Partners In Housing

Last week, Partners in Housing,?Catholic Charities of Central Colorado, and?The Catholic Diocese of Colorado Springs?staff members were recognized for their work anniversary and tenure by Most Reverend James R. Golka! During this 41st annual celebration, four Partners in Housing staff members were honored: ? Megan Brown, 5 years! ? Sandra Ruiz, 1 year! ? Cathy McKinley, 1 year! ? Doc Salter, 1 year! Pictured is Megan, accepting her award! To give background on our relationship, Partners in Housing was founded in 1989 as a branch of Catholic Charities to serve the unique needs of mothers experiencing homelessness in Colorado Springs. As the demand for services continued to grow, Partners in Housing was spun off as a separate 501(c)(3) non-profit in 1991 and transitioned to helping families experiencing homelessness. We still work closely with Catholic Charities and receive support from the Catholic Diocese and are so grateful for these amazing connections in our community. Congratulations to all who were acknowledged!!

We're hiring! Join the team at Partners in Housing as a full-time Program and Child Enrichment Associate! In this position, you will coordinate and develop life skills classes for families, provide front desk support, and will assist with respite childcare as needed reporting to our Program Manager. To learn more or apply, please visit here: https://lnkd.in/ghzJTX-S #coloradosprings #jobopportunity #childcare

This #thankfulthursday we would like to appreciate the Peterson & Schriever Space Force Base for their incredible donation! We received six boxes full of new winter clothing, non-perishable foods, and personal hygiene items that went straight to the shelves of our Colorado House pantry where 68 families working toward self-sufficiency access resources. We are so grateful for your choice to #movefamiliesforward with us and know this gift will offer great support to the parents and children we serve! Thank you.

Cheers to an amazing team celebration! ??? Last week, we had a wonderful time at our holiday staff party hosted at the beautiful and historic Peel House! Between fun games with awesome prizes, a lively white elephant gift exchange, and delicious food from Black-eyed Pea, it was an afternoon to remember. Wishing you all a joyful season from our team to yours! Happy Holidays!

This #ThankfulThursday, we would like to give a heartfelt thank you to Security Service Federal Credit Union! Their generous $2,500 donation along with their #WelcomeBasket support ensures every family starting our year-long #TransitionalHousing program feels cared for and encouraged from day one. We’re so grateful for your commitment to helping families build brighter futures, and we’re excited to continue making a difference together!

?? Calling all helping hands! Do you love a good handwriting project? This one’s for you! We’re gearing up to send out 1,500 letters for our annual Holiday Appeal, and we need #volunteers to help fold, stuff, seal, and handwrite addresses. It’s a fun, easy way to make a HUGE impact for families in need this holiday season! Dates: November 12th-15th Shifts: 9 AM - 12 PM & 1 PM - 4 PM Free breakfast, lunch, and snacks provided! Ready to make a difference? Sign up now at https://lnkd.in/gz9MP5YR or contact Tarin at [email protected] or (719) 559-3286 to get connected.

Thank you, Modern Woodmen of America, for your generous sponsorship of our Moving Families Forward Event! We are incredibly grateful for your ongoing support of hardworking families in #ColoradoSprings who are moving forward from experiencing homelessness.

Join us for our final quarterly Lunch & Learn event of 2024! On Thursday, November 21st, we will have free lunch available along with a presentation on Partners in Housing, and time for Q+A. Please #RSVP by Friday, November 15 with the link below. If you have questions, feel free to give Cathy, our Community Engagement Manager a call at (719) 325-5830. We look forward to seeing you there! ?? https://lnkd.in/gm6BhXBM

We are so appreciative of the incredible Colorado College #volunteers who spent two full days preparing two single-family homes for households entering our #TransitionalHousing program in October! Their hard work included cleaning out trash and debris—especially tackling the heavier items in the basement—painting the inside of a two-story home, and even demolishing kitchen cabinets and removing appliances to prepare for a full kitchen revamp! Thanks to their dedication, these homes are one step closer to providing safe, clean spaces for families to begin their journey toward self-sufficiency. Those who volunteered were from BreakOut, a student organization at Colorado College's Collaborative for Community Engagement that works to connect students to the broader #ColoradoSprings community. If you would like to learn more about BreakOut, visit here: https://lnkd.in/gfCJw2F6