Our Impact
HAAT Force provides motel vouchers during severe weather from October 1 through April 30.
For the 2019-2020 severe weather season, we provided motel shelter to 104 unique individuals - 35 men, 35 women and 34 children, plus 9 dogs and 1 cat.
The above numbers include a special program that HAAT Force initiated on 3/27/20 in response to the COVID-19 crisis. We provided a limited number of longer-term rooms at our partner motels for families and people with disabilities, allowing them to shelter in place for several weeks through May 15. This program enabled our recipients to have a safe social-distancing environment and in many cases, mitigate the impact of job loss. We appreciate the help of our donors and community partners in making this financially possible and for providing supportive services to our motel guests.
Our total impact for the 2019-2020 season was to provide 2216 person-nights of shelter for some of the most vulnerable people in our community.
HAAT Force provides motel vouchers during severe weather from October 1 through April 30.
For the 2019-2020 severe weather season, we provided motel shelter to 104 unique individuals - 35 men, 35 women and 34 children, plus 9 dogs and 1 cat.
The above numbers include a special program that HAAT Force initiated on 3/27/20 in response to the COVID-19 crisis. We provided a limited number of longer-term rooms at our partner motels for families and people with disabilities, allowing them to shelter in place for several weeks through May 15. This program enabled our recipients to have a safe social-distancing environment and in many cases, mitigate the impact of job loss. We appreciate the help of our donors and community partners in making this financially possible and for providing supportive services to our motel guests.
Our total impact for the 2019-2020 season was to provide 2216 person-nights of shelter for some of the most vulnerable people in our community.
Our Partners
- Giving Heart Englewood, www.givingheartenglewood.com
- Stride Community Health Center, Englewood, stridechc.org/
- Movement 5280 Englewood, movement5280.org
- Change the Trend, www.changethetrend.org
- Severe Weather Shelter Network, www.swshelternetwork.com
- St. Timothy Episcopal Church
- St. Gabriel the Archangel Episcopal Church
- Good Shepherd Episcopal Church
- St. Luke's United Methodist Church
- Columbine United Church
- St. Thomas More Catholic Church
- High Plains Region of the Episcopal Diocese of Colorado
- Arapahoe County
- Colorado Access
- City of Englewood
- Littleton Rotary
- Cafe 180/Housing 180
- Private Individuals
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Our Volunteers
We appreciate all the volunteers who have helped us issue motel vouchers during severe weather! |
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Volunteer Testimonials
"When I first started volunteering with HAAT Force a couple of years ago, it was an eye opener. I did not realize how large the homeless problem was in Englewood. I was amazed how many families in particular sought out our help. Each time we opened to pass out motel vouchers, I witnessed how very grateful everyone was. Overall, I have felt a spiritual purpose in helping with HAAT Force."
"Volunteering with HAAT Force gave me a first-hand experience with people experiencing homeless in our area. The most important thing I learned is that any of us could be living on the street if a few things don’t work like we had thought. Also I met so many kind, gracious people who were looking after their families and children as best they could, and who were so thankful for a hands up. The people we helped with vouchers taught us much about the world and our community."
"I've been blessed to volunteer with HAAT Force for the past few years. I became involved through one of the founders, Deacon Cammie Houpt. Volunteering at HAAT Force is truly rewarding, and very humbling. To be able to help our neighbors in need of shelter is such a gift. I've met so many wonderful people. Kind, generous, grateful people who are experiencing homelessness. People who are so appreciative to receive help in finding shelter. The HAAT Force is a wonderful ministry, and allows me to give back to the community in a meaningful way."
"When I first started volunteering with HAAT Force a couple of years ago, it was an eye opener. I did not realize how large the homeless problem was in Englewood. I was amazed how many families in particular sought out our help. Each time we opened to pass out motel vouchers, I witnessed how very grateful everyone was. Overall, I have felt a spiritual purpose in helping with HAAT Force."
"Volunteering with HAAT Force gave me a first-hand experience with people experiencing homeless in our area. The most important thing I learned is that any of us could be living on the street if a few things don’t work like we had thought. Also I met so many kind, gracious people who were looking after their families and children as best they could, and who were so thankful for a hands up. The people we helped with vouchers taught us much about the world and our community."
"I've been blessed to volunteer with HAAT Force for the past few years. I became involved through one of the founders, Deacon Cammie Houpt. Volunteering at HAAT Force is truly rewarding, and very humbling. To be able to help our neighbors in need of shelter is such a gift. I've met so many wonderful people. Kind, generous, grateful people who are experiencing homelessness. People who are so appreciative to receive help in finding shelter. The HAAT Force is a wonderful ministry, and allows me to give back to the community in a meaningful way."
Our Board of Directors
Bonnie DeHart
Kay Ward
Betsy Keyack
John Mezger
Jennifer Grady
Cammie Houpt - ex-officio
Randy Dunn - ex-officio
Bonnie DeHart
Kay Ward
Betsy Keyack
John Mezger
Jennifer Grady
Cammie Houpt - ex-officio
Randy Dunn - ex-officio
Address: PO Box 22997, Denver, CO 80222
Contact: info@haatforce.org
Contact: info@haatforce.org