We believe in success through generosity.

Give It Forward is a Colorado Springs–based 501(c)(3) nonprofit uniting neighbors, businesses, and media partners to meet real needs for local families—fast. From new toys at the holidays to school supplies and essentials year-round, we connect community generosity to the right doorstep at the right time.

Our Mission

To mobilize Colorado Springs around practical acts of giving—so every child feels seen, every parent feels supported, and every neighbor knows they matter.

Our Vision

A city where generosity is a reflex: people, companies, and media working side-by-side to lift families, strengthen schools, and inspire the next generation to give.

What We Do

• Santa Drives™ (Holiday Toy Campaign): Community drop-offs, partner collection events, and mall activations to deliver brand-new toys and joy to local kids. Tagline: “Together we rise, together we drive.”

• School Supply Drives: Backpacks, notebooks, and classroom essentials delivered to schools and directly to families.

• Essentials & Emergency Support: Rapid-response distributions of coats, hygiene kits, and household basics through trusted local partners.

• Community Pop-Ups: High-visibility events that make giving easy—at workplaces, retail partners, and community hubs.

How It Works

1. Community Gives: Individuals and brands donate new toys, supplies, and funds.

2. We Coordinate: Our team and volunteers sort, verify, and stage items for distribution.

3. We Deliver: In partnership with schools and community orgs, we get items where they’ll make the biggest impact.

4. You See the Impact: Clear updates, stories, and partner spotlights show where your generosity goes.

Where You’ll Find Us

Our home base is Chapel Hills Mall in Colorado Springs, with activations across the city and partner pop-ups throughout the season.

Partners & Media

We’re grateful for collaboration with FOX21, iHeartRadio, Chapel Hills Mall, Walmart Spark Good, Safeway Nourishing Neighbors, Coca-Cola, local schools, and community leaders. Partnerships vary each season; recognition does not imply endorsement.

Why Give It Forward?

• Local First: 100% of our programs focus on Colorado Springs families.

• Fast & Practical: We meet real needs quickly with items families can use immediately.

• High-Visibility Drives: Media and retail partners help us reach more donors and more kids.

• Transparent & Accountable: Board oversight, seasonal reporting, and clear partner guidelines.

Get Involved

• Donate Funds: Fuel logistics, purchasing, and rapid response.

• Donate New Items: Toys (holiday), school supplies (year-round), cold-weather gear, hygiene kits.

• Host a Drive: Businesses, churches, schools—ask about our turnkey kit.

• Volunteer: Sorting, events, last-mile delivery.

• Sponsor: Co-brand drives, underwrite media, or adopt a program.

Start here: use the contact form on this site or email info@giveitforward.org to get set up this week.