The La Puente homeless shelter has been one of the few organizations in southern Colorado to provide emergency shelter services. Since its founding in 1982, it has been an open door where people can step into safety. Homeless? Need a hot meal? Need supplies? There are services available for both 1) enrolled shelter guests and 2) the entire community!

1) Enrolled shelter guests have completed our intake process and background check. Guests are assigned a bed in a family room, a 1st floor accessible room, women’s dormitory, or men’s dormitory. They are welcome to a 30 day stay (extensions are provided on a case by case basis). Guests commit to our community living guidelines, including sober-living. Enrolled shelter guests are assigned a case manager to work on individualized goals, whether that be housing, employment or something else. During their stay, enrolled shelter guests have access to these resources: – Breakfast, lunch, and dinner – Supplies such as seasonal gear, hygiene items, and clothing – Laundry service – Mail service – 24/7 access to common rooms and restrooms – Storage for valuables and medications – Limited storage for other personal items

2) The following services are offered to the entire community! – Lunch & Dinner: Home cooked meals are offered from 12pm-1pm and 5pm-6pm, 365 days a year! To go meals are available to those who need it. – Special Holiday Meals: We host special meals at lunchtime during the holidays such as Thanksgiving and Christmas. – Supplies: You can pop by and ask staff for basic supplies. We usually have the following new or gently-used items in stock: clothing, shoes, underwear, seasonal gear, shampoo, conditioner, razors, toothbrushes, diapers (size 1-pullups), deodorant, soap, and blankets. – Showers: Need a hot shower? You can sign up for a shower slot. Just ask one of the Shelter staff! We can also offer you a towel, shampoo, conditioner, soap and other hygiene items. – Mail Service: Don’t have a permanent address? You can use the shelter’s address as a safe place to receive your mail and small packages. Please come by weekly to check if mail is waiting for you!