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Borrow Pricey Medical Equipment Needed After Surgery Like Wheelchairs For Free

Assistance League of Denver has a wonderful program called Hospital Equipment Lending Program or HELP. The organization purchases new equipment such as wheelchairs, crutches, rolling walkers, commodes, etc. and lend it for FREE to people who are in need after surgery. All they ask is that the equipment be returned when no longer needed. [Read more…] about Borrow Pricey Medical Equipment Needed After Surgery Like Wheelchairs For Free

Posted by Laura on January 16, 2026 | Updated January 15, 2026 Filed Under: Health & Fitness · Services

Last Day for Coupon! Great Clips Offers $9.99 Haircuts for Limited Time

Snip! Snip! Snip! Any time you can cut costs on grooming, it’s definitely a beautiful day — especially for bargain hunters. And Great Clips is offering a rare opportunity to save money on your next haircut. There was a time when the popular salon regularly offered coupons in the paper or annual haircut sales, but nowadays it can be “hairy” to find any discounts. [Read more…] about Last Day for Coupon! Great Clips Offers $9.99 Haircuts for Limited Time

Posted by Bryan on January 15, 2026 | Updated January 16, 2026 Filed Under: Hair & Beauty · Services

Get Free Hot Meal & Access to Local Services at Free Resource Fair in Castle Rock

For Douglas County residents enduring hard times, it’s good to know that a FREE hot meal and more than 25 local service organizations will be available at the Strive to Thrive Resource and Service Fair from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at Calvary Castle Rock. This FREE event provides attendees with information on where to access food and clothing, medical assistance and more. They may also be able to pick up food and clothing. [Read more…] about Get Free Hot Meal & Access to Local Services at Free Resource Fair in Castle Rock

Posted by Laura on January 10, 2026 | Updated January 7, 2026 Filed Under: Services · Things To Do

Where & How You Can Recycle Your Christmas Tree In The Denver/Boulder Area

Nationally, approximately 93% of the real Christmas trees are recycled through community programs. Colorado is no exception with most cities and/or counties offering FREE Christmas Tree Recycle. Some programs have already started and run into January, with drop-off sites open various length of time, from the first week in January to as long as January 31.

A few municipalities offer curb-side pick-up, others ask you to take your tree to a drop-off site. There is no comprehensive site, but here are links to many Front Range programs. [Read more…] about Where & How You Can Recycle Your Christmas Tree In The Denver/Boulder Area

Posted by Laura on January 5, 2026 | Updated January 5, 2026 Filed Under: Services

Auto Zone’s Loan-A-Tool Service Offers Free Tool Rentals

Tools can be very expensive. Unless it’s part of your trade, it’s often not cost-effective for “do-it-yourself-ers” to buy tools for quick repair jobs around the house or on a car. Thanks to Auto Zone’s Loan-A-Tool, there’s no more need to pay for tools you need temporarily. Using the FREE service is easy — simply leave a deposit when you pick up a tool. When you’re done with the job, return it for a full refund of your deposit. [Read more…] about Auto Zone’s Loan-A-Tool Service Offers Free Tool Rentals

Posted by Bryan on January 4, 2026 | Updated December 28, 2025 Filed Under: Home & Garden · Services

Signed, Sealed and Delivered: Send Your Valentine’s Day Cards from Loveland, Colorado

How lovely! Is there a more lovely (and perfect!) place to send your Valentine’s Day cards and love letters from than our very own Loveland, Colorado? Nope, there’s not! The commemorative postmark is the special added touch that makes the holiday even lovelier for those receiving your Valentine’s Day cards. [Read more…] about Signed, Sealed and Delivered: Send Your Valentine’s Day Cards from Loveland, Colorado

Posted by Bryan on January 3, 2026 | Updated January 8, 2026 Filed Under: Services

Save Money by Saving Food from Being Thrown Away in Denver, Boulder & Ft. Collins

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No one wants food to go to waste! Unfortunately, lots of good food gets tossed out every day at restaurants because it wasn’t sold that day or is about to expire. However, it’s still perfectly delicious and edible. Why throw it away, when someone can still enjoy it? Thanks to Goodie Bag, hungry bargain hunters can pick up unsold food from local restaurants at a discounted price — 50% off or more. [Read more…] about Save Money by Saving Food from Being Thrown Away in Denver, Boulder & Ft. Collins

Posted by Bryan on December 27, 2025 | Updated December 28, 2025 Filed Under: Food & Drink · Services

