Causes: Homeless & Housing, Homeless Shelters

Mission: PROVIDE ASSISTANCE AND SERVICES TO HOMELESS PERSONS IN THE GRAND VALLEY

Programs: Emergency shelter - provides services and overnight housing for homeless persons in the grand valley. Homewardbound operates the only shelter in a 100 miles radius serving veterans, single men and women, and families. During the fiscal year ended september 30,2014, the shelter housed xxx unduplicated individuals amounting to 49,437 bed-nights and 109,809 meals served.

family transitional program - provides case management, housing and support services helping to address the generational issues of poverty. 15 families participated in the program during the year and were provided care, employment, transportation, education, and health care assistance.

phoenix project - case managed, two-year program for veterans. This project consists of an 8 unit apartment (jointly owned with housing resources of western colorado) and provides suburban living with rental and utility assistance.