TogetherTuesday in the Pikes Peak Region

Tuesday, June 23rd 2026

Simple ways to show up for your neighbors. Pick one and go!

Most of us want to be good neighbors. We care about the people around us. We mean to do more. But knowing where to start can feel like too much to figure out alone. Tuesday, June 23rd is TogetherTuesday, a national day of community action from GivingTuesday and Be The People. It’s a day for turning those feelings into one simple thing you actually do.

Give Pikes Peak has gathered simple, concrete ideas from local nonprofits and organizations. Here’s all you need to do:

  1. Browse the ideas below.
  2. Pick one that fits your day.
  3. Do it on Tuesday, June 23rd.
  4. Share what you did and tag #TogetherTuesday and the nonprofit you supported.
 

One person, one action, one day, multiplied across the entire Pikes Peak region.

Drop off Something

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Westside CARES' neighbors would love donations of jelly/jam/preserves - pick up a few extras next time you shop and drop them off at Westside CARES between 10:00am-12:00pm on Tuesday, June 23.

Westside CARES
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Drop some feminine hygiene products or toilet paper of laundry soap off at our 3608 Meadowland Blvd. 80918 location and get to know one of the ladies there and enjoy a snack with them.

Gospel Homes for Women
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Donation Drive: Bring a bottle of fly spray, fly masks, or fly protection supplies for our rescued and program horses. Summer bugs are hard on horses, and these items help keep them comfortable during therapy and learning sessions. Drop-offs accepted Tuesday, June 23 between 8am–4pm at Faithful Hearts Equine Learning Center. No appointment needed. Great activity to do with kids or coworkers.

FaithfulHearts Equine Learning Center
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Pick up one item for the cats next time you're at the store: kitten food, litter, a blanket, or a toy. Drop it off at Happy Cats Haven on June 23.

Happy Cats Haven
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Organize a wish list drive with your friends for Ronald McDonald House. Drop off between 9:30am and 8pm on June 23. Grab a few items on your next shopping trip: Single serving size of: - Cereal - Chips - Cookies/crackers - Fruit snacks - Mac & cheese - Soup - Trail mix Bagels/English muffins Bottled water Brownie & cake mixes Drinks (apple juice, juice boxes) Granola bars/breakfast bars Hot cocoa Keurig K-cups Pudding/Jello cups

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern Colorado
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Assemble a summer activity bag for a foster child. Pack a gallon-size baggie with outdoor toys (sidewalk chalk, bubbles, water balloons), age-appropriate activities (coloring pages for little ones, puzzle books or journals for older kids), and a simple card game like UNO or Spot It. Toss in a few snacks: granola bars, applesauce pouches, fruit bars. Drop off at Fostering Hope on June 23.

Fostering Hope
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Drop off feminine hygiene products (pads, tampons, or liners) at our Colorado House Donation Center (21 S. Wahsatch Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80903) between 9 AM and 4 PM on Tuesday, June 23rd. You can bring items to the front desk.

Partners in Housing
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We need gas gift cards and grocery gift cards for families facing a crisis that can be dropped off between the hours of 11-3 on Tuesday, June 23rd

Safe Families for Children -Pikes Peak
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Donation Drive! We need bales of grass and/or alfalfa hay as well as bags of Purina Equine Senior or Nutrena Senior horse feed that can be dropped off between the hours of 2-8 pm on Tuesday, June 23rd. Leave at our gate or call 719-339-0312 for someone to come out and meet you at our entrance.

Spirit Keeper Animal Sanctuary
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Organize a Wish List drive with your friends. We need household items that can be dropped off between the hours of 9:30 and 8 on Tuesday, June 23rd. Clorox wipes Dishwashing tablets Disinfecting spray & cleaner Free and clear laundry pods Laundry bleach tabs Magic erasers Sandwich, gallon, and snack bags Shout laundry stain remover Soft Scrub Small trash bags Toilet bowl cleaner

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern Colorado
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We need snacks! Drop off bulk: Granola bars Applesauce pouches Whole-grain crackers or pretzels Popcorn snack bags Fruit bars or fruit leather Dried fruit packs. Drop off at 111 S. Tejon St. Ste 112

