Weld's Way Home
Comprised of 15+ organizations, the Weld's Way Home Collective Impact Workgroup is aiming to make Weld County a place where more households are attaining and maintaining stable housing.
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Ending homelessness takes the whole community. Our Northern Colorado region is committed to stabilizing individuals and families who are in a housing crisis as quickly as possible. The best way to assess their needs, find safe housing and provide services is through a continuum of care, so that homelessenss will be rare, short-lived, and non-recurring and all have the opportunity to thrive.
Continuums of Care (CoC) promote a community-wide response to ending homelessness. There are 400 Continuums of Care in the United States, covering every community in the country. CoCs are responsible for coordinating the funding and delivery of housing and services for people experiencing homelessness in its service area through U.S. Housing and Urban Development Department funds. The CoC also collects and reports data on the characteristics of people experiencing homelessness and their patterns of service use.
In January 2020, HUD named Larimer and Weld Counties as a fourth CoC in the state of Colorado. As the Northern Colorado CoC we have more local control, better data collection and outcomes, and have the ability to draw additional housing resources into our community.
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The Coordinated Assessment and Housing Placement System (CAHPS) acknowledges that very few agencies are able to identify, assess, and assist people experiencing homelessness as well as to find permanent housing, help people move in, and support them to remain housed. The Northern Colorado CAHPS is a collaborative effort amongst homeless serving providers with three components:
- Assess – Through street outreach, discharge planning with hospitals and corrections, and the provisions of overnight shelter and housing services, providers discover and assess people who are experiencing homelessness. Each household is assessed using a standardized assessment which generates a personal vulnerability score.
- Assist – After the assessment is completed, households are included in a by-name list of those experiencing homelessness. Those with the greatest vulnerability are prioritized for housing as they are the most likely to die from living as homeless. Case managers continue working with those on the by-name list to meet their ongoing needs so that they will more likely survive homelessness. Through case conferencing between agencies, resources are identified and, as quickly as possible, housing is offered to those at the top of the by-name list.
- Assign – As housing matches are made, case managers and other agency employees and volunteers assist CAHPS participants to move into and maintain housing.
Who We Serve
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): 89
- 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: 150
How We Impact
A female that frequented the Housing Navigation Center presented with severe mental illness. Many had "given up" on her and her housing because she was so paranoid that she often didn't speak to service providers. After the Community Health Workers outreached and engaged with her consistently, we were able to house her with a CAHPS & NRBH resource. She now lives in an apartment by herself and her mental health is stabilized.
What We Do
Emergency Shelter Program and Services: Open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, AWP operates the only domestic violence safe house in Weld County. In 2018, we served 298 survivors (165 adults/133 youth under 18) with 6,663 nights of stay. Our supportive services (e.g., Case management, Counseling, Legal Advocacy, Youth & Family Services, Support Groups) promote healing and guide progress towards attaining self-sufficiency. Additionally, our shelter programs directly address household instability and its root causes through:
1) Housing Support, including emergency/triage services as well as information and referrals. $10,000 of our request will go towards helping 10 families with housing assistance (up to $1,000) to pay for deposits or rent. In 2018, 92% of our shelter clients requested housing assistance in needs assessments conducted at intake. However, our ability to provide assistance is limited due to lack of funds. Additional support from United Way would allow us to expand this existing program and address this critical need to help our clients quickly achieve permanent housing stability.
2) Employment Support, including help with job search, resume and interview preparation, job leads and employment referrals, and financial assistance for work-related expenses (e.g., uniforms, documentation, etc.). In 2018, 43% of our clients requested employment support. $10,000 of our request will be used to expand this programming by hiring a Part-Time Advocate who will focus on providing employment support to help clients secure or retain employment and maintain a sustainable income
Who We Serve
2020-2021 People Served by Area of Weld County
- Carbon Valley (Berthoud, Dacono, Erie, Firestone, Frederick, Longmont, Mead, Northglenn, Thornton): 7
- County Seat (Evans, Garden City, Greeley): 148
- Outback (Briggsdale, Grover, New Raymer): 0
- Poudre River Corridor (Severance, Windsor): 6
- South County (Brighton, Fort Lupton, Hudson, Keenesburg, Lochbuie): 8
- Thompson River Valley (Johnstown, Milliken): 16
- US-85 Corridor South (Platteville, Gilcrest, LaSalle, Kersey): 5
- US-85 Corridor North (Eaton, Ault, Pierce, Nunn): 1
- Outside Weld County: 72
How We Impact
“What will it take for you to leave?” These words changed Johanna’s* life. Johanna first called the crisis line at A Woman’s Place (AWP) seeking counseling services. Her husband had subjected her to physical and emotional abuse, causing her to lose multiple pregnancies. While she knew she needed help, it was not until the AWP counselor posed this question that Johanna realized she had a choice to make. At the time, she didn’t know how to respond; however, the question stuck with her and carried her through the journey of leaving her abusive marriage.
“I would not be where I am in peace and contentment without the counselor’s words. I didn’t begin my new chapter until many years later. Today, I am perfectly content and have peace. I should have left my abusive relationship sooner. My new life is mine.”
