What Colorado Coalition does

Colorado Coalition for the Homeless (CCH) is a Denver-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1984 that delivers integrated housing, healthcare, and supportive services to people experiencing or at-risk of homelessness across Colorado. Its service portfolio spans primary care, behavioral health, dental, vision, pharmacy, substance use treatment, recuperative medical care, transitional and permanent supportive housing, employment assistance, childcare, veteran-specific programs, Native American services, and rural outreach. In 2024 the organization reported serving 19,021 people, including 14,721 healthcare patients and 512 families, with a 93% one-year housing retention rate in permanent supportive housing.

The underlying operating model is built around Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) status under 42 U.S.C. 254, which provides federal grant funding and Federal Tort Claims Act medical malpractice liability protection. Service delivery is anchored by four fixed sites (Stout Street Health Center, West End Health Center, 48th Avenue Health Center inside Denver Rescue Mission, and Fort Lyon Health Center in Las Animas), supplemented by a 75-bed John Parvensky Stout Street Recuperative Care Center, the mobile Health Outreach Program (HOP), and a Street Medicine team that reaches encampments, Safe Outdoor Spaces, RVs, cars, and micro-communities. The in-house pharmacy fills an average of 625 prescriptions per day (over 150,000 in 2022) and is staffed with PharmD interns from the University of Colorado and Regis University.

The business model is a hybrid of patient services revenue (Medicaid, Medicare Part D, sliding fee scale), federal FQHC program grants, VA Grant and Per Diem (GPD) contracts for veteran transitional housing, and charitable donations. CCH is BBB, Guidestar Platinum, and Charity Navigator accredited and operates without a parent company. Customer acquisition is community-led: walk-in services, street outreach, mobile clinic visits to partner micro-communities, and inbound referrals from healthcare providers and community partners for medical respite. A NextGen-hosted patient portal supports appointment, refill, and messaging for existing patients. Strategic direction is signaled by the planned Park Avenue Apartments development, which will replace the Park Ave Inn transitional housing program closed on January 31, 2026.

Name

Colorado Coalition

Legal name

Colorado Coalition for the Homeless

Website

https://coloradocoalition.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is a Denver-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit, founded in 1984, operating as a Federally Qualified Health Center that delivers integrated housing, healthcare, pharmacy, and supportive services to people experiencing or at-risk of homelessness across Colorado.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Homeless Services and Federally Qualified Healthcare

NAICS

Community Housing Services (62422), Temporary Shelters (624221), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Facilities (6232), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Other Residential Care Facilities (62399)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Substance Use Recovery & Harm Reduction Support Services (BPAGAEAO), Behavioral Health–Capable Assisted Living (Mental Health/SUD Support) (HLADABAI), Peer Support, Recovery Coaching & Sober Living Services (HLAFACAN)

Keywords

• Homeless services
• Integrated healthcare
• Supportive housing
• Federally qualified health center
• Social services

Headquarters

HQ city

Denver

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Patient Services Revenue: Revenue from providing healthcare services to patients; accepts Medicaid and Medicare Part D plans; sliding fee scale for uninsured patients
2. Federal Health Center Program Grant: As a Federally Qualified Health Center Program grantee under 42 U.S.C. 254, receives federal funding; eligible for Federal Tort Claims Act medical malpractice liability protection
3. Donations and Charitable Support: Financial gifts from donors; organization is BBB Accredited Charity, Guidestar Accredited, and ICS Accredited
4. VA and Government Contracts: Collaborates with VA to provide transitional housing programs for veterans including GPD (Grant and Per Diem) housing programs

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Colorado Coalition for the Homeless operates an integrated healthcare and housing model serving people experiencing or at risk of homelessness in Colorado. As a Federally Qualified Health Center, it provides primary care, behavioral health, dental, vision, and pharmacy services across multiple Denver-area and rural health center sites, supplemented by a mobile clinic and street medicine team. Wraparound services include transitional and permanent supportive housing, employment assistance, childcare, veteran services, substance use recovery, and a 75-bed recuperative care (medical respite) facility, with all services delivered on a sliding fee scale regardless of ability to pay.

