The Community Navigator-Homeless Outreach position collaborates with city departments and external organizations to coordinate homeless navigation efforts to individuals and families in need of services and support within Commerce City. 

Purpose

While homelessness is a regional issue, The City of Commerce City has taken steps towards providing solutions through connecting people experiencing homelessness to services, providing temporary shelter and basic needs, along with community collaboration. The Community Navigator-Homeless Outreach position proactively outreaches to unhoused members in the community to provide hygiene items, provide benefit enrollment assistance, identification document retrieval assistance, and resources for other needed services.

Goals

1. Create and build a program unique to Commerce City and people experiencing homelessness
2. Work regionally through partnerships and collaboration to address homelessness
3. Build relationships and connect with people experiencing homelessness, homeless service providers, and the community
4. Connect people experiencing homelessness to services, providing basic needs, and identifying barriers to housing and stability

Resources 

Resources available for people experiencing homelessness in Commerce City

Resources for homelessness in Adams County

Resources for Seniors at risk of homelessness

Understanding Homelessness-Video Center 

Root Causes
Types of Homelessness
Interacting with Someone Experiencing Homelessness
Solutions
Lived Experiences

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I get the Community Navigator to make contact with someone I believe is experiencing homelessness?

Email or call the contact information listed to the right.  In your report, please provide as much detail as possible involving location, the individual(s) and physical description. When the navigator is available, they will do their best to make contact within 72 business hours.

Does the Community Navigator remove individuals from their encampment?

The Community Navigator does not engage in code or law enforcement activities. They are solely available to provide resources and services to people experiencing homelessness.

The city's policy for encampment cleanup can be found here.

I Have A Homeless Camp In Front Of My Business/Home. What can be done?

First report the encampment. Once the encampment has been reported the necessary departments and service providers will be notified and action will follow.

How can I help people experiencing homelessness?

Having empathy for unhoused members in our community is the first step; education and awareness is important to break down stigmas surrounding homelessness and the people who are experiencing homelessness. Take the time to learn about the causes of homelessness and the reasons people can stay in homelessness.

If you, your congregation, or business would like to provide donations such as clothing, non-perishable food, hygiene items, and other supplies we would be happy to consider accepting them. Please email the Community Navigator-Homeless Outreach to further discuss donations.