TGTHR to end youth homelessness

TGTHR to end youth homelessness Ending youth homelessness

TGTHR (pronounced together) is a social movement and non-profit working with courageous communities across the country to end youth homelessness. For youth between the ages of 12-24 we provide employment assistance, education programs, supportive housing, short-term housing, long-term housing navigation, support and inclusivity groups, family coaching services, life-skills development, mental and physical wellness support, and an array of individual and group activities.

When a young person is unsheltered, the response they get in that moment matters.Across the country, cities are rethinki...
06/03/2026

When a young person is unsheltered, the response they get in that moment matters.
Across the country, cities are rethinking what "public safety" means when it comes to homelessness. An analysis from the National League of Cities spotlights community responder models: teams of mental health professionals and trained civilians who show up instead of, or alongside, police when someone needs help, not handcuffs.

In Albuquerque, a community safety team handled nearly 45,000 calls last year. Less than 1% required police involvement. In cities across the country, people experiencing homelessness are far more likely to accept support when it comes from someone with lived experience or a social work background.

This is the kind of infrastructure that makes the work TGTHR does possible. Our Street Outreach team is often the first point of contact for young people in crisis. When the broader system responds with care instead of criminalization, young people are more likely to take that first step toward stability.

"Attention, not Detention" is the philosophy TGTHR was founded on 60 years ago & still rings true today.

Read full article: https://loom.ly/rjVvftE

In January of this year, Sammie moved into Nest56, TGTHR’s supportive housing complex in Denver. She had a goal of becom...
06/02/2026

In January of this year, Sammie moved into Nest56, TGTHR’s supportive housing complex in Denver. She had a goal of becoming a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA), and now that she was stably housed, she added it to her list of things to work on. It was obvious to everyone that Sammie was dedicated to working toward stability on multiple fronts at once.

Sammie’s Case Manager told her about the Cielo Foundation scholarship program and helped her apply to cover the cost of CNA training. Cielo approved her application, and in March of this year, she started classes at the South Denver School of Nursing Arts. Fast forward to today, and Sammie is now certified with the Colorado State Board of Nursing. This week, she is moving into her own place as she starts her career in a hospital setting!

That's the kind of momentum the partnership with the Cielo Foundation makes possible. Cielo is a Boulder-based scholarship program that provides grants of up to $10,000 directly to young people for technical school tuition and fees. For young people navigating housing instability and financial hardship like Sammie, that investment opens doors to careers in essential fields where graduates are hired quickly and paid well.

Cielo has supported TGTHR through organizational grants since 2021, helping us reach more young people and support them with their educational and career goals.

By pairing our wraparound services with Cielo's investment in vocational education, our partnership is helping young people build careers they're proud of in order to exit homelessness.

Thank you, Cielo, for five years of partnership and for the difference it makes for young people like Sammie!

“I was one of the houseparents at Pine Street in 1968. My husband and I had been married only two months when we took on...
05/31/2026

“I was one of the houseparents at Pine Street in 1968. My husband and I had been married only two months when we took on the task. He was in graduate school at CU in sociology and thought the job would be useful to his career. I was 23 years old and my husband, Bruce, was 24. We worked 24/7 from Monday-Friday, and got the weekends off. Because I was thrown into the challenge of cooking and cleaning for up to nine kids at any time, I remember the time as a challenge and adventure.

I’ve often wondered what happened to many of the kids who stayed with us. I remember them with fondness and some regret. I thought at one point that it would make a good study to see what has happened to their lives.

I met one of my closest friends, Linda Wise, when she and her then-husband, Brion, were relief houseparents on weekends. We have stayed in contact for more than 50 years. I also remember fondly all the board members at the time, who were so gracious and helpful with their advice!”

— Eileen Bartlett, Houseparent for TGTHR (then Attention Homes), 1968

To celebrate our 60-year anniversary, we connected with some past folks of TGTHR/Attention Homes. Eileen & other testimonials can be read at tgthr.org/60-years

As we wrap up Affordable Housing Month, make sure supportive housing is a priority for Congress! They are making housing...
05/29/2026

As we wrap up Affordable Housing Month, make sure supportive housing is a priority for Congress! They are making housing budget decisions in the coming weeks, so let your representatives know affordable supportive housing is a priority!

Take action now: https://loom.ly/vR3QKFE

Romeo moved into TGTHR’s supportive housing apartments in August 2025 with a clear goal of earning his CDL (Commercial D...
05/29/2026

Romeo moved into TGTHR’s supportive housing apartments in August 2025 with a clear goal of earning his CDL (Commercial Driver’s License – a specialized driver's license required to operate large, heavy, or hazardous material vehicles). He knew what he wanted for his career, and now that he had an apartment, he made a clear plan with his Case Manager. Over this last year, he stuck to that plan, showing up to weekly case management, prioritizing his wellness, advocating for his needs, and staying future-focused through every obstacle.

