April 27, 2023 – Newsletter

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Are you looking for a way to make a meaningful impact on the lives of people experiencing homelessness? Consider adopting a medical respite room through RecoveryWorks and help furnish a safe and comfortable space for those in need.

Our 10 medical respite rooms provide critical care and support for individuals who are homeless and in need of medical attention. By adopting a room, you’ll be helping to provide a warm, safe, clean, and welcoming environment where our guests can recover and receive the care they need.

But adopting a room isn’t just about providing basic necessities like a bed or a dresser. It’s about creating a space that feels like home – a place where our guests can feel safe and supported during difficult times. That’s why we encourage our supporters to get creative with their room decorations, adding personal touches like artwork, books, or even low-maintenance plants.

By adopting a RecoveryWorks medical respite room, you’ll be making a tangible difference in the lives of our unhoused neighbors. So why wait? Get involved today and help us create a brighter future for those in need.

Contact RecoveryWorks (720) 292-1981 and ask for Lori Coleman, our Operations Manager for more information.

Meet Our Guests

Meet Dorothy as she shares her story and how RecoveryWorks has supported her journey.

“I’m from Jasper, Mississippi. I came here [Denver] in 1970. I came here with my dad, but he died shortly after and I was raised by my cousin. I haven’t been back to Mississippi since I left 50 years ago. I’ve heard it hasn’t changed that much. I have four boys that all live here, I’ve been blessed. I thank God for every day that I wake up, for my boys, and for this place. I want people to know that they shouldn’t take things for granted, especially not other people. Appreciate the people trying to help you. You can’t live for the past, you have to live for the present. Tomorrow is not guaranteed to anybody. My daddy always said “Why wait until tomorrow, what are you doing today?”.

[RecoveryWorks] has been good to me, they put me in a hotel and kept me safe. I appreciate that everyone here is just trying to help. They’ve been helping me find housing, it’s going well. Once I get my new apartment I’m excited to put it together and feel at home, I will buy some brand-new furniture. I’ve been saving my money as she [Shantell, caseworker] told me to. She’s been helping me so much. I appreciate everything she does for me. I’ve been blessed by this place.”

Thank you, Dorothy, for sharing your story with us. We are honored to provide resources for recovery, housing, and employment to our neighbors here in Jefferson County and beyond.

Support our mission by making a donation today.

Homelessness in the News:

• Some temporary Aloft Hotel residents without other housing options fear returning to shelters, Denverite
• Homeless sweeps, camping bans are a health risk to the unhoused, study finds, Denver 9 News
• Report: Most People Experiencing Homelessness in Denver Are Not From Out of State, Westword
• What can Denver’s next mayor do about homelessness? Here’s what 5 other cities are doing., The Denver Post

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