Welcome!
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. You can reach us by phone at 720-977-5800 or email Connections@ThorntonCO.gov.
CodeCap Program Has Started!
In August 2023, the City of Thornton launched a new Code Compliance Assistance Program (CodeCap) to assist income-eligible Thornton homeowners to fix city code violations in their yards. The program is federally funded through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program and therefore is free to qualified residents. Eligible projects include:
- Removal of hazardous trees
- Trash and debris removal, including furniture, appliances, and vehicles.
- Fence repair or replacement
- Minor restorative front yard WaterWise landscaping
Not all projects are eligible, and funding is limited. CodeCAP is not a lawn mowing or weed removal program, however other resource may be available. For more information and to get an application, contact Community Connections at 720-977-5800 or Housing@ThorntonCO.gov
Thornton Community Gardens 2023
Explore your green thumb and become a part of your local Thornton Community Garden. Joining is simple, free and no experience is needed! To learn more click
here.
Coffee Talk – Peer Group
The Center for People with Disabilities (CPWD) has a new peer group for individuals with any disability that will meet on the 4th Monday of each month at their Thornton location, 10317 Washington St., Thornton, CO 80229. To register click
HERE or for more information contact Natalie Lydon-Eikel with CPWD at 303-442-8662 ext. 236 or email
Natalie@CPWD.org.
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.
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 give the Thornton HOTline a call at 720-977-5900 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:
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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 Raquel Jimenez at Raquel.Jimenez@ThorntonCO.gov.
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Snowbusters – Volunteers Needed
Thornton is looking for volunteers for the Snowbusters program. Snowbuster volunteers remove snow from the public walkways and driveways of seniors and/or residents with a disability during the snow season. This service is for Thornton residents who cannot otherwise arrange for or afford to have their snow removed. Volunteer today and be matched with a qualified citizen in need. Please call 303-255-7831 to get started. To learn more, please click here.
Food Access
Farmers' MarketThe City of Thornton, in partnership with 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 or click
here.
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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 bills. Thornton Water customers and residents living in apartment complexes, manufactured home parks, houses, 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 Rehabilitation Program
Paint-a-Thon (PAT)Code Compliance Assistance Program (CodeCAP)CAPABLE - Aging in Place Home Assistance
GRID Alternatives Solar Program
Help for Homes (Accepting applications in mid-2024)This City program helps low-income homeowners in Thornton with minor home repairs up to $10,000, including accessibility modifications, plumbing repairs, furnace repair/replacements, roofing, or electrical repairs. There is currently a 1.5-year waiting list for this program. For more information, click here or contact Community Connections at 720-977-5800 or connections@thorntonco.gov.
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