Almost Home

What Almost Home does

Almost Home is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Brighton, Colorado, founded in 1993 to address homelessness and housing instability across Adams County, Broomfield County, and Southern Weld County. The organization operates an integrated portfolio of housing services including emergency rental, mortgage, and utility assistance through its Housing Stability Program; a seven-family Emergency Family Shelter; Rapid Re-Housing Programs with home-based case management; the Severe Weather Activation Program (SWAP) providing life-saving motel vouchers when temperatures fall to 32°F wet or 20°F dry; a Street Outreach Program; a Respite Housing Program serving households fleeing domestic violence; and a Housing Navigation Center offering low-barrier walk-in access to coordinated entry assessments. Recent additions include a Guaranteed Income for Older Adults program providing $200 monthly payments for 24 months to eligible seniors aged 50+, and a Next Step Program for McKinney-Vento school-referred families. The organization does not develop proprietary technology—it operates on a Wix-hosted website, Microsoft Forms-based online intake, and the county-administered HMIS system—and employs 11-50 staff across program management, navigation, and administrative functions.

Almost Home's business model is donation- and grant-driven rather than commercial. Revenue streams include individual donations (including a recurring "Housing Heroes" monthly giving program), corporate and foundation grants funding specific programs, corporate sponsorships via the Partners In Hope program and events such as the Pour it Forward benefit and Spooky Sprint 5K, planned giving through the Colorado Gives Foundation, and in-kind donations (vehicles, goods, hot meals). Services are provided free to eligible clients based on residency and crisis status; the organization charges nothing for its offerings. Go-to-market is community-led: clients access services through walk-in navigation, online applications (which open on the 1st of each month), street outreach, and referrals from county governments, housing authorities (Maiker, Brighton), 211 Colorado, schools, and healthcare providers. The organization maintains 20+ strategic partnerships with county governments and community organizations, and its board comprises local leaders from healthcare, education, banking, and government sectors.

Name

Almost Home

Legal name

Almost Home, Inc.

Website

https://almosthomeonline.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Almost Home is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1993 providing emergency shelter, rental/mortgage/utility assistance, rapid re-housing, severe weather motel vouchers, and guaranteed income to individuals and families experiencing homelessness across Adams, Broomfield, and Southern Weld Counties in Colorado.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Homelessness Services and Housing Assistance

NAICS

Community Housing Services (62422), Other Community Housing Services (624229), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC), Public & Affordable Housing Programs (Subsidies, Vouchers, Public Housing) (BPAIANAA)

Keywords

• Homelessness prevention services
• Transitional housing programs
• Emergency shelter services
• Housing stability assistance
• Nonprofit housing support

Headquarters

HQ city

Brighton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-time and recurring donations from individuals supporting housing instability programs. Monthly giving program called 'Housing Heroes' enables donors to set up recurring contributions.
2. Corporate/Foundation Grants: Grant funding from foundations and government entities to support specific programs including Housing Stability Program, Rapid Re-Housing, Emergency Shelter, SWAP, and Guaranteed Income for Older Adults.
3. Corporate Sponsorships: Sponsorship revenue from Partners In Hope program, event sponsorships for Pour it Forward fundraiser, Spooky Sprint 5K, and Concert for a Cause.
4. Planned Giving: Legacy giving through wills, trusts, beneficiary designations, endowment contributions through Colorado Gives Foundation.
5. In-Kind Donations: Accepts goods donations including vehicles, Amazon Wish List items, hot meals for shelter residents, and Welcome Baskets for new residents.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Almost Home is a nonprofit organization that prevents and ends homelessness in Adams, Broomfield, and Southern Weld Counties in Colorado through a suite of free housing programs. Core services include emergency rental, mortgage, and utility assistance; a seven-family Emergency Family Shelter; Rapid Re-Housing with supportive case management; the Severe Weather Activation Program (SWAP) providing motel vouchers during extreme weather; Street Outreach; Respite Housing for situational homelessness and domestic violence; the Housing Navigation Center; and a Guaranteed Income program providing $200 monthly cash payments for 24 months to eligible older adults aged 50+.

