Who Lives at the House
Families at the Greeley Family House are experiencing temporary homelessness. For many of the families, their homelessness was driven by a personal crisis so severe that the family had to choose between paying rent or handling the crisis.
95% of families in The House are living at or below the 2024 federal poverty level of $31,200 for a family of four
84% are single-parent families
45% of adults are between 18 and 30
51% of adults are between 31- 54 - an increase after COVID
70% adults are employed, while remaining are seeking employment
63% of residents are Hispanic
77% of families come from Greeley/Evans and 4% from surrounding Weld County communities
77% of families find permanent housing and employment before exiting the program
100% of families are drug and alcohol free, a requirement for entering the program
The average length of stay for families increased to 74 days as finding low income housing remains a major challenge.
If you or someone you know needs help - call the Greeley Family House at 970-352-3215.
the greeley family house
Since 1985 the Greeley Family House has been providing emergency shelter to families. The House meets this critical need for approximately 80 families each year and continues with post-shelter housing stabilization support for more than 40 families. The House is supported by public and private foundations, grants as well as donations from individuals and businesses.
how to help
Modern homelessness is a broad and complex issue affecting adults, leaving its mark on children and taking a toll on communities across America. In Greeley and in Weld County, families are experiencing homelessness because of issues such as unemployment and underemployment, illness, neglect and divorce and their situation is further complicated by a lack of affordable housing.
ask for help
Greeley Family House is a 60-day temporary shelter, focused on assisting families who are experiencing homelessness. During this time, the program assists families in securing housing and other community resources focused on life stabilization.
housing & support services to families who are experiencing temporary homelessness
Since 1985 the Greeley Family House has been providing emergency shelter to families. The House meets this critical need for approximately 80 families each year and continues with post-shelter housing stabilization support for more than 40 families per year. The House is supported by public and private foundations, grants as well as donations from individuals and businesses.