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FAMILY SUCCESS CENTER

The mission of the Pikes Peak United Way Family Success Center is to serve the entire family and empower community members to become financially stable, grow, and accomplish their goals. Visit us today at the FSC where we strive to uplift families through the strength of community collaboration. To speed up your enrollment process, click here:

For more information

Call us at (719) 418-6110

Check out our Facebook page for upcoming events and classes!

Our Partners

Sunny Side Market is a network of local food pantries owned and operated by Care and Share Food Bank. All of the food provided is free of charge, and served in a warm, dignified, and respectful shopping experience. Sunny Side Market is about choice. There is a variety of food available that can help create full meals for you and your loved ones to enjoy around the table.
  • Fresh fruits and vegetables
  • Fresh meats and poultry
  • Dairy products
  • Canned goods
  • Cereals and boxed goods
  • Breads, rolls, and loaves
  • Sweet treats and cookies
  • Frozen meals and other prepared goods

Address:
1520 Verde Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80910

Hours:
Mon. 2pm-6pm
Thurs. 2pm-6pm

Appointments:
2pm-5pm

Walk-Ins:
5pm-6pm

New shoppers, please enroll here for a more streamlined experience.

If you already enrolled, please click below to schedule your appointment for shopping.

Appointments open on a weekly basis every Friday for the following week.

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The Thrive Network

The Thrive Network offers FREE classes that teach you tips and tricks for starting and running your own business. The FREE Spanish-speaking program is also taking applications. Head to thethrivenetworks.org to register.

Catholic Charities

Catholic Charities of Colorado Springs

Regardless of their faith, we serve those who are struggling with poverty and other complex issues by connecting them to one of the agencies in our network. We also have a life coach for more difficult situations. Email vborghini@ccharitiescc.org for details and referrals.

Mentally Strong

Mentally STRONG

Mentally STRONG gives people the wisdom, tools, and support needed to participate actively in their mental well-being. We will have a variety of classes at the Family Success Center. Head to mentallystrong.com for more information.

National Cyber Security

National Cybersecurity Center

At NCC, we have a variety of classes available at the Family Success Center on IT fundamentals, Security Pro, and Network +. We also help adults and K-12 students get industry-level certificates. Head to cyber-center.org/contact-us and fill out the contact form for more information.

Ent Credit Union

Ent Credit Union

Our financial coaches are here to help improve your financial quality of life through education and guidance. Head to ent.com for more information.

Junior Achievement of Southern Colorado

Junior Achievement of Southern Colorado

At Junior Achievement, we offer after-school programming for grades K-12 for financial literacy, career readiness, and entrepreneurship. We also have a program called JA Finance Park that gives children the chance to work with real-life experiences. Head to soco.ja.org to learn more or to reserve a spot.

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Sports Corporation (YES Program)

The YES Program was developed to offer students the ability to learn a multitude of sports and life skills throughout the school year. Each sport session is three weeks long and is led by certified coaches through Skyhawks Sports Academy. Students learn the skills of each sport, as well as teamwork and sportsmanship. Learn more at coloradospringssports.org/yesprogram.

Harrison School District 2

Harrison School District 2 offers FREE adult education classes to develop English communication skills for work, school, and community involvement along with GED and literacy classes. Classes are available in morning, afternoon, and evening time slots. Anyone 17 years or older can email Dr. Masako Kikuchi at mkikuchi@hsd2.org for more information or to register.

Peak Vista Communityh Health Centers

Peak Vista

Peak Vista is an organization focused on enhancing the health of people and the community at large through professional, caring staff who are motivated, enthusiastic, respectful, energetic and committed to strategic partnerships.

Crutcher Cornerstone Movement - Community Development Corporation

Crutcher Cornerstone Community Development Corporation

We promote, support and celebrate youth success. We focus first on addressing education, equity and success because education is the foundation to overall success.

Community Economic Defense Project

CEDP builds programs that protect community wealth, stop economic abuse, and keep people in their homes. They provide emergency rental and mortgage assistance for clients at immediate risk of eviction or foreclosure. We focus on homeless diversion by helping clients quickly obtain housing and help those on the brink of homelessness remain housed.

Fountain Valley Healthcare

Fountain Valley Health Care

Our experienced medical professionals provide primary care for all ages, from pediatrics to adults, as well as health care for basic urgent-care needs. If you are having trouble with chronic pain, substance abuse, mental health, need a vaccine, physical or wellness exam, stop by our office at the Family Success Center on Mondays and Thursdays from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. or call to schedule an appointment at (719) 653-7776.

Goodwill

Goodwill of Colorado

Goodwill provides free career counseling, skills training, and resume prep services that help unlock opportunities for job seekers. We can also help people find employment. Stop by our office at the Family Success Center Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. or fill out the form on our website: goodwillcolorado.org/goodwill-jobs/career-development-services.

The Lighthouse Early Care and Education

The Lighthouse Early Care and Education center integrates social, emotional, physical, imaginative, and cognitive learning experiences into the everyday routine. Full-time child care is available for children ages 2-12 along with drop-in services for families using programs at the FSC. Register here: thelighthouseddc.com/enroll

Parents Challenge

Parents Challenge

Parents Challenge will host a variety of parent empowerment sessions at the FSC, covering a range of topics such as mental health, education, nutrition, and more. We provide families with information, training, mentoring, tools, and financial resources. We offer virtual and in-person sessions. Email info@parentschallenge.org for more information or to apply.

Kingdom Builders Family Life Center

Kingdom Builder's Family Life Center

At Kingdom Builder’s Family Life Center, we are dedicated to fostering stronger families and empowering individuals to thrive in all aspects of life. Through our comprehensive programs and services, we strive to make a positive impact on our community.

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Pikes Peak United Way 2-1-1

2-1-1 is the free, confidential, and multilingual phone service that navigates the complex maze of health and human service providers. A trained information specialist utilizes a database of thousands of resources including federal, state, and local government agencies, private nonprofits, and faith and community-based organizations. Services include food assistance, housing and shelter, health services, basic needs, crisis resources, and more!

THANK YOU SPONSORS

Thank you to all of our Sponsors for making this possible!

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The Peak Progress (QLI) Report is a community effort to look at and evaluate different components of quality of life in the Pikes Peak Region. This project convenes volunteers, community members, and leaders from across the region (Vision Councils) to gather and evaluate data and create goals (referred to as “priority areas”) in various categories.

This report originated in 2007 after Howard Brooks and Jerry Smith recognized the need for benchmarking information and gathered the necessary community support and resources to publish the first edition. The 2019/2020 report seeks to move the report forward by not only focusing on indicators, but also looking for ways to take these findings and create actionable change and improve the quality of life in the Pikes Peak Region. To do this, we followed the original process of creating benchmarks by comparing the Pikes Peak Region to other regions in order to see how we are doing compared to other places in the United States, as well as looking at data over time.

This report is for anyone from a general citizen to an elected representative. Based on the foundation of community groups, networks, and resources that were assembled to develop it, this highly beneficial tool provides reliable and easy to understand data with the potential and proposed steps for actionable change.  

Family Success Center

Family Success Center