Denver & Colorado COVID-19 Resource Guide

For assistance during the global COVID-19 health crisis, the following is a list of available resources to those in Denver and across Colorado.

Meow Wolf

March 24, 2020

***Last Updated April 8, 2020***

Stay tuned as this Resource Guide will be frequently updated with new resources.

COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 19) is having an immense impact on communities around the world. Locally, we are seeing an increased demand for resources to support individuals in need, as well as businesses and nonprofit organizations struggling with the economic impacts of the pandemic.

Help is needed for a wide array of items and services, including: food insecurity, housing assistance, bill payment, unemployment, healthcare, childcare, business loans, and more. This is impacting people from all walks of life, no matter where they live.

Our national government has been busy working on relief packages and options for those affected. On March 18, 2020, the “Families First Coronavirus Response Act” was signed into law, which put together a wide relief package for families, workers, and businesses. This includes provisions to expand access to food and nutrition services for low income families, emergency paid leave for employees, support for health care professionals, and also requires private health plans to cover costs associated with COVID-19 diagnostic testing. The federal government is also offering additional programmatic support. The Small Business Administration's, Disaster Relief Loan program is available for affected small businesses. FEMA's Public Assistance program is available for eligible governments and non profits, and the IRS is introducing a number of measures to provide tax relief. This is an evolving situation, and we expect programmatic offerings to increase.

Meow Wolf is currently assessing the best way we can partner with existing organizations to support our local communities, artists, and humanity as a whole. We believe that if we work together, lift each other up, and share our resources with those who need it most, we can navigate these uncertain times. Let’s do this together!

Our company believes that partnerships are the best way to both strengthen ties with our neighbors and give back to our communities in need. To that end, we have put together a list of Denver and Colorado Resources below.

Denver hotlines related to COVID-19:

Denver Public Health - Health related issues COVID-19 hotline: 303-389-1687 or 1-877-462-2911
If you are ill: Denver Health Nurse Line 303-739-1211
Agency for Human Rights & Community Partnerships (720) 913-8450 | TTY: (720) 913-8475
Dial 311: Operators ready to help you find the City of Denver resources you need
Dial 211: Operators ready to help you find the resources you need
National Domestic Violence Help phone number: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)

COVID-19 Information For Colorado

Artist/Performers Resources

Denver Arts & Venues Imagine 2020 artist relief up to $1000 grants
RiNo Art District Support Fund
Denver Metro Area Artist Relief Fund- to donate (application paused)
COVID-19 & Freelance Artists
For Artists in Rural Colorado (pending)
Survey for Colorado artists from RedLine Contemporary Art Center
List of Arts Resources During the COVID-19 Outbreak
Actors Fund Entertainment Assistance Program: provides services and financial support to entertainment professionals facing personal or work-related problems. It is also a conduit for emergency financial assistance in times of pressing need or in response to catastrophic events.
CERF+ Emergency Assistance: artists who experienced a recent, career threatening emergency, such as an illness, accident, fire or natural disaster
RAUSCHENBERG EMERGENCY GRANTS: one-time grants of up to $5,000 for unexpected medical emergencies
Denver's Music Advancement Fund: opens in April. Great for musicians/producers/DJs
MusiCares COVID-19 RELIEF FUND
Musicians Foundation
Sweet Relief Musicians Fund
Boulder County Musicians Relief Fund
Economic Impact Survey
Mental Health Services low to no cost support for Denver artists

Services Industry Resources

Bartender Emergency Assistance

General Resources

Connection Resources

Food Resources

Denver Human Services Help in signing up for the SNAP Program (food stamps)
Hunger Free Colorado
Meals on Wheels (VOA): Delivery meals to homebound seniors
Meals on Wheels (Senior Hub): Delivery of meals to homebound seniors
Food Bank of the Rockies
FoodPantries.Org
Denver Public Schools: Food Distribution & Delivery Sites Lists extended. Free food distribution sites.
Jefferson County Schools - “Grab and Go” meals for youth. For questions regarding this program, please call 303.982.6748

Beginning March 16, 2020 through Friday, March 27, JeffersonCounty “Grab and Go” meals will be available for collection for breakfast from 8:00-9:00a and lunch from 11:30a - 12:30p at the following school locations:

• Arvada K-8

• Colorow Elementary School

• Edgewater Elementary School

• Foothills Elementary School

• Lasley Elementary School

• Parr Elementary School

• West Jeff Middle

All children (ages 1-18) can go to any of the above school locations, to receive a no-cost meal. We will be serving anyone in need. Each person will be required to be present and pick up their own meal. We will also be donating perishable foods and working with our local food banks in order to mitigate the community impact of missing food services in schools. Additional school distribution locations will be added as needed.

Adams County Food Bank/Pantry Information
Colorado Springs Free Food: Free food for children under 18 during school closures offered at multiple sites

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For your convenience, we’ve also provided a list of Santa Fe & New Mexico Community Resources, Las Vegas & Nevada Community Resources, and Artist Resources. Please share these lists with anyone and everyone who might be in need.