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Flexible options for maximum impact

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Flexible Giving Options Tailored to You

At Tri-Lakes Cares, your generosity doesn’t have to look one way. Whether it’s through everyday purchases, asset giving, fundraising, or legacy gifts—there are flexible giving options that match your values and schedule. Every act of support, big or small, fuels our mission to serve neighbors in northern El Paso County.

Whether you’re supporting ongoing needs through our Adopt a Shelf program, helping students prepare for success with our Back 2 School program, or making a gift that supports our mission into the future, we offer a variety of flexible giving options to match your values and financial goals. Even non-cash gifts, small acts like rounding up, or loyalty programs make a big difference—helping fill food shelves, support housing, medical, and other core programs. Your choice of giving is a ripple that improves many lives.

Everyday & “Shop for Good” Giving

Amazon Wish List

Looking for a simple way to support Tri-Lakes Cares? Browse our Amazon Wish List, and choose essential items that keep our daily operations and programs running. Items ship directly to us—quick, easy, and anonymous. Send us a note so we can watch for your thoughtful delivery.

King Soopers

Turn your grocery shopping into ongoing support for Tri-Lakes Cares. By linking your King Soopers loyalty card to our organization through the Community Rewards Program, a portion of every purchase goes directly toward helping neighbors in need—at no added cost to you. An easy way to give each week.

Walmart Spark Good

Make your everyday purchases count more with the Walmart Spark Good program. When you shop online or through the Walmart app, you can round up your total and donate the spare change to Tri-Lakes Cares. It’s a small act that helps create big impact for families in northern El Paso County.

Shop Our TLC Swag!

Show your support with official TLC swag! Every hoodie, hat, and tote from Tri-Lakes Cares gear helps fund programs that provide food, housing assistance, and hope for local families. Wear it proudly and share the spirit of caring in our community.

Multiply your impact

Workplace Giving

Corporate Matching

Many businesses will match their employee’s gifts to charities. Check with your HR department to find out more!

Combined Campaign

Are you a Colorado State Employee? Then designate TLC to receive your payroll giving dollars. Our ID Number is 2113

Pikes Peak United Way

If your company has a workplace giving through United Way, you can direct your gift to help the clients of TLC!

Thrivent Choice Dollar

Are you a Thrivent member? Then you can designate Tri-Lakes Cares to receive your Thrivent Choice dollars!

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Make a Donation Now

Every dollar you donate is handled with care and eases the burden for those in crisis. We will steward your gift to provide essential relief services for our neighbors in need.

Raise funds with "fun" in mind

Create a Fundraiser

Organize a community event, peer fundraiser, or virtual campaign to raise funds for TLC. Rally friends, co-workers, or your church—make raising help part of something you love doing.

Raise Funds

Sponsor an Event

Get peace of mind

Create a Free Will Today in Under 20 Minutes!

Through our partnership with FreeWill, Tri-Lakes Cares is providing you with an online platform where you can easily make a legally binding will in just 20 minutes and even leave a gift of any size to further support our cause—at no additional cost.

Thank you for supporting Tri-Lakes Cares’ mission today, which will leave an impact in the community for many years to come!

Types of Planned gifts

Explore smart, secure non-cash alternatives

Many donors are discovering that non-cash gifts can be just as impactful as a traditional donation—and often more advantageous. By donating assets like stocks, IRA gifts, or grants from a donor-advised fund (DAF), you can support Tri-Lakes Cares’ mission while potentially reducing your tax burden.

Asset giving is safe, simple, and seamless. Explore the options below to find the approach that works best for you.

Bequests via Will or Trust

A bequest in your will or living trust is one of the simplest and most meaningful ways to leave a lasting legacy—ensuring your generosity continues to support families in El Paso County long after you're gone.

Stock Giving

Donating appreciated stocks or other assets directly to Tri-Lakes Cares can be one of the most powerful ways to give—potentially avoiding capital gains tax while making a greater impact than a traditional cash donation.

DAFs & QCDs

Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) and Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) are two of the most popular ways to give—allowing you to support Tri-Lakes Cares while making the most of potential tax benefits.

Other Non-Cash Alternatives

From life insurance policies to charitable remainder trusts, there are many flexible giving options that can align with your broader financial and estate planning goals. We encourage you to explore these alternatives with your financial advisor.

We care about your future. Please consult with your tax advisor or financial professional before making decisions about Smart Giving.

Hear From Our Community

I have been a community partner with Tri-Lakes Cares through Penrose-St. Francis Health for almost 10 years and have been impressed from the very start with the comprehensive services that TLC provides under one roof. As neighbors come through the door looking for help with food, they are greeted with a welcome smile and are offered so much more, including assistance with housing, utilities, transportation, medical, and other help.