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Open Shelters Weekend of Jan 17th, 2025 – English and Spanish

Open Shelters Weekend of Jan 17th, 2025 – English and Spanish


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If you see someone on the streets this weekend, please help get them to shelter. The subzero temps will be deadly.

City of Boulder

The city and county Extreme Weather Shelter will be set up in the Age Well wing East Boulder Community Center, 5660 Sioux Drive, and operate from Saturday, Jan. 18 through at least Tuesday, Jan. 21.

Community members in need of safe shelter are asked to:

• Go to the All Roads Shelter, located at 4869 Broadway. Even if the person typically does not meet criteria to use All Roads, they must check in here first.

• When All Roads reaches capacity transportation will be provided to the overflow facility at the East Age Well Center.

The following alternative sheltering options are also available for specific populations:

• Haven Ridge for persons identifying as women, transgender or nonbinary. Learn more on the Haven Ridge website or call 303-447-9602.

• TGTHR’s The Source for homeless youth. Youth drop-in will be open 12 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily for ages 24 and under. Learn more on TGTHR’s website or call 303-447-1207.

City staff and partner organizations have been conducting direct outreach throughout the week to people experiencing homelessness to ensure all individuals are aware of the upcoming cold weather, know about available services and have a plan to stay safe during the extreme cold.

The East Boulder Community Center (EBCC) will remain open for regularly scheduled hours during this time, with recreation activities occurring as usual aside from programming in the Age Well wing of EBCC. The East Age Well Center will close at noon on Friday, Jan. 17 and will remain closed through Sunday, Jan. 26 to allow for clean-up and full restoration of services. Staff members are working to cancel or reschedule upcoming programs that will be impacted by this closure. Contact Age Well staff at 303-441-3148 for more information.

East Boulder Community Center, 5660 Sioux Drive, y operará desde el sábado 18 de enero hasta al menos el martes 21 de enero.

A los miembros de la comunidad que necesitan un refugio seguro se les pide: Vaya al All Roads Shelter, ubicado en 4869 Broadway. Incluso si la persona normalmente no cumple con los criterios para usar All Roads, primero debe registrarse aquí. Cuando All Roads alcance su capacidad, se proporcionará transporte a las instalaciones de desbordamiento en East Age Well Center.

Las siguientes opciones alternativas de refugio también están disponibles para poblaciones específicas: Haven Ridge para personas que se identifican como mujeres, transgénero o no binarias. Obtenga más información en el sitio web de Haven Ridge o llame al 303-447-9602. La fuente de TGTHR para jóvenes sin hogar. La entrada para jóvenes estará abierta a las 12 p.m. a 5:30 p.m. diariamente para menores de 24 años.

Obtenga más información en el sitio web de TGTHR o llame al 303-447-1207. El personal de la ciudad y las organizaciones asociadas han estado realizando actividades de divulgación directa durante toda la semana con personas sin hogar para garantizar que todas las personas estén al tanto del clima frío que se avecina, conozcan los servicios disponibles y tengan un plan para mantenerse seguros durante el frío extremo.

El Centro Comunitario de East Boulder (EBCC) permanecerá abierto durante el horario habitual durante este tiempo, y las actividades recreativas se llevarán a cabo como de costumbre además de la programación en el ala Age Well de EBCC. El East Age Well Center cerrará al mediodía del viernes 17 de enero y permanecerá cerrado hasta el domingo 26 de enero para permitir la limpieza y el restablecimiento completo de los servicios. Los miembros del personal están trabajando para cancelar o reprogramar los próximos programas que se verán afectados por este cierre. Comuníquese con el personal de Age Well al 303-441-3148 para obtener más información.

