Donations
Please help support the migrant community by donating essential items. You can help provide crucial resources and support to those in need.
Holiday Gift Drive for Migrant Children
The City and County of Denver will collect gifts through Dec. 18 for children staying in migrant shelter facilities. Learn how to donate by clicking on the dropdown box below:
Holiday Gift Drive for Migrant Children
Through Dec. 18, the City and County of Denver is collecting gifts for children staying in migrant shelter facilities.
What are we collecting?
Please review the table below for a list of items we are collecting for this gift drive. All gifts should be easily transportable and cost no more than $25. We also ask that you donate only new and unwrapped items.
| Teens |
Children |
Infants |
| Backpacks / tote bags |
Backpacks |
Blankets |
| Warm shoes / boots |
Warm clothing |
Warm hats |
| Scarves / hats / gloves |
Legos |
Warm clothes / pajamas |
| Pajamas / slippers / socks |
Superhero action figures |
Handheld toys / rattles |
| Music devices, accessories |
Toy cars / trucks |
Blocks / bowls / balls |
| Books, journals or calendars (in Spanish or bilingual) |
Educational toys |
Teething toys |
| Lotions, lip balms |
Imaginative play toys |
Play mat |
| Hair care tools, supplies |
Dolls, accessories |
Stuffed animals |
| Nail polish and manicure sets |
Arts and crafts |
Board books (Spanish or bilingual) |
| Sports gear (portable) |
Books (in Spanish or bilingual) |
Unscented lotions and diaper creams |
| Sports apparel |
Board games / puzzles |
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Sports gear (portable) |
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Sports apparel |
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Toys (either non-battery powered, or with batteries attached) |
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Where can I drop off gifts?
Gifts can be dropped off at either of two Denver Workforce Centers from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Mondays through Thursdays only.
The centers are located at the addresses below:
Arie P. Taylor Municipal Building
Montbello
4685 Peoria St., Suite 251
Denver, CO 80239
Wellington E. Webb Municipal Office Building (Atrium)
Downtown Denver
201 W. Colfax Ave.
Denver, CO 80202
Can I shop online?
Yes, those wishing to shop online may do so through our Amazon Wish List at the link below. All gifts purchased online should be shipped to the Arie P. Taylor Municipal Building (Montbello) address (4685 Peoria St., Suite 251, Denver, CO 80239).
Amazon Gift List
Other Donations
Out of concern for safety, bicycles and scooters of any size are not allowed on shelter property. Shelter guests who violate this standard will be given a warning, and if the issue persists, asked to leave.
We do understand that young children need stimulation. For this reason, we regularly direct families to nearby parks/playgrounds and are looking into creating safe play spaces for children within the shelters themselves. In the meantime, we highly encourage community partners and the general public to refer to the list of needed items below for our guests in shelter.
While all items are appreciated, we especially need:
- Winter hats, gloves and scarves (men, women and children)
- Hoodies, thermals and long sleeve shirts (men, women and children)
- Closed toed or winter shoes (children’s)
- Closed toed or winter shoes (women’s, sizes 4, 5, 6, 7)
For a complete list of needed items, click on the "Needed Items" button below:
Needed Items
Most needed items are listed in bold text on the table below:
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Sizes |
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Pants
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Children, Women, & Men
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All Sizes
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Shirts: T-Shirts, Long sleeve & Thermals
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Children, Women, & Men
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All Sizes
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Sweatshirts / Hoodies
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Children, Women, & Men
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All Sizes
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Coats
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Children, Women, & Men
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All Sizes (Toddler-Adult)
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Gloves / Mittens
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Children, Women, & Men
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All Sizes
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| Scarves |
Children, Women, & Men |
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| Winter Hats |
Children, Women, & Men |
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Underwear
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Children, Women, & Men
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Children: All Sizes
Women: All Sizes
Men: Medium and Large
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Women’s Sports Bras
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Women
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All Sizes
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Closed Toed and Winter Shoes
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Children, Women, & Men
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Children: All Sizes
Women: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Men: All sizes
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Where you can donate:
Until further notice, the donation site has changed from the Richard T. Castro building to the below locations:
Community Ministry (Children's clothing only)
1755 S Zuni St.
Denver, CO 80223
Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Para Ti Mujer
150 Sheridan Blvd.
Suite 200
Lakewood, CO 80226
Monday, Wednesday or Friday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Colorado Changemakers Collective
12075 E 45th Ave.
Denver, CO 80239
Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Please call (720) 385-9173 before dropping off donations.
Financial donations:
The Newcomers Fund is currently accepting monetary donations from the general public. Donations will go directly to the city’s nonprofit partners who are supporting migrants with resource navigation, shelter and other services. You can also help out by volunteering to support the response.
The following dashboard reflects current and historical data regarding the city's migrant support efforts. The top section shows current day totals of the number of migrants arriving in Denver (yesterday and today), the total number of migrants served by the city since the city started keeping records, the current number of migrants in city facilities, and the current number of migrants in non-city facilities operated by city staff and volunteers.
View dashboard in a separate window
Nonprofits, educators, and businesses: If you have identified training or support services for the migrants that promote integration opportunities in the Denver metro area, please connect with:
Servicios de la Raza | serviciosdelaraza.org
3131 W. 14th Ave.
303-458-5851 | info@servisiosdelaraza.org
El Centro Humanitario | www.centrohumanitario.org
303-292-4115 | info@centrohumanitario.org
VIVE Wellness | www.vivewellness.org
1620 E. 36th Ave.
720-440-1235 | info@vivewellness.org
Use this form to file a complaint about migrant services. Your response will be sent to the Denver Human Services (DHS) Complaint Resolution Liaison and will be kept confidential to the extent possible to resolve the complaint.
Utilice este formulario para presentar una queja sobre los servicios para migrantes. Su respuesta se enviará al enlace de resolución de quejas del Departamento de Servicios Humanos de Denver (DHS) y se mantendrá confidencial en la medida de lo posible para resolver la queja.
File a Complaint About Migrant Services | Presente una queja sobre los servicios para migrantes