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Colorado Springs Senior Center
Beginning on Monday, March 23, each patron may pick up five frozen meals from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. From March 23 on, meals (only frozen meals available) will be given out ONLY on Mondays (March 23, March 30, & April 6, & April 13). Each patron may pick up five frozen meals each Monday. If you miss the meals on Monday the Senior Center will have extra on hand. Give us a call if you are in need.
You may drive to the Senior Center to pick up your meal, where Silver Key will have a table in the entryway. When you reach the table, they will place your meal on the table and step back six feet, allowing you to pick up your meal. Please be careful to maintain six feet of space between yourself and anyone else in line. If you need the meals delivered to you please call 719-955-3400.
Although the building will be closed, our phone line (719-955-3400) will be staffed from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. each weekday for anyone who is feeling isolated or afraid, or just needs to talk to someone. We understand that the Senior Center is a community hub, and we remain dedicated to providing community in any way we are able.
30 Day Quarantine Challenge: https://www.facebook.com/pg/ColoradoSpringsSeniorCenter/posts/?ref=page_internal
Grocery Store Hours for Older Adults
The Gazette’s complete list of Colorado stores offering special shopping time for seniors during the pandemic: https://gazette.com/business/list-colorado-stores-offering-special-shopping-time-to-seniors-during/article_5f680f24-6cc5-11ea-95f7-1fdd86890750.html
Silver Key Senior Services- Social Calls and Safety Checks
Seniors who self-enroll can be called weekly (1-3 times) to talk with a Silver Key volunteer. We currently offer two types of helpful calls:
Social Calls: for seniors who wish to have a weekly, bright, and supportive connection with a well-trained V.I.P. volunteer.
Safety Checks: similar to Social Calls in terms of conversation but have an emergency component. If the senior does not answer after three calls, emergency contacts (maintained on file) will be contacted. If the emergency contacts cannot be reached, Silver Key will request for police to make a welfare check at the senior’s on-file address.
FOR ANY SENIOR IN NEED CALL: 719-884-2300
Congregate meals PICK UP OPTION- learn more here: https://www.silverkey.org/update-to-silver-keys-coronavirus-covid-19-response-plan-and-safety-strategy-3-19-20/
Colorado Springs Food Rescue No Cost Grocery Program
CSFR Comprehensive list of resources: http://www.coloradospringsfoodrescue.org/resources-covid19?eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=bd72a532-9edf-4202-a5c4-90b6ee7d350e
Pikes Peak United Way 2-1-1
Pikes Peak United Way 2-1-1 provides referrals for: food, housing, utilities, home repair, emergency shelter, clothing, transportation, military assistance, taxes, mental health, senior issues, substance abuse, medical care and more! CALL 2-1-1 FOR ASSISTANCE
Alzheimer’s Association
No one should face Alzheimer’s or any dementia alone, especially in a time like this. The Alzheimer’s Association is here 24/7. Let us know how we can help. If you, a loved one or anyone you know needs to talk, do not hesitate to reach out. Our professional staff provides reliable information and support to all those who need assistance. 800-272-3900
YMCA Virtual Workouts
Stay fit while you stay home. Learn more here: https://ppymca.org/about/virtual-workouts
Hunger Free Colorado
FOOD RESOURCE HOTLINE
Anyone who might need help locating food can call our Food Resource Hotline (855-855-4626), M – F (8 am – 4:30 pm). The Food Resource Hotline keeps all information confidential and has bilingual staff ready to help Coloradans find food and nutrition resources in their community, as well as provide assistance for applying to federal nutrition programs such as SNAP.
Stop Fraud Colorado
https://www.stopfraudcolorado.gov/
Step-By-Step Guide: How to Video Call your family
Colorado Respite Coalition COVID-19 Resource List
Institute on Aging
Institute on Aging’s 24-hour toll-free Friendship Line is the only accredited crisis line in the country for people aged 60 years and older, and adults living with disabilities. We also make on-going outreach calls to lonely older adults.
Call: 800-971-00216
AARP Neighbors Helping Neighbors
Across the country, people are informally organizing new online mutual aid groups to stay connected, share ideas, and help those most affected by the Coronavirus. Whether you want to start a group, find a group, or get assistance yourself, our directory can help you connect with people in your community.
Learn more here: https://aarpcommunityconnections.org/
Nextdoor App
The Nextdoor app has added a “Help Map” feature, an interactive map of your neighborhood where you can mark yourself as someone who can pitch in for neighbors who need it. Those who need assistance can find neighbors on the map who can help them with tasks such as grocery and prescription pick up.
Learn more here: https://nextdoor.com/?next=/help_map/?is=helpmap
HOW TO HELP:
Area Agency on Aging Colorado Springs
Those seeking to help our seniors: Teller Senior Coalition - Teller County says "one thing that our seniors enjoyed when we did Winter Care packages in the Fall, we included adult coloring books, colored pencils, word puzzles, things like that which they enjoyed." We'd also add cards and stamps for seniors to write notes to people. The Area Agency on Aging has connections with all the senior apartments and we can coordinate delivery for packages for fun. Let us know mmarts@ppacg.org if you have any (in Park, Teller and El Paso Counties) and we can get you in touch. Thanks for your support and love.
