$66,620 raised
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$80,000 Goal
Support Those with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in Our Community!
Support DDRC's mission and help us create more opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families to participate fully in the community. Gifts of $250 or more that are designated to Employment Services qualify for Colorado's Enterprise Zone Tax Credit.
Our Extensive range of services are designed to meet diverse needs, including:
This Colorado Gives Day, we invite YOU to be part of the mission for DDRC!
From November 1 through December 10, every donation you make will be boosted with a $1M+ Incentive Fund, made possible by Colorado Gives Foundation and FirstBank. Plus, if you set up a new monthly donation, Colorado Gives Foundation will match your first monthly donation up to $100!
The mission of DDRC is to create opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families to participate fully in the community.
We serve over 2,100 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.
For over 60 years, the Developmental Disabilities Resource Center (DDRC) has been a beacon of hope and support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their families across Colorado. Our mission? To empower every individual to thrive in their communities, receiving the personalized support they deserve.
Imagine a world where barriers to personal growth and inclusion are dismantled, where quality, dignity, and choice are at the forefront of every decision. At DDRC, this vision is our reality.
Our extensive range of services is designed to meet diverse needs, including:
- Residential Assistance
- Recreational Activities
- Employment Support
- Benefits Planning
- Technology Lab
- Day Programs
- Community Engagement Opportunities
- Homemaker Services
- Respite Care
- Family Caregiver Support
- Behavioral Health Services
To give you a clearer picture of our impact, here are some of our recent initiatives that advance our mission: Each month, we deliver essential early intervention therapies to nearly 1,100 children and families, setting the stage for brighter futures. We’re also excited to introduce our new Pediatric Behavioral Health Clinic, which significantly expands our capacity to serve the community!
From our modest beginnings in 1964, where we supported just 60 individuals, DDRC has blossomed into a dynamic nonprofit, now impacting over 4,700 lives across Jefferson, Clear Creek, Gilpin, and Summit Counties. Our unwavering commitment to fostering quality, dignity, and choice drives every initiative we undertake.
Your support can make a profound difference. Together, let’s continue to empower individuals with IDD to live their best lives, fully engaged and embraced by their communities. Join us in this vital mission—because everyone deserves a chance to shine!
Organization name
DDRC (Developmental Disabilities Resource Center)
other names
DDRC, Jefferson County Community Center for Developmental Disabilities
1964
Tax id (EIN)
84-6035455
Category
Human Services
Organization Size
Large Organization
Address
11177 West 8th AvenueJefferson County, CO, US