Our Vision
To Eliminate the Unwanted Condition of Homelessness in the Grand Valley
Our Mission
To be unrelenting, audacious, and impatient in our pursuit of that vision
"Homelessness doesn't care about race or age. It doesn't care if you are a mother, father, daughter, uncle, niece, nephew or child. Someone graciously opened the door for me that night, offering shelter, food and a lot of other resources I did not know about. You guys were there when no one else was! Now I want to try to help just like you helped me."
— Joaquin, former guest
Our Values
DIGNITY
We treat our guests and partners with respect and humanity.
Integrity
We act ethically and honestly.
INCLUSION
We incorporate diverse perspectives to better serve our community.
Focus
We demonstrate an unwavering commitment to our mission.
Accountability
We are accountable to our community in everything we do.
Collaboration
We create a spirit of collaboration to achieve our vision.
Our Compelling Intentions
Correct the substantial public misperception of homeless individuals in the Grand Valley.
Educate and inspire funders and donors on the need for stable operational funding.
Build a responsible level of cash reserves.
Significantly increase access to care management and resources to eliminate individual barriers.
Expand and enhance our Life Transition Programs.
Provide outreach services to underserved members of our community.
Collaborate to increase the availability of and access to affordable housing, transitional housing, and shelter.
Our History
Originally called Grand Junction Community Homeless Shelter, a coalition of agencies and individuals came together in 1998 to address Western Colorado’s critical need for overnight wintertime shelter for homeless individuals and families. Now, HomewardBound of the Grand Valley is an independent nonprofit leading the community in responding to poverty, food insecurity and homelessness.
2023 - 2024 Annual Report
HomewardBound of the Grand Valley does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.
HomewardBound is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.