RURAL PROGRAMS 

Homelessness is not just an urban problem – thousands of families and individuals in Colorado's small cities and towns are also affected.  In fact, some circumstances that contribute to homelessness are heightened in rural communities: low wages, seasonal jobs, limited mass transit, limited affordable rental housing, higher rates of domestic violence and lack of social service and other charitable organizations. 

The Coalition’s Rural Initiatives Program is a collaboration currently uniting 14 homeless service providers.  Together they operate 12 transitional housing programs, one permanent supportive housing program and one supportive services program. These initiatives provide rental assistance and support services to help families and individuals move from homelessness to housing stability and self-sufficiency.

Alamosa La Puente Home Inc. Avon Bright Future Foundation for Eagle County Canon City Loaves & Fishes Ministries of Fremont County Durango Housing Solutions for the Southwest Fort Collins Larimer Center for Mental Health Fort Morgan S.H.A.R.E., Inc. Glenwood Springs Catholic Charities Western Slope

Grand Junction HomewardBound of the Grand Valley Greeley Greeley Transitional House Loveland Alternatives to Violence Montrose Hilltop Community Resources Pueblo Posada Sterling Help for Abused Partners Trinidad Advocates Against Domestic Assault