Our Mission:
Assisting persons
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CCO became a nonprofit on March 29, 2018. The IRS determination letter dated August 2018 recognizes Community Compassion Outreach (CCO) as a 501(c)(3) public charity. 2018 Form 990 Download file (see box at left). (NOTE: CCO started as a church program in January 2017 and has evolved into a more effective organization since our nonprofit status was determined). To obtain additional information, please contact us here. | ||
Who we are
Community Compassion Outreach is made up of concerned individuals, faith & nonprofit groups, and local/state/national organizations working together to craft permanent & real solutions to end homelessness.
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Organization Chart (left)
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The need
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HUD Balance of State, 2017 Homeless Point-in-Time Survey in La Plata County indicates 91 homeless with 35 unsheltered.
- 66/91 were households (count is seriously lower than actual)
- 73% were ages over 24
- 45% were victims of domestic violence
- These numbers do not account for couch-surfers, people hiding in difficult to reach spaces, those sleeping in vehicles, etcetera.
- An additional 20 more campsites were dispersed in the woods and other uninhabitable spaces
- Housing Solutions for the Southwest assessed 69 individuals for housing, with 10 placed across three counties (not including La Plata County) — leaving 59 persons on the wait-list
CCO's Three-Point Commitment
Advancing self-sufficiency and human dignity
CCO is committed to fostering personal responsibility, independence, self-governance, and the life skills necessary for people to move out of unstable living situations and into brighter futures.
Safe, stable small homes in a village setting
Homes provided through CCO will be compact, safe, durable and functional. Residents will be involved in the operation and maintenance of the community with oversight and support provided by CCO.
For those who need them most
CCO will serve those with very low incomes that are currently unable to access affordable housing.
CCO is committed to fostering personal responsibility, independence, self-governance, and the life skills necessary for people to move out of unstable living situations and into brighter futures.
Safe, stable small homes in a village setting
Homes provided through CCO will be compact, safe, durable and functional. Residents will be involved in the operation and maintenance of the community with oversight and support provided by CCO.
For those who need them most
CCO will serve those with very low incomes that are currently unable to access affordable housing.
Components
HHI Essential Homes - 480-520 sq.ft. with shared resources and common facility to support village with one, two, three and four bedroom units for more than 60 homeless households.
SELF-GOVERNANCE - Involvement of residents in decision-making and management.
VILLAGE MEETING - Residents meet as a community at least twice a week, based upon evidence-based policy.
COMMUNITY AGREEMENT - A basic code of conduct by which residents would abide.
SELF-GOVERNANCE - Involvement of residents in decision-making and management.
VILLAGE MEETING - Residents meet as a community at least twice a week, based upon evidence-based policy.
COMMUNITY AGREEMENT - A basic code of conduct by which residents would abide.
CCO is a 501(c)(3) Public Charity
Thank you for your tax deductible Giving!
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 Mailing Address:
361 S. Camino del Rio #225, Durango, CO 81303 Ph: (970) 236-2313 Webmaster: admin@CCOHome.org |
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