What We Do
Carbon Valley Help Center (CVHC) offers financial assistance in the form of grants which are intended to keep our clients in their homes. The funds requested will be used to pay for a part-time Case Manager who will be hired to meet with and refer clients. CVHC is open from 9-3, Tuesday and Thursday and from 12-6 the 2nd Thursday of the month. All client debts paid by CVHC are paid directly to the landlord, mortgage company, utility company or auto repair shop. In all cases, clients will be directed to food access. CVHC offers non-perishable food and Weld Food Bank’s Mobile Pantry and the OUR Center in Longmont offers perishable food. All of our clients live in the Instability domain while trying to move up to Paycheck-to-Paycheck domain. Our financial assistance usually helps them remain housed. They are still experiencing household instability but have hope of moving toward increased household stability. In our experience over the past 2 years, of this program, clients are usually able to pay the bills until one unexpected expenses arises which jeopardizes their household stability, moving them toward homelessness. When our program started with a grant from United Power, CVHC made one-time grants of $1,500 or less to those who qualified. After one year it became apparent that some households were in need of assistance again, within 1 to 2 years. Since our goal is to reduce homelessness, the guideline is now one grant of $1,500 or less per year. In order to qualify for a grant, a client must meet with the Case Manager who will determine their budget and if they qualify for referral to our grant program. Sometimes the Case Manger will refer them to a more appropriate program offered by other non-profit agencies or government entities such as Food Stamps, child care assistance, LEAP and Medicaid. This is an evidence-based program which our founders copied from The OUR Center in Longmont. Our Case Management is modeled after their Case Management team’s use of the Arizona Self-Sufficiency Matrix.
Who We Serve
2020-2021 People Served by Area of Weld County
- Carbon Valley (Berthoud, Dacono, Erie, Firestone, Frederick, Longmont, Mead, Northglenn, Thornton): 105
- County Seat (Evans, Garden City, Greeley): 0
- 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
How We Impact
A family of 3, mom, dad, and a 10 month-old, needed help paying October's rent. Dad lost his job in construction, due to Covid. His employer closed the company. Mom was looking for part-time work and they were just starting to collect unemployment. CVHC helped them stay in their apartment. They could not afford childcare so both parents couldn't work the same hours.
What We Do
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
- 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.
- 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:
- Funds may include deposits/rent/utility fees with a goal of housing in 45 days.
- 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
- Monitors participants’ housing stability and provides support in a crisis.
- Provides connections to resources to enhance well-being & to support participants’ desired goals.
Who We Serve
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
How We Impact
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.
What We Do
GTH targets the very low income population. Ninety-nine percent (99%) of the clients served are living at or below the federal poverty level (currently $25,750 for a family of four). The population served is primarily young, Hispanic (60%), single-parent families (65%) with very young children. Most of the families served are Weld County residents (60%), with 40% of the families coming from other parts of Colorado or out of state; a growing phenomenon due to Weld County’s booming oil and gas industry.
Our measures are evidence-based that Standard Case Management is critical to the success of the families experiencing homelessness as many have not had a stable home environment or learned the basics of being a tenant. The Case Management focuses on Housing First, which includes coordination of support services for employment, childcare, transportation and financial management. Since this program is a core part of the Greeley Transitional House program, not having this funding will impact the families we serve.
The funding requested is to move families experiencing homelessness to instability at the house to stability as they move into permanent housing. The funding would support the shelter and assist with permanent deposits and/or rent.
Who We Serve
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): 90
- 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): 5
- US-85 Corridor North (Eaton, Ault, Pierce, Nunn): 5
- Outside Weld County: 0
How We Impact
Joanne came to us after the spouse forced she and the children to leave their house. This left her homeless, unemployed and sole care giver for four school age children, including one with physical disabilities. Under direct case management, she determined she needed a long-term, stable career and not just a job. She enrolled in school, obtained her Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certificate, obtained solid employment and qualified for permanent supportive housing. The children thrived in school and health. She is strong enough to pursue filing for divorce and exited the program having permanent housing and a solid plan for her family's future.
What We Do
Greeley-Weld Habitat’s homeownership program serves the most marginalized Weld County residents with incomes between 30% and 80% of the area median income by offering safe and affordable homeownership opportunities. Habitat for Humanity uses volunteer labor and donated funds to keep housing costs to an affordable manageable 30% or less of a family’s income, allowing them to then have money for health care and groceries. 95% of Habitat families can discontinue TANF and other assistance. (Habitat for Humanity of Colorado 2018 Impact Study.) Habitat homebuyers are required to attend financial literacy classes, as well as classes in homeowner’s insurance and home care and maintenance. That, combined with protocols for dealing with delinquent homeowners immediately and with understanding and compassion, has resulted in the Greeley-Weld Habitat having only one foreclosure in 138 mortgages, an indicator of the great success of this program and its ability to create and maintain stability for the families it serves. GWHFH will fundraise above the amount requested to further subsidize the mortgage loans for our families.
