For 32 years, Catholic Charities has operated the only all-population shelter in Weld County.  In 2011, we moved our operations into the Guadalupe Community Center (GCC) that provides comprehensive wrap- around services at one location.  Our programs have grown and changed, driven by community need and our physical capacity. United Way funds will be requested to serve existing and new programs as follows:  

Case manager/Housing Navigator Services and Support

1. Support for the up to 60 men, women and families in our Transitional Extended Stay Programs with goals of employment/income, transitioning to affordable housing, savings and credit repair in under 120 days.
2. Supports a newly enhanced program at GCC: Emergency/ Triage services and support for homeless families when no immediate shelter space is available.  Families stay in our nightly emergency shelter room until a safe placement plan can be made.  The Greeley Transitional House has the capacity to provide emergency stay for one family if needed.  The Emergency Collaborative Team (ECT) including shelter providers (GTH, AWP & Hope at Miracle House) and DHS work together to develop a housing plan for the family.  

New Re-Housing Fund: 

1. Funds may include deposits/rent/utility fees with a goal of housing in 45 days.    
2. Funds will be available to Individuals and families who meet determined criteria and are referred by a Weld County shelter or the Navigation Center Coordinator.  

New Housing Retention Services

1. Monitors participants’ housing stability and provides support in a crisis.
2. Provides connections to resources to enhance well-being & to support participants’ desired goals.

2020-2021 People Served by Area of Weld County

• Carbon Valley (Berthoud, Dacono, Erie, Firestone, Frederick, Longmont, Mead, Northglenn, Thornton): 0
• County Seat (Evans, Garden City, Greeley): 116
• Outback (Briggsdale, Grover, New Raymer): 0
• Poudre River Corridor (Severance, Windsor): 0
• South County (Brighton, Fort Lupton, Hudson, Keenesburg, Lochbuie): 0
• Thompson River Valley (Johnstown, Milliken): 0
• US-85 Corridor South (Platteville, Gilcrest, LaSalle, Kersey): 0
• US-85 Corridor North (Eaton, Ault, Pierce, Nunn): 0
• Outside Weld County: 0

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2019-2020
2020-2021

Shelly was a single grandparent caring for her granddaughter when they came to shelter at Catholic Charities. Her granddaughter was being supported by services at school and other community programs. They had been living with another family, but the crowded living space became an issue. To add to her stress, Shelly was trying to balance her work schedule with her granddaughter's school and appointments. Her case manager helped Shelly navigate multiple demands and organize a plan that included some self-care. Despite these challenges in her life, she was motivated and able to focus on her goals and move forward to ultimately get into stable housing.