Breakfast, Showers & Morning Access to Shelter

All Roads Shelter (180 beds max)4869 N Broadway – Boulder County

Offers shelter intake for individuals experiencing homelessness to have access to shelter and services even if individuals did not stay overnight…

Eligibility:  Adults experiencing homelessness who have gone through the countywide Coordinated Entry System Area Served:Boulder Coun…

Hours:  Monday – Sunday, Hours VaryAll Roads (Anteriormente “Boulder Shelter for the Homeless”)La entrada es de 5-7 pm. Se requieren máscaras. 4869 Broadway, Boulder; autobús Saltar/204. 303-442-4646


City of Longmont

UPDATE 1/17/25: With the assistance and volunteers from Public Safety and the City, HOPE will open both Messiah Church and Journey Church for sheltering from Saturday, Jan. 18 at 5 pm until Tuesday, Jan. 21 at 8 am. Clients may come to either location during this time. HOPE will offer overnight Severe Weather Shelter from Friday, Jan. 17 to Wednesday, Jan. 22:

  • Friday, Jan. 17 and Saturday, Jan. 18: Shelter will be at Messiah Church, 1335 Francis Street.
  • Sunday, Jan. 19 through Wednesday, Jan. 22: Shelter will be at Journey Church, 2000 Pike Road.

Anyone not previously banned who needs a warm place to sleep for the night is welcome. Doors open at 5:30 PM. HOPE will also be opening day shelter on Saturday, Jan. 18 at Messiah, then Sunday and Monday, Jan. 19 and 20 at Journey Church.Find additional resources for people experiencing homelessness at bit.ly/Homeless-Solutions

Información sobre refugios para climas severos

ACTUALIZACIÓN 17/01/25: Con la asistencia y los voluntarios de Seguridad Pública y la Ciudad, HOPE abrirá tanto la Iglesia Messiah como la Iglesia Journey para refugio desde el sábado 18 de enero a las 5 p.m. hasta el martes 21 de enero a las 8 a.m. Los clientes pueden venir a cualquiera de los dos lugares durante este tiempo. 

  • HOPE ofrecerá refugio durante la noche en condiciones climáticas adversas desde el viernes 17 de enero al miércoles 22 de enero:
  • Viernes 17 y sábado 18 de enero: el refugio estará en la Iglesia Messiah, 1335 Francis Street.

Del domingo 19 al miércoles 22 de enero: el refugio estará en Journey Church, 2000 Pike Road. Cualquiera que no esté previamente prohibido y necesite un lugar cálido para dormir durante la noche es bienvenido. Las puertas se abren a las 17:30 horas. HOPE también abrirá el refugio diurno el sábado 18 de enero en Messiah, luego el domingo y lunes 19 y 20 de enero en Journey Church. Encuentre recursos adicionales para personas sin hogar en bit.ly/Homeless-Solutions


Broomfield Emergency Shelter Program

36 Garden Center, Broomfield, Colorado

Programa de refugio de emergencia de Broomfield

36 Centro de jardinería, Broomfield, Colorado


Salvation Army

Broomfield Corps1080 Birch St, 303-635-3018

DENVER (Citadel), CO: Corps Community Center

4505 W. Alameda Avenue, Denver

303-922-4549

Denver, CO: Intermountain Division

1370 Pennsylvania Street , Denver

5280 Echelon

1370 Pennsylvania Street, Denver

303-860-5460

Metro Denver Social Services: Lambuth Family Center (Family Transitional Housing)

2741 N. Federal Boulevard, Denver

720-305-4678

Metro Denver Social Services: Denver Harbor Light Center

2136 Champa Street, Denver

303-863-2191

DENVER (Red Shield), CO: Corps Community Center

2915 High Street, Denver
303-295-2107

https://westernusa.salvationarmy.org/usw_thq/location_search?query=colorado


Support Services

Coordinated Entry (CE) is required to receive services from Homeless Solutions for Boulder County (HSBC).

Reach CE by phone (720-453-6096 ) or walk in: Mon, Tue and Thu noon–4 pm and Fri noon-2 pm at

HOPE, 804 S. Lincoln St. (basic needs, meals and clothing are also available)

Wed, noon–5 pm at 1335 Francis St. Specialists will attempt to resolve housing instability issues or refer individuals to services.

