A grassroots initiative founded to connect with each other and with the needs of our Golden community
First United Methodist Church created Home in Golden in 2020 to offer a safe place for our
community member to receive meals, pantry goods, clothing, medical health support, and
guidance for social services and medical assistance. Home in Golden is a volunteer-based
program and uses community-wide members. We partner with other community providers to
offer a variety of programs. See our Partners tab above.
HIG COMMUNITY MEALS – Home in Golden provides meals and other support four times a week
on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. We serve those who live unsheltered, the food
insecure in our community, and those who walk by.
See the Community Meals tab above for details and times.
MEETING SPACE FOR THE CITY OF GOLDEN'S HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS NAVIGATOR -
During the Community Meals lunches on Tuesday and Thursdays from 11:30 – 1:30, the Navigator
meets with people experiencing homelessness to identify solutions to complex health and housing
challenges that work best for them, and to support those seek a pathway out of homelessness.
COLORADO SAFE PARKING INITIATIVE -
Safe parking provides a safe legal place to sleep and offers stability for people on the path to more
permanent housing. Safe parking invites people to apply to participate in the Safe Parking lot. Those
who apply are background checked and interviewed as they come into the program to ensure
there is a good fit. People who are approved for Safe Parking come to the lot after 5 pm
and leave by 7 am. While they are there, volunteers support them with access to services, and a place
to store belongings if needed. Quiet time is observed from 10 pm to 5 am. People stay in the Safe Parking
program until they have secured more stable housing.
CHRIST'S BODY SHOWER AND LAUNDRY TRUCK - SHOWERS are HERE during summer months.
Every Thursday from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. Volunteers are needed.
VOLUNTEERS - We are always looking for volunteers who have a couple hours to donate to cook,
serve a meal, clean up after meals or assist with the Shower Truck.
Volunteering with Home in Golden is a wonderful way to connect to the community.
Please contact HomeinGolden@gmail.com if you are interested or need more information.
