Reducing Waste and Fostering Hope
Recovering More Than Clothing — Restoring Hope
Slopes to Hope is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Breckenridge, Colorado. We partner with local hotels and ski resorts to recover clothing items lost or left behind by guests and visitors, diverting thousands of pounds of waste from Colorado landfills.
These high-quality clothing items are then distributed to homeless shelters, churches, schools, and nonprofits across Summit County, the Denver Metro Area, and Colorado Springs—getting essential gear into the hands of Coloradans facing economic and housing hardships.
Established on April 3, 2025.
Impact
2025 – 2026
Year 1 Impact Report – Coming Soon
Year 1 Impact Report
(Coming Soon)
Make a
tangible and measurable impact!
Make a measurable
and tangible impact!
We are raising $25,000 during our second year to help us reach our goal of collecting and distributing 20,000 pounds of winter clothing.
Help us divert thousands of pounds of usable clothing from landfills and provide winter clothing to Coloradans experiencing homelessness and hardship!
Fundraising Goal (2027) – $25,000
Impact
Goals & History
Current Goal
Collect and distribute 20,000 pounds during the 2026-2027 ski season!
Pounds collected and distributed during the 2025-2026 ski season.
Total pounds collected since December, 2023.
Clothing Donation Drop-off Locations
U.S. Bank – Breckenridge (map)
Inside the main door of the building to the left – before entering the U.S. Bank suite
Lincoln West Mall – Breckenridge (map)
Main floor against the column near Main St. entrance
Connect Breck Building – Breckenridge (map)
Inside south entrance door
Main Library in Frisco (map)
Across from main desk
North Branch Library in Silverthorne (map)
Inside main entrance to the left of the doors
South Branch Library in Breckenridge (map)
Right of the stairs by the main desk
Media
Channel 9News NBC – story by Matt Renoux
Summit Daily – article by Kit Geary.
Breckenridge Magazine – article by Lisa Blake.
Unofficial Networks – article by Francis Xavier
Keystone Resort – video by Jake Marquardt
Mission
Our mission is to reduce environmental waste and support Coloradans experiencing homelessness and hardship by collecting and repurposing clothing items lost or left behind at hotels and ski resorts.
We distribute these clothes to our nonprofit partners, homeless shelters, schools, and community organizations in Summit County, the Denver Metro Area, and Colorado Springs—diverting thousands of pounds of clothing from landfills and fostering a more sustainable and compassionate Colorado community.
Why?
Tens of thousands of pounds of winter clothes are left behind or lost by guests at Colorado ski resorts and hotels every year. Most of these clothes end up in our landfills.
There are also tens of thousands of people in Colorado who are experiencing homelessness, or cannot afford proper winter clothing.
We address these two problems with one solution.
How?
We go to the hotels and resorts in Summit County and collect these winter clothes, and then distribute them to homeless shelters, churches, and community organizations. This keeps thousands of pounds of clothes out of the landfill and gets them to the people who need them the most.
How is it funded?
We are seeking funding from grants, sponsorships, and individual donors.
We are also exploring different fundraising events, such as an auction for new ski equipment and apparel, or nights at participating resorts. Individuals and businesses may also pledge a penny per pound of clothing we collect and distribute.