Who We Serve
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): 47
- Outback (Briggsdale, Grover, New Raymer): 0
- Poudre River Corridor (Severance, Windsor): 5
- 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
How We Impact
We broke ground on our first duplex in our Mission Springs Development just after COVID began last year, with the help of NCCC teams, our Construction team was able to complete the duplex and our homeowners, Jack and Tamara, were able to close on their homes a few months ago. These homeowners are particularly grateful for the program, as both are quadriplegics, and for them, they had given up hope of being able to own homes after their accidents. For both of these homeowners, their homes mean safety, freedom and independence.
What We Do
We currently provide cold weather shelter for homeless families with children under the age of 18, in effort to keep children in a warm, safe environment and off the street. We are open 24/7 from October 1 through March 31st.
Who We Serve
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): 16
- Outback (Briggsdale, Grover, New Raymer): 0
- Poudre River Corridor (Severance, Windsor): 0
- South County (Brighton, Fort Lupton, Hudson, Keenesburg, Lochbuie): 33
- 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: 14
How We Impact
Had a mom with a little 2 year old boy, mom was in school full time, she was having a hard time finding daycare, we got him into daycare, were able to help mom save enough money to purchase a car so she could get back and forth to school. Within 3 months she was able to get into a rapid housing program and was able to get her own place for her and the little one.
What We Do
One's ability to enter and retain housing in an increasingly expensive marketplace is correlated to one's ability to find meaningful, living-wage work. The entrance into that work, however, is similarly premised upon one's relationship to various social networks, one's credentials being recognized as valid, and one's ability to advocate for one's self in English. Obtaining employment in living-wage, middle-tier positions is challenging for newcomer communities with limited English-language proficiency and with foreign credentials not being recognized by local employers. Accordingly, many newcomers end up accepting low-tier, poor-paying jobs simply to make ends meet—this directly results in poor housing or desperate housing instability. So too, the pressures of these initial jobs taken, often in agriculture or meat packing, are so great that they prevent these individuals from being able to invest in the needed skill sets that would break that cycle. The Immigrant & Refugee Center of Northern Colorado is an ideal match for these communities, insofar as our programming offers an inexpensive, flexible, and specialized approach to these needs. Our organization offers freeor-low-cost instruction in English as a Second Language, GED preparation, or Citizenship preparation to our students five days a week across multiple campuses and time options for their convenience. Further, our team of Community Navigators, culture-specific staff who help clients in their own native language, meet with upper-level students to help those students pursue their vocational goals. This focus on workplace readiness is intrinsic to our educational programming, and that search for employment is aided significantly by our staff who are constantly seeking out new opportunities to place our clients in the vocation of their interest. Our educational method is evidence-based and strictly regulated by the Colorado Department of Education. Each of our instructional staff is appropriately trained and experienced in working with newcomer communities of various language abilities, skill sets, and life experiences.
Who We Serve
2020-2021 People Served by Area of Weld County
- Carbon Valley (Berthoud, Dacono, Erie, Firestone, Frederick, Longmont, Mead, Northglenn, Thornton): 22
- County Seat (Evans, Garden City, Greeley): 641
- Outback (Briggsdale, Grover, New Raymer): 0
- Poudre River Corridor (Severance, Windsor): 8
- South County (Brighton, Fort Lupton, Hudson, Keenesburg, Lochbuie): 18
- Thompson River Valley (Johnstown, Milliken): 8
- US-85 Corridor South (Platteville, Gilcrest, LaSalle, Kersey): 4
- US-85 Corridor North (Eaton, Ault, Pierce, Nunn): 0
- Outside Weld County: 42
How We Impact
Abdi was enrolled in English classes pre-pandemic but he really struggled with consistent attendance because of the demands on his life related to his work schedule and his family life. Although making the move to online learning was a difficult one with limited digital literacy skills, Abdi committed himself to learning those skills and adapting to the new normal. What surprised all of us was that his attendance was almost perfect the second semester because he could log in to class while he was home with his children. He even logged in to class as soon as he got in his car after work and would listen and participate from the road. His phone was in the passenger seat, so his classmates always had a view of the inside roof of his car until he got in his driveway and picked it up again. His teacher shared with me that one time he got so excited about knowing the answer to a question that he picked up the phone to say the answer while he was driving and all his classmates started yelling "Put down your phone, Abdi?" "Watch the road, Abdi!" so they had a good laugh and used that as an opportunity to talk about safety.
What We Do
The Jobs of Hope (JOH) Re-Entry Program is designed to provide a “bridge” to guide and support formerly incarcerated or gang-affiliated individuals in order to succeed in their re-entry into the local community. The primary focus is on providing job and life skills training, although spiritual support and resource development are offered in order to insure household stability. The intensive eight-week, first phase of the program offers morning education sessions and afternoon job opportunities to provide an “employment incubator” environment designed to help the “apprentices” develop critical work habits and achieve sustainable employment with living wages.
The morning education sessions utilize a customized small group process derived from a variety of systems including the AhaProcess!, the Global Priority Solutions RoundTable Program (a curriculum which explores 40 character values in a self-discover process which has been proven to create personal transformation) in order to address financial, emotional, relational, spiritual and job related needs. The afternoon practical portion of the program creates opportunities for the men to work and gain income at JOH-supervised work sites with local businesses. This gives the apprentices the opportunity to apply newly-learned job skills like arriving on time and working well in group environments. The Re-Entry Program also incorporates spiritual mentorship, family support and fellowship, and professional substance abuse and mental health therapy (if needed).
