Denver Urban Ministries

Volunteers of America is a national, nonprofit, spiritually-based organization that coordinates human service programs and opportunities for community involvement. The organization serves more than 2 million people each year. It initiates outreach programs that deal with pressing social needs. Volunteers of America assists at-risk youths, elderly citizens, abused and neglected children, disabled individuals and homeless people. The organization designs, builds and manages affordable housing for the underprivileged. It offers shelter, job training and transitional housing to homeless individuals and families. Volunteers of America also promotes residential and outpatient treatment for alcohol and drug addictions. The organization has programs for clinical services, health education, screenings and assisted living. It helps to rehabilitate offenders through halfway houses, work release, dispute resolution and mediation. Volunteers of America was established in 1896 and operates throughout the nation. The organization maintains a regional office in Denver.

Sacred Heart House of Denver is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting homeless families, particularly single mothers with children and single women experiencing homelessness. Founded in 1980 by Catherine Bevanda, the organization offers vital programs that help individuals transition to stable housing and achieve self-sufficiency. Through initiatives such as the In-House Stabilization, Follow-Up, and Transitional Housing Programs, Sacred Heart House has positively impacted the lives of over 1,200 women and children in Denver. The organization emphasizes the importance of providing a safe space, food, and educational stability to ensure long-term success for those it serves. Generated from the website

As the charitable arm of the Archdiocese of Denver, and inspired by Gods love and compassion, Catholic Charities extends the healing ministry of Jesus Christ to the poor and those in need.