UNITED TO SOLVE HOMELESSNESS FUND
The United Way of Mesa County's United to Solve Homelessness Fund collaborates closely with local experts to seek innovative solutions for individuals facing homelessness. The multifaceted economic and social challenges associated with this issue can be daunting, leaving many feeling powerless. Your donation to this fund offers a meaningful path to make a positive impact, as it directly addresses the most immediate and critical needs within our community. Contributions to the United to Solve Homelessness Fund are earmarked for allocation to local agencies dedicated to crafting solutions and providing vital support to our unhoused population. Our panel of community experts diligently evaluates programs for efficiency, effectiveness, and accountability, ensuring your generosity has a far-reaching and lasting effect.
United to Solve Homelessness Program
United Way of Mesa County is partnering with numerous local agencies to create a community-based education workshop and immersive experience to help raise awareness, inspire solutions, and help solve the issue of homelessness in our community. The program will be designed to educate the general public, business community, local government, and nonprofits on the impacts of homelessness in our community and how to advocate for change.
Program Planning Coalition Partners
Mesa County
Habitat for Humanity of Mesa County
City of Grand Junction Housing Division
Grand Junction Housing Authority
HomewardBound of the Grand Valley
Grand Valley Catholic Outreach
Mutual Aid Partners
St. Mary’s Medical Center
Grand Junction Veteran Affairs
Hilltop Community Resources
Poverty Immersion Experience
As phase 1 of the United to Solve Homelessness program, United Way of Mesa County is facilitating Poverty Immersion Experiences utilizing the Community Action Poverty Simulation kit (CAPS). This Immersion takes participants through a simulated month in the life of an individual or family member living in poverty. This powerful exercise can foster profound shifts in perspectives and inspire action towards creating a stronger and more compassionate community.
The experience offers a unique opportunity to step into the shoes of a low-income family, navigating life with limited resources, while providing for their children and accessing essential community services.
Through this simulation, participants gain insight into the structural barriers and emotional challenges faced by individuals living in poverty. Understanding the tough decisions they must make, the fears they confront, and the frustrations they endure on a daily basis can enable our community to create meaningful support systems.
The next Poverty Immersion Experience is on Thursday, February 29 from 1:00-5:00 at the Mesa County Workforce Center
The Immersion is limited to 80 participants, register today!
