HOPE COS

01/19/2026

Every day can be a beautiful day.

01/19/2026

💙 Shelter Update & Community Gratitude 💙

Our shelter has been open since Thursday, and as temperatures rise above our opening threshold, we will be closing for now. At the same time, we are already preparing to tentatively reopen on Wednesday for what is expected to be another long stretch of sheltering.

We want to pause and say thank you. Because of the generosity of our community and the incredible support from Westside CARES, Care and Share Food Bank for Southern Colorado, and Vista Grande Community Church United Church of Christ members, we have had an abundance of food to serve our guests during this past shelter activation. Warm meals truly make a difference, and our guests feel that care.

As we prepare to reopen, we do have a few immediate needs to help us continue serving with dignity and love:

🧺 Current Needs
• Plastic forks and spoons
• Paper towels and napkins
• Disposable bowls and plates
• Breakfast proteins like eggs or breakfast meats. Our guests are extremely excited about these.
• Boneless chicken, which is quick and easy for us to prepare
• Spices and seasonings such as salt, pepper, and garlic because a little extra love makes everything better ❤️

Thank you for standing with us and showing up for our neighbors when it matters most. We could not do this without you.

If you would like to donate or help in another way, please reach out or drop items off during normal hours or when we reactivate 💙

01/16/2026

Shelter is open!

01/15/2026

Huge thank you to Angie Horning and Springs Premier Brokerage, LLC for showing up for HOPE COS once again 💙

On Friday, Angie provided pizza for our shelter guests while everyone was staying inside to stay warm. It was greatly appreciated and disappeared fast. 🍕🍕🍕

Then on Saturday, she sponsored a WhirlyBall team-building day for our staff, which was very much needed after long hours at the shelter. This gave our team a chance to decompress, laugh, and reconnect.💖

01/08/2026

🧡 Emergency Warming Shelter Needs 🧡

As we continue operating our Emergency Warming Shelter during severe weather, we are currently in need of the following items:

• Meat (canned, frozen, or fresh)
• Syrup
• Butter or margarine
• Cup O’ Noodles
• Sliced bread
• 12 oz coffee cups
• Breakfast proteins (sausage, bacon, eggs, breakfast sandwiches, etc.)

These donations help us provide warm meals and a safe, welcoming space for our guests when they need it most.

If you’re able to donate or share this post, we truly appreciate the support. Thank you for standing with our community 💛

Items can be dropped off at 1930 W Colorado Ave in the gym behind the church.

*We are monitoring the weather and will likely be extending the shelter activation

01/07/2026

Huge thank you to Bo and the Allies of Unhoused Youth at Colorado College for helping us spread the word about our warming shelters! Your support makes a real difference in keeping our community safe and warm. We appreciate you so much!

01/06/2026

You don’t have to wait for confidence, your actions allow the confidence to come to you.

01/02/2026

Our Give! Campaign is winding down. We so appreciate all the donations up til now. You still have a day to give and every dollar will go towards our mission to help those in our community that really need it! We are so thankful for everyone who has helped during this campaign.

Here’s the link: https://campaign.givepikespeak.org/nonprofit/hope-cos/?

HOPE COS provides a full continuum of care through emergency shelters, street outreach, recovery housing, peer support, reentry, and clinical services. We walk with people in their hardest moments with grace and compassion, meeting them where they are and pulling them up beside us. By filling gaps i...

12/30/2025

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12/29/2025

Huge thank you to Captain Eric Wilkerson and the Salvation Army Fountain Valley Corps for the generous donation of pizzas, cups, and paper plates for our recent warming shelter. Your kindness helped us serve our guests with comfort and dignity. We truly appreciate your continued support! 🍕❤️

12/27/2025

Shelter Open Through Monday ❄️
The HOPE COS Emergency Warming Shelter is opening tonight through Monday morning.

We could use additional paper products and breakfast items. Donations can be dropped off anytime after 3pm today or tomorrow.

Thank you for supporting our community. 💙