Resource Center

We are proud to support the Resource Center for the unhoused in Grand Junction, a joint project between United Way of Mesa County, HomewardBound of the Grand Valley, and the City of Grand Junction. This center provides essential services and support to individuals experiencing homelessness.

The resource Center is a day-use center for our unhoused neighbors to:

access community services & resources
a central place to find food and clothing donations
access pathways to heath care, career training and services
stay warm and dry during the day
take a shower and use the restroom

Services are provided in a hard-sided pavilion that can be cooled and/or heated depending on the weather. The center operates with low barriers to entry and includes portable restrooms, showers, and opportunities for meals to be provided– along with a centralized space for service providers to offer resource navigation for unhoused community members. All guests must check in upon arrival at the center and follow community guidelines to utilize the resources within the center.

United Way of Mesa County and HomewardBound provide professional staff at the site during hours of operation and work with a collective of other service providers, nonprofits, and faith-based organizations to provide services for those in need.

Location & Hours:

The resource center is currently located on city-owned property at 261 Ute Avenue.

Hours of operation: Daily, 7:30 am to 5:30 pm. Most services are offered M-F 9:00am-5:00pm.

The entrance to the facility is on 3^rd street. Limited parking is available on-site.

Please note that the entrance(s) and parking availability at the Resource Center may fluctuate based on space needs, surrounding construction and other factors. This diagram shows the general layout of the center.

Services at the Resource Center

Specialty Services

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HomewardBound

Mock Interview and Job Interview Preparation Class

March 21, 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM

Guests will learn interview skills and have mock interviews with HomewardBound’s HR staff.

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City Mobility Division, School District 51 and UWMC

Bike Repair Education Clinic

April 1, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Students from School District 51 with support from the City of Grand Junction Mobility Division will come and give basic bike maintenance education. Also bikes that are donated that guests fix during the bike clinic, they will be able to keep.

On-Going Services and Meals

To learn more about a service provider please click on the organization’s name.

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HomewardBound

Case Management

Daily from 9:00am-5:00pm

HomewardBound has a case manager available for resource navigation, housing resources and other services for guests at the RC to access.

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HomewardBound

Registered nurse

Daily from 8:00am-4:30pm

Service include basic first aid, health education, disease education/management, clarification of an established medical diagnosis, referral assistance for additional medical care, vital readings and limited over-the-counter medications.

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RC Staff/volunteers

Leisure games

Daily

Daily activities such as board games, cards, drawing, discussion table etc. held in small groups as volunteer and staff time permits.

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Street Dog Coalition

Pet Assistance

Approx. every 3 months

The Street Dog Coalition provides free veterinary care to pets of people experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness via pop-up clinics. Free services include: physical exams, core vaccinations including rabies and parvo, fleat/tick prevention and pet food/supplies (when available). Services offered while supplies last and time allows. Limited to 2 pets per person/family. Dogs should be on leashes and cats in carriers.

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Big T

Meal

Weekly on Monday and Thursday from 2:00pm-3:00pm

A group of community volunteers providing a homestyle meal to guests. To volunteer or contribute food please visit the Facebook group for more information.

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Neighbor 2 Neighbor Outreach

Daily from 9:00am-5:00pm

Neighbor 2 Neighbor is a community referral and outreach program. Staff is available on-site and by appointment to answer questions.

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HomewardBound

Transportation

Daily from 9:00am-5:00pm

There are two forms of transportation offered at the RC. Click here to learn more.

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RC Staff

Showers

Daily from 7:30am-5:30pm

Upon signing in at the front desk guests can reserve a time to utilize the RC’s shower facilities.

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Computer Access for Resumes, Job Seeking, Etc.

Daily from 9:00am-5:00pm

Desktop computers are available to guests to create an email, resume or use online job searching engines. Computer lab is monitored by staff.

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HomewardBound

Health Education Class by On-Site RN

Monthly- exact date and topics TBD

Various health topics will be covered in this monthly education course by the on-site registered nurse from HomewardBound.

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Western Colorado Area Health Education Center

AcuDetox

Bi-Weekly on Monday from 10:00am-10:30am

Volunteer to experience stress relief through receiving a 5-point ear acupuncture protocol during the AcuDetox Certification Training in Grand Junction. The ear acupuncture will be done by persons who are being trained but who may not be certified yet as 5-point ear acupuncture specialists. The trainees will be working under the supervision of certified 5-point ear acupuncture specialists. Possible benefits include: General feeling of well-being, improved sleep, sense of relaxation, decreased cravings for addictive substances. Come by and spend 5-30 minutes relaxing. Just show up on time, no need to make an appointment. Release must be signed by all clients.

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Rocky Mountain Health Plan

Medicaid Assistance & Healthcare Navigation

Weekly on Tuesday from 11:00am-1:00pm

Assistance with Medicaid and other healthcare services.

