Food pantries and food assistance
Food distributions, community pantries and enrollment help for food assistance programs across El Paso County.
BILINGUAL HELP · FREE OF CHARGE
Free resources and help in Spanish for families in Colorado
Viva Resource is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that walks with Latino and Spanish-speaking families in El Paso County: food, housing, healthcare, workshops and legal referrals. Everything free, in the language you prefer.
Everything we offer is free: there is no cost to ask for help, to attend a workshop or to get a referral.
What help can you ask for today?
These are the services we provide across El Paso County. If your situation is not listed here, write to us anyway: we search the resource with you, at no cost.
Rent and housing help
Housing navigation, rental assistance referrals and emergency support when a family is at risk of losing their home.
Clinics and health coverage
Help finding a low-cost clinic, applying for health coverage and connecting to mental health services.
Free classes and workshops
Free community workshops: English classes (ESL), family finances, parenting, job readiness and the topics the community asks for. We also help families understand school financial aid.
Legal referrals and paperwork
We connect families with trusted legal services in Colorado and run informational workshops for the community. Viva Resource is not a law firm and does not give legal advice: we refer you to someone who can help.
Support in Spanish, always
Our team is bilingual: every family is served in the language they prefer, in person, by phone and by email. This page exists because Spanish-speaking families asked for it.
Where we serve in Colorado
Our headquarters is in Peyton and our programs reach across El Paso County.
How to ask for help in 3 steps
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Fill out the form on the Get Help page: tell us what your family needs and how to reach you.
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A bilingual team member reviews your request and contacts you to coordinate the details.
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If you need something today, call 211 for an immediate referral for your ZIP code.
Frequently asked questions
Where can Spanish-speaking families get help in Colorado?
At Viva Resource. Our team is bilingual and serves families in Spanish across Peyton, Colorado Springs, Pueblo, Fountain, Monument and El Paso County. Submit a request on the Get Help page or write to us from the Contact page.
Are there free resources for Latino families in Colorado?
Yes, and there is no cost to use them: food assistance, housing support, healthcare navigation, free educational workshops, emergency support and referrals to trusted legal services.
Where can I take free classes or workshops in Spanish?
Upcoming workshops are listed on the Events page: English classes (ESL), family finances, parenting, job readiness and other topics the community asks for. Support is available in Spanish and attendance is free.
Is there financial help for school or college?
Yes. We walk families through school and college financial aid options and run workshops on the topic. Write to us from the Contact page for the next workshop.
Do I need documents or an appointment to ask for help?
You can send your request from the Get Help page at any time. A team member contacts you to coordinate what you need and what information your case requires.
Does Viva Resource charge for these services?
No. Every Viva Resource service is free, including workshops, referrals and one-on-one support.