The YMCA partners with many other organizations to help address the greatest needs in our community. We have compiled a list or resources for our community.
Entertainment/Educational Resources
Entertainment / Educational Resources
- Broadway Plays & Musicals to Watch from Home
- Denver Free Days - 2021 Calendar
- Denver Zoo Virtual
- Educational virtual field trips
- Free Books, Music, Movies, & TV Shows Through Hoopla with Library Card
- Free Ivy League Online Courses
- List of Free Online Courses, Audio Books, eBooks, Movies, Coloring Books, & More
- Monterey Bay Aquarium
- The Georgia Aquarium
- Virtual Car Trip Through the USA
- Virtual Field Trips
- Virtual Museum Tours
- Zoo Atlanta Panda Cam
Families and Kids
Current Event Resources
- Colorado Crisis Services
- Helping Kids Cope: How to Talk to Your Kids about Upsetting News
- National Child Traumatic Stress Network: Parent Guidelines
- Resources for Grief and Loss
- Talking About Racism with Your Children: Starting the Conversation
Crafts
- Creative Parenting - Facebook Group
- Family Friendly Denver Places for Making Arts and Crafts
- Learn, Play and Grow - Facebook Group
- Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems - Art
- Parenting.com - Arts and Crafts for Kids
Education
- Books: Coretta Scott King Book Award Winners
- Coronavirus: A book for children
- Educational podcasts | Learning at home
- Entertaining & Educational Indoor Activities
- How to talk to your kids about coronavirus
- Michelle Obama Story Hour
- Scholastic Learn at Home Website
- Talking to kids about coronavirus
Equity and Inclusion
- 31 Children's books to support conversations on race, racism and resistance
- Teaching Your Child About Black History
- The Integrated Schools Podcast: Raising White Kids with Jennifer Harvey
- Where to find diverse books
- Talking About Racism with Your Children: Starting the Conversation
Field Trips
- Denver Free Days - 2021 Calendar
- Denver Zoo Virtual
- Educational virtual field trips
- Monterey Bay Aquarium
- The Georgia Aquarium
- Virtual Car Trip Through the USA
- Virtual Field Trips
- Zoo Atlanta Panda Cam
Mental and Emotional Wellness
- Center for Child & Family Psychology - Therapy - University of Denver
- Guide to Mental Health Assistance for Students
- Helping children cope with stress
- Healthy emotion regulation during stressful times
- How to help teens and young adults
Nutrition
- Cooking in a cup with kids
- Delicious and kid-friendly mug cake recipes
- Easy recipes that make fruit and veggies fun for kids
- Healthy snacks for kids
- Recipes kids can make
Parenting
- 075: Five Pandemic Parenting Lessons with Cindy Wang Brandt
- Five questions to ask yourself for parents
- Macaroni Kid - Parenting Resources
- Sesame Workshop's Tips For Parenting During A Pandemic
Physical Wellness
- At home PE classes
- Cosmic Kids Yoga
- Kids workouts to do at home
- KIDZ BOP dance along videos
- Yoga for kids
STEM
- 40 STEM activities with at-home items
- 50 hands-on experience STEM activities
- 50+ genius STEM activities for kids
- Easy STEM challenges for kids
Financial/Utility Information, Resources & Tips
Financial Resources:
- 7 Tips to Establish Good Saving Habits
- Budgeting for the Real World - Worksheet
- How to Develop a Financial Plan
- Get Financially Fit
- Get Smart about Credit
Utility Resources
- Connect with Mile High United Way to Learn About Financial Assistance Options
- Credit Card Issuers Offer Customer Assistance in Response to Coronavirus
- Rent, Utility and Mortgage Help - Department of Housing Stability
- Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources o Free Comcast Internet Essentials
- Xcel Energy’s Response to COVID-19
Informative Articles
- Article: “Denver Residents to Get Reprieve from Evictions, Utility Shutoffs During Coronavirus Crisis”
- Article: “Colorado Workers Affected by COVID-19 Closures Eligible for Assistance”
- Article: “Here Are 8 Steps to Take if You Can’t Make Ends Meet Because of the Coronavirus”
- Article: “How Utility, Phone, & Internet Companies Are Giving Consumers a Break During Coronavirus Pandemic”
Food Resources
Food Resources
- Denver YMCA Beyond Hunger
- Colorado Food Pantries
- Kaizen Food Rescue - Metro Denver
- Denver Food Rescue
- Find Food Colorado
Pantries Located in the Denver Metro Area
Monday:
- Monday from 3-4:30 PM: Valley View Church of God - 4390 S Lowell Blvd, Englewood, CO 80110
- Monday from 10 AM - 1 PM: Community Ministry - 1755 S Zuni St, Denver, CO 80223
- Monday from 12-3:45 PM: Community Table- 8555 W 57th Ave, Arvada, CO 80002
- Monday from 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM: Aurora Interfaith Community - 1553 Clinton St, Aurora, CO 80010