The JOH Case Manager attends classes and job trainings as needed to monitor on-going participation and challenges, while also offering group and one-on-one meetings with the men in order to discuss their goals and progress. The Case Manager assists the participants with accessing community resources to help stabilize the household and address barriers that may be preventing the men from acquiring and maintaining employment.
After completion of the eight-week program, the apprentices are assisted in finding permanent employment and will remain on the Case Manager’s case load for 12 months in order to stay connected and provide support as needed in their continuing employment and future goal-setting.
Who We Serve
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): 55
- Outback (Briggsdale, Grover, New Raymer): 0
- Poudre River Corridor (Severance, Windsor): 1
- South County (Brighton, Fort Lupton, Hudson, Keenesburg, Lochbuie): 2
- 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
How We Impact
Jonathan shares his story:
I was born in Torrington, Wyoming and we moved to Greeley when I was about eight years old. My mom raised the four of us, me, my brother and two sisters as a single mother but life was not easy for a single parent and she did the best she could. Thanks mom.
Growing up, I was exposed to drugs by my father’s family and I started using marijuana when I was about twelve years old. At the age 15 my father was sent to prison and things got progressively worse as I was caught with marijuana in school and it was the start of my legal issues, bouncing in and out of incarceration. Soon after, I progressed from marijuana to meth. I estimate that I have spent about ten years of my life behind bars and more than half addicted to drugs. Despite all these ups and downs I did manage to graduate from Greeley Central High School.
It was about a year ago when I was in a McDonalds having coffee and this gentleman approached me out of the blue and started talking to me. He asked me some questions, told me about Jobs of Hope and he gave me a business card. I didn’t call immediately; to be honest it was about three weeks later. I had been homeless for about two years, struggling with meth and on that particular night I was sleeping in my car, no money for food or gas and cold. Going through my wallet I found that card and decided to make the call. I spoke to a man named Pres and it all started from there. He met with me, took me to detox and he was there for me. Even today, this house (the Jobs of Hope office) isn't a house; it's a home, our home, a place where we come together for support and understanding. At Jobs of Hope you are heard and everyone is welcome. The staff at JOH treat you like a person and that’s what I needed. How or why on that particular day I found that business card, I don't know but I am glad I did.
Today, I have a job, a home but most of all, I have a relationship with my son. For the first time in my life I am actually looking at my future or should I say our future, my son's and mine. All my son wants is to have a dad and I want to be here for him. The only thing drugs lead to is death or jail. I have to admit I am scared, I have never made it this far but if it weren’t for JOH it would have never happened. I have applied for college and if all goes well, I will start in May. College? Never thought it would happen. I want my son to be proud of his father and it was time to stop talking about it and just do it. If I could give anyone who is going through a difficult time some advice, I would tell them, "just go and keep going...there's help if you want it but you have to want it and more importantly be willing to work for it."
Jobs of Hope, is more than another agency, it's a home filled with hope.
What We Do
We are requesting funds to support Turn Around Bikes, an evidence-based program that collects gently used bicycle donations and hosts weekly Repair & Maintenance Workshops. We teach teens how to refurbish bicycles at these sessions, then we donate the completed bike to an individual, family or child in Weld County who is need of reliable transportation. We currently give away nearly 250 bikes per year for free to qualified clients. Our follow-up surveys indicate that our clients use their bicycles to attain or keep jobs, show up on time for appointments (doctors, parole, case managers, etc.) and access support and resources that they would not otherwise be able to obtain without reliable transportation. Each bike costs us around $25 to repair. Our request is to fund the repair of these bicycles so we are able to meet this growing and vital need for transportation for our most vulnerable residents in Weld County while also providing education, training and volunteer opportunities for our youth.
Who We Serve
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): 147
- 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 Countgy: 5
How We Impact
We have a few youth who attend our program through different facilities. One young man was working on getting out of the system and was able to find a job. But he of course, coming out of the system had no transportation. We were able to teach this young man how to repair bikes and then we worked with him to help him fix up a bike for himself. He was able to get out, start working and find a place to live all while using the bike that we helped him with.
