Here are some freebies and deals that are being offered by local businesses for Waldo Canyon Fire evacuees only. For the latest information on how you can help donate, please click here.
Tucano’s Brazilian Grill: free meal for evacuees, Sunday, July 1st, from 11-3.
Beth Moore Living Proof Event at the World Arena: they are offering free tickets for evacuees for this event on June 29-30. Go here and click on “new update” for more info.
IKEA (Centennial): 30% off + free shipping and handling to victims of the Waldo Canyon fire (show proof of loss with an official voucher provided by the American Red Cross, valid through 12/31/12). Details here (will be posted shortly).
Poor Richard’s: free meal for evacuees, firefighters, and Colorado Springs Police through Saturday! More info here.
Kangaroo Coffee: free 16 oz drip coffee for firefighters, paramedics, and police working the Waldo Canyon Fire, valid this Friday-Sunday, June 29-July 1st. Or, receive $1 off any other drink on the menu. More info here.
Smashburger: free burgers for firefighters and their families (with ID). I’m working to confirm details on this offer.
Academy Mini Golf: free round of golf for evacuees through July 2nd. Located at 1825 Dominion Way, near Academy and Dublin.
YMCA: free showers and recreation activities for evacuees at any indoor YMCA or city-owned, YMCA-operated indoor facility. Also, free day camp for kids. More info here. This deal is also valid for firefighters and their families.
Chapel Hills Mall: providing a private lounge for evacuees, with snacks and drinks, televisions, WiFi, video games for the kids – even a phone chargers! Go to Guest Services on the upper level to be directed to the area.
Boys and Girls Club: offering free childcare for evacuees, ages 5-18.
Ride for the Brand Rodeo: free admission, burger, and drink at the rodeo on Saturday night, June 30th. Get more info here.
Glacier Ice Cream and Gelato: 50% off for evacuees, Thursday only. They are located at 5166 N. Nevada Ave.
Play It Now Sports: free open gym to all evacuees ($5 for others). They are located at 5025 N Academy Blvd.; more info here.
Springs Community Acupuncture: $10 treatments for evacuees, as well as fire personnel, law enforcement, and volunteers. They are located at 2828 W. Colorado Ave.
Megan Hardre Photography: free family photo sessions for evacuees, including a CD of the photos. More info here.
Know of any others? Please comment! (Significant discounts only, please!)
$1.25 for Lucerne (half gallon) at Safeway, Fri-Sun Only
I know that Glacier Ice Cream and Gelato is offering 50% off today on any cup or cone for evacuees. It is on north Nevada, near UCCS, Costco and Lowe’s.
Awesome – thanks, Jeff!
So sweet! I am up in Denver and am continually lifting you all up! Thank God we have Him to call on!
Thank you so much for the prayers! I am thankful to be able to approach the One who controls nature in times like this.
I’m on the Play It Now sports email list and this is what they are offering:
OPEN GYMS
Due to the poor air quality from the fires we will offer OPEN GYM time for $5 per child. (10am-4pm) Wed, Thur, Fri then next week Mon, Tues, Thu, and Fri (parent or Guardian must be present)
No need to register or call. Drop in we’ll be open.
FREE TO THOSE DISPLACED BY THE FIRE.
5025 N Academy Blvd (by the Big Lots on the corner of Union and Academy) 591-6010
We’ve been there and they have a lot of big indoor fields to play on.
Sweet, thanks – added!
Discounted acupuncture treatments at Springs Community Acupuncture at 2828 W. Colorado Ave:
$10 treatments for all evacuees, fire personnel, law enforcement and volunteers on the Waldo Canyon fire. We will continue this offer until the fire is contained.
Thanks, Angela! Just wanted to confirm that this is a $10 treatment, not a $10 discount?
Megan Hardre Photography just offered a free family photo session for those that lost a home:
http://meganhardrephotography.com/family-photos-waldo-canyon-fire-victims/
Awesome offer – just added it.
Poor Richards! as per their facebook page – “Poor Richard’s would like to extend its invitation to feed all evacuees, firefighters, and CSPD affected by the Waldo Canyon Fire for the rest of the week. Please come in and enjoy a nice, hot meal on us- just let the person at the register know and we’ll take care of the rest!”
Thank you! Adding it now.
$4 Bookstore is offering a free book to evacuees and families of the firefighters. Hopefully a great way to get kids occupied for a bit and give everyone a break from the events in a/c. Going on today and tomorrow.
The Rio Grande Scenic Railroad extends their support to the Colorado Springs Community and would like to offer FREE coach concert train tickets to all firefighters, volunteers, and law enforcement working the Waldo Canyon Fires and to the evacuees. We’d like to let you come enjoy a beautiful ride, a fun outdoor concert and a chance to relax for the afternoon. Our depot is located in La Veta just off Interstate 25. Offer valid for June 29-July 29, 2012 for concert train tickets from La Veta to Fir only. Use code”Waldo12″ and call 877-724-7245 for reservations.
Sorry-typo on phone number 877-726-7245.
Tucanos is hosting a free meal on Sunday to include a drink and dessert. They are also matching monetary donations to Care and Share made through them up to $10000!!
I am doing free shampoo and styles at Adam and Eve Salon in Pueblo CO for all Waldo victims. 2033 Pepper Ln. Call (719)334-3866
I would like to add that my salon is giving free shampoos to anyone evacuated from their homes and we are open Tuesday-Saturday 10-5. Our number is 719 634 8682.
We are on 1506 W. Colorado Ave.
I will also be giving away free haircuts to firefighters when this is all over :)
Please spread the word!
Can’t seem to find much about this, but shutterfly posted on their twitter account that they are doing a free dvd upload to fire victims. Again, I can’t seem to track down anything on this, but I thought you might check it out because it’s a really nice gesture and a great deal!
Wow, that is a great deal. I’ll see if I can find out more.