Upcoming Closures

Monday, February 2: Our Food Bank, Offices & Thrift Store will be closed from 9am-1pm for staff training.

Monday, February 16: Our Food Bank, Offices & Thrift Store will be closed for Presidents' Day.

Announcing Our New & Improved Website

"Help Starts Here" is the theme of our redesigned website. Whether you’re looking to give or get help in our community, you should be able to find the information you need on our streamlined website.

Check it out here!

35 Mile Foundation Helps Us Bridge the Digital Divide

The 35 Mile Foundation, a nonprofit that powers social justice through digital equity, has been a staunch supporter of our digital literacy programs. As government funding for such programs has been reduced or eliminated, their support is more important than ever. Their article, Digital Equity in Affluent America: The Hidden Face of the Digital Divide, highlights the divide that exists in Boulder and why they invest in our Bridging Digital Divides program:

"The digital equity work we support at the Sister Carmen Community Center represents just one piece of their comprehensive approach to family support. But in an age where nearly every aspect of modern life requires digital access and fluency, we think it’s among their most critical services."

Learn more about our Bridging Digital Divides program here. New classes start in February. One-on-one tech support is available from Yameli, our Digital Navigator, by appointment.

Helping Find Affordable Housing

The Boulder County Family Resource Network is celebrating the first anniversary of its Community-Wide Available Rentals website, which helps residents search for affordable rental housing across Boulder County.

The site received more than 11,000 visits in its first year, and the project earned a 2025 Community Impact Award. More than 300 active rental listings are available across Boulder, Longmont, Lafayette, Louisville, Niwot, Superior, Erie, and mountain communities.

We are proud to be part of the Family Resource Network and to collaborate with some of its members—Boulder County Human Services, Emergency Family Assistance Association (EFAA), and OUR Center—on this vital community resource! Special shoutout to our Advocate, Colin, for playing an integral role in the creation and maintenance of this site.

Tax News

Thank you for supporting Sister Carmen in 2025! If you made a financial donation, your year-end tax statement should arrive in the mail by early February. For in-kind gifts made to the food bank or thrift store, please refer to the tax receipt provided at the time of your donation. If you have any questions, please contact Domenic at 303-665-4342 or domenic@sistercarmen.org.

Did you know you can contribute to our mission right from your Colorado state tax return? If you are receiving a refund, you may donate all or a portion of it to Sister Carmen Community Center. Just put our name and registration number, 20053005460, on form DR0104CH (Voluntary Contributions Schedule) when you file. Thank you!

Learn more about ReFUND CO here.

Zumba with Jose is Back!

Tuesdays at 5pm. Enter through the sunflower door on the south side of the building by the garden. All are welcome!

Follow Jose on Facebook for class updates.

Kundalini Yoga with Harpiar is on hiatus until further notice.

King Soopers Shoutout

A big THANK YOU to everyone who bought a shopping bag to support Sister Carmen at the Vista Ridge King Soopers October-December 2025! The $412 raised will go right to work feeding our neighbors.

If you'd like to support Sister Carmen at no cost to you every time you shop King Soopers, link your loyalty discount card to their Community Rewards program and select Sister Carmen Community Center. Get started here.

We're grateful to you and King Soopers for partnering with us to fight hunger in our community!