Interfaith
Hospitality
Network of Colorado Springs  

 

 519 N. St, Tejon Colorado Springs, CO 80903-1109 * Phone (719) 329-1244 * Fax (719) 329-1288

A Community Response For Families With Children In Homeless Situations












How You Can Help

      Last year IHN counted 15,668hours of volunteer time from over 2000 volunteers, including evening and overnight hosts, cooks and meal servers, Day Center volunteers, clerical support and board members.   
Below are some pictures of volunteers in action. Click desired picture to enlarge.
Donate Time
     Volunteers provide various services such as cooking and serving meals, playing with children or 
      helping them with homework or interacting with guests, with respect and compassion. 
 Donate a charitable contribution
     To send a donation contact IHN.  All cash donations have an immediate impact on those IHN serves
     and provides a full income tax deduction for the donor.

     Other Contribution Ideas...
          A gift of Appreciated Securities, Stocks, or Property can greatly affect our service will providing a
          full income tax deduction and capitol gains savings.
          Remember IHN of C.S. in your Will, Trust or Insurance policy.  A bequest can provide the resources
          to serve homeless families with children for years to come.
           Give a Gift on behalf of a family member, friend or loved one and we'll send an appropriate 
          acknowledgement to the person you designate.  We'll thank them and mention that your gift to IHN 
          was made in their honor as your way of celebrating a special day.
          Matching contribution from your employer.   Many employers provide a matching grant to non-profit
          organizations to which their employees make cash contributions.  Our staff will be happy to assist in
          completing necessary paperwork. 
        
Donate your car
     Do you have a working car that you no longer use?  If you itemize your deductions, the IRS will allow you
     to take a  deduction for up to the fair market value of the vehicle you donate!  Our staff can handle the
     title transfer for you and supply you with a dated receipt for your vehicle and tax records. 

     By donating your vehicle to IHN you are saved from all the trouble and work of selling your car.  It also
     helps Network families who so often have had to pawn their cars in an attempt to stay off homelessness.
     It is a part of the program to empower people to live independently, with dignity.   

Click here to learn more about the tax benefits of giving through the Enterprise Zone.

Donate Services
     You can donate your services by driving the shuttle bus.  The IHN van is available daily to transport
     guests to and from the day center.  A separate van carries bedding and luggage each week to the next
     host congregation.  

How to Refer a Family
     Local social service agencies refer families to the Network.  The agencies may also help guests find
     housing, jobs and benefits.

Program Benefits of IHN for Volunteers:
  • Opportunity to help homeless families directly to make a difference.
  • Wide range of volunteer activities to fit varying schedules and levels of commitment.
  • Opportunity for families to volunteer together.

For more information about volunteering time, services or a charitable 
contribution please contact IHN of Colorado Springs at (719) 329-1244  
 

                                                                                                                                                                                    

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