We encourage you to check out these resources in our community! While we have the flexibility to provide financial assistance for a wide range of items and situations, we are a small organization with limited funding. We try to connect students with additional resources so that our funding can reach as many as possible. If you have any questions on whether an organization welcomes immigrants, please reach out to us at CEFsojourn@protonmail.com.

Please note that programs have not changed and that supports remain in place for the foreseeable future.

  • ACADEMIC ADVANCEMENT CENTER
    CSU's Academic Advancement Center is committed to assisting marginalized commuities “by creating opportunities to access higher education.” For help navigating CSU resources, contact Jelitza, the Coordinator for Community Outreach and Student Success, at Jelitza.Garcia_Martinez@colostate.edu.

    FOOD SECURITY
    CSU provides an additional 30 meal swipes per semester free to immigrant students. Watch your email at the beginning of each semester with details on how to add these. You must opt in to receive meals. Deadline for Fall 2024 was September 6th.

    RAMS Against Hunger offers a permanent food pantry on campus at CSU General Services Building (1251 Mason Street). Please bring your CSU ID card and bags. Fall 2024 Pantry Hours of Operation are:

    Mondays: 3 PM – 6 PM
    Tuesdays: 9 AM – 6 PM
    Wednesdays: 3 PM – 6 PM
    Thursdays: 3 PM – 6 PM

    RAM Ride Food Ops will deliver boxes of free food from the CSU Rams Against Hunger Pantry to on- and off-campus students, faculty, and staff who are unable to come to the Pantry in person. RamRide Food Ops makes deliveries every Friday from 2:30 – 4:00 pm. Applications must be submitted by Wednesday to receive a delivery on Friday. For more information or to complete an application, visit https://ramride.colostate.edu/food-ops-request-a-box/#

    FINANCIAL SUPPORT AT CSU
    For financial support with tuition and student accounts, contact Sylvia in Financial Aid at sylvia.martinez@colostate.edu. CSU offers scholarships and grants for DACA and ASSET students.

    CSU will cover the cost of your DACA renewal. Contact Sylvia in Financial Aid at sylvia.martinez@colostate.edu.

    CSU RAM Loan Program is through the university and is available to undocumented students. 

    Ontiveros Inclusive Fellowship Program awards up to $2,000 and provides students with the opportunity to gain experience to support their educational and career goals. The fellowship is not considered employment; therefore, all CSU students are eligible to apply regardless of citizenship status.

    LEGAL SUPPORT AT CSU
    For legal questions and support, make an appointment at CSU Student Legal Services with Penny Gonzales-Soto by calling 970-491-1482. Services are 100% confidential. She can review DACA renewal applications and provide full immigration evaluations.

    Explore creating your own LLC.
    An LLC can be owned by anyone regardless of citizenship status and can be used to provide services and contract work.
    Questions?

    • Contact Penny at CSU Student Legal Services by calling 970-491-1482 to make an appointment.

    • Contact Edgar Ramos, Sr. Bilingual Business Connector, City of Fort Collins, at eramos@fcgov.com. Edgar can also assist with making connections to other small business resources.

  • Not sure where to turn for help? Call Fuerza Latina's Confidential Resource Hotline at (970) 472-1501.

    HOUSING
    Neighbor to Neighbor provides emergency rental assistance in certain cases. Check their website to see if your situation qualifies and to apply: https://www.n2n.org/rent-assistance/.

    The Fort Collins Eviction Legal Fund provides legal services FREE to Fort Collins residents. If you have questions about eviction protection and resources based on your immigration status, contact Fuerza Latina or ISAAC of Northern Colorado to connect with program staff. For Fuerza Latina, call 970.472.1501 or email fuerza.latina.noco@gmail.com. For ISAAC, call 970.541.1251 or email contact@isaacnoco.org.

    FOOD SECURITY
    Fort Collins Fresh Food Share operated by the Larimer County Food Bank allows clients choose what they take away. They offer a variety of fresh fruits, vegetables, bread, meat, dairy and shelf-stable items – all at no cost to shoppers. Please bring your student ID or other photo ID, proof of address, and any document showing your income level.

    Vindeket Foods is a no-cost market open to anyone. They rescue food from grocery stores, local farms, and even from folks with home gardens or fruit trees. After providing some basic information, you are welcome to shop. Check their website for hours.

    MEDICAL
    For help with medical bills at any UC Health facility, contact UCH Financial Assistance at 855.843.3547 and ask to make an appointment. Or stop by Poudre Valley Hospital to talk with a financial counselor in person. Enter through the Main Entrance on the east side of the hospital, and tell the receptionist you would like to meet with Financial Assistance. Hours are Monday – Friday, 8 am to 12pm, or 1pm to 4:30pm. Your medical bill could be fully covered under Colorado's Hospital Discounted Care program.

    The Colorado Indigent Care Program (CICP) provides discounted health care services to low-income people and families. Call a participating CICP provider to schedule an appointment and ask to complete the application process for CICP.

    LEGAL
    The below service providers work directly with community members at no cost to provide immigration legal services including, but not limited to, pursuing a pathway to citizenship or permanent residency, legal representation, education and outreach, and legal clinics (visit Fort Collins Immigration Legal Fund for more information).

    HOTLINE for detained individuals and their families: 303.866.9308

  • Fuerza Latina compiled flyers for housing, medical, and immigration and asylum resources. Each link will take you to the flyer, which includes a list of local resources and their contact information.

    Click here for Housing Resources.

    Click here for Medical Resources.

    Click here for Immigration and Asylum Resources.

  • Access the complete guide by clicking here.

    Board members from the Community Empowerment Fund were part of the team that created the Fort Collins Interfaith Council's Resource Guide for Newcomers. This guide includes local agencies that provide assistance on everything from housing to health care to recreation for the immigrant and refugee communities in Fort Collins.