Fostering Hope
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Shop online, locally, or organize a donation drive for Hope Bag and Christmas stocking contents. These NEW items are provided to survivors of trafficking. Deliver to 615 Wooten Rd. #140 Colorado Springs 80915 on June 23rd or any Tues-Fri, 10am-4pm. https://linktr.ee/reclaiminghope

Reclaiming Hope

Spend An Hour

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Through our classes we show students many ways that all of our choices impact our bodies, and we encourage everyone to demonstrate their appreciation of their body by making choices that support its healthy functioning. Our ask is that you take a little time, go to the grocery store, or better yet a farmer's market and choose a fruit or vegetable you haven't tried before, or a favorite you haven't prepared in a while. Explore its health benefits, share with friends or family, and enjoy taking care of you! We would like to also possibly link out to a listing of our local farmer's markets.

Institute for Anatomical Research
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Spend a few seconds saying hello to someone you ordinarily wouldn't or spend an hour reading/learning about an issue related to poverty. Some recommended resources include: https://www.ted.com/talks/rutger_bregman_poverty_isn_t_a_lack_of_character_it_s_a_lack_of_cash https://www.podash.com/podcast/5302035/ https://poornotguilty.org/play/drive_it_home/index.html

Westside CARES
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Give someone a ride to where they need to go once as they all struggle with transportation.

Gospel Homes for Women
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One Hour Barn Help- Teens and Adults Show up for one hour and help us with simple barn chores like cleaning tack, sweeping, pulling weeds, or filling water buckets. No horse experience needed. Join us Tuesday, June 23 between 9am–12pm at Faithful Hearts Equine Learning Center. Wear closed-toe shoes and clothes you don’t mind getting dusty.

FaithfulHearts Equine Learning Center
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Through our classes we show learners many ways that stress can impact our bodies, and we encourage everyone to demonstrate their appreciation of their body by making choices that help the to de-stress. Our ask is that you take a little time, to unwind, whatever that looks like to you. Take a walk in nature, meditate, connect with a friend/family member, learn a new breathing exercise, or explore a new way to let go that will support your wellbeing.

Institute for Anatomical Research
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PFLAG Colorado Springs values the education we provide regarding the LGBTQ+ community, their families and loved ones. Spend an hour with our website and online materials to further your own education. Go to our website and: sign up for our newsletter; read a couple of past newsletter editions; read about our founding 30+ years ago; become familiar with local and state LGBTQ+ resources; read a pdf of one of our booklets (recommended: Our Trans Loved Ones, Guide to Being an Ally to Trans and Nonbinary People, Our Children). After an hour, our hope is that you could speak accurately and positively about PFLAG Colorado Springs.

PFLAG Colorado Springs
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Stop by and check on the welfare of an elderly neighbor. Many seniors are isolated without family close, so these seniors would love to have someone reach out and check on their welfare.

Teller Senior Coalition

Host Something Small

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Partner with friends and family to host a small pet drive for our upcoming Holiday Pet Care Package project. Canned, dry food, and treats needed for cats and dogs, as well as new toys and coats or sweaters. Items may be dropped off at Bijou Animal Hospital, 123 Swope Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80909

Harley's Hope
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Participate in our 150 Tables Across COS initiative by setting a table and a couple of chairs in your front yard, driveway, or porch. Put out something easy like lemonade, cookies, or sliced watermelon, and invite whoever walks by to sit down for a few minutes. That's the whole thing. No guest list, no big meal, no plan beyond showing up and saying hello. A table out in the open is a simple, friendly way of saying "you can stop here." Most connection starts with something that small!

Hey Neighbor
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Angels of America's Fallen supports the children of our fallen military and first responders. Our mission is to help children of our fallen develop into strong and successful adults by providing them with positive mentoring and developmental activities during their most crucial developmental phase of life. This year for the America 250 you have a unique and extra patriotic opportunity to host a small gathering to engage folks in joining our mission to support the sons and daughter of America. Whether its a get together at your home, a local coffee shop or a brewery you can share our mission with those in your network! Reach out to us for support or ideas! Contact Niki Cicak at [email protected].

Angels of America's Fallen

Make a Connection

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Invite someone who hasn’t mountain biked before to go for a ride. Rentals are available at bike shops around town and most of our trail systems have easy options for beginners.

