Homelessness and Housing

United Way of Weld County will hold a community update on Monday, July 22 from 6-7 p.m. at the LINC Library, 501 8th Avenue.
During the update, attendees will hear from the city's Homeless Solutions Team, United Way, Greeley Police Chief Adam Turk and others

Please RSVP at https://forms.office.com/g/X8SSpJN7px

Light refreshments will be served.

United Way of Weld County has announced new weekend hours for the Housing Navigation Center’s 24-hour shelter located at 870 28th Street, Greeley.

Starting Sunday, July 7, 2024, the shelter will be closed on Saturdays and Sundays from 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The new hours will stay the same every weekend until July 31, 2024. The change will not impact the overnight shelter services or the weekday operations.

The shelter’s overnight services will end for the season on July 31, 2024, with the last night of service on July 30. Plans are already in place to reopen the overnight shelter in November 2024 to provide essential warmth and shelter during the colder months.

Community Resources
United Way and the City of Greeley are actively collaborating to manage any concerns that may arise during the transition in shelter hours and the shift to overnight closures. This partnership is focused on ensuring a seamless transition while maintaining the safety and well-being of all involved.

Anyone seeking assistance can contact 2-1-1 Colorado by dialing 211 on a phone or by visiting 211colorado.org.

The City of Greeley’s Outreach Team is dedicated to supporting individuals facing challenges such as mental health crises, substance abuse issues, and homelessness. The team is available daily from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at 970-351-5005 for assistance.

Residents with non-emergency concerns, such as witnessing illegal activities or feeling unsettled, are encouraged to contact the non-emergency police line at 970-350-9600.

In emergencies, including fires, medical emergencies, or imminent danger, dial 9-1-1 for immediate response.

Shelter Costs
It currently costs $75 per day to shelter an individual for a full 24 hours.

For those interested in supporting these vital services, donations can be directed to United Way to help cover the operational costs and ensure the continuation of these essential services.

Thank you to everyone who attended the city's second Housing and Homeless Community Update for 2024.

For anyone unable to attend or that would like to experience the update again, we have provided a video recording below.

The video includes a presentation by Team Manager Nhat Nguyen about the new Outreach Team and the work they are doing in Greeley. He also shared the new Outreach Team phone number, 970-351-5005, for residents to call if they see someone who seems vulnerable, but is not a danger to themselves or others. Deb Callies, Housing Director, then presented about the new Housing Solutions Department.

After the presentations, attendees participated in a short Q&A session with staff.

Prior to the meeting, Communication and Engagement Director Winna MacLaren gave a short presentation on possible upcoming ballot initiatives impacting the city. This portion of the meeting is not in the video.

Additional Community Updates and opportunities to engage about housing and homelessness will be announced throughout the year.

For questions, concerns or comments, please contact Juliana Kitten at juliana.kitten@greeleygov.com or call 1-806-678-8407.

The City of Greeley’s Housing and Homeless Solutions Departments host their second community update of 2024.

Monday, June 10
5:30-7:00 p.m
LINC Library, 501 8th Avenue (Note the new location)

During the event, attendees will:

• Receive an update on the city’s homelessness initiatives.
• Learn about and meet the new Homeless Solutions Outreach Team and its priorities in the community.
• Gain insight into the major projects being worked on by the Housing Department.
• Engage by asking questions during the Q&A.

RSVP by June 3 at bit.ly/HousingHomelessOutreach. Light refreshments will be provided.

Unable to attend, a recorded video of the presentation will be available on the city’s Speak Up Greeley website after July 1.

Thank you to the 140+ residents who attended the January 25 Community Update on Housing and Homelessness.

For anyone unable to attend or for those that would like to experience the update again, we have provided a video recording below.
The video includes a presentation by Assistant City Manager Juliana Kitten on successes achieved in Greeley to-date, a video highlighting how the Housing First model is impacting residents in need, and Mayor John Gates introducing the newly formed Mayor's Task Force on Homelessness.

After the presentation and a short Q&A, attendees visited with 14 community partners around the room who offer resources and services to those in need. Additional Community Updates and opportunities to engage about housing and homelessness will be announced throughout the year.

For questions, concerns, or comments, please contact Juliana Kitten at juliana.kitten@greeleygov.com(External link) or call 1-806-678-8407.

Join us for the first Community Update on Housing and Homelessness of 2024.
Community Update on Housing and Homelessness
Thursday, January 25
5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Greeley Recreation Center, Room 101
651 10th Avenue
Open to Everyone

At the meeting, participants will:

• Learn about the new Mayor's Task Force on Homelessness
• Hear an update on the City's homeless initiatives
• Visit with local organizations who offer resources and services to those in need.