What We Do
Every 98 seconds an individual is sexually assaulted in the US equating to 1:3 women and 1:6 men being assaulted in their lifetime (RAINN, 2015). The Sexual Assault Victim Advocate Center (SAVA) is requesting funds to provide supportive services to victims of sexual assault throughout Weld County. SAVA’s services include: sliding-scale and free therapy in English and Spanish, free support groups for secondary survivors, group therapy, play therapy for youth ages 3 and up, a 24-hour rape crisis hotline, school-based prevention groups, advocacy and outreach, free community education, and peer leadership and mentoring. In 2018, SAVA provided services to 1,168 victims of sexual assault (an increase of 33% within the past year). Research demonstrates that the trauma that victims of sexual abuse have faced can never be undone, but with support the victims may become high functioning survivors and move from victim to survivor. Research also reported that through the “teaching, learning, and utilization of effective treatment methodologies, including same-gender survivors' groups, assertiveness skills training, art therapy, and family therapy, and EMDR” (Underwood, Stewart, & Castellanos, 2007), survivors can function, graduate from high school, maintain employment, and develop healthy coping mechanisms. The literature validates that when considering best practices sexual assault victims who receive immediate assistance combined with long term counseling will assist survivors regain sense of control, independence, and success in academics, employment, and relationships (Fernandez, 2011). SAVA employs evidence based practice in our work in addition to short and long term therapy to support victims of sexual assault. For counseling, our therapists are highly trained to employ evidence based practices to address trauma including EMDR, play therapy, and CBT (Chard & Gilman, 2005). In addition our advocates go through an extensive 40 hour training that address crisis intervention, advocacy, and de-escalation. SAVA is specifically applying for funding to provide supportive services that will lead to stability for victims and their families.
Who We Serve
2020-2021 People Served by Area of Weld County
- Carbon Valley (Berthoud, Dacono, Erie, Firestone, Frederick, Longmont, Mead, Northglenn, Thornton): 12
- County Seat (Evans, Garden City, Greeley): 170
- Outback (Briggsdale, Grover, New Raymer): 0
- Poudre River Corridor (Severance, Windsor): 31
- South County (Brighton, Fort Lupton, Hudson, Keenesburg, Lochbuie): 5
- Thompson River Valley (Johnstown, Milliken): 15
- US-85 Corridor South (Platteville, Gilcrest, LaSalle, Kersey): 3
- US-85 Corridor North (Eaton, Ault, Pierce, Nunn): 3
- Outside Weld County: 833
How We Impact
After working with the client on her coping and grounding skills, learning how to identify and her emotions and "sit" with them to process, and strengthening her self-worth, the work turned to processing her sexual assault. We discussed ways that were available for her to tell her story and process it in segments so that it would not overwhelm her. It was determined that a form of narrative therapy would be the best practice for her. The sessions are structured so that the first 10 minutes is "catch up" from the week, 30 minutes of writing/processing, and 10 minutes of grounding and "free" talk to allow for transition time to move out of the session. Through this work, the client reports that she is experiencing fewer triggers, communicating better with her partner about her needs and boundaries, and feeling a greater sense of control over her responses and reactions across life domains.
What We Do
The Mobile Food Pantry (MFP) delivers healthy, perishable foods directly to areas of high need with the use of a converted, refrigerated beverage truck. Perishable food items are loaded on the truck at our Greeley facility and driven to the designated community where it is met by volunteers who help unload and distribute the food. Currently the program serves the communities of Hudson, Dacono, Ft. Lupton, Frederick, Keenesburg, Lochbuie, Greeley, Evans, Milliken, Pierce, Windsor, Gilcrest, Kersey, and Mead. On average, 200+ households are served at each distribution. The truck holds 10,000lbs of produce, meat, and low-fat dairy and it provided over 2.3 million lbs of these perishables to 98,498 individuals in 25,279 households last FY.
Despite the fact that the MFP currently serves 15 different stops on a regularly occurring monthly schedule, there are still areas of high need that the food bank is currently unable to meet. With the requested funding, WFB would be able to add 3 additional monthly stops to the MFP schedule. Both Platteville and the Hill n’ Park area have requested MFPs. In addition, Ft. Lupton has requested we add an additional monthly MFP stop in their community as there is such a high need. Each MFP distribution costs approximately $2,500 in food costs. The perishable products average 25 cents/lb and 10,000 lbs of healthy food is distributed at each MFP. The food bank has been able to provide occasional MFP distributions in both Hill n’ Park and in Platteville, but has not had the funding to schedule monthly distributions.
The MFP addresses not just food insecurity, but also health. Nintey seven percent of food bank clients report eating more fruits and vegetables when they access the MFP. This is particularly important because 85% of clients report they purchase food solely based on price, not nutrition. Last year in the U.S., food insecurity led to an additional $77.5 billion in health care costs. The MFP program is evidence based.
Who We Serve
2020-2021 People Served by Area of Weld County
- Carbon Valley (Berthoud, Dacono, Erie, Firestone, Frederick, Longmont, Mead, Northglenn, Thornton): 23277
- County Seat (Evans, Garden City, Greeley): 60107
- Outback (Briggsdale, Grover, New Raymer): 0
- Poudre River Corridor (Severance, Windsor): 2850
- South County (Brighton, Fort Lupton, Hudson, Keenesburg, Lochbuie): 19376
- Thompson River Valley (Johnstown, Milliken): 7295
- US-85 Corridor South (Platteville, Gilcrest, LaSalle, Kersey): 7598
- US-85 Corridor North (Eaton, Ault, Pierce, Nunn): 2349
- Outside Weld County: 0
How We Impact
One of our volunteers spoke with a student at a school MFP distribution. This elementary school child told our volunteer how excited he was to receive apples and carrots. He said he has 2 younger siblings at home, and he tries to bring any extra food he has from his school lunch home to them. He said his younger brother LOVES apples and he couldn't wait to take them home and surprise him.
