Recent Grant Achievements

We are thrilled to announce the significant support our program has received through various grants in 2023 and 2024. These contributions of over $100,000 are pivotal in advancing our mission and expanding our impact.

State of Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) Emergency Solutions Grant (2023) - $75,000

In 2023, the Homeless Navigation Program was awarded $75,000 from the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG). ESG is a program implemented by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and its primary aim is to help individuals and families quickly regain stability and work towards transitioning into permanent housing after experiencing a housing crisis or homelessness. We have been utilizing the $75,000 our program was awarded was by bolstering our street outreach efforts and bridge housing capacity. For street outreach, we have been stocking up on food, water, hygiene products and essential weather items (hats, gloves, socks, sunscreen, etc.) of good quality to hand out to individuals who primarily reside outside. For our clients, having basic needs met is a very important first step towards working towards long term goals such as stable housing, so we are very grateful to be able to help provide these items to our unhoused neighbors. The “bridge housing” aspect of the grant means that we are able to use ESG funding to stabilize unhoused individuals in hotels or motels who have received a permanent housing opportunity while they await their move-in date or for their housing paperwork to be finalized. This is important for the safety and stability of clients as they move through the sometimes lengthy transition into stable housing.

Colorado Gives Foundation's Thriving Jeffco Responsive Grant (2023) - $25,000

We were awarded $25,000 from the Colorado Gives Foundation via their Thriving JeffCo Grant. This grant aims to support organizations and projects that contribute to the well-being and prosperity of Jefferson County. So far, we have used this funding to purchase items for clients that fit their specific needs and desires to help them flourish once they have transitioned into a housing placement. Some examples include art supplies for a client who loves to create, and a cookware set for a client who shines in the kitchen!

RTD Transit Assistance Grant Program (2024) - $1,432 (in-kind)

The Homeless Navigation Program was awarded 520 bus tickets through an RTD grant, totaling $1432.00. Transportation is a critical barrier that many unhoused individuals face, and providing bus tickets significantly enhances their ability to connect with essential resources, make important appointments, and dependably arrive to work.

These grants are a testament to the trust and confidence these organizations have in our mission. We are deeply grateful for their support in helping our program continue to make a positive impact on the community!