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What is Mission Arvada?

About Mission Arvada

Mission Arvada is a ministry that seeks to minister to the poor, hurting, addicted, marginalized, and homeless of our community.  We take seriously the teaching of Jesus and the command to help those in need.

Matthew 25:31-45

Day Shelter

Apartments (and Apartment Deposits)

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People experiencing homelessness in Arvada are invited to the Mission for encouragement, food, and personal help. Visitors to the day shelter can sign up to take showers, eat a hot meal, visit the food bank, obtain clothing and hygiene items, obtain severe weather gear and participate in activities or service opportunities being offered. 


 “Orientation” is required in order to enter the day shelter and benefit from all that Mission Arvada has to offer.  Clients can take the required orientation Monday through Friday at 11:00am.   


 Mission Arvada is distinct from other homeless organizations in the Denver metro area in that we use an individualized continuum of care to help clients get the assistance they need.  

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As relationships are developed, the current volunteer staff of Mission Arvada helps work with the needs of each individual experiencing homelessness toward a path of sustainability. Staff members help individuals do the following:

  • obtain government identification
  • provide transportation
  • connect clients with housing vouchers
  • get clients signed up for qualifying benefits such as Medicaid and food stamps
  • connect individuals with developmental disabilities, medical/dental issues, substance abuse issues, and mental health issues with appropriate needed assistance
  • provide support and advocacy for court and probation obligations
  • supervise individuals needing to complete community service hours
  • assist in job coaching, applications, and resume writing.
  • work with a contact at the Veterans Affairs Office (VA) to connect veterans with applicable benefits

Apartments (and Apartment Deposits)

Apartments (and Apartment Deposits)

Apartments (and Apartment Deposits)

 

Mission Arvada has been helping clients who are currently homeless find more stable housing. (We've assisted 140 over the last two years and have several people in the process of getting apartments right now.)


One hurdle that some folks face is finding money for the hefty housing deposits required to get into places (in this area, they start at $1000, and can sometimes be almost twice that), so we're putting together an apartment deposit fund to assist with that. If you'd like to contribute to it, you can do so by clicking on the button below.

Apartment Deposit Fund GoFundMe

Mission Arvada and Colorado Gives

Mission Arvada Leadership & Funding

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Mission Arvada is participating in Colorado Gives Day this year!

Donate Through Colorado Gives

Mission Arvada Leadership & Funding

Mission Arvada Leadership & Funding

Mission Arvada Leadership & Funding

Mission Arvada is led by Director, Karen Cowling and a small team of lead volunteers. Additional assistance is provided by volunteers in other specific programs at the Mission.


All donations and funding that help support the Mission come from volunteers and donations by members of the Rising Church, other Arvada churches,  individuals in the Arvada community, and grants.


However, through donations, the kindness of others, and the time and resources of the main staff members, Mission Arvada has been able to establish itself as one of the leading homeless outreach service organizations in Jefferson County. At this writing our volunteers come from 16 area churches, as well as from the community


Diversity

Mission Arvada Leadership & Funding

Mission Arvada Leadership & Funding

Diversity is an important function of Mission Arvada. Our goal is to accept all individuals who commit to and follow the rules and guidelines outlined in our “orientation.”


The majority of individuals who come to Mission Arvada are surviving on either zero income or through public assistance income. Many individuals that seek assistance from Mission Arvada suffer from external disadvantages including mental illness, physical or developmental disabilities, significant trauma history, substance abuse, former incarceration, being court-involved, or experience with domestic violence. 

Director Karen Cowling Interviewed on Mile High Living

Check out this great video

More About Mission Arvada

  • The overarching goal in providing assistance to the homeless in the community is to help individuals take steps toward a sustainable living. Since Mission Arvada opened in 2017, the day shelter assists anywhere between 25-60 homeless individuals per day, and that number is continually growing. Even in the current state of uncertainty, rising housing costs, and depleting social programs, Mission Arvada provides a place of dignity and safety to promote self-sufficiency and sustainable solutions from homelessness. 


  • We are one of a kind:  The need for organizations like Mission Arvada in the community of Arvada is pertinent. Mission Arvada serves as the only day shelter of it’s kind available to homeless individuals in Jefferson County, Colorado. According to current data from the 2018 “Point in Time” Survey, there were a recorded 577 individuals in Jefferson County experiencing literal homelessness, or a lack of a regular, fixed residence (Fortier, 2019). Surrounding suburban communities, like Arvada, have experienced the effects of increased numbers of homeless individuals that have migrated from Denver. Additionally, many of the homeless outreach programs in the Denver metro area are selective in which homeless demographic they assist. Mission Arvada has responded by providing life saving services and support to those most vulnerable in the community. 

Mission Arvada Day Shelter Hours of Operation:

Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Community Food Bank -Saturdays 9:30 AM - 11:30 PM


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