In 1968, there was a great need for a united effort to provide assistance to residents of Aurora who were hungry and in need. The women of Aurora Church Women United, at that time consisting of seven local churches, began collecting food and clothing from their congregations and friends, with churches providing rooms for storage. Receiving guidance from Interfaith Task Force in Littleton, the organization called itself Interfaith Task Force of Aurora. It provided food, clothing, furniture, transportation, and “adopt-a-grandparent” and “big friend/little friend” services to clients referred by churches, schools, and other agencies.
As the needs in Aurora grew, more churches joined the effort and on February 24, 1975, the organization incorporated as Aurora Interchurch Task Force, Inc. Supported by 14 churches and in donated space, Aurora Interchurch began its service to the citizens of Aurora in earnest.
By the mid-1980′s, Aurora Interchurch Task Force had outgrown the donated pace. It began a two-year funding drive to purchase its own building. With the help of the City of Aurora Community Development Office, AITF purchased the facility at 1553 Clinton where it continues its work to service those in need.