Our Impact
HomewardBound of the Grand Valley is the only, year-round, open shelter system in Western Colorado and Eastern Utah and the closest emergency shelter option for 12 counties with a population of over 400,000 individuals.
As the only major shelter system between Denver and Salt Lake, our impact reaches beyond the Grand Valley— providing resources for many of our Western Colorado communities and beyond.
Emergency Overnight Shelter
At our two overnight facilities we are providing safe shelter and nutritious meals for families, veterans, and individuals experiencing houselessness. Our services impact over 1,400 individuals annually.
Daytime Shelter and Resources
The Unhoused Resource Center
In addition to overnight, emergency shelter services, we also provide daytime shelter and connections to resources at the HomewardBound/United Way Resource Center.
Learn more about the Unhoused Resource Center or sign up to provide services here:
Transformational Programs
In addition to providing vital, life-saving services, HomewardBound is focused on transformational programming to help people develop the tools they need to find a path to a sustainable and permanent home. These include:
RecoveryBound - Residential, treatment program for individuals looking to find a path to a future free from substance misuse and addiction.
Purposeful Work - Volunteer and vocational training program to enable individuals to rebuild self-worth through volunteerism and community service.
Comprehensive Case Management - All locations have comprehensive case management services to help individuals access the tools and resources to gain more independence and self-sufficiency as they move toward becoming housed.
Family Navigation - Support for families who are needing to connect to resources and develop tools for more effective parenting strategies.
Testimonials
“My name is Ashley and I am a single mom of 4. Last year I lost my husband and everything else including our home. I have been a guest at Pathways for about 3 months. This place has kept my family off of the streets and has been a warm, safe place for us to be.
The staff is very supportive and caring, case managers have helped with housing and resources.
I feel like Pathways is a huge help when trying to get back on my feet. They have hot meals for us and aclinic for medical if needed. I am grateful for this place and all that it offers. Pathways is a great place to families in need and to have a safe place to live. ”
“I first arrived at Homeward Bound in July 2023. I had lived in an extremely bad neighborhood with constant criminal activity and drug traffic. After putting all belongings in storage and coming to shelter, I slipped into depression and my anxiety was at a peak, but when the Resource Center opened and needed volunteers, I asked Philip if I could try it out. My health isn’t great but the HomewardBound staff were all very patient and kind.
The Resource Center and the people who work there truely care about the people within their community and want to see them succeed, thrive and meet their full potential. With encouragement and compassion they will advocate and fight for your best interest while holding you accountable and teaching positive habits toward growth and self-sufficiency.
I very much appriciate the time and consideration everyone has given to making the Resource Center a reality. It really is going to help so many people! I cant wait to hear more success stories like mine, I’m sure there will be many!
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