SECOR Cares History
Our History
As with many great organizations, SECOR Cares had a very humble beginning.
In the 1990s, SECOR (South East Community Outreach) began as a Christmas Outreach program from the Southeast Christian Church in Parker, CO, offering food and gifts to those who might not otherwise have a Christmas. From there, it grew into a year-round outreach program, feeding families in need.
In 2006, SECOR Cares became its own entity, an official 501c3 nonprofit organization, and began to expand its offerings and reach. The free food market took shape as a real market, and donations started to grow. Yet, suburban poverty's foothold in our community was widening.
Our Food for Thought program became an official outreach in 2015. We are able to provide healthy meals each weekend to families who are financially struggling by packing bags for children to take home. Since its inception, Food for Thought has grown from serving 3 schools to 35 schools throughout Arapahoe, Elbert, and Douglas counties.
In 2018, we saw more expansions for SECORCares – SECOR for Seniors and the Mobile Market. For our senior guests, we added not only our free food market but also some medical and dental care. As with our other guests, we also offer guidance to our seniors on budgeting and financial management, since the majority of them are on fixed budgets. Most of all, we offer our senior guests community and a sense of belonging.
And thanks to the kindness and generosity of our sponsor, Christian Brothers of Parker, the Mobile Market became a reality. Christian Brothers built a specialized truck, designed to allow us to take the Free Food Market on the road. In the summer, we specifically target the neighborhoods and schools we serve during the school year with our Food for Thought program, knowing that these families need food all year long, not just during the school year. We also serve several senior communities, ensuring they, too, have healthy meals. Watch for us on the road!
Our Statement of Faith
At SECOR Cares, we are guided by a deep conviction to embody the love and
compassion of Jesus Christ. We believe that every person is created in the image of
God, endowed with dignity, value, and purpose.
As followers of Christ, we are called to reflect his radical, unconditional love by
meeting the tangible needs of those facing food insecurity. Through the provision of
food, connection to vital resources, and support on the journey toward selfsufficiency,
we seek to restore hope and affirm the inherent worth of every individual.
Our mission is rooted in the belief that the gospel calls us to serve others selflessly,
extending grace and kindness without judgment. By fostering relationships and
building trust, we aim to create a community where lives are transformed, and the
love of Jesus is made visible in practical, meaningful ways.
SECOR Cares stands as a witness to the power of faith in action—bringing hope,
inspiring change, and working to create a future where no one
walks alone in their struggle.
"Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of
mine, you did for me." – Matthew 25:40