Community Compassion Outreach, Inc.
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What is Homelessness?

Psychology of Homelessness

by Mike Todt, PhD. -- presented on 2/19/2020 by CCO and hosted by Adventure Christian Church. 
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HUD Category of Homelessness

"Description - This document provides a high-level overview of eligibility for the Supportive Housing Program, Shelter Plus Care Program, and Emergency Solutions Grants program by Category of Homelessness. These categories include: 1) literally homeless; 2) imminent risk of homelessness; 3) homeless under other Federal statues; and 4) fleeing/attempting to flee domestic violence. SHP and SPC eligibility information is on the first page and ESG eligibility information is on the second page." - 
NOTE: The following links will direct you to the source of information you are searching in a new window.
Cities can't prosecute people for sleeping on streets...
​City camping ban may be unconstitutional ​- [Source: DurangoTV.com on YouTube]
FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONS: FUNDAMENTAL PARTNERS IN ENDING HOMELESSNESS
​National Alliance to End Homelessness
Homelessness in America: Overview of Data and Causes
NOTE: Copy & Paste link in browser to view the National Law Center on Homelessness & Poverty data.
​https://www.nlchp.org/documents/Homeless_Stats_Fact_Sheet
Homelessness in Colorado
Homelessness in La Plata County

Mass Homelessness, Criminalization, and What We Can Do About It
NOTE: Copy & Paste link in browser to view the Denver Homeless Outloud PowerPoint Presentation
https://denverhomelessoutloud.files.wordpress.com/2018/01/mass-homelessness-and-criminalization-slideshow.pptx

Housing gap in county is 17th highest in Colorado
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS an ACLU of Colorado (a Guide to Encountering Law Enforcement in CO)
Nowhere to Go: Homelessness among formerly incarcerated people
La Plata County rental rates may require two jobs​ (Durango Herald, 6/15/17)
Prenatal and Postnatal Homelessness Increases Risk to Children's Health, Development
Details go to Timing and Durango of Pre- and Postnatal Homelessness and the Health of Young Children at: http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/142/4/e20174254
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We highly recommend reading Ending Homelessness:
Why We Haven't, How We Can, by Donald W. Burnes & David L. DiLeo.
​Available at Amazon.

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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. A retired skyscraper architect, Stuart Ohlson designed a 704-sq.ft. essential house for permanent and supportive housing for our development of a Village of Hope.

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10am - 4PM
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APPOINTMENT ONLY

970-236-2313

Email

execdirector@CCOHome.org
We are located at 255 E. 11th St., Durango, CO 81301. 

Hours

In-Person Meetings by Appointment Only:
  • Mon. & Thurs. (by appointment only) between 10:00am - 4:00pm.
  • Tuesdays & Fridays - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm RESST Program with snacks, beverages and lunch provided.
  • SATURDAYS -- Schneider Park near the entrance, we hold COFFEE & CONVERSATIONS starting at 12:30 p.m. until food is gone...come early.
  • HOME
    • Our Board
    • CCO Management
  • JOIN AUTHOR RON HALL
  • SAFE TALKS IN RECOVERY
  • COFFEE & CONVERSATIONS
  • DONATE
  • IN THE NEWS
  • VILLAGE OF HOPE
  • RESOURCES
    • Special Events
    • Links
    • BLOG
    • What is Homelessness?
    • Homelessness in La Plata County
    • ADAY'SWORK(TM)
    • Know Your Rights
  • STREET OUTREACH
  • Contact Us