Recycle Leftover Paint For Free Year-Round

paint cans Coloradans love to recycle anything and everything, but disposing of leftover paint is a hassle. To the rescue: PaintCare, a FREE paint recycling program with more than 150 drop-off sites across Colorado, more than 50 in the Front Range alone. Drop-off sites are mostly paint and hardware stores. [Read more…] about Recycle Leftover Paint For Free Year-Round

Posted by Laura on December 27, 2025 | Updated December 22, 2025 Filed Under: Services

Denver Treecycle 2025/2026: Recycle That Christmas Tree

Christmas tree Denver Recycles annual FREE Treecycle program will be recycling thousands of Christmas trees into mulch again this holiday season. The mulch is made available FREE to Denver residents in the spring. To ensure your tree is composted you must drop it off this year. Trees picked up by Denver Waste Management will not be composted. Tree-cycling is easy, but it’s important to follow these steps. [Read more…] about Denver Treecycle 2025/2026: Recycle That Christmas Tree

Posted by Laura on December 26, 2025 | Updated December 17, 2025 Filed Under: Services

Does Colorado Owe You Money? Get It Now

Dollar sign buttonWith our busy lives, it’s easy to lose track of the small things. A rebate check, that bank account you opened to get a free toaster or maybe a security deposit? Check out The Great Colorado Payback. The program is responsible for reuniting Coloradans with their lost or forgotten assets. The website helps you search for unclaimed property including royalties, refunds, rebates, uncashed insurance checks and more. [Read more…] about Does Colorado Owe You Money? Get It Now

Posted by Laura on December 22, 2025 | Updated December 21, 2025 Filed Under: Services

Play Lottery Right from Your Phone, Get First Ticket Free

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Everything is now deliverable with just a few taps and swipes! And, for those who regularly play, you can now add the Colorado Lottery to the list of tasks you can easily check off your to-do list. Thanks to Jackpocket, play all your favorite games right from your smartphone, including Powerball, Mega Millions, Cash 5, Lucky For Life, Pick 3 and Colorado Lotto+. You can even play scratch tickets right from your phone! [Read more…] about Play Lottery Right from Your Phone, Get First Ticket Free

Posted by Bryan on December 19, 2025 | Updated December 21, 2025 Filed Under: Services

Ho, Ho, Hurry! Book Your Santa Photos at Denver Area Malls. Use Our Promo Code For Free Photo!

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Getting photos with Santa at the mall is a timeless tradition, and a great way to celebrate the holiday season. No lines, no fuss. Just friendly staff, a jolly Santa, a professional to take the pics and heartwarming photos to capture the moment! The closer we get to Christmas, the busier photos with Santa events get.

It can be hard enough to get a good photo with Santa with kids (or your furry “four-legged” kids)  — between nap time, meal times and sometimes fear of strangers, parents never know what to expect with Santa pictures. One tip is to schedule the pics around the best times for your kids or pets. [Read more…] about Ho, Ho, Hurry! Book Your Santa Photos at Denver Area Malls. Use Our Promo Code For Free Photo!

Posted by MHOTC Staff on December 16, 2025 | Updated December 16, 2025 Filed Under: Services

Today! Where To Get a FREE Thanksgiving Day Meal

Each year, local organizations and community groups sponsor Thanksgiving turkey and food giveaways, to make sure families facing food insecurity or financial hardship can gather together for a traditional meal. We’re collecting as many of these turkey giveaways and food distribution events, as well as free meals, as we can find, and listing them here. Some require advance registration, which is why we are posting this list now. [Read more…] about Today! Where To Get a FREE Thanksgiving Day Meal

Posted by Laura on November 27, 2025 | Updated November 27, 2025 Filed Under: Food & Drink · Services

Christmas Toy Giveaways: FREE Toys For Kids This Holiday Season

Each year, local organizations and community groups sponsor Christmas toy giveaways, to make sure children in families with limited funds can still believe that a joyous holiday spirit includes everyone, regardless of faith (and if you do believe in Santa, he can always find you). We’re collecting as many of these toy giveaways and events as we can find, and listing them here. [Read more…] about Christmas Toy Giveaways: FREE Toys For Kids This Holiday Season

Posted by Laura on November 16, 2025 | Updated November 25, 2025 Filed Under: Services · Shopping

Where To Find Free Food Pantries & Distribution Sites In The Denver/Boulder Area

Organizations in Denver, Boulder and other Colorado communities offer free food pantries for individuals and families needing help stretching their grocery dollar. Some sites allow you to “shop” the pantry on specific days, others provide drive-through pickups, while still others offer deliveries to your home for eligible participants. [Read more…] about Where To Find Free Food Pantries & Distribution Sites In The Denver/Boulder Area

Posted by Laura on November 1, 2025 | Updated December 2, 2025 Filed Under: Groceries · Services

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