Colorado Gives
Join us in raising $50,000 by December 9th to support refugees rebuilding safe lives in Colorado.
"I came from where there was no opportunities. Me coming here really helped and has given me a platform to try to change my life, build myself as a person, and have a future.”
- Emmanuel, arrived from South Sudan in late 2023
Since 2001, the African Community Center (ACC) has supported over 14,000 refugees and immigrants as they rebuild safe, sustainable lives in Colorado. In a world where 1 in every 67 people is forcibly displaced, our work is more critical than ever. Last year, Colorado welcomed 3,116 refugees, most to the Denver area. We cannot let them face homelessness and hunger here.
ACC exists to be a welcoming center of multicultural exchange where newcomers find belonging and actively contribute to an inclusive society. We walk alongside them from their first day, providing not just initial resettlement, but the long-term support needed for true self-sufficiency. Emmanuel has since learned how to drive, ran in our Run for Refugees 5K, and joined a soccer league while he hopes to be reunited with his mother and sister.
While national priorities on refugee resettlement fluctuates, the needs of families who are already here remain. Our community members rely on us for up to five years. The most urgent need we face today is preventing a slide into crisis. A missed rent payment or an unexpected medical bill can unravel years of progress, dismantling efforts to build sustainability.
To address the most acute needs, our goal is to raise $50,000 by December 9 to provide emergency rental and food assistance.
This fund is a proactive safety net, preventing homelessness and hunger so families can focus on learning English, securing stable employment, and integrating into our community.
Your contribution does more than just cover a month's rent or put a meal on the dinner table -- it provides the stability a family needs to finally breathe, to heal, and to build. You are not giving a handout; you are investing in the future of a person who will enrich our Colorado community.
Donating during the Colorado Gives statewide giving movement (November 1 - December 9) magnifies the impact of your gift.
Be a part of this critical effort.
GIVE TODAY
to ensure that refugees in Colorado have the foundation they need to build a safe, sustainable life.
The Impact of Your Gift
$25
provides hygiene items for a newcomer family.
$50
provides a cleaning kit for a new home.
$100
provides sheets and pillows for a family.
$250
provides a full cart of groceries for a family of four.
$150
provides a bed for a refugee child.
$500
helps cover rent for a family with medical concerns.
Other Ways to Give
Become a Welcomer and make a difference for our new refugee and immigrant neighbors every day, all year long.
Starting November 1st, if you set up a new recurring donation, Colorado Gives Foundation will match your first monthly donation up to $100 and up to $250,000 across all organizations! Don’t wait - secure your match before the funds run out!
Create your own fundraising page to help us reach our $35,000 goal by December 10th. Share with your network and create a culture of welcome in our community to support our refugee and immigrant neighbors.
Click here to easily create your fundraising page with this customizable template.
Join the Good for Business Challenge and inspire your employees to #GiveWhereYouLive! Matches are available for the first 50 businesses to raise $1,000 for a non-profit from November 1st through Colorado Gives Day on December 10th.
Joining the challenge is easy - create a business group giving page, share it with your team, and let the friendly competition begin. It's a fantastic way to boost employee engagement and see who comes out on top! Click here for a tutorial on how to create a custom-branded giving page.
Help foster a culture of generosity within your organization by setting up a match for employee contributions. You can easily add matching contributions to your group giving page - not only amplifying the impact of donations but also incentivizing your employees to give more.
Watch this short tutorial to learn how to set up a matching donation on your group giving page.
Questions? Please contact Development & Communications Specialist iftu@acc-den.org at iftu@acc-den.org.
