
Canyon Cares serves area residents by providing short-term financial assistance to help care for the necessities and urgent needs of our neighbors.
“Today I received quite a surprise! Thanks to Canyon Cares for the gift card. There have been so many setbacks recently that this thoughtful gift really lifts my spirits. Wishing us all a brighter new year.”
Canyon Cares Recipient
What We Do
Medical
Unexpected medical bills putting your finances at risk?
Housing
Unable to pay rent or your mortgage?
Repairs
Car broken down or in need of new tires?
Utilities
Behind in paying utilities or facing disconnection?
Breakdown of Assistance Provided



Our Mission
Our mission is to serve our residents by providing short-term resources to help care for the necessities and urgent needs of our neighbors. We help people in Coal Creek Canyon, Nederland, Ward, Rollinsville, Black Hawk, Central City, and unincorporated Gilpin County in Colorado’s Front Range.
Give Back.
We need your support to do our work — we accept community donations and love to partner with local businesses.

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Canyon Cares, founded in 2006, is an unaffiliated 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
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