About Us

helping our neighbors in need

Help & Hope Center is a non-profit human service organization dedicated to providing assistance to people in Douglas and Elbert counties who are in serious economic need, at risk of homelessness, or in a similar crisis. We address immediate needs by consistently providing food and other necessities for homeless, low income and the working poor in our community.

Client Advocates

Our team schedules personal meetings with each client for privacy and professionalism.

Food Pantry

We are supported by a variety of stores and the Food Bank of the Rockies. We are proud to offer this service.

Locally Focused

All of our resources stay in the community. We support individuals across Douglas and Elbert counties.

Treasures Thrift

Our on-site thrift store has  a collection of gently used goods. All proceeds benefit the Help & Hope Center.

Volunteer Supported

Our amazing team of volunteers makes miracles happen every day. Every person makes our team better.

Community Outreach

We are heavily involved in community matters and supporting opportunities that benefit our community.

from our director

Our team consists of several fulltime staff employees, a board of directors, an army of volunteers and our executive director, Dan Marlow.
The Help & Hope Center is a human service organization whose mission is to meet the immediate needs of residents of Douglas and Elbert counties who are in financial distress and at risk of becoming homeless, to help them work through troublesome times with dignity.

Through our team of client advocates we are able to provide resources tailored to each person’s unique circumstance. Our volunteers and countless donors who generously give of themselves make it possible for us to continue expanding our reach to help even more people in need year after year.

Staff Members

Dan Marlow Executive Director
Jenny Follmer Deputy Director
Andi Woodring Director of Operations
Diane DeBella Grant Writer
Carley Booth Volunteer Coordinator
Roxana Stroh Accountant
Jessie Henze Treasures Store Manager
Michele Vargo Treasures Assistant Manager
Steve Rivoir Food Pantry Manager
Wendy Assistant Food Pantry Manager
John Laughridge Food Pantry Driver
Carlotta Hudler Treasures Staff
Kris Perkins Treasures Staff
Elle McMahon Treasures Staff
Jason DiLaura Donations Receiving
Kelly Head Facilities Manager
Rebecca Client Advocate
Kristana Client Advocate
Bernadette Client Advocate
Joan Client Advocate
Tamara Client Services Receptionist
Tiffany Client Services Receptionist
Dan Marlow

Dan Marlow

Executive Director

board of directors

Trent Krause

Chair of the board

Dan Weidman

Vice Chair of the board

Kristin Wenaas

Treasurer of the board

Tracy Marks

Secretary of the board

Bob Pasicznyuk

Board member

Sarah Miles

Board Member

Peter B. Goldstein

Board member

Brandon Traver

Board Member

Dave Hieronymus

Board member

Annual Report

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USDA Non-Discrimination Statement

2021 Help & Hope Center Impact Sheet

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