Haven House

In September 2010 a group of concerned citizens formed Haven House to help the homeless on the Western Slope of Colorado. At the time the only options for the homeless were emergency overnight shelters in Durango and Grand Junction, hardly suitable for families with children and those committed to restarting their lives. Following a local survey the Board concluded that families were the most in need and the most vulnerable segment of the homeless population. Soon thereafter, the Board discovered a successful Transitional program in Denver that has a goal of transitioning the homeless back to self-sufficient living. After a three-day visit, the Board decided to adopt their model.