Tri-Lakes Cares

For more than 40 years, Tri-Lakes Cares has been a trusted, community-based nonprofit serving Northern El Paso County. We provide food, housing, and financial assistance — along with education and wellness programs — to help neighbors move from crisis to stability. With compassion and dignity at the heart of all we do, we empower people to overcome hardship and build lasting independence.

We are Neighbors Helping Neighbors — Every Day.

Testimonials

Gerald wrote about TLC in a recent Next Door review: "I would hands down absolutely without a shadow of a doubt say you should reach out if you’re in need. I was embarrassed and ashamed of my situation... I felt heard, seen, and human. And they met and loved my pups without a second thought, and helped me manage all aspects of the disarray. If you’re in need. If you’re hurting and need a push in the right direction. Please don’t think hope is lost. It’s right there on Jefferson street disguised as a building. Go talk to the neighborhood angels and get some love."

A neighbor shared: "Tri-Lakes Cares is a fundamental life-saving nonprofit for my family. Without their existence, I honestly do not know where we would be trying to keep my family healthy. I go home with bags filled with Groceries for at least a week's worth of food."

Anonymous: "I am so thankful for TLCs help with my car, especially the snow tires. I would have not been able to drive today, but I've already made a few deliveries and haven't had any issues going into the icy neighborhood roads, and even made it up the Baptist Road hill. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!"

David, a volunteer, wrote: "I know from personal experience how quickly our circumstances can change. I understand how difficult it is for people to ask for help. Being in need is viewed as some sort of failure by society, and that just makes it worse. TLC is there for the community in many ways more than just food."