Community Outreach

the act of giving is the heart of happiness and community

"The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others." -- M. Gandhi

ENN community outreach
chairperson: BOB LALLY

communityoutreach@EVERGREENNEWCOMERS.COM

Evergreen Newcomers and Neighbors features local non-profit organizations where ENN members may volunteer their time and skills. ENN regularly offers tours of the organizations listed below to better understand their needs and opportunities for service. There are a wide variety of volunteer opportunities provided in these and the many other non-profit organizations in our community, so you may align your service with your passions. Community Outreach also coordinates Zoom Panels and other presentations featuring a wide range of service organizations in our community. Take time to find out about the services offered by these non-profit organizations, and if interested, find out how you can help.

evergreen christian outreach

Call Mary 303-670-1796

You can volunteer at the food bank, the ECHO Resale Shop, the ECHO Shelter program or help with special events. Food donations are always very appreciated too!

mount evans home health care & hospice

Call 303-674-6400

You can transport patients to medical appointments, offer family caregivers support, help at Camp Comfort (a bereavement camp for children), make angels (fund-raising project), and much more.

evergreen animal protective league

Call Lisa or Kola 303-679-2504

You can:

• work at the Thrift Shop (sorting, vacuuming, dusting)
• in the Cat Room at Chow Down (clean litter boxes, socialize the cats)
• adopt a cat or dog
• help with fundraising

mountain resource center

Call 303-838-7552 EXT 19

You can work as cashiers or markers at the Thrift and Gift Shop behind Staples; help organize special events; to answer the phone and greet clients at the front desk; assist in education and mentoring programs; and provide support onsite during local disasters.

blue spruce habitat for humanity

Call Susan 303-674-1127, EXT 2

You can help build houses for clients, without needing any special skills; you can provide lunch for the volunteer workers, or you can assist the administrators. You can also work in Blue Spruce Habitat’s new ReStore building materials and furniture store.

mother's closet

Part of the Mountain Area Pregnancy Center.
You can work at the store serving those in need of maternity clothes, baby clothing, and equipment; you can sort donations and set them out in the store or help the administrators with their work.