CCO is a 501(c)(3) Colorado Public Charity.
Effective September 21, 2020:
255 E. 11th Street, Durango, CO 81301
- We are in the process of relocating into an upstairs office at the Adventure Christian Church on the corner of 3rd Blvd. & E. 11th St. in Durango, CO.
- Due to the COVID-19 social distancing and mask wearing, we are limiting in-person meetings.
- We apologize that we are unable to offer Walk-Ins!
- Please call us at 970.236.2313 for an appointment to meet with one of our client services volunteer staff, or to inquire within.
255 E. 11th Street, Durango, CO 81301
Psychology of Homelessness
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By Mike Todt, PhD., Retired Mental Health Professional
When: Wednesday, February 19th Time: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Where: Adventure Christian Church 255 E. 11th Street, Durango, CO 81301 Guests, Professionals, Advocates & People Experiencing Homelessness are welcome! Homelessness across the nation and in Durango continues to be a vexing problem for those without housing and communities. To find solutions to assist the homeless in our communities, we need accurate information about the homeless, viable solutions to a variety of issues, and the larger community in which homelessness exists. This workshop will examine the research on the psychology of homelessness nationally and in Durango, effective treatment models, and the how the larger communities view homelessness and its impact on moving forward. Q&A at the end of the presentation Mike Todt Biography Mike is a retired clinical psychologist and former CEO of two psychiatric hospitals. Mike currently serves on the Board of Directors for Manna Soup Kitchen, Neighbors in Need Alliance, and a member of the PATH group that is developed for a long term strategy for assisting Durango’s homeless population. His career also includes teaching history at West Virginia University and as an executive coach to Fortune 500 company executives. His passions include time with his wife Tammy, biking, hiking, and traveling. For further information, please feel free to contact ‘Donna Mae’ at ExecDirector@CCOHome.org; or, Ph. (970) 236-2313. This monthly information & training session is brought to you by Community Compassion Outreach, Inc., a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit of Colorado. Tax I.D. 82-5001338 | 361 S. Camino Del Rio, #225, Durango, CO 81303-7997. We assist individuals and families to survive and to exit homelessness with one essential house at a time. Copyright © 2019 Community Compassion Outreach, All rights reserved. |
Thank you for your interest in the issues of homelessness!
As part of our community, and with partners like YOU, homelessness may become a an infrequent occurrence for many. Mike presented fascinating statistics on issues of Native American homelessness in this very relevant presentation. Community Compassion Outreach holds training sessions and informative discussions each month. Contact us to receive information by email. Cick here Please support this educational effort with a any small donation! You can make a REAL difference!
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January 29, 2020 at 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Domestic Violence and the Homeless
Presented by Alternative Horizons
Everyone invited, including survivors of domestic violence.
This is a monthly training session for all advocates serving people experiencing homelessness & poverty.
December 21, 2019
Christmas with volunteers serving ~30 unhoused/unsheltered!
On Saturday 12/21/2019, we had 15 different dishes with desserts served to our brothers and sisters experiencing homelessness in Durango. At least six people responded to our announcement on the Four Corners radio and in the Durango Telegraph to help serve. A couple of private citizens gave rides to four Purple Cliffs camp residents.
Most of the people we serve have no family and some with families here are food-insecure or low-income workers.
A family of five children brought handmade gifts and delivered them personally to some of our guests. Those children celebrated joy and showed their concern.
We are so proud that Durango has shown it’s heart today with the Durango Police Department was represented by an off-duty officer who joined our volunteer servers.
We continue to serve every Saturday at 12:30pm to 2:30pm. Food runs out early, so we suggest arriving early!
Most of the people we serve have no family and some with families here are food-insecure or low-income workers.
A family of five children brought handmade gifts and delivered them personally to some of our guests. Those children celebrated joy and showed their concern.
We are so proud that Durango has shown it’s heart today with the Durango Police Department was represented by an off-duty officer who joined our volunteer servers.
We continue to serve every Saturday at 12:30pm to 2:30pm. Food runs out early, so we suggest arriving early!
April 2020 Forum ENDING HOMELESSNESS
Community Compassion Outreach will present the 2nd Forum Ending Homelessness on April 2020.
Keynote Donald W. Burnes, PhD., will speak about his new book coauthored by Jamie Rife , Ed.D, entitled
Journeys Out of Homelessness: The Voices of Lived Experience.
The following is “About the Book: How do individuals move from being homeless to finding safe, stable, and secure places to live? Can we recreate the conditions that helped them most? What policies are needed to support what worked—and to remove common obstacles?”
Details of the 2020 Forum will soon be released. Visit us again or contact Us.
Keynote Donald W. Burnes, PhD., will speak about his new book coauthored by Jamie Rife , Ed.D, entitled
Journeys Out of Homelessness: The Voices of Lived Experience.
The following is “About the Book: How do individuals move from being homeless to finding safe, stable, and secure places to live? Can we recreate the conditions that helped them most? What policies are needed to support what worked—and to remove common obstacles?”
Details of the 2020 Forum will soon be released. Visit us again or contact Us.
