November is the time of year for giving back and appreciating the good in our lives and in our community. Northern Colorado is home to hundreds of organizations that work to make our communities stronger and better for everyone. Whether it’s food insecurity, housing struggles, organizations working to improve the care and quality of life for those struggling with health problems and treatments, or holiday gifts for families experiencing financial insecurities, our community is working to improve the lives of our neighbors.
To show appreciation for the good work being done, we’ve asked our Lifestyle partners for the charities they support and are passionate about to highlight the wonderful contributions these organizations do for community members. Our partners were eager to highlight the organizations that they work with and support to bring awareness to the greatness that is Northern Colorado’s generosity and heart.
If you’re looking to use this season of thanksgiving to become more involved in your community, these organizations are a great way to get involved! To learn more, visit the websites provided below each description.
Be The Gift
Be the Gift is a local nonprofit in Colorado that works to assist single mothers in the community by providing home repairs. Be the Gift’s team of project managers works with the local community to reach out and provide home repair assistance to single moms as a gift. The nonprofit’s focus is to provide parents with a safer, healthier, and more functioning home where they can raise their children.
www.bethegift.com
Hope Lives! The Lydia Dody Breast Cancer Support Center
Hope Lives! The Lydia Dody Breast Cancer Support Center works to give quality of life to breast cancer patients through integrative support services and products that help manage the physical, emotional, social, and financial side effects of breast cancer treatment. Founder and board member, Lydia Dody, had undergone treatment for breast cancer and was so moved by the complementary care she received that helped improve her recovery and quality of life that she started her own non-profit to do the same for others in the community. From the start, Hope Lives! has offered local patients undergoing treatment for breast cancer complementary care products and services.
www.hopelives.org/
Family Housing Network
Family Housing Network serves families experiencing homelessness in Larimer County. With a range of programs and services, all complex and unique needs are addressed for all families. The programs offered are resource navigation, day shelter, case management, rapid rehousing, overnight shelter, and bridge housing, all ranging from light touch services to long-term support. Family Housing Network’s mission is to support families experiencing homelessness to achieve sustainable self-sufficiency in a timely and dignified manner.
www.familyhousingnetwork.org/
Loveland Housing Authority
Loveland Housing Authority works to provide low and moderate-income residents of Loveland opportunities through housing. With multiple programs, resources, and services for applicants, Loveland Housing Authority strives to provide access to housing for Loveland community members who need options. Their vision is to expand housing resources to assure all Loveland residents have access to safe and quality housing. By creating and maintaining an environment that encourages each individual’s ability to manage their life with dignity, Loveland Housing Authority can create these opportunities for Loveland residents.
lovelandhousing.org/