Our Services

Emergency Shelter

Our primary purpose is to offer low-barrier, short-term emergency shelter where families and individuals may rest their heads and fill their bellies 365 nights a year. We do not and will never require payment to receive emergency services, and the only requirement to staying at our shelters is following HomewardBound’s Community Rules.

If you or someone you know are in need of a safe place to stay, please contact us.

Case Management

Changing the conversation

HomewardBound operates in a trauma-informed environment, which meets each person where they’re at. Our case management team takes a person-centric approach to each client, helping guests navigate governmental benefits, access services referrals, and secure/maintain permanent housing through individualized service plans to overcome barriers.

We’re a proud partner of the Built For Zero movement, which is made up of more than 80 communities that have committed to ending homelessness. Watch the video for more.

*Trauma-informed Design Framework ‘Designing for Healing, Dignity and Joy (2020). Shopworks Architecture Group, 14 Engineering, & University of Denver Center for Housing and Homelessness Research’*

A trauma-informed approach acknowledges the need to consider a complete picture of an individual’s life situation — past and present — to provide effective services with a healing orientation.

Onsite Healthcare

HomewardBound Clinic is located on the second floor of the shelter. The clinic offers behavioral health, family navigation and medical assistance for an underserved population experiencing low income and homelessness.

Food Recovery

HomewardBound provides meals to all shelter guests and any community members who come to the shelter requesting a meal. In 2021, we were able to expand our efforts into the food recovery arena by partnering with local food banks and other businesses to increase the amount and quality of food we provide to our guests, as well as assist in the reduction of food waste in the community.

Creative Nutrition

Our goal is to provide well-balanced, nutritious meals with the generous donations received from the community.

Grateful for Each Gift

Food donations of all types and sizes come through our door from the community.

The Most Important Meal

Goodies are put out each morning for guests to grab-and-go on their way to meet the day.

Have a food donation?

Contact us to inquire about a pick-up partnership or drop-off options.

The Fight to End Hunger in Mesa County

According to Feeding America, 14% of Mesa County residents - 20,500 individuals - experience food insecurity, which is the lack of consistent access to sufficient food for an active and healthy lifestyle.

HomewardBound is one of over 20 organizations in the Mesa County Hunger Alliance working towards the long-term goal of involving more partners and embracing new initiatives to end hunger.

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Volunteer opportunities

Directly help those in need by donating your valuable skills, time and effort to our mission.

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Make a Donation

Contribute to our mission by making a one-time or monthly donation to ensure no one is forgotten.

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