OUR DONATION DOCK IS OPEN.

We are accepting:

  • Fresh, Non-Perishable Food Items
  • Hygiene Items
  • Clean and Washed Seasonal Clothing & Matched Shoes
  • Blankets/Sleeping Bags, Towels, & Sheets, that are Washed and Clean
  • Infant Items – Diapers, Wipes, Formula, Food

DONATION DOCK HOURS

9:00 am to 3:00 pm

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday

CLOSED

Wednesday, Saturday, & Sunday

Make a ONE-TIME gift

The Action Center relies on the support of our community to help meet the needs, restore hope, and transform the lives of 20,000 neighbors in need each year.

As a private, non-profit, organization, we utilize many sources of funding each year – none of which are guaranteed year after year. We work hard to leverage every dollar wisely.

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$.94 of every dollar donated supports our programs, helping those facing hardship or experiencing homelessness.

 

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Mountain movers giving society

Mountain Mover: one who achieves something that is incredibly difficult.

Every day our participants try to move mountains within their own lives, here at the Action Center, we do our best to assist them in this endeavor. In order to help us accomplish this task though, we need an army of Mountain Movers to help us!

By joining our recurring gift society, you become a Mountain Mover for those we serve at The Action Center. The funds you contribute through your Mountain Mover membership will support our programs and services such as our self-select grocery, Pathways Program, and our housing program in partnership with Red Rocks Community College for students experiencing homelessness.

With multiple recurring gift options and benefits at every level, there is a right-match “path” for you to hike as one of our Mountain Movers!

For more details or questions you may have, please email: development@theactioncenter.org

HOW TO GIVE

Giving ONline

Making a gift online, through our secure Online Giving portal, is a quick and easy way to support The Action Center.

Giving By Check

Here at The Action Center we gladly accept checks, in person or in the mail.

Feel free to stop by or mail your check to:

The Action Center
Development Department
8755 W 14th Ave
Lakewood, CO 80215

Over the Phone

Our Development Coordinator is happy to answer your questions and/or accept donations over the phone, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Please feel free to call 720.407.6703.

Donate ITems

Each year The Action Center provides hundreds of thousands of items to those in need. 

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Financial Ways You Can Give

Make a One-Time Gift

$.89 of every dollar donated goes back into our programs. Each and every gift makes a difference here at The Action Center.

Make a one-time gift online through our secured
Online Giving portal or mail a check directly to our offices.

 

RECURRING GIFT

Recurring gifts help us better manage cash flow which in turn helps continue to provide consistent services. We call these our Mountain Movers. Your recurring gifts are the foundation that helps create a sustainable Action Center.

Join the other Mountain Movers and set up your recurring gift today.

SPONSORSHIPS

Sponsorships are a great way to tell the community that you care about our neighborhood and the people who live here.

The Action Center has a variety of events and opportunities available for sponsorship. Please visit our Events Page to review event options and give us a call at 720.407.6704 or email our Development Department for more sponsorship information.

Legacy Giving

Creating a family legacy at The Action Center is as simple as creating a bequest in your will/trust or designating The Action Center as a beneficiary.

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Call 720.407.6704 to discuss your legacy options or let us know if you’ve already included us in your planned giving.

For more information on our Legacy Path Society, CLICK HERE

Charitable IRAs

If you’re 70 and half or older and have an IRA with a required minimum distribution, you can make a charitable IRA rollover to The Action Center. Contact your IRA plan administrator to begin the process today!

Donor Advised Funds

Make a request to the holder of your DAF to make a grant to The Action Center. Call our Director of Development for more details at 720.407.6704 or email development.

Stocks & Public Held Securities

We accept donations of stocks, bonds, and mutual funds from individuals and businesses. It’s a great way to support The Action Center. Give our Development Department a call at 720.407.6704 or email us for more information. 

Workplace Giving

Many companies offer a matching gift program when you give to your favorite charities.

Check with your HR department to see if your company offers such a program and double your good.

Other Ways to Give

There a many different ways you can support The Action Center everyday! From daily shopping at King Soopers, to your usual Amazon or Ebay shopping, your purchasing can help The Action Center!

KING SOOPERS REWARDS

When you link your King Soopers card to our profile, each time you shop, King Soopers will donate a portion of purchases to The Action Center!

Amazon Wish Lists

You can help support us by purchasing essential items via Amazon. Just add to cart and presto… those items are on their way to The Action Center!

ACTION CENTER EBAY

Our ebay store has a great selection of items that will make the next great gift for you or your
loved ones!