What We Do
Women to Women is a source of last resort for women in Weld county experiencing a financial crisis. Our partner agencies submit requests via our web based system(WAM). The agency can request a one time gift for their client in one of the following categories: Auto Transportation, Child Care, Education Assistance, Health/Wellness, Home Improvement/Repair, Insurance, Rent/Housing And Utilities. Awards are limited to $750 and can only be awarded once in a lifetime.
Year-to-date (2019) the three top referring agencies are United Way (211), Catholic Charities, and North Range Behavioral Health. Top categories Rent/housing assistance, Auto transport, Health/Wellness assistance.
Each application provides a profile of the client and a detailed description of the need and the situation that created the deficit. The bill holder is contacted by a W2W volunteer to validate the need. When approved the check is sent to the bill holder. No monies are paid directly to the client.
The client receives a follow-up letter of encouragement that indicates the bill has been paid and with suggestions of how to ‘pay it forward’ that do not require money.
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2020-2021 People Served by Area of Weld County
- Carbon Valley (Berthoud, Dacono, Erie, Firestone, Frederick, Longmont, Mead, Northglenn, Thornton): 7
- County Seat (Evans, Garden City, Greeley): 234
- Outback (Briggsdale, Grover, New Raymer): 0
- Poudre River Corridor (Severance, Windsor): 4
- South County (Brighton, Fort Lupton, Hudson, Keenesburg, Lochbuie): 16
- Thompson River Valley (Johnstown, Milliken): 6
- US-85 Corridor South (Platteville, Gilcrest, LaSalle, Kersey): 10
- US-85 Corridor North (Eaton, Ault, Pierce, Nunn): 3
- Outside Weld County: 0
How We Impact
We had a request from a grandmother for funds to purchase a special helmet for her grand child whose skull was exposed. This enabled the child to have a more active/normal playtime with other children.
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The Homeless Prevention Program is an expansion of a current program, eliminating the time and costs surrounding the creation of a new program. Currently, Almost Home, Inc. provides rental assistance to those at risk of eviction or foreclosure. Every household we provide with rental assistance receives case management to help with resource navigation (food assistance, job placement assistance, health care, etc.). By providing this case management, we help our clients work toward self-sufficiency and avoid the possibility of being in the same financial crisis in the future. Households with minor-aged children in the home may receive up to $500 in direct assistance, while those without may receive up to $350. This is an evidence-based practice, as Almost Home, Inc. follows a Housing First model and uses a trauma-informed care approach to case management, which are considered evidenced-based best practices.
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The Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP), a federally funded effort, was established in 1983 in partnership with local United Ways. The legislation created a national board, chaired by the Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) with representatives from the American Red Cross, Catholic Charities USA, The Jewish Federations of North America, The National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA, The Salvation Army, and United Way Worldwide. Local boards emulate the agency membership of the national board to ensure the decision-making for funding local agency programs has a broad base of community perspective. Each year Weld County receives around $100,000 for distribution through EFSP.
At the beginning of each funding phase, United Way of Weld County convenes the local board that includes representatives of participating agencies and other community leaders. A request for proposal is developed, released, and promoted to the public. Following proposal receipt and reading, the local board reconvenes to hear applying agency presentations. After applying organizations leave the room, board volunteers then decide which agencies to fund and the amounts. Upon approval from the national board, funds are distributed to local recipient organizations.
Who We Serve
2020-2021 People Served by Area of Weld County
- Carbon Valley (Berthoud, Dacono, Erie, Firestone, Frederick, Longmont, Mead, Northglenn, Thornton): 7150
- County Seat (Evans, Garden City, Greeley): 15730
- Outback (Briggsdale, Grover, New Raymer): 715
- Poudre River Corridor (Severance, Windsor): 2860
- South County (Brighton, Fort Lupton, Hudson, Keenesburg, Lochbuie): 3218
- Thompson River Valley (Johnstown, Milliken): 2860
- US-85 Corridor South (Platteville, Gilcrest, LaSalle, Kersey): 1609
- US-85 Corridor North (Eaton, Ault, Pierce, Nunn): 1609
- Outside Weld County: 0
How We Impact
Karen works for a local nonprofit that distributes emergency food supplies to families who are struggling to make ends meet. It seems that there is never enough funding to support all the work they do, but thanks to the Emergency Food and Shelter Program, the food bank is able to access national funding each year. Without this, many families in Weld County would go without necessities like food.
What We Do
The Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP), a federally funded effort, was established in 1983 in partnership with local United Ways. The legislation created a national board, chaired by the Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) with representatives from the American Red Cross, Catholic Charities USA, The Jewish Federations of North America, The National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA, The Salvation Army, and United Way Worldwide. Local boards emulate the agency membership of the national board to ensure the decision-making for funding local agency programs has a broad base of community perspective. Each year Weld County receives around $100,000 for distribution through EFSP.
At the beginning of each funding phase, United Way of Weld County convenes the local board that includes representatives of participating agencies and other community leaders. A request for proposal is developed, released, and promoted to the public. Following proposal receipt and reading, the local board reconvenes to hear applying agency presentations. After applying organizations leave the room, board volunteers then decide which agencies to fund and the amounts. Upon approval from the national board, funds are distributed to local recipient organizations.
