The Chaffee Housing Authority recently issued a press release announcing the results of its Housing Challenged survey. Conducted during the summer, the survey found respondents rating Chaffee County housing 1.25
The Chaffee Housing Authority issued a press release Oct. 8 announcing the results of its Housing Challenged survey. Conducted through the summer, the survey found respondents rating Chaffee County housing
For nearly three months, the Scott Eicke Warming Center at Bartle Hall has provided a place for people experiencing homelessness to get out of the cold at night, meals, showers, and other services. Next week it is set to close.Kenneth Mobley, 57, has been a guest since the center started at the Garrison Community center. “I’m running through a rough spot right now in my life,” said Mobley. When the pandemic hit, he lost his job. Without unemployment support, he relied on his savings. His plan is to go to school to get a job as a truck driver.“I feel confident I’m going to work my way out of it. I feel confident I am not going to be here forever.”Organizer Anton Washington says at least thirty people have been able to transition out of homelessness. “I’ve gotten so much love from individuals that have said, ‘Thank you. I have a job.’ It makes me proud to know that people that have been here in this space to be able to make sure that they can move on with their