Tri-Lakes Cares
Tri-Lakes Cares has spent over four decades as a trusted lifeline for Monument, Palmer Lake, and the surrounding Northern El Paso County community. What began as a small local effort has grown into a comprehensive network of support built on one simple idea: neighbors helping neighbors, every day.
Their no-cost Market operates like a real grocery store — welcoming, dignified, and full of choice. New neighbors can walk in for emergency groceries without enrollment, and once enrolled, families can shop weekly for fresh produce, pantry staples, and household essentials. Beyond food, Tri-Lakes Cares offers housing and utility assistance for families facing overdue bills or unstable housing, medical assistance to help cover prescriptions and unexpected costs, and transportation support to keep neighbors mobile and connected.
Their impact extends year-round through programs like School Success (backpacks and supplies for local kids), Holiday Hope (gifts and meals during the season), and Strong Foundations (financial wellness, mindfulness, and parenting classes) — helping families build lasting stability, not just get through a crisis.
As Heartland Connect’s official charity partner, Tri-Lakes Cares represents the “Caring” thread woven through everything our group stands for. Every connection made at a Heartland Connect mixer helps extend their reach a little further into the community.
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