Community Living Alternatives

Your Gift. Their Story. A Future Worth Protecting.

This Colorado Gives Day, help Community Living Alternatives continue creating lives filled with choice, connection, and belonging.

For more than 40 years, Community Living Alternatives (CLA) has supported people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in building meaningful lives, pursuing their goals, and connecting with their communities.

Today, Medicaid funding pressures are threatening the stability of organizations like CLA. Your generosity helps us continue providing personalized support, meaningful experiences, and opportunities that make a difference every day.
GIVE TODAY — DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT
Your Gift Can Go Twice as Far
Thanks to a generous $5,000 matching gift from longtime CLA supporters L & T Watkins, your donation can be matched dollar for dollar, up to the available matching funds.

Our goal is to raise $10,000 in community donations this Colorado Gives Day.

Whether you give $25, $50, $100, or another amount meaningful to you, your support helps protect the services and opportunities that make meaningful, fulfilling lives possible.
MAKE YOUR MATCHED GIFT BY DECEMBER 8

Every Person Has a Story. Every Story Matters.

Behind every program and service at CLA are people with unique personalities, interests, relationships, and dreams.
Meet six remarkable people whose stories show what choice, connection, and belonging look like in everyday life.
Mom and danielle
Living Life to the Fullest
From snorkeling adventures to concerts and cherished family traditions, Danielle embraces life with enthusiasm, humor, and a love for the people around her.
Meet Danielle
Steven (1)
A Life Filled with Music and Wonder
With a passion for Disney, musical theater, and ballet, Steven brings curiosity, humor, and a wonderful sense of joy to everyday life.
Meet Steven
Shane
Always Curious, Always Sharing
From researching WWE legends to sharing his favorite discoveries, Shane brings enthusiasm, humor, and personality to the CLASS community.
Meet Shane
Joannie

Finding Joy in Every Moment

From gardening and creating art to karaoke and meditation, Joannie embraces life with creativity, joy, and a spirit of connection.
Meet Joannie
Cecil (1)

Artist. Musician. Storyteller.

Whether he's creating art, writing stories, growing vegetables, or playing keyboard, Cecil is always finding new ways to express himself.
Meet Cecil
Carrie art (3)

Building a Life of Belonging

A technology enthusiast and self-advocate, Ryan is pursuing his interests and career goals with determination and curiosity.
Meet Ryan

See Belonging in Action

Sometimes the best way to understand CLA's impact is to see it for yourself.

From music and art to community outings and celebrations, CLA's CLASS Day Program creates opportunities for people to connect, explore their interests, and enjoy meaningful experiences.
Watch the CLASS Video
Help Create More Stories of Belonging.

The Impact of Belonging
The people we serve, their families, and our community partners help us understand what matters most.
 
  • 100% of CLASS participants responding to our 2025 survey said they have friends at CLASS.
  • 100% reported learning new things.
  • 4.68 out of 5 was the average satisfaction rating from Host Home Providers in our 2025 survey.

In the Words of a CLASS Parent
"My son has attended CLASS since high school graduation--going on 8 years now! It offers the friendship, variety of activities and knowledgeable and capable staff that he needs and deserves. In a very safe and caring place--a bright and beautiful building filled with fun people! He needs total support and CLASS does an excellent job in meeting his needs."
— Karen R., CLASS Parent

Help Us Protect a Future of Possibilities
For people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, dependable support creates opportunities for friendship, independence, personal choice, and meaningful experiences.

Your gift helps CLA protect those opportunities, even as Medicaid funding pressures continue.

Give by December 8, 2026, and help us reach our $10,000 community giving goal. With $5,000 in matching funds available, your generosity can make twice the impact.
DONATE NOW — DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT
Thank you for believing in the people we serve and helping make a future of belonging possible.