Se requiere Coordinated Entry (CE) para recibir servicios de Homeless Solutions para el condado de Boulder (HSBC). Comuníquese con CE por teléfono (720- 453-6096) o visite: • Lunes, martes y jueves de mediodía–4 pm y viernes de mediodía–2 pm en HOPE, 804 S. Lincoln St. (necesidades básicas, comidas y ropa también están disponibles) • Miércoles, mediodía–5 pm en 1335 Francis St. Los especialistas intentarán resolver problemas de inestabilidad de vivienda o derivar a las personas a los servicios.

Boulder County St. Vrain Community Hub Resources for Public Assistance

515 Coffman St. Mon-Fri, 8 am-4:30 pm. For housing call 303-441-1000

Boulder County St. Vrain Community Hub Recursos de asistencia pública. 515 Coffman St. De lunes a viernes, de 8 am-4:30 pm. Para vivienda llame al 303-441-1000.

HOPE’S Outreach Center HOPE

Provides a sack lunch, clothing, hygiene and other supplies to anyone experiencing homelessness.

Mon, Tue and Thu, noon-4 pm and Friday noon-2 pm.

804 S. Lincoln St.; bus 323. 720-494- 4673/720-210-7217

HOPE’S Outreach Center

HOPE proporciona una bolsa de almuerzo, ropa, artículos de higiene y otros suministros a cualquier persona sin hogar. Lunes, martes y jueves, de mediodía-4 pm y viernes de mediodía-2 pm. 804 S. Lincoln St.; autobús 323. 720-494-4673/720-210-7217

Journey Church

Free meals and showers.

Sun-Wed 5:30 pm-7 pm.

1201 Alpine St.

bus 323/324/ Bolt. 720-453-6999

Journey Church

Comidas y duchas gratis. Domingomiércoles 5:30 pm-7 pm. 1201 Alpine St., autobús 323/324/Bolt. 720-453-6999

Veterans Community Project (VCP)

Provides veterans experiencing homelessness with food, hygiene kits, housing referrals, case management, military documentation assistance, and referrals for VA benefits.

Call 720-340-2916 to make an appointment or to learn current walk-in hours at: www.veteranscommunityproject.org/longmont

1228 Main St.

Veterans Community Project (VCP) Proporciona a los veteranos sin hogar alimentos, kits de higiene, referencias de vivienda, gestión de casos, asistencia con documentación militar y referencias para beneficios de VA. Llame al 720-340-2916 para programar una cita o para conocer los horarios actuales de atención sin cita previa en el Outreach Center 1228 Main St.

Broomfield FISH

FISH provides a variety of family support services. Generally, Broomfield FISH serves residents of Broomfield County who earn an annual income that is at or below 200% of the federal poverty guidelines

6 Garden Center
Broomfield, CO 80020

[email protected]

303-465-1600

The Refuge Café

The Refuge offers the Refuge Café providing free lunch, showers, essential items, access to local resources, outdoor gear, and a safe place to rest. Please check with the Refuge regarding operating hours. 

Call 720-295-2270 

Visit: 11600 Quay Street #200, Broomfield

Services for Youth

TGTHR’s The Source

3080 Broadway in Boulder

Provides employment and education assistance, short-term shelter and longterm housing navigation.

Free daytime drop-in center for 12 to 24-year-olds is open daily 12:30 pm–5 pm.

Free emergency overnight shelter for those 12–21 opens daily at 5 pm. 303-447-1207

 

TGTHR’s The Source

Ubicado en 3080 Broadway en Boulder

Brinda asistencia laboral y educativa, refugio a corto plazo y navegación de vivienda a largo plazo.

El centro de acogida gratuito durante el día para jóvenes de 12-24 años está abierto todos los días de 12:30-5 pm.

