Welcome!
¡Bienvenidos!
Our Mission: Enhancing lives through connection.
Our Vision: Building a foundation of community empowerment where all in Thornton reach their maximum potential.
If you are in need of assistance, please contact us at 720-977-5800 or at Connections@ThorntonCO.gov. ¡Se habla español!
If you would prefer to self-serve, please visit ThorntonCares.com for resources. Thank you!
What's new?
Thornton Community Connections has NEW modified hours. We are happy to serve you during drop in hours Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and by appointment after hours. You can reach us by phone at 720-977-5800 or email Connections@ThorntonCO.gov.
Community Resource Fair
June 11, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
The City of Thornton, Community Connections Division, will be hosting its first ever Community Resource Fair! We have 10 various organizations attending to provide resources to our Thornton residents. Resource topics will include programs and services for food, housing, health/medical, education, employment, and more. We'll have food trucks, bouncy houses, and giveaways. The Community Resource Fair will be at Community Connections 9471 Dorothy Blvd., Thornton, CO 80229. We'll be handing out Free Food Truck money vouchers to residents attending the event that complete an around the Community Resource Passport (limited number of vouchers), and Joyful Journeys will be giving away household items and clothing. For more information click on the Community Resource Flyer to the right of this page, or contact Community Connections at 720-977-5800 or Connections@ThorntonCO.gov.
COVID Thornton Support Grant
The City of Thornton, a recipient of American Rescue Plan Act funds, is seeking proposals for grant funding from qualified community service providers that assist Thornton residents in recovering from the physical, emotional, and economic impacts of COVID-19. The City of Thornton will issue $100,000 in a first round of funding and may issue additional RFPs based on community need. All proposals must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 15, 2022. Proposals must be submitted to Community Connections at ARPA@thorntonco.gov. Late proposals will not be accepted under any circumstance and will not be considered by the City of Thornton. See the COVID Thornton Support Grants Grant Request for Proposal Guidelines for additional information. Questions regarding this request for proposals shall be directed to Community Connections at 720-977-5800 or ARPA@thorntonco.gov. To the right of this page you can access the RFP application and guidelines.
Community Connections Lending Library
Need a laptop or an iPad? We have both available for lending onsite here at 9471 Dorothy Blvd., completely
FREE of charge!
We also have books ready for checkout. Our books include topics such as cooking, mental health, maintaining and building credit, English as a second language, and more!
WiFi is available in our building at no cost. To learn more, contact us at 720-977-5800 or Connections@ThorntonCO.gov.
Homeless Outreach Team / HOTline
Our Homeless Outreach Team is out and about rain, shine, or snow!
The city of Thornton's Homeless Outreach Team is a group dedicated to investigating encampments, making contact with Thornton's unhoused population, and providing resources to those experiencing homelessness. The team regularly does outreach, taking to the streets and investigating commonly-inhabited areas in order to provide hygiene items and referrals to shelter, food, and any other needed services. The team is an extension of the Community Connections division, which is the one-stop resource shop for people living in Thornton.
If you would like to report an encampment, get resources to individuals you suspect are without homes, or get more information about the Homeless Outreach Team, please contact our HOTline at 720-977-5900 or email us at Connections@ThorntonCO.gov.
For more information on HOT, visit www.gocot.net/HOT.
Brighton Housing Authority Tech program
This program is available to all Adams County residents who do not have access to a computer device in their homes for their use. Their goal is to increase families' and individuals' access to devices in order for them to attend tele med appointments, complete paperwork, access services, job search, fill out applications, navigate social media, attend meetings for themself or family via different platforms. Many students who are doing remote learning have been given devices to complete online learning, however, these devices are not suitable for the entire household and therefore they want to bridge that gap with this tech program. They are able to check devices out for short periods of time generally 4-5 days and longer consisting of 4-6 weeks. During this time they do a follow up with the families to determine if they will need the device for a longer period of time.
Visit http://www.brightonhousingauthority.org/ to fill out a request form.
For more information, contact:
Susana Lopez-Baker, Community Engagement and Outreach Manager
Phone: 303-655-2169
Email: Slopezbaker@brightonhousing.org
COVID-19 Community Resources: Free counseling, rent, mortgage, utility, food & other assistance is available!
If you are in need of resources during the COVID-19 pandemic, please visit www.gocot.net/covid19resources or contact us for more information.
Outreach Events
If you would like Thornton Community Connections to attend a resource fair or event, please send an email to Connections@thorntonco.gov or call 720-977-5800.
Community Connections:
Please click on the topics below to learn more about each program or initiative.
Information and Referral to Community Programs
Information and ReferralCommunity members can call our main number when in need of resources. Connections to information on programs and services in the community, and the Denver Metro Area, are provided by our team.
Any of the community-based resources or service providers listed on the Thornton Cares website (http://thorntoncares.com), or to which City staff has provided a referral by email, phone or otherwise, should not be seen as an endorsement or recommendation by the City. Nor can the City guarantee the availability of any such resources or service providers.
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People Experiencing Homelessness
Resources for People Experiencing HomelessnessIf you are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of becoming homeless, please click
here to view a brochure with resources you may be able to use, or give us a call at 720-977-5800 if you'd like to chat or schedule an appointment to come see us. We believe that asking for help is a sign of strength, and we're here for you.
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Get Involved
Drives
The city of Thornton hosts three separate drives: -
Random Acts of Kindness - This February drive seeks to encourage Thornton community members to embrace the importance of kindness by donating food to local food banks and pet supplies to give to companion pets of local seniors.
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Food and School Supply Drive - This drive in July and August, just before the start of the back to school season, collects food and school supplies to distribute to local food banks and agencies that distribute school supplies to children and youth in need.
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Mayor's Holiday Food and Sock Drive - This drive that starts right around Thanksgiving, seeks to distribute food for holiday meals and socks to Thornton's homeless community at a time when they are most needed.
For more information on drives, please contact
Community Connections at 720-977-5800.
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Perfect Holiday Gift
The Perfect Holiday Gift program pairs generous donors, who donate gifts and meals, with families in need of a little help during the holiday season. Families in need are added by case managers from local agencies. For more information on the Perfect Holiday Gift program, please visit the program website here. If you are interested in
volunteering with the Perfect Holiday Gift program, please send an email to Krista Berkey at Krista.Berkey@thorntonco.gov.
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Food Access
Farmers' MarketThe City of Thornton, in partnership with the Tri-County Health Department, the American Heart Association, and Anythink Libraries, holds a summer farmer's market series at Anythink Huron Street, to provide fresh fruit and vegetables to the neighboring community at an affordable cost. Local artisans and small businesses come to sell their crafts and share information. WIC, SNAP, and RTD coupons are available for those who qualify! For more information on the Farmers' Market, please contact Community Connections at 720-977-5800.
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Water Assistance Program
Water Assistance ProgramThe Thornton Water Assistance Program helps low-income individuals and families struggling to pay their water bill. Thornton Water customers and residents living in apartment complexes, manufactured home parks, condominiums and townhomes that receive water through the City of Thornton can apply for the program once per calendar year. Those who meet the program qualifications will receive a credit on their water account. For more information, please click
here.
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Home Repair Programs
Help for HomesThis City program helps low-income homeowners in Thornton with minor home repairs, including accessibility modifications, plumbing repairs or electrical repairs. For more information, click here or contact Community Connections at 720-977-5800 or Connections@thorntonco.gov. |