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Community Help & Resident Resources

Practical answers and local assistance for Frederick, Firestone, and Dacono—all in one place.

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Who Handles That?

Choose your town and the problem. We will point you to the office that actually handles it.

Find the right office →
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Where Can I Take This?

Find dependable disposal information for paint, chemicals, motor oil, batteries, electronics, and more.

Find a drop-off option →
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Moving to Carbon Valley

A practical starting checklist for town services, utilities, schools, alerts, and local information.

Open the moving guide →
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New Around Town

Follow new construction, development proposals, and town projects through their official sources.

See what is being built →
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Community Help & Resources

Find local food, housing, utility, transportation, and other assistance.

Find community help →
Neighbors helping neighbors

Community Help & Resources

Trusted organizations serving Carbon Valley and Weld County when you need assistance.

I need help
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What kind of help do you need?

Start with the category that best matches the problem. Contact each organization directly to confirm eligibility, funding, availability, and current hours.

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Food & basic needs

Local food assistance and a broader countywide food network.

Local first stop

Carbon Valley Help Center

Food assistance plus qualifying rent and utility help for families and individuals in the local service area.

Location
150 Buchanan Ave., Firestone
Get help from CVHC ↗
Food assistance

Weld Food Bank

Find current food locations and programs serving children, seniors, families, and other Weld County residents.

Find food now ↗
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Rent, housing & utilities

Help staying housed and keeping essential home utilities connected.

Housing stability

Almost Home

Emergency rental and mortgage assistance for qualifying Weld County households. Monthly applications close when available capacity is reached.

Check current housing assistance ↗
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Transportation

Ride options for older adults and other eligible Weld County residents.

Age 60 and older

60+ Ride

Free transportation for registered Weld County residents age 60 and older, including rides for medical care, groceries, and essential errands.

Register or request a ride ↗
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Safety & crisis help

Confidential help for people experiencing domestic violence.

Free and confidential · 24/7 crisis line

A Woman's Place

Domestic-violence crisis support, emergency shelter, safety planning, advocacy, and services for survivors in Weld County.

24-hour crisis line
970-356-4226
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Help understanding housing rights and other noncriminal civil legal problems.

Civil legal aid

Colorado Legal Services

Free legal help for qualifying residents and seniors dealing with eviction, unsafe housing, public benefits, identification, and other civil matters.

Apply for legal help ↗
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County benefits & more resources

Broader starting points when the need crosses several categories.

Search more services

211 Colorado

Search statewide help for housing, food, transportation, child care, health services, employment, and other basic needs.

Search 211 resources ↗

The Voice of Carbon Valley provides these listings for informational purposes only. Inclusion does not mean we endorse, recommend, or guarantee any organization, program, or service. Services, eligibility requirements, hours, and availability may change. Please confirm all information directly with the provider.

Information is linked to official agencies whenever possible. Confirm urgent or time-sensitive details directly with the responsible office.