Hope, Joy, and a Future that is Bright

Season of Giving

This is the time of year when many people ask, “how can I help?” There are many ways to support our children and their families – your support really does make a difference! This holiday season, we’re featuring and celebrating the ways you can give your time, your money, and your voice to make an impact that lasts a lifetime. Join us in spreading hope and joy and building a future that is bold and bright for all children at Early Connections Learning Centers! 

OUR GUIDE TO GIVING THIS SEASON

For 125 years, Early Connections has provided children and families access to early education and care regardless of their economic status. Everyday, we invest in our children and know that we’re also investing in the future of our community. But we can’t do it alone – it takes a village! Here are some of the ways you can give your time, money, and voice in support of our children.  

GIVE YOUR TIME​

Give Your Time

Historic Tours  | Join us for a tour of our Historic Day Nursery Center to learn more about our remarkable history, legacy, and how we strive to always meet the needs of children and families in Colorado Springs. Register Here!

Make Sensory Play Kits | A kid’s job is to play, and that’s the best way for them to learn. Follow a simple recipe to make playdough and flubber for sensory play and learning in our classrooms. Download Recipe!

Volunteer | We are always in need of extra hands! Learn more about volunteer opportunities and Register Here!

give your money

Give Your Money

Giving Tuesday, Nov 29! | Join this annual, one day global-movement that aims to unleash the power of collective giving to make a BIG difference. Donate Here!

Stockings for Kids! | Adopt a child or family and purchase holiday gifts. Browse Here!

Colorado Gives Day, Dec 6! | For 24 hours, Coloradans across our state come together to invest and strengthen our community. Donate Here!

Donate Now! | A gift to Early Connections qualifies for the Child Care Contribution Tax Credit, too! Donate Here!

Amazon Wish List! | Purchase classroom supplies that go directly to our teachers and students. Shop Now!

give your voice

Give Your Voice

Talk to people about Early Connections and how we have worked tirelessly (125 years and counting!) to provide high quality care and education to the children of El Paso County, regardless of their family’s economic status. 

In fact, 98% of the children who walk through our doors are offered tuition assistance. Additionally, nearly 78% quality for free and reduced lunch.  

Educate yourself and educate others – share these important stats! 

Watch and share the video below on social media and let people know how they can continue and contribute to our 125 year legacy. 

HOPE, JOY, AND A FUTURE THAT IS BRIGHT

give your voice

Give Your Voice

Talk to people about Early Connections and how we have worked tirelessly (125 years and counting!) to provide high quality care and education to the children of El Paso County, regardless of their family’s economic status. 

In fact, 98% of the children who walk through our doors are offered tuition assistance. Additionally, nearly 78% quality for free and reduced lunch.  

Educate yourself and educate others – share these important stats! 

Watch and share the video below on social media and let people know how they can continue and contribute to our 125 year legacy.

Season of Giving

The village that gathers around a child

With the color-changing of leaves, we are reflecting upon the upcoming ‘Season of Giving’ and the ‘village’ that gathers around in support of a child. In this video, our President and CEO Liz Denson highlights and expresses her gratitude for the many people who make up the Early Connections village – our knowledgeable teachers, our dedicated staff and Board, our generous donors – every single person plays an important role. For 125 years, our village has come together to support children and families in Colorado Springs, so they are both successful not only in school, but also in life. Watch this video, and we hope you’ll take the opportunity to introduce more people to Early Connections to grow our village.