Who We Serve
2020-2021 People Served by Area of Weld County
- Carbon Valley (Berthoud, Dacono, Erie, Firestone, Frederick, Longmont, Mead, Northglenn, Thornton): 7150
- County Seat (Evans, Garden City, Greeley): 15730
- Outback (Briggsdale, Grover, New Raymer): 715
- Poudre River Corridor (Severance, Windsor): 2860
- South County (Brighton, Fort Lupton, Hudson, Keenesburg, Lochbuie): 3218
- Thompson River Valley (Johnstown, Milliken): 2860
- US-85 Corridor South (Platteville, Gilcrest, LaSalle, Kersey): 1609
- US-85 Corridor North (Eaton, Ault, Pierce, Nunn): 1609
- Outside Weld County: 0
How We Impact
Karen works for a local nonprofit that distributes emergency food supplies to families who are struggling to make ends meet. It seems that there is never enough funding to support all the work they do, but thanks to the Emergency Food and Shelter Program, the food bank is able to access national funding each year. Without this, many families in Weld County would go without necessities like food.
What We Do
The Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP), a federally funded effort, was established in 1983 in partnership with local United Ways. The legislation created a national board, chaired by the Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) with representatives from the American Red Cross, Catholic Charities USA, The Jewish Federations of North America, The National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA, The Salvation Army, and United Way Worldwide. Local boards emulate the agency membership of the national board to ensure the decision-making for funding local agency programs has a broad base of community perspective. Each year Weld County receives around $100,000 for distribution through EFSP.
At the beginning of each funding phase, United Way of Weld County convenes the local board that includes representatives of participating agencies and other community leaders. A request for proposal is developed, released, and promoted to the public. Following proposal receipt and reading, the local board reconvenes to hear applying agency presentations. After applying organizations leave the room, board volunteers then decide which agencies to fund and the amounts. Upon approval from the national board, funds are distributed to local recipient organizations.
Who We Serve
2020-2021 People Served by Area of Weld County
- Carbon Valley (Berthoud, Dacono, Erie, Firestone, Frederick, Longmont, Mead, Northglenn, Thornton): 7150
- County Seat (Evans, Garden City, Greeley): 15730
- Outback (Briggsdale, Grover, New Raymer): 715
- Poudre River Corridor (Severance, Windsor): 2860
- South County (Brighton, Fort Lupton, Hudson, Keenesburg, Lochbuie): 3218
- Thompson River Valley (Johnstown, Milliken): 2860
- US-85 Corridor South (Platteville, Gilcrest, LaSalle, Kersey): 1609
- US-85 Corridor North (Eaton, Ault, Pierce, Nunn): 1609
- Outside Weld County: 0
How We Impact
Karen works for a local nonprofit that distributes emergency food supplies to families who are struggling to make ends meet. It seems that there is never enough funding to support all the work they do, but thanks to the Emergency Food and Shelter Program, the food bank is able to access national funding each year. Without this, many families in Weld County would go without necessities like food.
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The Housing Navigation Center (HNC) helps those experiencing homelessness regain housing and prevents those at-risk of homelessness from losing housing. Co-located with other nonprofits including North Colorado Health Alliance, Immigrant and Refugee Center of Northern Colorado, and Sunrise Community Health Monfort Family Clinic, the HNC:
- Diverts people from homelessness by helping them return to support networks and avoid the homeless services system.
- Assists people in getting back into permanent housing as quickly as possible.
- Helps people maintain their housing.
- Connects those experiencing homelessness with mental/physical health care, non-emergency shelter, and other long-term resources.
- Provides essential services to help people survive homelessness (cold weather shelter, shower, laundry vouchers, mail collection, etc.).
- Offers space to numerous homeless serving providers to connect with those they serve.
The HNC is part of a Weld County-wide Housing First strategy. Through the Housing First method, households regain housing and stability more quickly, get and keep employment, respond better to mental and physical health treatment, can manage chronic conditions, and more. Plus they stop over-utilizing the emergency department, eliminate law enforcement contacts, and don’t spend time in jail, saving taxpayer dollars.
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2020-2021 People Served by Area of Weld County
- Carbon Valley (Berthoud, Dacono, Erie, Firestone, Frederick, Longmont, Mead, Northglenn, Thornton): 3
- County Seat (Evans, Garden City, Greeley): 135
- Outback (Briggsdale, Grover, New Raymer): 0
- Poudre River Corridor (Severance, Windsor): 0
- South County (Brighton, Fort Lupton, Hudson, Keenesburg, Lochbuie): 1
- Thompson River Valley (Johnstown, Milliken): 0
- US-85 Corridor South (Platteville, Gilcrest, LaSalle, Kersey): 1
- US-85 Corridor North (Eaton, Ault, Pierce, Nunn): 2
- Outside Weld County: 193
How We Impact
Peter came to the HNC for help getting a phone and looking for work. He was recently released from prison and had been staying at the cold weather shelter during the 2020-21 season. One of our Resource Navigators helped this guest fill out the phone application to receive a free government funded phone. She provided Peter with information to Jobs of Hope and The Rock Found, two of the HNC's in-house partner agencies who help those recently released from incarceration. Peter connected with both agencies and within two weeks was housed and working full time.