DONATE YOUR CAR

Ready to get rid of your old car? Want it to do some good? Donate it through our partner, Cars Helping Charities, & have it benefit The Action Center!

Host an Event

Help those in need in our community by holding your own fundraising event.

 

OUR TOP NEEDS

Food

  • Cereal
  • Hearty Soups
  • Peanut Butter
  • Rice
  • Pasta & Sauce

Hygiene

  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Deodorant
  • Toothpaste
  • Laundry Detergent
  • Infant Diapers/Wipes

Clothing & Household**

  • Men’s T-shirts
  • Men’s Jeans
  • New Underwear
  • Winter Coats
  • Athletic Shoes, Boots, Sandals, & High Heels
  • Blankets
  • Towels
  • Sheets

**For clothing items and household items, we only accept donations that WASHED and clean, free of rips, stains, or tears.

DONATION DOCK HOURS

9:00 am to 3:00 pm  –  Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday

CLOSED – Wednesday, Saturday, & Sunday

Donating Items

Has that coat collected too much dust? Are canned goods taking up too much space in your pantry? Or did you score a good deal on your favorite detergent?

Here at The Action Center we provide a variety of goods to our participants daily and are happy to accept in-kind donations year round. 

You can help us ensure your donations are put to good use by donating gently used items that are clean and ready to use since we do not have the facilities to clean clothing or items, nor do we know what facilities our participants may have

Donate your items at our Donation Dock:
8755 W 14th Ave
Lakewood, CO 80215

 

Questions about your donation?
donateitems@theactioncenter.org

 

The Action Center receives a donated van from community and Food Rescue partner, Whole Foods.

October 2020

Organize a Donation Drive

Want to challenge your friends, family, and co-workers to help out? We can always put new items to use for our School Supply Distribution, Holiday Gift Programs, Thanksgiving Food Drives, and more! Sign-up today and a member of our team will reach out to you with a list of our most needed items. 

For more information about sponsoring events, such as School Supply Distribution, Thanksgiving Distribution, and Holiday Gift Shop, please email development@theactioncenter.org.

OUR DONATION DOCK IS OPEN.

We are accepting:

Fresh, Non-Perishable Food Items

    • Hygiene Items
    • Clean and Washed Seasonal Clothing
    • Athlethic Shoes, Boots, Sandals, & High Heels
    • Blankets/Sleeping Bags, Towels, & Sheets, that are Washed and Clean
    • Infant Items – Diapers, Wipes, Formula, Food

DONATION DOCK HOURS

9:00 am to 3:00 pm

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday

CLOSED

Wednesday, Saturday, & Sunday

Items We Cannot Accept

Here at The Action Center, we don’t like saying “no thank you” to donations, however, sometimes it is necessary. We try to make every effort to accommodate every donor with every item, however, sometimes we have to make the decision on which items we can use and those we can not, this helps us better maximize our resources and helping our participants. Unfortunately, there is a cost related to recycling and disposing of items we can not use.

You can help us ensure your donations are put to good use by donating gently used items that are clean and ready to use since we do not have the facilities to clean clothing or items, nor do we know what facilities our participants may have.

Listed below are some examples of the items that we can not accept. If you’re unsure about your donation, please call 303.237.7704 to ask if your donation is an item we can put to good use. 

furniture

  • Couches
  • Chairs
  • Desks
  • Tables/End Tables
  • Mattresses/Waterbeds
  • Pianos
  • Shelving Units
  • Cubicle Partitions 

Large Appliances

  • Stoves
  • Refrigerators
  • Built-ins
  • Lawn Mowers
  • Furnaces
  • Weed Eaters
  • Snow Blowers
  • Rascal Scooters

Electronics

  • Printers
  • Computers
  • Computer Monitors
  • TVs
  • Fax Machines
  • Copiers
  • Stereos
  • DVD / VHS Players

Baby Items

  • Used Toys
  • Strollers
  • Car Seats / Carriers
  • Walkers and Swings
  • Cribs
  • Bassinets 
  • Pack and Plays
  • Bouncers / Exesaucers

Fitness Equipment

  • Treadmills
  • Ellipticals
  • Weight Sets
  • Ski Equipment
  • Bowling Balls
  • Golf Clubs
  • Stationary Bikes

Certain Household Items

  • Adult Diapers
  • Medical Supplies
  • Paint
  • Open Cleaning Products
  • Blinds and Doors
  • Carpet Remnants

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The Action Center is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. $.94 of every donated dollar serves those facing hardship or experiencing homelessness.

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