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Posada's History

Posada's evolution over the past 20 years reflects two key trends:

• Homeless populations have shifted from being predominantly single men to being mostly families with children.
• Posada has expanded from providing shelter to providing a whole sequence of services and housing that help homeless people toward full independence.

2010 Calendar Year Program Results:

• Emergency Shelter Program - Emergency shelter was provided to 173 adults with their dependents.
• Transitional Housing Program - Transitional housing was provided to 5 families.
• Permanent Housing Program - Permanent housing was provided to 5 families and individuals.
• Veterans Shelter and Respite Care- 14 nights of shelter and $3,330 in rental assistance were provided to14 homeless veterans.

Supportive Services Only 2010

• More than 1,500 unduplicated homeless individuals were provided supportive services
• 244 households obtained housing
• 1,433 unduplicated individuals received case management services
• 874 people received basic needs
• 502 unduplicated individuals received referrals, education or employment assistance
• 35 unduplicated individuals received substance abuse treatment
• 99 unduplicated individuals received counseling services
• 302 unduplicated individuals received medical and dental services
• 624 unduplicated individuals received transportation assistance

• Distributed $30,000 in mortgage and utility assistance through United Way funds.
• Served more than 800 people with free food, haircuts, foot massages, health care and referrals at our annual Community Picnic and Take Care Fair.
• Provided more than 1700 local children with Christmas gifts in December, 2010.
• Assisted more than 200 local children with school supplies this year.

Timeline

1987

Posada incorporated in February 1987 to address homelessness in Pueblo County, Colorado

By April, began providing emergency services in area churches and temporary location; by October, opened a shelter at 112 W. D Street.

1988

Continued housing homeless, single men at the D street facility, and developed support services to help clients end the cycle of homelessness.

1990

Added off-site emergency shelter for women and families with children in a local motel.

1992

Reflecting shifts in the homeless population, Posada's board mad the decision in October, 1992 to phase out services to single men and concentrate resources on homeless families with children.

1993

D St. facility closed; central office for intake and outreach opened. Additional motel rooms for temporary housing secured. Property at 731 E. 4th St. purchased and rehabilitated into transitional housing for families and children.

Renovated 12-unit motel at Elko for families in transitional housing.

1995

Purchased property at 1008 N. Grand Ave. to provide supportive services and house administrative offices.

1997

Completed new construction of 10 affordable homes (less than $70,000) around Pueblo.

1998

On-site medical treatment facility operated by Pueblo Community Health Center opened at 1008 N. Grand; rehabbed a home for less than $50,000 and sold it to a family with two disabled members.

1999

Converted transitional housing on 4th St. to Single Room Occupancy to provide permanent housing to homeless individuals who are employed or in school.

2001

Completed a four-plex for low-income permanent housing on 5th St.

2008

Housing families and individuals in apartments and homes in a Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program (TBRA.)

Purchased Monterey Apartments - a 16-unit apartment complex to transition families out of homelessness and into permanent housing.

2010

Put more than half a million dollars back into the local economy through stimulus funds for homeless prevention including rent and utility assistance.

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