. They offer a single point of access to more than 475 public and private programs, including nearly 200 offered by pharmaceutical companies. They have already helped millions of Americans get free or reduced-cost prescription medicines.

Seniors

Silver Key

Silver Keyexists to assist seniors remain in the least restrictive setting, preferably at home, for as long as possible. Silver Key provides a number of services for those age 60 and over in the Colorado Springs area. Silver Key services include nutritional, transportation and independent living.