The Shelter
At the Open Door Mission, we take pride in what we are able to offer as just one of many homeless shelters in the United States. We are a small but significant homeless shelter. With limited resources, our main shelter building can still sleep over 65 people per night.
We take in people of all ages, genders, religion, race, disability, veteran status, or lifestyle. We do not discriminate, but we will not allow people who have been convicted of a violent crime or child molestation to stay here. Racial prejudice will also not be tolerated. We will take parolees and people on probation.
Single men sleep in two areas, separate from the women. One area is for those on the Fresh Start Program, and the other area is for temporary and short-term clients. Women are housed together in a section which has multi-bed rooms.
As with any organization of this type, we have rules and regulations that we expect our clients to follow:
- No Alcohol
- No Drugs
- Maintain a positive attitude
- Do not fraternize with any person in a sexual way
Unlike other Colorado homeless shelters who receive government funding, we are dependent upon numerous, consistent donations to keep our facilities available to the homeless who count on it for survival.
If you are interested in supporting this organization, we are able to receive online credit card donations via our secure website (see donation link on right side of this page). If you prefer, we can take your credit card donations by telephone when you call our office during business hours. We are pleased to process your personal or business checks mailed in to our office as well.