The Epworth Foundation

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Since 2005, The Epworth Foundation has provided programs ans support to the 80205 community, as well as its surrounding neighbors. Our programs focus on Youth, Families, Hunger Relief and Health, to ensure that we provide whole solutions to individual obstacles. Our mission is "To promote and support healthy families with an emphasis on children" Through our four program areas, we provide help to an average of 10,000 families and individuals in need.

Testimonials

Thank you for giving my family a Thanksgiving! We received a thanksgiving box. I didnt know how we were going to eat but I was nominated for a box and me and my kids had Thanksgiving!"
(Elma Martinez)

"Dear Epworth and Family to Family,
You helped us get our kids back and helped us with food. Your Pastor Jeff was our advocate and gave me a lot of infomation to help me get my kids back. My husband went to the Fatherhood group on Tuesday nights and he is so much more active with the kids now they are home. We couldnt have done it without your help"
(family name withheld to protect privacy and HIPPA laws)

Mission

Our mission is to promote and support healthy families, with an emphasis on children. We seek to ensure that the needs of the whole person are met within our community. Our goal is to maintain the dignity of each person that we serve.

Background Statement

Nourishing bodies, strengthening families, and empowering futures in the heart of Denver.

Founded in partnership with Epworth United Methodist Church, The Epworth Foundation is a trusted anchor in Denver’s historic 80205 neighborhood. For years, we have bridged immediate relief with long-term empowerment—addressing critical gaps in food security, family stability, educational access, and community wellness.

Building on a deep legacy of service, we strengthen our community through five core pillars:

Preserving & Reunifying Families: Through our Family to Family – Family Reunification Program, we partner with local human services departments—primarily in Denver, with active expansion into Adams and Arapahoe counties—to support families navigating protective services or judicial intervention. Our dedicated advocates provide trauma-informed support, parent education, and training to prevent child removal, as well as supervised parent-child visitation when out-of-home placement has occurred. Beginning in 2027, we are expanding these services to include structured parenting education classes, therapeutic visits, peer support groups, and dedicated tutoring and workforce readiness for youth in the foster care system.

Combating Food Insecurity: As one of the few food pantries operating directly within the 80205 zip code, we provide consistent, dignified access to nutritious groceries and essential resources for local families.

Honoring a Denver Legacy: We are proud to serve as the lead steward of the iconic Denver Feed A Family Thanksgiving distribution. Held in honor of beloved Denver philanthropist and restaurateur "Daddy" Bruce Randolph, this signature program carries forward his spirit of generosity to ensure no neighbor goes without a holiday meal.

Investing in Education: In partnership with our founding organization, Epworth United Methodist Church, we award educational scholarships that cultivate future leaders and help local students achieve their academic goals.

Expanding Mental Health Access: Looking toward the future, we are actively pursuing State of Colorado Medicaid Provider authorization to launch accessible, culturally responsive, community-based mental health services—bringing vital behavioral health support directly to the individuals and families who need it most.

When you invest in The Epworth Foundation, you aren't just funding a program—you are sustaining a vital neighborhood lifeline and helping us build a healthier, more resilient metro Denver.