DMS Service: Almost Home Thanksgiving Drive

Join Us in Making a Difference with Almost Home 🏡

We’re thrilled to share that our members, Cannon and Avery, have introduced us to Almost Home, a remarkable organization dedicated to preventing homelessness and supporting those on the brink of it. Almost Home has been a beacon of hope for many, offering vital services such as rent assistance, food assistance, and various resources to help individuals and families regain stability. 💪✨

Almost Home, Inc.: Mission and History 📖

At Almost Home, Inc., stable housing is seen as the foundation for maintaining a steady job, addressing addiction or mental health needs, and rebuilding lives. Their mission is to Embrace individuals' current circumstances, Empower them to build a better life, and Elevate them to achieve self-sufficiency and stability. Almost Home is committed to creating innovative solutions to prevent and address homelessness, ensuring that it is rare, brief, or only experienced once. ❤️🏠

History of Almost Home:

• 1988: The only shelter in the area, located in the basement of St. Augustine Catholic Church, was closed, leaving the community without shelter for five years. ⛪️
• 1992: A committee led by Joe Gomez, Dr. Stephen Cardos, and other community members recognized the ongoing need for shelter and began exploring the possibility of opening a new one. 💡
• 1993: Almost Home, Inc. was officially formed as a nonprofit corporation. 🤝
• 1994: St. Elizabeth's Episcopal Church provided a small home next to their church as the first Almost Home shelter. 🏘️
• 1998: An anonymous $200,000 donation allowed Almost Home to sustain operations and secure a larger shelter. 💸🏠
• 1999: The shelter opened at its current location, with bedrooms upstairs and offices on the main level. 🛏️📂
• 2002: Hughes Station Apartments, a community room, and Almost Home offices were established. 🏢🏠
• 2021: Almost Home offices moved to their current location. 🚚
• 2023: Almost Home celebrates 30 years of providing crucial assistance to those facing homelessness and housing instability in the community. 🎉🥳

More about Almost Home

How You Can Help 💛

This September, we’re coming together to support Almost Home by hosting a food drive in front of King Soopers. 🛒 Our goal is to collect as much food as possible, ensuring that families in need can enjoy a warm, festive meal—a small but meaningful way to bring joy and a sense of normalcy during difficult times. 🍲🍽️

We need your help to make this a success! 🙌 We’re organizing three two-hour shifts, each requiring two to three volunteers. Whether you can donate your time or contribute food items, your involvement will significantly impact these families’ lives. 🧡💪

Let’s join hands to create a memorable Thanksgiving for those who need it most, offering them a moment of peace and happiness amidst their struggles. Together, we can make a difference! 🦃🍁💖