GTH targets the very low income population.  Ninety-nine percent (99%) of the clients served are living at or below the federal poverty level (currently $25,750 for a family of four). The population served is primarily young, Hispanic (60%), single-parent families (65%) with very young children.  Most of the families served are Weld County residents (60%), with 40% of the families coming from other parts of Colorado or out of state; a growing phenomenon due to Weld County’s booming oil and gas industry.   
 
Our measures are evidence-based that Standard Case Management is critical to the success of the families experiencing homelessness as many have not had a stable home environment or learned the basics of being a tenant.  The Case Management focuses on Housing First, which includes coordination of support services for employment, childcare, transportation and financial management.  Since this program is a core part of the Greeley Transitional House program, not having this funding will impact the families we serve.  
 
The funding requested is to move families experiencing homelessness to instability at the house to stability as they move into permanent housing. The funding would support the shelter and assist with permanent deposits and/or rent.

2020-2021 People Served by Area of Weld County

• Carbon Valley (Berthoud, Dacono, Erie, Firestone, Frederick, Longmont, Mead, Northglenn, Thornton): 0
• County Seat (Evans, Garden City, Greeley): 90
• Outback (Briggsdale, Grover, New Raymer): 0
• Poudre River Corridor (Severance, Windsor): 0
• South County (Brighton, Fort Lupton, Hudson, Keenesburg, Lochbuie): 0
• Thompson River Valley (Johnstown, Milliken): 0
• US-85 Corridor South (Platteville, Gilcrest, LaSalle, Kersey): 5
• US-85 Corridor North (Eaton, Ault, Pierce, Nunn): 5
• Outside Weld County: 0

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Joanne came to us after the spouse forced she and the children to leave their house. This left her homeless, unemployed and sole care giver for four school age children, including one with physical disabilities. Under direct case management, she determined she needed a long-term, stable career and not just a job. She enrolled in school, obtained her Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certificate, obtained solid employment and qualified for permanent supportive housing. The children thrived in school and health. She is strong enough to pursue filing for divorce and exited the program having permanent housing and a solid plan for her family's future.