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Urgent Needs
Diapers
Cereal
Baby Food
Clothing
Pasta, Rice
Toilet Paper
Canned Food
Bottled Water
Shampoo
Infant Formula
Where to Donate
The OUR Center is all about self-sufficiency and unifying community resources for residents of the greater Longmont area.
Needs we assist with include:
Shelter
Child Care
Hot Meals
Learn About the OUR Center's Capital Campaign
We've embarked on a capital campaign to renovate 220 Collyer Street into much needed, expanded space for our Basic Needs and Self-Sufficiency Programs and Administration. Click the headline to watch our video and for details.
Longmont's OUR Center offers a fresh start for those struggling, homeless
A wonderful Times-Call feature on one client's life-changing transformation from homelessness to self-sufficiency and beyond.
The OUR Center is the 2012 Winner of the BBB Torch Award for Marketplace Trust
We are honored to have been named the 2012 recipient of the Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Marketplace Trust in the nonprofit category.
Thank Your For Your Support on Colorado Gives Day!
Just about $28,000 was raised for the OUR Center on Colorado Gives Day!
Hurricane Sandy Relief
If you or someone you know is interested in contributing to Hurricane Sandy relief efforts on the East Coast, our partners at The Salvation Army can help.
Longmont man receives prestigious AARP award
Longtime OUR Center volunteer, John Maher, honored for outstanding volunteer service.
Video Spotlight - OUR Volunteers
Some of OUR Volunteers share the reasons why give of themselves to the OUR Center in this fun video slideshow.
Video Spotlight: Aspen Center for Child Development
Catch a glimpse of a day at Aspen Center for Child Development and hear what a couple of parents have to say about our program.
Volunteers Needed - Join Us for Volunteer Orientation
The OUR Center has many volunteer opportunities available. Our Day Shelter, Clothing Bank, Food Pantry, Kitchen, and Intake Office all are in need of volunteer support.
Hot Lunch Sponsors and Volunteers Needed
The Weekend and Holiday Lunch Program assures that no one in our community has to go without a hot, nutritious meal on any day of the year.
Longmont OUR Center's food pantry sees drop in donations
Longmont Times-Call article focuses on increased need for food at OUR Center and other area agencies.
OUR Center's Empty Bowls fundraiser highlights nutrition
Longmont Times-Call article highlights the 9th Annual Empty Bowls benefit for OUR Food Program.
Longmont closings prompt resource and job fair
OUR Center, El Comité and Workforce organized the event, which drew 200+
Nonprofit Spotlight: OUR Center
The OUR Center was featured in the Boulder Daily Camera's weekly spotlight on community connections and benefits.
The OUR Center featured on "Around Town"
The Longmont Channel 8's "Around Town" program highlights the OUR Center, holiday needs and happenings.
After the Holidays, Donations Drop But Demand Rises
The OUR Center is feaured in this story from the January issue of Left Hand Valley Courier about nonprofit needs after the holiday giving season passes.
Donations will help OUR Center
Local farmers donate nearly 8,000 pounds of food items to the OUR Center.
Christmas on Wheels at Longmont's Aspen Center
Longmont Times-Call's coverage of Bicycle Longmont's wonderful donation to Aspen Center for Child Development.
Longmont's Old Chicago feeds more than 600 at annual holiday dinner
Longmont Times-Call front page article on Spirit of Thanksgiving Dinner 2011
Boy Scout Troop Food Drive
KGNU Radio interview with OUR Center Executive Director, Edwina Salazar, and the Boy Scouts of Longmont's Pack 59.
Longmont's OUR Center celebrates 25 years of helping the needy
9.4.11 - Longmont Times-Call Profile on the OUR Center
OUR Center Beacon of Hope in Dark Times
8.11.2011 - Longmont Times-Call Editorial Featuring the OUR Center
Emergency Services are Still in High Demand
The OUR Center conducted over 28,000 visits in 2010 with individuals and families seeking assistance.
Aug
23
Festival on Main

Look for the OUR Center and Aspen Center for Child Development's bo...read more

Sep
14
Rock & Soul - OUR Annual Fall Benefit

We're bringing back this not-to-be-missed celebration to taking pla...read more

The OUR Center uses your donations very
efficiently: 88% of the OUR Center budget
goes directly to clients services such as
food, personal care items, shelter, clothing,
laundry and shower services, medical
screenings and job searches.
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Since Jan 1st, 2009, the Our Center has distributed*
 
*based on past distribution data. Values are estimates, are for informational purposes only and cannot be considered exact.
Hospitality Center
(Food Program)
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250 3rd Ave.
Longmont, CO 80501
303-772-1342
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Free breakfast weekdays (9:30-10:30) and free hot lunch 7 days/week (11:30-1:00). Food pantry distributes food via voucher system to residents of the St. Vrain Valley. Donations of food and personal care items are accepted at this facility.
Hours 8:00 to 5:00 weekdays.
Intake Office/Administration
(Basic Needs)
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303 Atwood St.
Longmont, CO 80501
303-772-5529
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Staff and volunteers provide food vouchers, rent and utility assistance, local transportation, minor medical prescriptions, emergency shelter referrals, budget counseling, and agency information. The Volunteer Program Office coordinates volunteer needs for all facilities. Donations of cash and gift cards are accepted at this facility.
Hours 8:00 to 4:00 weekdays.
Child Care Center
(Infant, Toddlers, Pre-School, and Pre-K Programs)
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501 5th Ave.
Longmont, CO 80501
303-772-4320
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High-quality childcare and preschool education is provided for children ages 6 weeks to 6 years. Fees based on parent income. Capacity is 60 children. Qualistar certified.
Hours 6:30 to 5:30 daily.
Clothing Bank
(Clothing & Household Items)
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50 E. Rogers Rd.
Longmont, CO 80501
303-772-7773
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Clothing and household items are distributed to St. Vrain residents Monday, Wednesday, & Friday mornings. Donations of clean items in good repair are accepted 8:00 to noon Mon.-Sat. (no toys, books, or large furniture/appliances, please)