Join The Movement & Give It Forward

Support children and families in Colorado Springs with Give It Forward. Posting an ad is free and easy – it only takes a few simple steps! Select the right category and publish your Give It Forward ad for free.

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You Can Give & Recieve Gently Used Furniture, Clothes, Shoes, Vehicles Or Services!

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give it forward Colorado Springs toy drive partnership with the westside cares

Santa Drives is a city-wide network of toy drives across Colorado Springs that mobilizes neighborhoods, schools, businesses, and community groups to collect new gifts for local kids during the holidays. It’s operated by the nonprofit Give It Forward and designed so anyone can host a micro-drive that feeds into one coordinated effort—one brand, one map of drop-sites, one logistics plan, one impact story.

Purpose (why it exists)

Make it easy for any person or organization to help local families.
Keep donations local—collected in Colorado Springs, distributed in Colorado Springs.
Turn giving into a shared city experience that sponsors, media, and volunteers can rally around.

Together, we can make sure no child is left out this holiday season.
Join the Give It Forward Santa Drives and help bring happiness, hope, and a little magic to children who need it most.

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El Paso County Families in Need (Toy Drive)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2022

How it works

You only need to take 4 simple steps— Give It Forward makes it easy to give or receive the things that matter most!

1. Browse or List Items

Looking to give? Post items you want to donate—like furniture, clothes, toys, or essentials.
Looking to receive? Search the platform for what you need or post your wish list.

2. Connect with the Community

Reach out to donors or recipients directly through the secure Give It Forward platform. Start a conversation, ask questions, and confirm the details.

3. Arrange Pickup or Delivery

Coordinate with the other party to set up a safe, convenient exchange. You decide together how and where items are picked up or delivered.

4. Make an Impact

Complete your exchange and know you’ve made a difference! Donors help people in need, and recipients get the support they need—no judgment, just kindness.

Giving and receiving made simple—across Colorado Springs and nationwide. Join the movement today!

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Schools We Work With

Students in El Paso County who
rely on donated school supplies

Source: Kids Count Data Center

Give It Forward School Supply Drive

Every child deserves a great start to the school year—but not every family can afford the supplies to make that possible. That’s where Give It Forward steps in.

Our annual School Supply Drive brings the community together to collect and distribute essential school supplies to students in need. From backpacks and notebooks to pencils, crayons, and calculators, every donation makes a difference and helps equip local kids for success.

How it works:

Donate new school supplies at any of our collection sites or through our Amazon Wish List.
Give It Forward’s volunteers carefully organize and distribute supplies directly to children and schools in our community.
Every backpack, every pencil, every act of generosity helps empower students and relieve families facing financial hardship.

Join us in giving the gift of learning and a brighter future—because when we Give It Forward, we all move forward together.

Want to get involved?
Donate supplies, become a sponsor, or volunteer with us today!