A local chapter of Engineers without Borders helps with a Habitat for Humanity home-building project. Photo courtesy Habitat for Humanity, Durango.
Emergency Shelter
Durango Community Shelter (Volunteers of America)
www.voacolorado.org/gethelp-southernco
(970) 259-1255
Provides temporary shelter for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Programs for veterans experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness.
The Bridge Shelter – Cortez, CO
www.thebridgeshelter.org/
(970) 565-9808
Provides seasonal emergency shelter to adults, informal case management, job training and employment opportunities.
What is Affordable Housing?
Affordable Housing in the United States is generally defined as housing (including utilities) that costs no more than 30% of a family’s gross monthly income. Families who pay more than 30% of their income for housing are considered cost burdened and may have difficulty affording other necessities such as food, clothing, transportation and medical care.
Housing Solutions for the Southwest
www.swhousingsolutions.com
(970) 259-1086
Provides rental and utility assistance on case-by-case basis, transitional housing program for homeless families, weatherization program, home rehabilitation program, foreclosure prevention program, housing counseling.
Mortgage Assistance
Regional Housing Alliance of La Plata County
http://www.rhalpc.org/
(970) 259-1418
Mortgage assistance program, free home buyer education class, free housing counseling.
Please Note: The information provided on this page is for the benefit of our viewers only and does not represent an endorsement of the organization by the Women’s Resource Center. The Women’s Resource Center does not bear responsibility for the information within the linked websites.