Product overview

Colorado Coalition for the Homeless operates as an integrated healthcare and housing services organization offering a comprehensive suite of programs. The core offering includes Stout Street Health Center as the primary integrated healthcare facility, supplemented by satellite health centers (West End, 48th Avenue, Fort Lyon) and a mobile Health Outreach Program. The organization provides housing services through transitional housing programs and permanent supportive housing, alongside wraparound services including employment assistance, childcare, substance use recovery, and veteran services. Healthcare services span primary care, behavioral health, dental, vision, pharmacy, and street medicine. The organization functions as a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) providing care regardless of ability to pay.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Stout Street Health Center Main integrated healthcare facility in Denver providing primary care, behavioral health, dental, eye care, pharmacy, and Medicaid enrollment services for individuals experiencing homelessness.
• West End Health Center Satellite health center in Denver offering primary care, pharmacy pick-up, therapy, initial prenatal care, women's health, and nursing footcare services.
• 48th Avenue Health Center Health center located inside Denver Rescue Mission providing dental care services on specific days for individuals experiencing homelessness.
• Fort Lyon Health Center Health center serving a six-county area in southeastern Colorado including Baca, Bent, Las Animas, Otero, Prowers, and Pueblo Counties.
• Health Outreach Program (HOP) Mobile Medical Clinic Mobile medical clinic traveling to partner community organizations and micro-communities within the Denver Metro area to provide primary care and basic services.
• John Parvensky Stout Street Recuperative Care Center 75-bed medical respite facility providing safe, dignified spaces for people experiencing homelessness to heal and stabilize from acute medical conditions.
• Behavioral Health Services Mental health services including diagnostic assessments, brief counseling, psychiatry, wellness classes, individual therapy, and medication assisted treatment for substance use disorders.
• Pharmacy Services Full-service pharmacy at Stout Street Health Center and dispensing outlet at West End Health Center providing prescription and over-the-counter medications, filling an average of 625 prescriptions per day.
• Dental Services Comprehensive dental care including examinations, x-rays, cleanings, fillings, extractions, root canals, and dentures at Stout Street and 2111 Champa Street locations.
• Eye Care Services Vision care including comprehensive eye exams, diabetic eye exams, glaucoma testing, glasses, optical repairs, and specialty referrals.
• Street Medicine Program Medical care provided to unhoused individuals in their own environment including encampments, Safe Outdoor Spaces, RVs, cars, and micro-communities.
• Housing Services Programs helping people achieve and maintain housing stability including properties, renters rights resources, housing navigation, and referrals; reports 93% one-year retention in permanent supportive housing.
• Transitional Housing Programs Multiple transitional housing options including Ruth Goebel House for women and gender minorities with mental health or substance use concerns, and VA GPD Housing Programs for veterans (Low Demand, Bridge, SITH, TIP).
• Employment Services Job placement and employment assistance programs for individuals experiencing homelessness, including employer partnerships for hiring.
• Child Care Services Affordable childcare services for families experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
• Recovery Services Substance use treatment and recovery programs through the Fort Lyon program and Supportive Residential Communities.
• Veteran Services Specialized housing and support services for veterans experiencing homelessness.
• Native American Services Culturally appropriate housing and supportive services for Native American communities experiencing homelessness.
• Rural Initiatives Outreach and services for individuals experiencing homelessness in rural Colorado areas.
• Patient Portal Online portal for existing patients to view appointments, request prescription refills, view lab results, and message with their care team.

Quantifiable outcome

• 93% of people remained stably housed after one year in permanent supportive housing
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Denver Rescue MissioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner48th Avenue Health Center is located inside the Denver Rescue Mission facility, providing dental care services to patients at that location on specific days.
• VA (Veterans Affairs)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCH collaborates with the VA to provide a spectrum of community-based transitional housing programs including Low Demand, Bridge, SITH, and TIP programs for Veterans.
• Landlord PartnershipscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProgram partners include landlord partnerships to help clients obtain and maintain housing in the private rental market.
• Community Organizations (Health Outreach Program)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Health Outreach Program (HOP) extends healthcare services by fostering partnerships with longstanding community organizations and addressing unique needs of micro-communities within the Denver Metro area.
• Medical Respite Referrals PartnerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHealthcare providers and healthcare-affiliated community partners refer clients to the John Parvensky Stout Street Recuperative Care Center for medical respite care.
• University of Colorado and Regis UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPharmacy team includes PharmD interns from University of Colorado and Regis University.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program: Federally Qualified Health Center providing integrated medical, behavioral, and dental care specifically to people experiencing homelessness in Boston, including street medicine and respite. Operates a directly comparable FQHC-plus-housing-services model to CCH in a different metro market.
• Project Renewal: New York City-based nonprofit providing integrated housing, healthcare, employment training, and social services to people experiencing homelessness through a wraparound service model that closely mirrors CCH's integrated approach.
• Healthcare for the Homeless - Houston: Houston-area FQHC providing primary care, behavioral health, dental, and case management exclusively to people experiencing homelessness. Closely comparable FQHC-anchored integrated service model.
• Compass Housing Alliance: Seattle-area nonprofit operating multiple housing programs, behavioral health services, and employment programs for people experiencing homelessness. Closely comparable integrated housing-plus-services model in a different regional market.
• Healthcare for the Homeless - Maryland: Maryland-based FQHC delivering integrated primary care, behavioral health, and supportive services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Same FQHC-anchored, integrated-care business model as CCH.

Broad incumbents

• Mercy Housing: National nonprofit that develops, owns, and operates affordable and supportive housing for low-income and vulnerable populations, including people exiting homelessness. Broader portfolio and geography than CCH but overlapping service population and housing-plus-supportive-services model.
• Catholic Charities USA: National network of independent nonprofit social service agencies providing emergency shelter, transitional and permanent supportive housing, behavioral health, and case management for people experiencing homelessness. Larger, more diversified portfolio than CCH but overlapping mission.
• NYC Health + Hospitals: Large public hospital system operating NYC-based programs for people experiencing homelessness, including shelter-based clinics, street medicine, and primary care. Far larger and broader mandate than CCH, but serves the same population with overlapping integrated-care services.

Others

• National Health Care for the Homeless Council: National advocacy, research, and training organization supporting FQHCs and other providers serving people experiencing homelessness. Not a direct service peer but a primary policy/knowledge node adjacent to CCH's operating model.
• Corporation for Supportive Housing: National nonprofit intermediary providing training, financing, and advocacy for supportive housing that combines affordable housing with on-site services. Closely aligned with CCH's housing-plus-services model and a likely intermediary/partner rather than direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/COCoalition
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/colorado-coalition-for-the-homeless
• Instagraminstagram.com/cocoalition
• TikToktiktok.com/@cocoalition
• Xx.com/cocoalition

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors1 record

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