Benefits Beacon

August 12th, 2025

Back to School with Peace of Mind

As families gear up for back-to-school season, Benefits in Action is here to help ease the load. We can assist you in applying for SNAP (food assistance) and other benefit programs to make sure your kids have the nutrition and stability they need to thrive in the classroom.

Let us help you prepare for a strong school year—visit benefitsinaction.org or

call 720-221-8354 to learn more!

Benefits in Action: How We Can Help

Call 720-221-8354 to

schedule a meeting with

a Benefit Navigator now! View as Webpage

Dates to Remember

August - Back To School
August -National Wellness Month
August - Volunteer Recruitment: REGISTER HERE
Sept 1st- Benefits in Action is CLOSED in observance of Labor Day
Sept 20th - Love Lakewood Day
Oct 8th- Save the date for our annual BOXED Cooking Challenge Fundraiser
Oct 15 - Dec 7th - CALL US to check your Medicare coverage and make changes during Open Enrollment
Nov 1 - Jan 15th - Connect for Health Colorado Open Enrollment: Schedule Now

Keep reading for more, including:

Announcement: New President & CEO
NEW satellite office at The Bridge Wellness Center in Arvada
REMINDER: Walk-in Appointments at satellite locations Mon-Fri
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Health Insurance Navigation & Tax Help
National Wellness Month Resources
Advancing Commerce City Together (ACT) - Learn more about this new program
Colorado Dept of Human Services: Health survey

Benefits in Action welcomes Cari Frank, President & CEO

With over two decades of experience driving innovation, growth, and mission-centered impact, Cari is well-equipped to guide Benefits in Action into our next chapter of service and sustainability.

Welcome, Cari! 🎉

📢NEW Satellite Office: The Bridge Wellness Center in Arvada

Walk-In Appointments Available!

Benefits in Action offers services at several community locations where you can receive in-person assistance—no appointment needed!

Our NEW Arvada office is open for business! Find us at The Bridge Wellness Center (8270 W. 80th Ave. Unit 13-E) Tues-Thurs. Available for walk-ins from 9AM-4PM.

Want to find the location closest to you?

Visit our website or call 720-220-8354!

❤️‍🩹VOLUNTEERS: Health Insurance Navigation and Tax Help

Volunteers Needed for Open Enrollment

Benefits in Action is part of SHIP, the State Health Insurance Assistance Program, assisting Medicare beneficiaries during Open Enrollment and year-round! Services include making changes to coverage, Medicare education, reporting scams and filing appeals.

As part of the Connect for Health Colorado Assistance Network, we help neighbors shop the state health insurance marketplace, apply for tax credits, and better understand how to utilize coverage.

WE NEED YOUR HELP! Open Enrollment for Medicare begins October 15th!

💵Tax Help Volunteers: Register HERE for orientation ahead of Tax Season!

CLICK TO VOLUNTEER NOW

🔥BOXED: The Ultimate Cooking Challenge Fundraiser!

Join us October 8, 2025 to support the work of Benefits in Action!

Don’t miss this chance to connect with fellow food lovers and make a meaningful impact.

🎟️ Grab your ticket today!

August - National Wellness Month 🧠

Wellness Support for Parents This

Back-to-School Season

As the school year begins, it’s just as important to care for your mental health as it is to prepare school supplies. If you're a parent needing support, there are free or low-cost counseling options available in the Denver area

—like Colorado Crisis Services (available 24/7), or Denver Health’s Behavioral Health Services.

Benefits in Action can also help you apply for programs like SNAP or TANF to ease financial stress and support your family’s overall wellness. Reach out to us at benefitsinaction.org or call us to learn more.

Do you need emotional support? 🧡 The Colorado Crisis Line is available 24/7/365.

Call 1-844-493-8255 or text "TALK" to 38255.

August 31: International Overdose Awareness Day

While we welcome a decrease of fentanyl-related deaths in Colorado, it's important to educate yourself on the dangers of drug overdose and accidental overdose, especially in older adults.

Check out this website for resources near you: https://harmreduction.org/resource-center/harm-reduction-near-you/

Want to Earn $15 for Sharing Your Thoughts?

We’re looking for people to participate in a short online survey about nutrition. If you qualify and complete the survey, you’ll receive a $15 gift card as a thank-you!

Click the link below to answer a few quick questions and see if you’re eligible:

https://survey.speakoutsurvey.com/jfe/form/SV_3yrfRx6VkkGc1OC?Recruit_Type=7&CBO=2

Spots are limited, so don’t wait!

Discover the ACT Program: A New Opportunity for Our Community!

Commerce City has recently launched the ACT (Advancing Commerce City Together) Program. The ACT Program focuses on seven areas, each designed to directly benefit Commerce City residents and businesses through the end of 2026.

LEARN MORE about Emergency Rental Assistance, no-cost training programs and more.

Need a little extra help?

Have questions about food assistance or healthcare?

Need help with Medicare?

Call 720-221-8354 to schedule an appointment or or email at info@benefitsinaction.org.

GET STARTED

Spring into ACTION: Support our Community 🧡

Your generous support of Benefits in Action provides programs that keep healthy food on the tables of Coloradans, assist older adults with healthcare costs, and more. Pledge your support today!

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