Each year, the Give! team, along with local leaders in business, media, and philanthropy, makes it easy for you to discover and donate to trusted nonprofits in the Pikes Peak region. Our expert review committee carefully vets every applicant, ensuring solid financials, ethical practices, and proven impact. Eligible nonprofits must serve the Pikes Peak region, address unmet needs in innovative ways, and benefit from reaching a broader audience.
Give! Nonprofit profile: Atlas Schools
What
Atlas is a K-12, tuition-free charter school in Southeast Colorado Springs. Through our commitment to educational excellence, character development, and active community engagement, we holistically equip our diverse student body with the knowledge, skills and confidence to pursue their unique paths in life.
Why
Atlas serves:
1225 Students
91.5% Low-income families
61.3% English learners
80 Families at our food pantry weekly
188 Athletes
Without Atlas, finances would be a barrier to school supply, sports, and club access. English Learners would lack necessary supports, and many families would struggle for food. By supporting Atlas, you are investing beyond K-12 education; you are investing in the future of our community.
Goals
By July 2025, Atlas Middle School will complete an addition and renovation project. Funds raised will specifically support construction of the school’s first ever full-sized gym. This addition will make daily physical activity accessible for hundreds of students through PE and 5 new sports.
Did you know
The main barriers low-income families face to participate in sports are financial cost and time commitment. Atlas covers all sports fees and bus transportation following all after-school activities.
Donate
Help fund the good work of Atlas at Campaign.GivePikesPeak.org/nonprofit/atlas-schools.
“I have not for one minute regretted my decision to send my kids to Atlas! Not only do they thrive here academically, but they practically run out the door each morning with a smile! Atlas is the perfect blend of kindness and structure my kids so need and deserve. I’m so thankful that I found you.” — Atlas Parent
Give! Nonprofit profile: Westside CARES
What
Westside CARES is neighbors helping neighbors. It prevents homelessness through food, clothing, laundry, healthcare, ID cards, mail, utilities, or rent assistance; and it supports people experiencing homelessness in achieving housing, work, and health goals. Each year the nearly 22,000 neighbors we serve can rely on a safe space, where everyone is valued, to access the services they need to overcome financial setbacks and achieve their goals.
Why
Westside CARES never gives up on its neighbors because we know that community is vital for transformation. We engage relationships to leverage both preventative and remedial programs, and design solutions that meet a neighbor’s specific needs, amplifying key programs to address emerging needs. We meet neighbors where they are, as they are, and support them as they achieve their own goals for home, health, and hope.
Goals
With your help, Westside CARES can build on its 40-year history of providing responsive preventative and remedial services to our neighbors. Together, we can prevent homelessness for 500 families, help 50 houseless neighbors into forever homes, provide healthy food for 10,000 neighbors, and more.
Did you know
In 2023, Westside CARES prevented 586 evictions and helped 56 previously homeless neighbors into housing. Both programs have a 90% retention rate.
Donate
Help fund the good work of Westside CARES at Campaign.GivePikesPeak.org/nonprofit/westside-cares.
“Westside CARES helped me obtain a Colorado ID, helped me get my glasses, and helped me get my own place after being unhoused since 2015. I received mail, household items and food from WSC, but above all they have been my main moral support. Because of their kindness I didn’t lose hope.” — Kandy, a Westside CARES neighbor