Tuesday:
- Tuesday from 3:30-5:30 PM: Dead End of Bates & Raritan - 2900 S Shoshone St, Englewood, CO 80110
- Tuesday from 2-3:30 PM: Salvation Army - 802 Quari Ct, Aurora, CO 80011
- Tuesday from 12-3:45 PM: Community Table- 8555 W 57th Ave, Arvada, CO 80002
- Tuesday from 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM: Aurora Interfaith Community - 1553 Clinton St, Aurora, CO 80010
Wednesday:
- Wednesday from 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM: Wyatt Academy - 3620 Franklin St., Denver, CO 80205
- Wednesday from 6-7:30 PM: Community Ministry - 1755 S Zuni St, Denver, CO 80223
- Wednesday from 9-11 AM: New Apostolic Church - 5290 Vance St, Arvada, CO 80002
- Wednesday from 5:30-6:30 PM: Abundant Life Community - 6520 Wadsworth Blvd #130, Arvada, CO 80003
- Wednesday from 10 AM - 1 PM: Community Ministry - 1755 S Zuni St, Denver, CO 80223
- Wednesday from 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM: Aurora Interfaith Community - 1553 Clinton St, Aurora, CO 80010
Thursday:
- Thursday from 4 PM - 6 PM: Southwest Family YMCA - 5181 W. Kenyon Ave, Denver, CO 80236
- Thursday from 3:30-5 PM: Christ the King Lutheran - 2300 S Patton Ct Denver, CO 80219
- Thursday from 10 AM - 1 PM: Community Ministry - 1755 S Zuni St, Denver, CO 80223
- Thursday from 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM: Aurora Interfaith Community - 1553 Clinton St, Aurora, CO 80010
Friday:
- Friday from 2-4 PM: Florence Crittenton High School: 55 S Zuni St, Denver, CO 80223
- Friday from 12-3:45 PM: Community Table- 8555 W 57th Ave, Arvada, CO 80002
Saturday:
- Saturday from 9:30 AM - 12 PM: ANSAR Pantry - 16251 E Colfax Ave #208, Aurora, CO 80011
General Information & News Outlets
General Information & News Outlets
- Adams County Website
- Arapahoe County Website
- Centers for Disease Control & Prevention Coronavirus Website
- City of Aurora Website (Information in 9 Languages)
- Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment Coronavirus Website
- Colorado Restaurant Association Policies & Protocols
- CU Anschutz Coronavirus Website
- Denver County Website
- Free New York Times Daily Coronavirus Newsletter
- Free Washington Post Daily Coronavirus Newsletter
- Learn About Public Health Emergency Support Functions
- Tri-County Health Department Coronavirus Website
Mental Health
Mental Health Resources
- American Psychiatry Association
- Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) – Online Resources
- Ask for help when you need it - Worksheet
- Crisis Safety Skills
- Define Your Mental Health
- Freedom from Fear
- Gratitude and Mental Wellness
- Guide to Mental Health Assistance for Students
- How Are You - Worksheet
- MindWise — Military and Family Screenings
- Mental Health Resources (MHR)
- National Alliance on Mental Illness
- National Institute on Aging — Health Information
- Nationwide Resource List
- Office on Women’s Health — Mental Health Resources
- The Jed Foundation
- The Trevor Project
- U.S Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) — Mental Health
Current Event Resources
Senior Resources
STAY ACTIVE AND HEALTHY IN THE COMFORT OF YOUR HOME
Check out these low-impact workouts, recipes and entertainment ideas.
Free Virtual Tours
- Cincinnati Zoo: Home Safari Facebook Lives
- Houston Zoo
- Monterey Bay Aquarium
- San Diego Zoo
- The Great Wall of China
- The Louvre
- The Georgia Aquarium
- The Guggenheim Museum
- The Van Gogh Museum
- Virtual Car Trip Through the USA
- Zoo Atlanta Panda Cam
In The Kitchen
Lifestyle
- 5 Sleeping Tips
- 9 Great Brain Games
- 12 Top Podcasts for Boomers
- A Guide to Self Therapy for Seniors
- Awakening from Alzheimer's - Education Series
- Older Adult Resource Directory - City of Denver
- Pharmacies Alter Delivery Options
- Safe Banking for Seniors
- Top Picks: Movies to Stream at Home
SilverSneakers – At home or on the go!
Stay active and engaged with virtual classes that can be tailored to your fitness level. Take advantage of these two ways to keep SilverSneakers in your routine.
- Take free on-demand classes and get info on nutrition and fitness challenges on SilverSneaker's YouTube Channel here.
- Find SilverSneakers on Facebook for Live Classes and videos.
- SilverSneakers members download the SilverSneakers GO app. Learn more here.
Stay Active
- 14 Exercises to Improve Strength & Balance
- Boost Memory and Lower Dementia Risk
- Lower Back Pain? Try These
- Seated Exercises
- Try These 8 Equipment-Free Exercises
- Why Walking is the Most Underrated Form of Exercise
- YMCA Virtual Fitness Classes
- YMCA Older Adult Activity Videos