Light refreshments will be served

RSVP at bit.ly/HomelessSolutionsUpdate

January 25 will be a very busy night at the Greeley Recreation Center. Parking is available throughout downtown, north of the Double Tree hotel, and south of the Union Colony Civic Center.

Thank you to these community partners:

United Way's Cold Weather Shelter at the Housing Navigation Center, 870 28th Street (behind DriveWize on 8th Avenue), will be open from November 8, 2023 through April 15, 2024.

Open 7 days a week.
Day Shelter (Monday-Friday) 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Overnight Shelter 7 p.m. - 7 a.m.

Families with children/youth should contact the Guadalupe Community Center at 970-353-6433.

2023-24 Cold Weather Shelter Flyer - English and Spanish

On August 17, the City of Greeley’s Housing and Homeless Solutions Department held its second community update on housing and homelessness. The event was titled Housing First: Why This Works to End Homelessness. Dr. Sam Tsemberis presented the Housing First model, which he created. Many places, including Greeley, use this program to help people who are homeless and struggling with mental health issues and addiction. Housing First gives them a place to live immediately and support that focuses on their needs.

In addition to the workshop, Dr. Tsemberis met with Greeley’s Housing and Homeless Solutions Foundations Team. He also held roundtable discussions with service providers and leadership from local businesses and real estate.

Watch the full presentation below.

About the Presenter

Dr. Tsemberis, Ph.D., is a clinical-community psychologist who originated the “Housing First” model, an evidence based program with a well-documented record for effectively ending homelessness for individuals diagnosed with mental illness and addiction. Housing First programs are successfully implemented across the U.S., Canada, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. Dr. Tsemberis has decades of experience in operations, training, and research and currently serves as CEO of the Pathways Housing First Institute, faculty at UCLA Department fo Psychiatry, and Executive Director of the UCLA-VA Center of Excellence for Veterans Homelessness and Recovery. He has published extensively on topics of mental health, addiction, and homelessness and received broad recognition for his work from the American Psychiatric and American Psychological Associations, the National Alliance to End Homelessness, and others.

Thank you to the 60+ residents who attended the May 22 Community Update on Housing and Homelessness. For anyone unable to attend or for those that would like to experience the update again, we have provided a video recording below. The update includes Greeley results from the Weld County Community Health Survey, information about the Northern Colorado Continuum of Care and the recent Point Time Count, and an update on efforts by the city to address housing and homelessness.

Community Update on Housing and Homelessness: May 2023 (City of Greeley YouTube Channel)

For questions, concerns, or comments, please contact Juliana Kitten at juliana.kitten@greeleygov.com or call 1-806-678-8407.

Join us for a community update on housing and homelessness in Greeley. Hosted by the City of Greeley's Housing Initiatives Department.

Monday, May 22
6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
City Center South, City Council Chambers, 1001 11th Avenue, Greeley

Open to Everyone
At the meeting, participants will:

• Hear an update on the City’s homeless initiatives
• Learn about Greeley’s new Housing Initiatives Department
• View results of the 2023 Point in Time Count of unhoused in Greeley
• Hear about Weld County Department of Public Health’s Community Health Survey
• Find ways to get involved

Light refreshments will be served.

RSVP at bit.ly/3KTsJ7w(External link)

Unable to attend?
A video recording of the meeting will be available on the Homeless and Housing Speak Up webpage and on the City's YouTube channel after June 8.

Únase a nosotros para una actualización de la comunidad sobre vivienda y personas sin hogar en Greeley. Organizado por el Departamento de Iniciativas de Vivienda de la Ciudad de Greeley.

Lunes, 22 de mayo
6:00-7:30 pm
City Center South, City Council Chambers, 1001 11th Avenue, Greeley

Abierto al público

En la reunión, los participantes:

• Escucharán una actualización sobre las iniciativas de la Ciudad acerca de las personas sin hogar
• Recibirán información sobre el nuevo Departamento de Iniciativas de Vivienda de Greeley
• Verán los resultados del conteo de 2023 de personas sin hogar en Greeley
• Escucharán sobre la encuesta de salud comunitaria del Departamento de Salud Pública del Condado de Weld
• Encontrarán maneras de involucrarse

Se servirán refrigerios ligeros.

Por favor confirme su asistencia utilizando el siguiente

bit.ly/3KTsJ7w(External link)

¿No le será posible asistir?
Una grabación de video de la reunión estará disponible en la página web de Homeless and Housing Speak Up y en el canal de YouTube de la ciudad después del 8 de junio.