Interfaith
Hospitality
Network of Colorado Springs  

 519 N. Tejon St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903-1109 * Phone (719) 329-1244 * Fax (719) 329-1288

A Community Response For Families with Children in Homeless Situations

     In the United States, families with children are the fastest growing segment of the homeless population. 
39% of the sheltered homeless people in Colorado Springs are people in families.

     In a supportive environment, IHN provides shelter, sustenance, intense case management and referrals to local agencies as parents work to achieve four goals:

• Stay together as a family in a safe and secure environment. 

• Become employed (actively seek employment if not employed upon entrance of the program).

• Save the major portion of their earnings (to sustain self-sufficiency after leaving the program)

• Secure affordable housing.  

Each week guests document their efforts to attain their goals.

2007 Statistics 

Families served = 27
Adults = 41
Children = 163
Families that moved into affordable housing = 24
Success Rate = 92% (2003 success rate = 86%)
Volunteer Hours = In excess of 15,668
IHN also served an additional 900 people by providing referrals and case management