Announcement
Thank you for considering giving to the IRC in Denver! Your support will help newcomers rebuild their lives with dignity and stability. This page will be updated regularly with our current donation needs and guidelines.
1. Financial Support
The most effective way to support families rebuilding their lives is through a financial gift to the IRC in Denver. Flexible funding allows IRC staff to respond the moment a crisis arises—whether that’s securing emergency housing, providing essential household supplies, covering transportation to a new job, or helping a family navigate an unexpected medical need.
Every household’s journey to stability is different. By making a financial donation, you empower the IRC to meet the unique needs of each client with dignity, speed, and care. Your trust in our local team creates a powerful partnership—one that ensures newcomers in our community receive support at the moment it matters most.
You can donate directly to the IRC in Denver here.
2. Amazon Wish List
One of the most effective ways to support families is by purchasing items directly from our Amazon Wish List! Items are shipped to the Denver office and staff distribute directly to clients based on need. The wish list will be updated as client needs change. Some current items include:
- Gift cards for food and emergency needs
- Essential household items
- Cleaning supplies
- Hygiene products
Check out the IRC in Denver's Amazon Wishlist!
3. Group Collection Projects
Community groups, faith partners, clubs, and companies may organize donation drives for high‑need items. Past examples have included winter coats, assembled hygiene kits or assembled backpacks and school supplies.
Please contact us before starting a collection to confirm what items are needed and ensure we have capacity to store and distribute items. Please email IRCDenver.Donations@Rescue.org with inquiries.
4. Donation Drop‑Off: by appointment only
We are able to accept pre‑approved donations by appointment only. Please review details below for items we current accept, items we do not accept, and how to submit a donation inquiry.
Items we currently accept:
- We are not currently accepting donations to due our existing inventory. Please check back for updates!
We do not accept:
- Clothing and shoes
- Furniture
- Electronics
- Toys and stuffed animals
- We recommend donating these and other items Arc Thrift Stores: Arc provides vouchers and other items to IRC clients and community members.
To inquire about a donation drop‑off:
- Contact the IRC by email (IRCDenver.Donations@Rescue.org) or phone (720-328-6655) with details about what items you would like to donate.
- The donation address will be given at appointment. Note some items will be dropped off at the IRC office and others may be delivered to IRC's storage or program sites.
5. Volunteer
We welcome community volunteers to share their time and expertise to support our clients and mission! Volunteer opportunities include are posted according to current positions available. Volunteers must be 18+ years old and children are welcome with supervising adults in rare cases. All volunteers must pass a background check. Read more details about our current volunteer opportunities here.