Wildfire Mitigation Training (2 sessions)
Wildfires are life-threatening for people experiencing homelessness when they set up makeshift camps in the forests surrounding Durango. Community Compassion Outreach, Inc., is proud to be sponsoring this special training. We believe in keeping our environment safe and clean! Everyone welcome!
| 7 27 2019 Wildfire Mitigation Schneider Park.pdf |
| 7 31 2019 Manna Wildfire Mitigation.pdf |
Saturday, July 27, 2019
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Schneider Park
presented by
Wildfire Adapted Partnership
Come early to share our picnic with volunteers during
Coffee & Conversations with the Homeless.
Contact us here for further information.
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Schneider Park
presented by
Wildfire Adapted Partnership
Come early to share our picnic with volunteers during
Coffee & Conversations with the Homeless.
Contact us here for further information.
How and When to Use Narcan for Opioid Overdose
August 14, 2019, 11:30am to 12:30pm
Location -- Manna Soup Kitchen, Durango, Colorado
Volunteers, advocates and anyone interested in learning how to use Narcan for an opioid overdose are invited to this training session with Volunteer Professionals Advocacy Service members of CCO.
Where?
Manna Soup Kitchen and Community Compassion Outreach are collaborating in monthly training sessions, facilitated by retired mental health professionals who are building relationships with individuals experiencing homelessness when they get meals at the soup kitchen.
Staff, volunteers, advocates and the homeless are welcome to these sessions.
Contact us here for further information.
Where?
Manna Soup Kitchen and Community Compassion Outreach are collaborating in monthly training sessions, facilitated by retired mental health professionals who are building relationships with individuals experiencing homelessness when they get meals at the soup kitchen.
Staff, volunteers, advocates and the homeless are welcome to these sessions.
Contact us here for further information.
Past Events
National Day of Prayer, May 2, 2019 — Noon until 12:45 pm
LOCATION: Rotary Park, Durango, CO
The Rotary Club parking lot will be reserved only for participants between Noon-12:45pm.
The Rotary Club parking lot will be reserved only for participants between Noon-12:45pm.
Saturday, February 23, 2019 Update:
Thanks to our supporters, the Valentines Day Fundraiser at CJ's Diner was a success.
Jerry Martinez and his manager Katarina did a fine job of decorating tables with black linen.
We appreciate those who were able to attend in the snowstorm! Hopefully, everyone got home safely. Ten people couldn't make it, but 58 people came to both 5:30pm and 7:00pm dinner times.
RESULTS OF FUNDRAISER w/donations:
Gross amount raised $1929.55
Expenses (meals & promotions) were ($772.49)
Net amount raised $1,157.06 (incl. donations).
Our goal is to raise a minimum of $200,000 to purchase land and meet predevelopment costs. Other events this year are planned to raise the balance of $7.5M fir Phase-!
The Village of Hope financials reflect a budget for two vans or small buses to ensure transportation for tenants from the village to serve tenants going to medical appointments and shopping.
Thanks to our supporters, the Valentines Day Fundraiser at CJ's Diner was a success.
Jerry Martinez and his manager Katarina did a fine job of decorating tables with black linen.
We appreciate those who were able to attend in the snowstorm! Hopefully, everyone got home safely. Ten people couldn't make it, but 58 people came to both 5:30pm and 7:00pm dinner times.
RESULTS OF FUNDRAISER w/donations:
Gross amount raised $1929.55
Expenses (meals & promotions) were ($772.49)
Net amount raised $1,157.06 (incl. donations).
- Three meals were donated for the homeless: MichaelC enjoyed a steak at 5:30pm; AmberD & two toddlers had take out Chicken Fried Steak & Deluxe Hamburger; and, one other individual was unable to attend. We will take DeliaA (72) to dine at CJ's on another day soon.
Our goal is to raise a minimum of $200,000 to purchase land and meet predevelopment costs. Other events this year are planned to raise the balance of $7.5M fir Phase-!
The Village of Hope financials reflect a budget for two vans or small buses to ensure transportation for tenants from the village to serve tenants going to medical appointments and shopping.
CCO Meets Volunteers & Stakeholders on January 19, 2019
8:30 a.m. - 8:55 a.m. Meet & Greet (coffee, tea & breads)
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Inform Session on Homelessness/Poverty in Durango
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Focus on Solutions for Homelessness/Poverty in Durango
A CONVERSATION ON HOMELESSNESS IN DURANGO
Charting a More Compassionate Course
Wednesday
December 12, 2018
La Plata County Fairgrounds
5:30pm to 7:30pm
FREE! Dinner included.
Click here for details.
ACLU Training "Know Your Rights"
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Forum ENDING HOMELESSNESS: How We Can 2020
Details will be available in mid-July 2019
Our mission is to assist individuals & families to prevent, to survive and to exit homelessness with warm clothing, camp provisions, food, referrals to vital resources and connection to housing. We designed a small 560-sq.ft. Essential House for permanent and supportive housing in a Village of Hope development.
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Ph | Voicemail
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execdirector@CCOHome.org
We are located at 255 E. 11th St., Durango, CO 81301. At this time, our office hours are limited due to short staffing and the COVID pandemic. Volunteer professionals are available by appointment only.
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Hours
In-Person Meetings by Appointment Only:
- Mon. & Thurs. (effective 3/1/2022) between 10:00am - 4:00pm.
- Tuesdays & Fridays - 10:00 am to 2:00 pm RESST Program with lunch provided.
- SATURDAYS -- Schneider Park near the entrance, we hold COFFEE & CONVERSATIONS starting at 12:30 p.m. until food is gone...come early.