Medicine Wheel Trail Advocates
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Follow Reclaiming Hope on social media or sign-up for our monthly newsletter, or both! https://linktr.ee/reclaiminghope

Reclaiming Hope
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Take a "Hey Neighbor" walk by walking around your block and saying hello to everyone you pass. Wave at the person on their porch, chat with the neighbor getting their mail, and introduce yourself to at least one person you've never met. The goal is simple: come home knowing one new name. A lot of us live near people we've never spoken to for years. A 20-minute walk is one of the easiest ways to change that.

Hey Neighbor
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Visit the Colorado Springs Children's Chorale Facebook page, like our page, and share a favorite post to help spread awareness of music education and youth arts opportunities in the Pikes Peak Region. Your simple act of support helps more families discover the Children's Chorale and the confidence, creativity, and community that music can provide. Time Required: Less than 5 minutes

Colorado Springs Children's Chorale

Show Up

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Roll up between 1-4pm on Saturday, June 27 and our participate in our latest and most ambitious public art project yet! We’ll be at the intersection of Circle Drive and Fountain BLVD installing tiles at the Sam Dunlap Wall of Inspiration honoring unsung community heroes. Be part of this historic project πŸ™‚

Concrete Couch
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Vote in the primary! If you already have, call or text three friends to ask if they have, too.

Citizens Project
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Stop by Happy Cats Haven's on-site coffee shop, ask a volunteer one question about cat care or fostering, and share what you learned tagging @happycatshaven. Or talk to one person in your life today about what it's like to foster or adopt a cat.

Happy Cats Haven

Misc

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Shop on our Chewy.com wish list or purchase a Chewy gift card to help an older pet parent with pet food or supplies - https://www.chewy.com/g/harleys-hope_b86330918.

Harley's Hope
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Learn one leave no trace principle Spend 10 minutes learning how to protect trails and natural spaces. Lnt.org

Friends of Cheyenne Canon
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Shop our Amazon Wishlist and ship feminine hygiene products (pads, tampons, or liners) directly to the families we serve in our community: https://a.co/0hU7ik45

Partners in Housing
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Shop our Chewy's Wishlist! Organization Overview https://www.chewy.com/g/spirit-keeper-animal-sanctuary_b119374783#overview Wishlist https://www.chewy.com/g/spirit-keeper-animal-sanctuary_b119374783#wish-list&wishlistsortby=DEFAULT

Spirit Keeper Animal Sanctuary
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Angels of America's Fallen supports the children of our fallen military and first responders. Our mission is to help children of our fallen develop into strong and successful adults by providing them with positive mentoring and developmental activities during their most crucial developmental phase of life. This year we are celebrating the America 250 with an extra special patriotic call to action! We are asking 250 Americans to join us by giving $250 or join 250 Americans in becoming a monthly donor at just $25/mon through our Angel Allies Program. Please visit our website at https://aoafallen.org/america250/ to learn more and donate today! Have a company that would like to get involved? Reach out to Niki Cicak at [email protected].

Angels of America's Fallen
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Here’s something fun that you can do on June 23rd: Grab a friend and look toward the East-Northeast about one hour before sunrise on June 23rd. Mars passes near the Pleiades star cluster all that week, and it will be the last time Mars makes such a close approach to the Pleiades until 2034. Mars will be low on the horizon, so a binocular’s optical assist is recommended to see both Mars and the Pleiades together. And remember, if you want to learn more about the planets and space exploration, you can always visit us at 4425 Arrowswest Dr, Colorado Springs, Tues through Sat, 10am-4pm (closed on holidays). Stay curious and keep looking up!

Space Foundation Discovery Center
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Know a child who loves to sing? On Tuesday, June 23, help us connect one young person to the joy of music by recommending the Colorado Springs Children's Chorale to a child or family who might enjoy auditioning. Auditions for the 2026-27 season are open through June 26. Share our audition information with a friend, neighbor, grandchild, student, or family member and help us introduce more young singers to the confidence, friendships, and musical opportunities that come from being part of the Children's Chorale.

Colorado Springs Children's Chorale

Tag your action

On June 23, share what you did and tag #TogetherTuesday and the nonprofit you supported. We’ll be reposting across the day