Below is a list of questions we are frequently asked by those referring individuals to our Community Re-entry Program. We are also available to answer any additional questions that you may have and offer tours of our facility. Additionally, we are available to talk with any agency about ways we can better serve those experiencing homelessness. For tours, questions about the program, or other information please email sheltermanager@thedeloresproject.org.

• Who does The Delores Shelter serve?
• What does The Delores Shelter provide?
• Is this transitional housing? Do you help with housing?
• What is the schedule like?
• What are the rooms like?
• What are the rules and responsibilities?
• Is medical monitoring or medical care available?
• I need to do unannounced visits, how does that work?
• What happens next?

Who does The Delores Shelter serve?

The Delores Project serves unaccompanied women and transgender individuals experiencing homelessness. We are a low barrier facility that does not require identification and serves guests regardless of their background. We are not a safe house, and cannot provide for the safety of those individuals fleeing domestic violence​. 

What does The Delores Shelter provide?

The Community Re-entry program was created with the idea that individuals, when freed from having to worry about getting their basic needs met, will be able to achieve more in the case management and supportive services they receive in the community. In addition, individuals who are stable will be less likely to reoffend. To assist guests in thriving in the outside supportive services they receive The Delores Project provides Community Re-entry guests with safe and comfortable nightly shelter, food, and access to hygiene services.

Is this transitional housing? Do you help with housing?

This is not housing, individuals referred to the Community Re-entry program will be referred with a predetermined length of stay by their Re-Entry Specialist. Once their time has expired guests will be evaluated to determine if they are eligible for another program at The Delores Project. Individuals in the Community Re-entry program are still considered homeless, and while we can point the guests to housing resources, we require that the guests and the Re-entry Specialist work together to find stable housing while they stay at The Delores Shelter.

The Delores Project operates The Delores Apartments at Arroyo Village - 35 one-bedroom units of low-income permanent supportive housing for previously homeless individuals and families. Learn more about our permanent supportive housing and Rocky Mountain Community run Workforce Housing here.

What is the schedule like?

The Delores Shelter is open 24/7 and all guests have a 10pm curfew.

What are the rooms like?

The majority of our guests sleep in dorms. Each guest is provided with limited storage space for their personal belongings. Please note that some of our beds are bunk beds. When completing the referral you will be asked about accommodations. If your referral cannot utilize a top bunk due to a disability please note this on the referral form and let them know that medical documentation will be required, using a form we will provide, and that this may increase the amount of time before they are able to get into our program due to limited availability.

What are the guests' rules and responsibilities?

The Delores Project community is an inclusive environment where we treat people with dignity and respect, so our responsibilities are designed around those ideals. We expect everybody to treat all individuals at The Delores Project with respect. We serve transgender individuals and strive to create an inclusive environment in which everyone is referred to by the gender pronoun they prefer and served without judgment. We do not allow weapons, drugs, or alcohol on our property. All guests are required to do a daily chore and be in by curfew.

My client needs medical monitoring or medical care. Do you provide that?

We are unable to provide medical care or medical/medication monitoring. All guests must be self-sufficient and able to care for their basic needs.

I need to do unannounced visits, how does that work?

The shelter is now open 24/7. In order to arrange these visits, you must contact Emily Wheeland or Ariana Badran at (303) 534-5411.

What happens next?

Please contact Meeka Houston to be added to the wait-list.

The Community Re-entry Program was created for women and transgender individuals who are experiencing homelessness following release from the Department of Corrections. Ideal candidates for the Community Re-entry program should be: experiencing homelessness, engaged with a Re-entry Specialist, and actively working on obtaining housing and other forms of stability.

At this time only Community Re-entry Specialists are able to refer to this program. If you are a Community Re-entry Specialist, please contact Meeka Houston to obtain more information about completing the referral process.