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 2022 federal poverty level of $21691 for a family of four
78% are single-parent families
67% of adults are between 18 and 30
About half of the adults are employed and half are looking for employment while here
69% of residents are Hispanic
90% of families come from Greeley/Evans and another 7% from surrounding Weld County communities
85% 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 is 60 days
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.