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The Housing Navigation Center cold weather shelter benefits guests by providing a safe, warm place to spend the coldest nights of the year. Without it, hypothermia, other weather related illnesses and injuries such as frostbite, even death, are potential fates for our most vulnerable neighbors. With adequate funding, the cold weather shelter is open from November 1 to April 15 each year and includes a dedicated space for single men and women, and the use of Catholic Charities Guadalupe Community Center for families. Each evening a hot meal and other assistance is provided, including regular presence from North Colorado Health Alliance staff who assess for medical conditions, provide basic wound, health, and comfort care and give referrals to Sunrise Community Health. North Range Behavioral Health provides mental health care.
As a part of Weld’s Way Home, a collaboration of 50+ organizations addressing homelessness and household instability, and as a service of the Housing Navigation Center, United Way provides oversight, general administration and fundraises for the cold weather shelter. Catholic Charities provides staffing and daily management. Other cold weather shelter program and funding partners include The Weld Trust, City of Greeley, City of Evans, Christ Community Church, Greeley Interfaith Association, the Weld Community Foundation, as well as numerous foundations, companies, churches, and individuals.
Who We Serve
2019-2020 People Served by Area of Weld County
- Carbon Valley (Berthoud, Dacono, Erie, Firestone, Frederick, Longmont, Mead, Northglenn, Thornton): 5
- County Seat (Evans, Garden City, Greeley): 550
- Outback (Briggsdale, Grover, New Raymer): 5
- Poudre River Corridor (Severance, Windsor): 5
- South County (Brighton, Fort Lupton, Hudson, Keenesburg, Lochbuie): 5
- Thompson River Valley (Johnstown, Milliken): 5 US-85 Corridor South (Platteville, Gilcrest, LaSalle, Kersey): 5
- US-85 Corridor North (Eaton, Ault, Pierce, Nunn): 5
- Outside Weld County: 11
How We Impact
The cold weather shelter provided life saving shelter for a gentleman named Austin. Austin had been experiencing homelessness for 10 years and struggled with depression and substance use disorders. The cold weather shelter provided him with a vulnerable mat- a mat reserved for specifically vulnerable individuals- to insure that he would always have a mat. This extra peace of mind helped Austin work on his housing plan. Austin would come into the Housing Navigation Center during the day to work with his case manager to find housing, and stay each night at the cold weather shelter. Austin was able to secure a place and stopped staying at the cold weather shelter half way through the season, which opened up a new vulnerable bed and meant that Austin was now safe in his new home.
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The 50+ Weld’s Way Home collaborative organizations recognized a need for a more focused care model; in 2019, United Way and North Colorado Health Alliance (NCHA) were identified as those best suited to address it. In 2019-2020, The Weld Trust provided funding to hire two Community Health Workers (CHWs) who connect Weld County’s most vulnerable residents with housing and healthcare.
With a caseload of 10-15 people each, CHWs work exclusively with Weld County individuals and households experiencing homelessness or at significant risk for becoming homeless, primarily engaging in physical/behavioral health care management and housing navigation/retention services. The definition of services is intentionally broad; the primary goal of the work is a client self-defining what kind of support is needed in order to be successful in achieving their healthcare and housing outcomes and then assisting the program participant in achieving these goals. Another primary motivation for these positions is to provide continued support to empower individuals in self-management without regard to who pays for it. The CHWs work in tandem with an NCHA care manager according to a community treatment plan. The goals of the plan are highly focused on engagement with continued/improved access to health care, reduced morbidity of chronic diseases, reduced substance abuse, support to those with debilitating mental illness, connection to housing resources, and resources and referrals. At the same time that the CHW is focused on these health outcomes, they are helping the client get back into housing.
Who We Serve
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): 93
- 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
How We Impact
A couple ended up experiencing homelessness in Greeley after their work opportunity fell through. They connected with a friend in Texas, who had a place for them to live and a construction job for the husband. Staff followed up and confirmed the couple had a stable and safe place to live. A bus ticket was purchased using the HNC Diversion fund. A Community Health Worker met them at the Greeley bus depot, to ensure they boarded safely and on time.
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The SingleCare Prescription Discount Card is a free card, available to anyone, that helps save money on costly prescriptions. The card can be used by anyone at any participating pharmacy in the United States. It can be used in conjunction with insurance, or on its own. All FDA approved brand and generic prescription medications are covered. The average savings is about 40% per prescription, and you can check exactly how much your medicine will cost at different participating pharmacies at www.singlecare.com.
The program is made possible by SingleCare negotiating with pharmaceutical companies to provide prices similar to what they give large insurance companies and employers. SingleCare provides United Way of Weld County with the discount cards, plastic card holders, and marketing/outreach materials at no cost. United Way distributes these through 211, in campaign packets, to schools, agencies, businesses, doctors, and senior centers, and to anyone who requests them.
Who We Serve
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): 912
- 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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