El refugio nocturno de emergencia gratuito para personas de entre 12 y 21 años abre todos los días a las 5 pm. 303-447-1207

Services for Families

Atwood Shelter

For Families For short-term sheltering at the Emergency Family Assistance Associations’ Atwood Center

call OUR Center at 303-772-5529.

Atwood Shelter

Para familias Para refugio a corto plazo en el Atwood Shelter de Emergency Family Assistance Associations, llame al OUR Center al 303- 772-5529.

Mother House and Lodge

Provides shelter for pregnant individuals and women/trans parents with at least one child under two years.

303-447-9602

Mother House y Lodge

Proporciona refugio a personas embarazadas y mujeres/padres trans con al menos un niño menor de dos años. 303-447-9602

Safe Shelter of St. Vrain Valley

Provides English/Spanish programs and services to address the needs of victims of domestic and family violence, abuse in later life, teen dating violence, and human trafficking.

Call 24/7: 303-772-4422

Safe Shelter of St. Vrain Valley

Proporciona programas y servicios en inglés y español para abordar las necesidades de las víctimas de violencia doméstica y familiar, abuso en la vejez, violencia en citas entre adolescentes y trata de personas. Llame 24 horas al día, 7 días a la semana: 303-772-4422

Hygiene and Internet

Centennial Pool Showers are $1, no towels provided, no vouchers accepted. Tues & Wed, noon-3 pm. 1201 Alpine St., bus 323/327/324. 303-651-8406

Journey Church Free meals and showers. Sun-Wed 5:30 pm-7 pm. 2000 Pike Road, bus 323/324/ Bolt. 720-453-6999

Longmont Public Library Free internet access Mon-Thu 9am-8pm, Fri-Sat 9am-5pm, and Sun 1-5 pm. 409 4th Ave. 303 665-5200

Longmont Recreation Center Showers are $1. Mon and Thu, noon-5 pm. 310 Quail Rd, bus 324. 303-774-4800

Higiene e internet

Centennial Pool Las duchas cuestan $1, no se proporcionan toallas ni se aceptan vales. Martes y miércoles, de mediodía-3 pm. 1201 Alpine St., autobús 323/327/324. 303-651-8406

Journey Church Comidas y duchas gratis. Domingomiércoles 5:30-7 pm. 1201 Alpine Ste., autobús 323/324/Bolt. 720-453-6999

Longmont Public Library Acceso gratuito a internet de lunes a jueves de 9 am-8 pm, viernes a sábado de 9 am-5 pm y domingo de 1-5 pm. 409 4ta Avenida 303 665-5200

Longmont Recreation Center Las duchas cuestan $1. Lunes y jueves, de mediodía–5 pm. 310 Quail Rd, autobús 324. 303-774-4800


Denver County

Cold Weather Expected!

Denver is activating a cold weather shelter from 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 30, through 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 31.

Individuals in need of shelter are encouraged to go to “front door” shelter access points:

For individual men

Denver Rescue Mission Lawrence Street Community Center, 2222 Lawrence St.

For individual women

Samaritan House, 2301 Lawrence St.

For youth/young adults ages 12-24

Urban Peak, 1630 S. Acoma St.

Families in need of shelter

Call the Connection Center at 303-295-3366.

24/7 shelter is also provided at:

Stone Creek Shelter (former Best Western Hotel), 4595 Quebec St.

Aspen Shelter (former DoubleTree hotel), 4040 Quebec St.

City facilities located at 2601 W. 7th Ave., and 375 S. Zuni St.

St. Charles Recreation Center, 3777 Lafayette St. beginning 8 p.m. Jan. 17 through 11 a.m. Jan. 21.

Cold weather poses a serious danger to people who are unsheltered, and the city encourages people to come inside. For more information about shelter access, visit denvergov.org/findshelter. or text INDOORS to 67283 for updates.

¡Se espera clima frío!

