DENVER — As more migrants arrive in Denver, the city is asking for help making sure the people here are warm this winter.
The City and County of Denver said Tuesday that the most pressing need is winter clothing such as hoodies, shoes, hats, gloves and scarves.
Those who have clothes to donate can bring them to the following locations:
- Community Ministry
- Located at 1755 S Zuni St. in Denver
- Children’s Clothing Only
- Donations are accepted Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to noon
- Para Ti Mujer
- Located at 150 Sheridan Blvd. Suite 200 in Lakewood
- Donations are accepted Monday, Wednesday, or Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Colorado Changemakers Collective
- Located at 12075 E 45th Ave. in Denver
- Donations are accepted Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The previous donation site at the Richard T. Castro Human Services Center is closed.
The Newcomers Fund also continues to accept monetary donations from the public. Donations will go directly to the city’s nonprofit partners who are supporting migrants with resource navigation, shelter and other services.
"The city is grateful for funding it has received so far to support migrant sheltering operations, including a reimbursement award of $3.5 million from the State of Colorado," the city said in a release. "The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has advanced $1.6 million, and approved Denver for reimbursement of up to another $9 million in federal assistance."
Important donation instructions can be found at Denvergov.org/MigrantSupport.
Individuals and organizations interested in volunteering should visit Denvergov.org/MigrantSupport for more information.
According to the city, currently 4,132 people are being sheltered and as of Tuesday, Denver has supported 34,300 migrants from the southern border at a cost of more than $36 million.
Denver continues to remain a welcoming city for all migrants at the city’s Reception Center between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., seven days per week, the city said in the release.
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