Charities We Support

The D.B.E in Colorado, along with other D.B.E states in the Western district support the British Home Ltd in California.   

Founded in 1930 as a non-profit corporation, by the Daughters of the British Empire (DBE) in the Western District of the United States, The British Home in California opened its doors in Sierra Madre on September 22, 1931. Nestled in the foothills, the Home carries on its mission, the tradition of providing the most comfortable, nurturing environment with care and devotion to the residents’ needs. 

With the small beginning of just one cottage, named after one of its benefactors, The British Home’s Shafer Cottage is now one of seven cottages including Armstrong Hall, on the 2 & 1/2 acre campus. Our residents living in the DBE Western District Home (licensed for 41 residents) have directly benefited from the long history of elder care sustained by the four DBE-chartered retirement homes in the United States. The National Society of the DBE and its members continue to be devoted to “The Cause” (their four homes) through fundraising, friendship and social activities with the residents.

In keeping with the passage of time, The British Home in California enjoys accepting all manner of American citizens and residents who yearn for a safe, happy, new home and friends in their independent and assisted living community. 

  The Chatsworth Chapter have chosen to support TACT   

Empowering individuals on the Autism spectrum through skilled trades

Our beautiful neurodiverse community has been widely and historically disenfranchised by a traditional deficit-based approach. At TACT, we're the polar opposite and embrace strengths—and asset-based approach to help discover, explore, and create possibilities!

We believe autistic individuals have incredible abilities and strengths that are valuable to the world. Our holistic approach aims to empower the entire client while they’re at TACT and beyond.

TACT's unique training provides each client with a differentiated and customized pathway to employment. As a competency-based program, we work with each client until they realize their strengths and are ready to take the next steps in their future.

Our goal is to find each client a career, not a job. There is a difference, and at TACT, we understand it.  TACT supports clients by finding the right employer, working through the interview process, and supporting them in their careers!

The Chatsworth Chapter has chosen to support A Little Help

At A Little Help, we believe in the strength of intergenerational connections to support and uplift our older adults. Our non-profit relies on the goodwill and dedication of neighbors of all ages who generously give their time and passion to connect and assist older adults in their community.

Our volunteers embody the spirit of giving 'a little help' by lending a hand with tasks around the home and yard, or simply brightening someone's day with a friendly social call or visit. But it doesn't end there – the beauty of our connection lies in its reciprocity. As our older neighbors share their invaluable mentorship and wisdom, they enrich the lives of younger members of A Little Help.

  The Commonwealth Rose Chapter and the Sandhurst Chapter have chosen to support The Women's Bean Project  

Women’s Bean Project is a Denver nonprofit that hires chronically unemployed women and empowers them with training, workshops, therapy, classes, and other resources to help them find—and keep—long-term jobs. 

Each year, the Women’s Bean project now supports 60 women, who spend six to nine months working full-time for the organization. They spend 70 percent of their paid time working on the production floor, in the shipping department, or doing a variety of other tasks for the food manufacturing business. The other 30 percent of their time—also paid—goes toward taking computer classes, attending trauma workshops, learning about financial literacy, and other types of self-improvement and healing activities. 

  The Commonwealth Rose Chapter has chosen to support The Saint Francis Center  

A Community of Peace and Hope

We offer a place where all are welcomed with dignity, trust, and respect

We provide a space and resources for transformation and new possibilities

We value the gifts and talents of our volunteers, guests, residents, and staff

We provide the highest quality service to our community

We recognize and support the unique needs of each individual

We keep our commitments and hold each other accountable

We build strength, wellness, and resiliency throughout the organization

We encourage voice, choice, and self-advocacy as we serve in a trauma-informed way

We commit to an environment where people feel physically and psychologically safe

We recognize and embrace our differences

We engage everyone in meaningful ways, listening to their voices and perspectives

We actively work towards a more just and equitable world that is free from bias

We cultivate partnerships with community groups that align with our core values while building bridges with those who do not.

We work as a team supporting one another with forgiveness and grace

We recognize and address the emerging needs of our community through our services

We amplify the voices and needs of our community towards systemic change

Our collective faiths inform and guide our work

The Mary Wollstonecraft Chapter has chosen to support TESSA  

TESSA was established in May 1977 in response to a high rate of calls to local law enforcement from women threatened or assaulted by their partners. At the time, Domestic Violence was considered a private matter and resources were difficult to locate, if they existed at all. With assistance from within the legal and philanthropic communities TESSA emerged as an information provider and resource referral service. That initial effort has evolved into a multi-faceted agency that includes a confidential Safehouse, Victim Advocacy, Counseling and Children’s Programs, a 24/7 Safe Line, and Community Outreach and Education. Through these efforts, TESSA strives to realize our vision of a community free of personal violence for all.

The Mary Wollenstonecraft Chapter has chosen to support Stable Strides  

Our mission is to significantly improve the wellbeing of individuals through a connection with horses. We believe that horses and the therapy they provide is an essential solution to strong and healthy individuals, families, and communities.

StableStrides is a member of the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International and holds the highest level of accreditation as a Premier Accredited Center. We ascribe to the Precautions and Contraindications as recommended by the Medical Committee of PATH Intl. All of our instructors are certified by PATH Intl. The staff also adhere to the PATH Intl.’s Professional’s Standards and Practices.

  The Royal Daffodil Chapter has chosen to support Birthline Colorado  

Birthline of Colorado has been helping teens and women throughout the Denver area since 1969. We offer completely free services including pregnancy testing and options counseling as well as resources and support. 

We understand the pressure, urgency and importance of the decision you need to make regarding your unplanned pregnancy. We offer confidential and caring help without judgment. We provide you with information about each of your options as well as details about the many ways we can help you and walk this journey with you. No matter your decision, we want you to know you are not alone.

Birthline is a safe place to sort through your fears, questions, stress and confusion. Our goal is to ease some of your biggest worries during this difficult time. With free services like pregnancy tests and options counseling, we can help you make the best choice for yourself and your family regarding an unintended pregnancy. 

Birthline is an independent, private corporation that is non-political, non-sectarian, and interdenominational.

  The Royal Daffodil Chapter has chosen to support Praying Hands Ranch  

Praying Hands Ranche, Inc (PHR) is a 501c3, nonprofit, organization providing Equine Assisted Activities and Therapies (EAAT). PHR is a member of the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH, Intl). We are committed to meeting the needs of people with disabilities through equine activities in a ranch environment, using certified riding instructors and loving volunteers. We strive to make our clients lives better using equine and small animal interactions. Our primary task is giving all clients an opportunity to grow mentally, physically, and emotionally, gain self-esteem, become independent, learn to care for others, be courageous enough to overcome fears, and achieve a better quality of life. We are committed to the humane and ethical treatment of all including our staff, volunteers, and equine and small animal partners.