Denver activará refugios contra el frío desde la 1 p. m. del lunes 30 de diciembre hasta las 11 a.m. del viernes 31 de enero. Puntos de acceso al refugio de “puerta de entrada”:

Para hombres solos

Denver Rescue Mission Lawrence Street Community Center, 2222 Lawrence St.

Para mujeres solas

Samaritan House, 2301 Lawrence St.

Para jóvenes/adultos jóvenes

de 12 a 24 años- Urban Peak, 1630 S. Acoma St.

Las familias que necesiten refugio deben llamar al Connection Center al 303-295-3366.

También se proporciona refugio las 24 horas, los 7 días de la semana en el refugio Stone Creek (antiguo hotel Best Western), 4595 Quebec St.

el refugio Aspen (antiguo hotel DoubleTree), 4040 Quebec St.

y en las instalaciones de la ciudad ubicadas en 2601 W. 7th Ave. y 375 S. Zuni St.

También se ofrece refugio las 24 horas del día, los 7 días de la semana en el Centro Recreativo St. Charles, 3777 Lafayette St. a partir de las 8 p.m. Del 17 de enero a las 11 a.m. del 21 de enero.

El clima frío representa un peligro grave para las personas que no tienen refugio, y la ciudad anima a las personas a buscar resguardo. Para obtener más información sobre el acceso a refugios, visite denvergov.org/findshelter o envíe un mensaje de texto INDOORS al 67283.