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Tim Brooks (Pastor Pinky)

Bible Study

Weekly on Tuesday from 1:00pm-2:00pm

Pastor Pinky known for his pink Mohawk offers bible study for anyone looking for spiritual guidance.Open to community.

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Mutual Aid Partners (MAP)

MAP Food Distribution Service

Weekly on Tuesday from 11:00am-1:00pm

Mutual Aid Partners (MAP) provides a weekly, free community choice food pantry, hygenie essentials, free haircuts, resource navigation and other services. Open to all members of the community, choice based allows for guests to access items individualized to them.

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VA Outreach

Veteran Services

Monthly on 3rd Wednesday from 2:00pm-3:00pm

Services for Veterans

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Calivin Anthony

Bible Study

Weekly on Wednesday from 2:00pm-3:00pm

Bible study with Church at HillTop

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Vicki & Starla

Meal

Weekly on Wednesday from 11:00am-12:00pm

Weekly meal service.

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CMU Nursing Students

Foot Soak Clinic

Weekly on Wednesday from 8:30am-12:00pm

Starts Feb 10th

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United Way of Mesa County

Resource Center Book Club

Weekly on Thursday from 1:00pm-2:00pm

Join United Way of Mesa County staff for a weekly book club discussion. Books are a variety of topics but are always novels with an upliving message of how to navigate a challenge. Books are provided.

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Movie with Mrs. Carol

Weekly on Thursday from 10:00am-12:00pm

Movie showing.

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Ashley Chambers

Discussion (Let's Complain About It)

Mostly weekly on Friday (See Learn More) from 2:00pm-3:00pm

Opportunity for folks to share a complaint they may have – something personal, about the world, etc. Then, talk about ways to let it go, or work with others in the group to come up with ideas to help solve the issue. It’s a helpful way to turn complaints into solutions!

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Stimulant and Opioid Response (SOR) Peer Recovery Coaches

Peer Support

Weekly on Friday from 10:00am-12:00pm

This peer support group funded by SOR provides those interested in recovery with resource and an “all recovery” group space for support. Narcan information and trainings also take place during these group meetings.

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Tim Brooks (Pastor Pinky)

Meal

Weekly on Friday from 4:00pm-5:00pm

Pastor Pinky extends his spiritual services with a meal that he serves weekly.

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Grand Valley Outreach Ministries

Saturday Clothing Distribution

Saturdays from 12:00pm-2:00pm

Grand Valley Outreach Ministries provides a free clothing distribution to the community.

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Solidarity Not Charity (SNC)

Meal & Food Distribution

Weekly on Saturday from 4:00pm-5:00pm

Potluck style community meal. Distribution items include: Pantry items from Food Bank of the Rockies, water, pet care items and food, hygenie products, gently used clothing

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Puerta de Esperanza

Meal

Monthly on 3rd Saturday from 11:00am-12:00pm

Monthly meal service.

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Connection Church

Meal

Monthly on 1st Sunday from 8:30-9:30am

“Breakfast for Others” is served on the first Sunday of each month by Connection Church.

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St. Joseph's Catholic Church

Meal

Monthly on 4th Sunday from 8:30am-9:30am

A traditional American breakfast served by members of the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Coffee & juice available.

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Joe's Sunday Meal

Meal & Goods Distribution

Bi-Weekly on 2nd and 4th Sunday from 2:00pm-4:00pm

Potluck style community meal served by volunteers. Distribution of donated clothes and items as available.

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Light in the Darkness

Meal

Monthly on 1st and 3rd Sunday from 2:00pm-4:00pm

Light in the Darkness is a group of volunteers from a variety of local churches who come together to serve a community meal.

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First United Methodist Church

Meal

Monthly on 3rd Sunday from 8:30am-9:30am

Meal hosted by First United Methodist Church

WANT TO BE A PART OF THE RESOURCE CENTER?

There are many ways to become involved with the Resource Center whether you’re an individual or a group.

BECOME A VOLUNTEER

You or a small group of friends can volunteer at the resource center helping with various services and activities. Many of these services are supervised and directed by a member of RC staff.

To volunteer please create a volunteer account on Volunteer United, search for United Way of Mesa County, click on the Resource Center sub-group and see all the volunteer opportunities currently available.

Please note volunteers at the Resource Center will go through a brief orientation and sign a volunteer agreement.

HAVE A SERVICE TO OFFER?

Are you a part of a group that can provide a service to those at the resource center? Are you a group of professionals that want to help our unhoused neighbors with job searching skills, resume building, rental knowledge or another special skill? We are always looking for passionate groups and individuals to share their unique skills with the community at the resource center.

Please review our service provider agreement to see if you would be a good fit and fill out the below inquiry form. A member of our team will be in touch with you shortly.