Emergency Relief Fund -Pikes Peak Region
The Emergency Relief Fund for El Paso and Teller Counties provides grants to nonprofit organizations serving those affected by a natural disaster or crisis. The Funds accept contributions on a continual basis. A committee of local stakeholders will review requests for funding that are submitted from nonprofit organizations and will award funds based on need and available funding.
Donate Here: https://www.ppcf.org/relief/?fbclid=IwAR15UG0wpgga0UlNRDvp6KQy-QKF-2G1rPJ5ESgtAd6nsTi7x44_1ceDIX4
Non- Profits apply for assistance here: https://www.ppcf.org/relief/?fbclid=IwAR15UG0wpgga0UlNRDvp6KQy-QKF-2G1rPJ5ESgtAd6nsTi7x44_1ceDIX4
Colorado Springs Food Rescue: Mutual Aid Hunger Response Team
In times like these, we need to lean on each other to create a healthier, stronger community. CSFR is actively working to identify the needs of community members, build out the infrastructure to meet the challenges presented through this pandemic, and create opportunities for individuals to assist in meeting those needs. Join the Mutual Aid Hunger Response Team to keep up-to-date on next steps and how you can give/receive assistance.
https://www.coloradospringsfoodrescue.org/pandemic-preparation
Soco Heating and Cooling
Donate to help provide groceries to low income seniors and high-risk community members here: https://my.cheddarup.com/c/doingmypartco
Volunteer with the Salvation Army
Looking to get involved and help out our neighbors during this pandemic?
Come and support the Salvation Army RJ Montgomery Center Shelter & Services and help keep it open for our community's most vulnerable.
Activities include: cleaning, disinfecting/sanitizing all of the bed frames and mattresses, floors, walls, bathrooms, doors, kitchen area and chapel; laundry.
Sign up for a shift here:https://pikespeakuw.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=508123&fbclid=IwAR3ufdrVDuX5L2vKZ1JArhCVlIAa8iaB5nkAcmchs8iLu7x0KeJi6Rf3Cao
Volunteer with Silver Key Senior Services
Silver Key volunteers provide meals, rides, client support, office support, pantry and thrift store support, and veterans support. Whether you’re interested in working directly with seniors or offering behind-the-scenes assistance, we have the right volunteer opportunity for your schedule and interests. Learn more here: https://silverkey.org/volunteer/
COSILOVEYOU Compiled list of Non-Profits That Need Your Support:
Help Colorado Now
https://sites.google.com/state.co.us/helpcoloradonow/home?authuser=0
Users can list volunteer needs, sign up to volunteer, and donate to the COVID-19 Relief Fund.
AARP Neighbors Helping Neighbors
Across the country, people are informally organizing new online mutual aid groups to stay connected, share ideas, and help those most affected by the Coronavirus. Whether you want to start a group, find a group, or get assistance yourself, our directory can help you connect with people in your community.
Learn more here: https://aarpcommunityconnections.org/
Nextdoor App
The Nextdoor app has added a “Help Map” feature, an interactive map of your neighborhood where you can mark yourself as someone who can pitch in for neighbors who need it. Those who need assistance can find neighbors on the map who can help them with tasks such as grocery and prescription pick up.
Learn more here: https://nextdoor.com/?next=/help_map/?is=helpmap
Lutheran Refugee and Immigration Service
Immigrants in detention currently can not have visitors due to precautions taken to stop the spread of COVID-19. You can send a letter to a person in immigration detention to send them hope during this lonely time. Learn more here: https://www.lirs.org/hope-in-detention?fbclid=IwAR2qEQs-4cxUUPTflF7uy94qzWFAdFIRhmeocBuRKH3tIZHCrl8sHMy1HeY
Marion House Soup Kitchen
The Marion House Soup Kitchen is in need of ingredients for sack lunches listed below. You can drop off donations at the Marion House (14 W. Bijou Street) Monday through Friday 8am to 2pm
Southeast Supply Drive
Support neighbors and families in the Southeast part of Colorado Springs. Do you have a surplus of supplies? Consider dropping them off to serve neighbors.
Items Needed: Toilet Paper, Diapers, Wipes, Baby Supplies, Children's Cold Medicine & General Toiletries
Social and Cultural Opportunities
Pikes Peak Library District
Compiled list of cultural resources online: https://tinyurl.com/PPLDFreeResources
How to use your library remotely: https://www.ppld.org/remote
Colorado Springs Senior Center
30 Day Quarantine Challenge: https://www.facebook.com/ColoradoSpringsSeniorCenter/
Comprehensive Hand Sanitizer Guide
