Grand Valley Coalition for the Homeless

Homeless Individuals Advocacy & Assistance

  1. Grand Valley Peace & Justice

    (970) 985-4253

    740 Gunnison Avenue, Grand Junction, CO 81501

    Mon-Thu 9:00am-2:00pm by appointment

    Assistance in obtaining Colorado identification including birth certificates and other supporting documents. Food pantry for those who carry their homes on their backs or live in their cars. Free notary services.

  2. Mutual Aid Food Distribution & Resource Day

    (970) 316-2019

    536 Ouray Avenue, Grand Junction, CO 81501

    Tue 10:30am-12:30pm

    Free choice pantry of non-perishable foods, frozen meats, fresh produce & hygiene essentials. Hot breakfast/lunch, to-go sack lunches, hydration station.

    On-Site Partners:

    Weekly: Solidarity Not Charity with street outreach and seasonal gear; Unity Station Kutz for free haircuts/barber services. Barkley’s Hope with distemper/parvo/canine influenza and feline leukemia vaccinations. Roice Hurst with furry friend supplies and referrals to low-cost pet care clinics.

    2nd and 4th Tuesday: 211 Western Colorado for resource connections.

    3rd Tuesday: Mesa County Public Health outreach (Nurse Family Partnership, WIC, SNAP, Grand Valley Connects, public clinic resources)

    Last Tuesday: HUD-VASH (Veteran Affairs)

    Seasonal: Tax credit outreach & education, voter engagement & registration.

  3. Solidarity Not Charity Frozen Hobo Rescue Outreach Team

    (970) 270-7217

    PO Box 4650, Grand Junction, CO 81502

    A Volunteer run community-based project. FHR provides (upon availability) emergency aid to those in need, surviving during winter months on the streets of Grand Junction, because nobody deserves to freeze to death even if they are mentally ill or intoxicated. During Summer months FHR provides (upon availability) hydration & gear during the hottest times of times.