The Reality

It's Tough Out There

In Metro Denver: 11,377 were identified as homeless  

• 24% became homeless last year
• 62% include households with children
• 46% are women
• 17% are young adults
• 17% incurred a relationship or family break up
• 11% struggle with addictions
• 10% suffered domestic violence

(As revealed by the 2011 Metro Denver Homeless Initiative Point-in-Time Study) 

The Challenge

Housing alone is not enough

Those faced with low income or homelessness often struggle with addictions, mental illness, low self-esteem and a history of physical and emotional abuse. They need more than a place to live. They need a community where they can thrive.

Addictions are like brush fires

Before you know it, they’ve destroyed your relationships, your home, your work and your dignity. It takes a “team” to extinguish them.

People need people

Without the support and encouragement of loving friends, it’s easy for those in recovery to isolate and relapse when faced with normal life challenges.