Welcome to the Hillside Heartbeat family! Here you will learn about the HAT neighborhood association, and how together we are strengthening community connections and identifying opportunities to make our community continue to thrive.
Neighborhood Resources
FOOD
No Cost Grocery every week:
Hillside Hub
1090 S Institute St, CSC 80903
Tuesdays 12:00PM-2:00PM
(sign-in starts at 9AM)
Thursdays 12:00PM-2:00PM
(sign-in starts at 10AM)
Southeast Food Coalition
The Southeast Farmers Market is located at Stompin' Groundz (2050 Jet Wing Dr). The community-focused market operates on Sundays from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM and runs throughout the summer and early fall.
CHILDREN SERVICES
Get Set offers high-quality free preschool to children ages 4 to 5 for families who qualify financially and offer a creative learning environment that prepares kids for school. They provide van transportation for children in surrounding neighborhoods, including Hillside. Children experience field trips, music, gym time, chapel, crafts and fun activities and receive a daily hot lunch. Apply for the 2026-27 school year here!
East Hills Academy is a tuition-free public charter school enrolling K – 2 for the fall of 2026, with a mission to kindle a love of virtue and knowledge. They will provide before and after school care, and a Hillside bus stop at the Helen Hunt Campus. Enroll here!
YOUTH SERVICES
INSIDE OUT Youth Services builds access, equity, and power with LGBTQIA2+ youth,
ages 13-24 through leadership, advocacy, community-building, education, and peer support.
SENIOR SERVICES
The Colorado Springs Senior Center is a place for adults 55 and up to stay active, participate in a wide range of diverse activities, enjoy a good meal and connect with their community.
1514 North Hancock Ave
Colorado Springs CO 80903
Monday - Friday | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm