About Us

We’re starting small but we want to make a big impact.

Our Five-Year Plan

Year One (2027) - Establish legal organization and begin volunteer and fundraising initiatives

Year Two (2028) - Develop volunteer base and build relationships with existing resources

Year Three (2029) - Continue development of volunteer base and relationship building

Year Four (2030) - Establish independent housing programs, expand mission

Year Five (2031) - Scope properties for long-term shelter

Year Six (2032) - Launch housing initiative

Facts and Figures

In 2025, throughout the entire state of Colorado, there were 16,687 persons experiencing homelessness with a total of 5,073 without shelter at all. 9,382 were in emergency shelter and the rest were in transitional housing. 5,008 experienced severe mental illness, 3,843 experienced substance abuse, and 1,075 were veterans. 5,540 are considered chronically homeless. (Figures according to the Department of Housing and Urban Development).

According to the Neighbors In Need Alliance survey in 2002, 300 unique individuals were counted in Durango. 21% were living in their vehicles and 80% reported not having access to shelter or housing at all in the last 30 days. 17% were employed.