Housing Support
Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP)
LEAP helps Colorado communities during winter by aiding with heating costs, repairs, and replacements. Open until April 30, 2024, the program supports those with incomes up to 60% of the state median. Eligible applicants must pay heating costs directly, meet income criteria, and provide proof of U.S. lawful presence. It offers repair/replacement benefits and direct payments to fuel vendors. Explore how LEAP can empower and support your winter heating needs.
Colorado Residential Energy Upgrade (RENU) Loan
Discover the Colorado RENU Loan, a statewide initiative in partnership with local credit unions, designed to make home energy upgrades easy and affordable. This program offers low-cost, long-term financing for energy efficiency and renewable energy improvements, empowering homeowners to create a more sustainable, energy-efficient lifestyle. Join us in building a cleaner, greener Colorado with the RENU Loan.
Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanity
Discover the path to affordable homeownership with Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanity in Colorado Springs. Their Homeownership Program, tailored for families of all sizes, offers affordable mortgages and fair selection processes. Plus, their Home Repair Program assists cost-burdened families, veterans, and seniors with critical repairs, ensuring safe and accessible homes. Join the movement towards homeownership and community support.
Partners In Housing
Explore Partners in Housing, a beacon of hope in Colorado Springs, offering transformative transitional housing programs. With 119 units owned or co-owned, they provide affordable shelter and holistic support for families in need. From single parents to grandparents, their comprehensive services include individualized case management, life skills training, and career preparedness. Eligible applicants commit to a journey of empowerment and stability. Learn more about how Partners in Housing can help families in transition.
Family Promise
Embark on a journey of compassion with Family Promise, a dedicated advocate for vulnerable families in Colorado Springs. Through transitional shelter and wrap-around services, they empower families with children, fostering stability and transformation. With intensive case management and community mobilization, Family Promise goes beyond basic needs to create pathways to permanent housing. Join their movement and be part of building a brighter future for families in need.
Family Life Services
Step into the compassionate embrace of Family Life Services (FLS), a beacon of hope for single moms and their children. Rooted in faith and community, FLS empowers courageous women with a safe refuge and a path toward a brighter future. Through trauma-informed care and robust programs, FLS offers stability and self-sufficiency, interrupting generational cycles of homelessness and poverty. Join FLS on a transformative journey where every step empowers moms, builds futures, and creates a community of resilience and support.
Westside CARES
Westside CARES provides thoughtful assistance for rent and mortgage challenges, ensuring fair distribution of resources. Operating Monday to Thursday from 9:30am to 12:30pm, they prioritize stability and proactive planning, offering support to households in their service area west of I-25. Through Project COPE, they collaborate with Colorado Springs Utilities to address utility cost challenges, providing guidance and support to optimize assistance. Whether in-person or over-the-phone, Westside CARES aims to empower families facing financial difficulties, making the assistance process convenient for everyone.
Mercy’s Gate
Mercy’s Gate extends compassionate assistance with rent or mortgage, providing up to $300 support for those in need. Operating on Mondays at 4pm, they employ a fair lottery system, ensuring equal access to assistance. Additionally, in collaboration with Colorado Springs Utilities and Energy Outreach Colorado, they offer utility bill support to El Paso County residents. Through Project COPE and EOC, households can receive financial assistance for heating and electric bills, providing relief during challenging times. Mercy’s Gate is dedicated to empowering individuals and families, ensuring a brighter future for the community.
Rocky Mountain Land Trust
Rocky Mountain Land Trust offers FREE HUD-approved Housing Counseling to homeowners facing foreclosure. Housing Counseling Specialists provide personalized guidance to assess financial situations and explore options to avoid default. With a focus on empathy and empowerment, their goal is to help homeowners achieve their housing objectives. Contact them via phone or email to schedule an appointment and receive invaluable support.
Catholic Charities
Catholic Charities in Colorado Springs offers essential support with rent and security deposit assistance, prioritizing urgent cases to expedite aid delivery. Through a streamlined process, Housing Case Managers assess eligibility promptly, providing guidance and connections to alternative resources if needed. Additionally, as the exclusive administrator of Project COPE for utility assistance, they ensure year-round support for individuals and families facing financial crises. With accessible locations and a compassionate approach, Catholic Charities is a beacon of hope for those navigating challenging times.
Energy Resource Center
At the Energy Resource Center, the mission is clear: to help income-qualified Colorado residents live their best life through energy-efficient home upgrades, fostering healthier and happier homes. Whether it's a single-family dwelling, a mobile home, or a multi-family unit, all qualify for transformative assistance. These efforts go beyond energy savings, addressing the affordable housing crisis and creating safe, comfortable environments. Federal funding for weatherization, known as the Weatherization Assistance Program, supports these initiatives in collaboration with the Colorado Energy Office and the U.S. Department of Energy. Discover how ERC empowers Colorado residents to thrive in energy-efficient homes.
Mary’s Home
Experience the transformative support of Mary’s Home, nestled in Colorado Springs, empowering women and children to break free from poverty, abuse, and homelessness. With safe living spaces, affordable fees, and access to essential resources like meeting rooms and computers, families find stability and hope. Eligible women commit to holistic growth, supported by a long-term program focusing on trauma-informed restoration and career preparation. Join Mary’s Home in forging a brighter future for families in need.
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