Denver Support Services

  • St. Francis Center (SFC)
    • St. Francis Center (SFC) is a refuge for men and women who are homeless in the metro Denver area, providing shelter along with services that enable people to meet their basic needs for daily survival and to transition out of homelessness. It provides a safe and welcoming environment for people during the day when other shelters are closed or overcrowded.
  • 24/7 Shelter Program – The Delores Project
    • The Delores Project 24/7 Shelter Program is a low-barrier shelter for women and transgender individuals. The emergency shelter program provides emergency shelter for unaccompanied women and transgender individuals over the age of 18. The program reserves any available beds by phone daily at 10:00 a.m. Those looking for shelter should call 303-534-5411 to inquire about bed availability and complete a brief phone screen.
  • Irving Street Women’s Residence – Volunteers of America Colorado
    • The Irving Street Women’s Residence is a residential and support program designed to serve women experiencing chronic homelessness who have disabilities or experience mental health issues. The program includes a home-like environment where the women can live without the fear of having to return to the streets within a specific amount of time.
  • Samaritan House Downtown (2301 Lawrence St. Denver, CO) – Catholic Charities of Denver
    • The Women’s Emergency Shelter provides immediate services to women needing a safe place to sleep 365 days of the year. Our staff offers compassionate and dignified care to connect clients to other supportive and transformational services to get a fresh start and regain their own self-sufficiency.
    • Hours of operation: 365 days a year, but as it’s an overnight shelter, it’s open from 5pm-7:30am.
    • Capacity: 40 dorm-style beds offered on a first-come, first served basis.
    • Contact: 303-294-0241
    • No need to call in advance and no referral required.
  • Samaritan House Downtown (4330 48th Ave, Denver CO) – Catholic Charities of Denver
    • The same link is provided since the shelters are all posted on the same page.
    • Hours of operation: 24 hours a day. 365 days a year.
    • Capacity: 270 dorm-style beds offered on a first-come, first served basis.
    • Contact: 720-799-9506
    • No need to call in advance and no referral required.
    • Eligibility: Women 18 years and older.
  • Samaritan House Downtown – Extended Stay Program (2301 Lawrence St) – Catholic Charities of Denver
    • The same link is provided since the shelters are all posted on the same page.
    • Hours of operation: 365 days a year, 24 hours a day
    • Capacity: Offered based on availability
    • Services: 6-9 month supportive living program provides safe dorm beds or family rooms; three nutritious meals; showers; and support services including case management, individualized goal-setting, mental health clinical services, holistic wellness, employment readiness, housing navigation, financial and life-skills classes and referrals to community resources.
    • Admissions: Single women (referred by a community partner), Veterans, Families.
  • Housing First Program – Colorado Coalition for the Homeless
    • The Housing First Program is an approach designed to help chronically homeless individuals move immediately off the streets or out of the shelter system, and into housing. Housing First is designed to respond to the most acute needs of chronically homeless individuals with disabilities by providing immediate access to housing, and through the provision of housing, to provide the wraparound supportive services necessary to maintain that housing and to improve overall health.
    • This is NOT an overnight shelter, instead, it provide housing connection/resources for people facing or actively homeless.
  • The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless
    • A huge resource that provides housing resources for many individuals, some specifically for single adults, DV cases, women, young adults, and/or veterans. If you live in or near the downtown Denver Metro area, this may be a good play to check out as several of their buildings are situated right next to each other for a variety of resources.
  • Urban Peak – Urban Peak Denver
    • Are you a youth (under the age of 25) at-risk of or experiencing homelessness? Then this organization is dedicated specifically for you. Our goal is to meet youth where they are and to provide them with the assistance and support they need to become self-sufficient or obtain the necessary services they need to exit a life on the streets. Urban Peak’s programs and services are founded on the principles of trauma-informed care* and positive youth development and assist youth in reaching their potential and living a successful life off of the streets.
    • Has a day center in the Denver Metro Area for youth under the ages of 25.
    • Colorado Housing Connects provides Coloradans with reliable and trustworthy access to information regarding affordable housing, housing assistance, tenant rights, and more. They commit that a call with a navigator will leave individuals more informed, and equipped to handle your housing issue.
    • Call the number listed on the website and leave a message. Typically a 1-2 week wait time.
    • Not a shelter, but is a helpful tool for houseless clients to use.
  • Advocacy – End Veteran Homelessness – Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA)
    • IAVA’s mission is to Connect, Unite and Empower post-9/11 generation veterans while advocating on behalf of all veterans. More information about IAVA’s advocacy work may be found at https://iava.org/veteran-advocacy/.
    • Not  a shelter, but is a great tool for homeless veterans to use.
  • Denver Rescue Mission’s Lawrence Street Shelter
    • Denver Rescue Mission’s Lawrence Street Shelter is the Mission’s most well-known and most recognizable location. It provides emergency care to the poor and homeless and is an entry point for many of our long-term, life-changing program participants.
  • Haven of Hope
    • Haven of Hope is to provide food, shelter, clothing, counseling, rehabilitation, and hygienic services to the homeless and less fortunate. Low-barrier entry and available to all in need.
  • Salvation Army Crossroads
    • The Salvation Army in Denver offers facilities and services to the homeless in and around Denver, Colorado. Provides overnight shelter services. Eligible to houseless men.
  • The Gathering Place
    • The Gathering Place (TGP) offers services to combat poverty and address the impacts of marginalization and oppression that are often contributing factors to poverty or homelessness. By offering low-barrier access to a broad range of basic necessities and wrap-around care options, TGP guides women, transgender and non-binary individuals, and children living in poverty from a place of crisis and instability to one of stability and security.
  • Colorado Safe Parking Initiative
    • Safe overnight parking is available for families or individuals experiencing homelessness and living in a passenger vehicle in the Denver metro area. Does not have an overnight building shelter but instead utilizes one’s vehicle in a safe lot for sleeping overnight in their car. A small number of RV/camper spaces are available as well. SafeLot guests have access to bathroom facilities, housing navigation, and other services.
    • Phone Number: 720.230.6680
    • Eligibility Criteria: Those interested in staying at a SafeLot must complete an application appointment and background check to be considered for entry. They must also have an operational vehicle with a valid Driver’s License, Valid Registration Tags, and an active Insurance Policy. Available to all in a homeless or imminently homeless situation.
    • Please complete the form found on this page and schedule an appointment. Takes 4-6 for the appointment.

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