United Way of Weld County is pleased to announce the extension of the Housing Navigation Center’s cold weather shelter operations until at least July 31, 2024. This critical extension ensures that vulnerable members of our community will have access to safe shelter and essential services.
The City of Greeley has provided funding to support the continued operation of the cold weather shelter through the end of July. This generous contribution reflects the city’s commitment to addressing homelessness and supporting those in need within our community.
“We are incredibly grateful for the City of Greeley’s partnership, without which we could not ensure the continuation of the cold weather shelter,” said Melanie Woolman, President & CEO of United Way of Weld County. “This extension will provide vital assistance to community members over the age of 18 experiencing homelessness, offering them the resources and support they need to work towards stable housing.”
The Housing Navigation Center’s cold weather shelter plays a pivotal role in addressing homelessness in Weld County by providing temporary shelter, meals, and access to supportive services for community members over the age of 18 facing housing instability. The extended operations will enable the shelter to continue its mission of connecting guests to housing resources and assistance.
“It’s important to note that staying connected to the guests of the cold weather shelter is crucial in getting them back into stable housing,” states Ernest Cienfuegos-Baca, Vice President of Community Impact at United Way of Weld County. “Once shelter season ends and guests aren’t as consistent in coming to the Housing Navigation Center it can be difficult to find them once housing becomes available.”
As we navigate through these challenging times, United Way of Weld County remains dedicated to working collaboratively with community partners to address the root causes of homelessness and ensure that everyone in our community has access to safe and stable housing.
If you would like to support the work of the cold weather shelter, volunteers are needed nightly to serve dinner to shelter guests. Visit volunteer.unitedway-weld.org to register to serve meals at the cold weather shelter, or donate by visiting unitedway-weld.org/donate.
