Volunteers help us provide critical resources to individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Whether you're an individual looking to make a difference or a group seeking an experience with purpose, we have opportunities for you!
Looking for a way to give back together? Partner with us for a hands-on volunteer experience that fosters camaraderie while directly supporting those in need.
🔹 Host a Team-Building Event – Assemble essential care kits with items like warm clothing, hygiene supplies, or school materials to support our clients, patients, and residents.
🔹 Learn & Engage – Want to deepen your impact? We can provide a presentation on homelessness and the Coalition’s work.
🔹 Get Involved with Special Projects – From event assistance to landscaping projects, we occasionally offer opportunities for small groups to volunteer on-site.
Ready to make a difference? Submit a Group Volunteer Interest Form today!
Looking for a long-term way to help? Join us as an Individual Volunteer and play a key role in expanding services for our clients. Your skills and time can make an incredible difference in areas like Recuperative Care and Vocational Services.
Take the next step! Submit a Long-term Volunteer Interest Form to connect with a volunteer manager and explore current opportunities.
Together, we can create real change. Thank you for being part of our mission!
As advocates for social and racial justice, the Education and Advocacy Team promotes Colorado Coalition for the Homeless’ mission of preventing and resolving homelessness, increasing access to healthcare and housing, and creating pathways to greater stability by shaping public policy, building strategic community relationships, and influencing the public narrative about the causes of and solutions to homelessness.
Every year, the CCH Advocacy team sets legislative priorities that orient their work throughout the legislative session. In 2025, the legislative priorities center around housing, homelessness, health, and economic stability. CCH will draft, monitor, and advocate for bills that fall within these areas. After the conclusion of session, CCH publishes a report detailing the outcomes.
Find out more about our legislative reports & priorities, learn about your elected officials and voting rights, and more.
A key pillar of the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is "through diverse community engagement, influence and advance systemic public policy change to prevent and resolve homelessness." A critical component of this it to create engagement and learning opportunities for community members, as well as to influence public narratives and perception of homelessness through education opportunities. Community Education is a central piece of our organizational goals.
As part of this effort, the Education & Advocacy team of the Coalition hosts a regular Education Series to gather community members, share best practices, and connect experts in the field with those who want to learn more. Click here to explore the Education Series for this year. We also create video projects to highlight properties, programs, and initiatives. Click here to view those videos.
You can also explore our reports which we release on various topics, as well as our media and press releases here. If you would like a presentation or tour, click here to learn more.
The Coalition offers multiple ways for individuals or organizations to support our mission of creating lasting solutions to homelessness. If you'd like to contribute to our work, you can find out ways to support us here.
Community members often ask how to approach homelessness within their neighborhoods and local communities. Here are answers to commonly asked questions.
If you feel comfortable, you can approach a person experiencing homelessness, introduce yourself, and ask if they need assistance. You can direct them to 211 Colorado (text, web, or call) for nearby resources, though many may already be on long waiting lists for housing or medical care. Personal support is often appreciated, whether through food, clothing, essentials, or financial assistance—whatever you feel comfortable offering.
If you see someone sleeping or sheltered outside in a community space (park, sidewalk, bench, etc) and want them to move, first consider whether they pose a danger to themselves or others. Ask yourself if you would call the police on a housed person for the same behavior before making a call. Homelessness is driven by economic factors like housing costs, not personal choices, and police involvement has proven ineffective.
If someone is having a mental health incident and you are in Denver, calling the STAR Team (720-913-STAR (7827)) is a good first option. In other jurisdictions, ask that the police send a trained mental health professional, sometimes called a “co-responder”, to come alongside police officers to assist.
If you see someone who appears to need assistance due to an illness or injury, ask if they would like help and wait for a response. If the person is unresponsive or otherwise requires immediate medical assistance, dial 911, and wait with them until help arrives.
If you think someone may be in a deadly overdose situation, call 911 or consider administering Narcan. Carrying Narcan and following the how-to guide below is one of the best options to consider if you think there may be an overdose.
If you see a person who appears to be experiencing homelessness threatening or endangering someone, what is the best action to take? If you feel safe doing so, saying something may help deescalate the situation. If you feel unsafe, do not attempt to intervene yourself. Call 911. Ask that the police send a trained mental health professional, sometimes called a “co-responder”, to come alongside police officers to assist.