Earlier this month, he earned his CDL license, and TGTHR staff were there for his graduation ceremony! It was a meaningful graduation where staff were able to meet some of Romeo’s family and support system outside of TGTHR. Romeo had the largest group in the room, with three TGTHR employees attending. He was incredibly grateful, and we were honored that he invited his TGTHR family! This is why relationships matter so much in this work.

Congratulations, Romeo!

"When appropriate housing and supports are available, the system succeeds." Colorado's 2025 State of Homelessness Report...
05/21/2026

"When appropriate housing and supports are available, the system succeeds." Colorado's 2025 State of Homelessness Report, just released by the Metro Denver Homeless Initiative, makes that truth hard to argue with. An 82.1% housing retention rate — the share of people who stayed housed or successfully exited to a permanent home — is proof that the strategies work when the resources are there to back them up.

For young people, the picture is more complicated. Youth homelessness in Colorado grew by 10.3% in 2025, even as the number of young people served by the system grew by 15.3%. That gap matters. Rising economic barriers, family conflict, and the transition out of foster care and juvenile justice are pushing more young people toward the edge. At the same time, affordable housing is harder than ever to find.

Some of that increase reflects the system getting better at finding young people who were previously invisible to it. That's real progress. But progress in counting isn't the same as progress in housing.

At TGTHR, we know what's at stake when a young person doesn't get support early. The data is clear: youth experiencing homelessness are 3 times more likely to attempt su***de and 10 times more likely to drop out of school. Half of chronically homeless adults were first homeless between 12 and 24. The window for intervention is narrow, and it closes fast.

Colorado has built something that works. The 2025 report is evidence of that. But the work ahead is to make it available to every young person who needs it, before a housing crisis becomes a life sentence.

Read full report: https://loom.ly/lZ9Y2mY

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. At TGTHR, we prioritize mental well-being every single day. "I have a lot more str...
05/20/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. At TGTHR, we prioritize mental well-being every single day.
"I have a lot more structure. I have routine. I have a space to work towards my goals, so I have things to get done. I just feel like I have a more well-balanced life now that I live here. That's, like, really wholesome for me." — Sage

55% of the 232 young people TGTHR served in 2025 came to us with mental health concerns. That number doesn't account for the trauma that precedes homelessness, the anxiety of not knowing where you'll sleep, and the toll of systems that were never built with you in mind.

What we know is that mental health doesn't exist in a vacuum. For young people experiencing homelessness, access to care, a stable roof, and a community that doesn't give up on them are all part of the same equation.
Last year, TGTHR delivered 954 hours of behavioral healthcare. This includes counseling, life-skills support, substance use services, and mental health care. We also facilitated 197 healthcare appointments for young people who might not have accessed them otherwise because the barriers were too high.

Mental health care is healthcare. And housing is the foundation that makes all of it possible.

"Before, we were just surviving. Now, we're actually living." >> That's what one mom says in CSH's new short film about ...
05/12/2026

"Before, we were just surviving. Now, we're actually living." >> That's what one mom says in CSH's new short film about Gonzaga Family Haven, a supportive housing program helping families move from crisis to stability in Washington.

The 8-minute film shows what happens when a family gets access to stable housing AND the support services they actually need. No bureaucratic jargon. Just real people talking about what changed when they finally had a safe place to call home. You'll meet the Catholic Charities staff who show up every day, the cross-sector partners who make it work, and a resident who shares her family's story of rebuilding.

It's a quick watch, but it captures exactly why Housing First works: because you can't build a future when you're just trying to survive today.

Watch: https://loom.ly/xPZvBg8

Last month, our CEO Annie joined a community panel focused on homelessness in Boulder. We talked about what causes it, w...
05/11/2026

Last month, our CEO Annie joined a community panel focused on homelessness in Boulder. We talked about what causes it, what works, and what our community still needs to reckon with. It's always meaningful to have these conversations with young people who are paying attention and asking real questions.
Thanks to The Academy on Mapleton Hill!

Youth Spotlight at TGTHR: Alexandra! Alexandra's journey is a powerful example of determination, focus, and self-advocac...
05/11/2026

Youth Spotlight at TGTHR: Alexandra! Alexandra's journey is a powerful example of determination, focus, and self-advocacy. Last fall she told her Case Manager she really wanted to focus on strengthening her English. As a native Spanish speaker, Alexandra enrolled at the Community College of Denver and embraced the challenge of learning a new language while balancing a job, case management meetings, and living on her own at Nest56.

Throughout her time at Nest56, Alexandra has demonstrated remarkable perseverance and her dedication paid off! Last month, Alexandra proudly earned her certificate of completion, marking an important milestone and achieving a goal she set for herself.

Beyond the classroom, Alexandra actively participates in scheduled case management sessions, using those opportunities to reflect, set goals, and advocate for her needs. Her willingness to engage and speak up has been a key factor in her continued growth and success. She plans to continue building her English language skills and has a referral for the Adult Education Program at Spring Institute, where she can continue developing her confidence and communication abilities.

Alexandra’s journey reminds us that with persistence, support, and opportunities, young people who were once experiencing homelessness can move into stability and build a future they are happy with. Congratulations, Alexandra!

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