About US

helping our neighbors in need

The 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.

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Client Advocates

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

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Food Pantry

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

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Locally Focused

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

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Treasures Thrift

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

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Volunteer Supported

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

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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
Kim Larson	Volunteer Coordinator
Diane DeBella	Grant Writer
Andi Woodring	Director of Operations
Scott Godinez	Communications & Marketing
Roxana Stroh	Accountant
Jessie Henze	Store Manager
Gayle Jacobs	Treasures Thrift Staff Member
Steve Rivoir	Food Pantry Manager
Wendy	Assistant Food Pantry Manager
John Laughridge	Food Pantry Driver
Carley	Client Advocate
Kristana	Client Advocate
Rebecca	Client Advocate
Bernadette	Client Advocate
Lynda	Client Services Case Manager
Andrea	Client Services Receptionist
Michele Vargo	Donations Receiving Manager
Kelly Head	Donations Receiving
Mari Chandler	Donations Receiving
Jason Dilaura	Donations Receiving