Product overview

Almost Home is a nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of interconnected housing assistance programs designed to prevent and end homelessness in Adams, Broomfield, and Southern Weld Counties in Colorado. The core offerings include the Housing Stability Program for emergency rental, mortgage, and utility assistance; Rapid Re-Housing Programs with supportive case management; Emergency Family Shelter serving seven families; the Severe Weather Activation Program (SWAP) providing motel vouchers during inclement weather; Street Outreach Program; Respite Housing Program; and a Housing Navigation Center offering low-barrier resource access. Additional programs include the Guaranteed Income for Older Adults providing $200 monthly payments and the Next Step Program for McKinney-Vento families. The organization serves as a coordinated entry point connecting clients to permanent housing solutions through compassionate support and community partnerships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Housing Stability Program Provides emergency assistance in the form of rental, mortgage, and utility assistance along with short-term case management services for households at risk of eviction or foreclosure in Adams and Southern Weld Counties, Colorado. Up to $4,800 in assistance for households 1-3 months past due.
• Rapid Re-Housing Programs Provides emergency assistance and ongoing supportive, home-based case management services to help ensure housing stability and long-term self-sufficiency for households experiencing literal homelessness in the service area. Includes the Next Step Program for McKinney-Vento families.
• Emergency Family Shelter Provides temporary emergency shelter with private bedrooms for families and shared common spaces, along with case management services and re-housing assistance. The seven-family shelter is located in Brighton, Colorado, serving Adams and Southern Weld Counties.
• SWAP (Severe Weather Activation Program) Provides life-saving motel vouchers to individuals and families experiencing literal homelessness during periods of inclement weather in Adams and Broomfield Counties. Activates when temperatures reach 32°F or under (wet) or 20°F or under (dry). Includes a vulnerability scoring system to prioritize highest-risk participants and Lyft transportation support for Adams County participants.
• Street Outreach Program Provides engagement and case management to connect people experiencing unsheltered homelessness to housing, shelter, and other critical services by meeting people where they are in the community.
• Respite Housing Program Provides quick diversion services for situational homelessness including motel vouchers for temporary shelter, with case management, access to community resources, and support with housing navigation. Also assists households fleeing domestic violence.
• Housing Navigation Center Provides low-barrier walk-in access to on-site resource navigation, assistance applying for public benefits and emergency assistance programs, coordinated entry assessments, and personalized support to address housing barriers at 22 S. 4th Ave. Suite 102, Brighton, CO.
• Guaranteed Income for Older Adults Provides $200 monthly recurring cash payments for 24 months ($2,400 annually) to eligible older adults aged 50+ living in the service area with income between 30-80% AMI, designed to help them age in place and cover basic needs. Includes optional resource navigation support.
• Next Step Program Provides ongoing home-based case management and short-term rental assistance specifically designed for McKinney-Vento families referred by enrolled school districts to foster long-term housing stability. A sub-program of the Rapid Re-Housing Programs.
• Emergency Utility Assistance Provides utility assistance to eligible residents of Adams or Weld County who meet residency requirements and have bills under $1,000. LEAP enrollment is required during November through April before receiving Almost Home utility assistance.
• Workshops Program Educational workshops designed to support access to and maintenance of safe, healthy, and affordable housing for Almost Home clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• 7 family emergency shelter capacity serving Adams and Southern Weld Counties
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

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Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• United PowerminorOthersUnited Power provides meeting space for Almost Home board meetings at their Community Room. Board meetings are held from 8:30 am - 9:45 am at this location.
• ARC Thrift StoreminorOthersARC Thrift Store in Brighton accepts donations that can be distributed to Almost Home clients through vouchers for free shopping at their facility.
• A Precious ChildminorOthersA Precious Child in Broomfield accepts donations that can be distributed to Almost Home clients through vouchers for free shopping at their facility.
• Fort Lupton Food & Clothing BankminorOthersFort Lupton Food & Clothing Bank in Fort Lupton provides food and clothing donations for Almost Home clients in the Southern Weld County service area.
• Maiker Housing PartnerscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMaiker Housing Partners is a Silver Sponsor and provides housing authority services. They offer housing vouchers and housing assistance programs serving Adams County.
• ShippycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerShippy is a Silver Sponsor of Almost Home, providing foundational support through the Partners In Hope sponsorship program.
• Brighton EDC (Economic Development Corporation)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerBrighton EDC is a Bronze Sponsor of Almost Home, supporting the organization's work to prevent and end homelessness in Brighton and Adams County.
• MaikercoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMaiker appears as a Bronze Sponsor through their housing authority operations serving the Adams County community.
• SAR (SignLady)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSAR (SignLady) is a Hope In Print Partner providing printing services for Almost Home marketing and promotional materials.
• 211 Colorado / United WaycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner211 Colorado (United Way) serves as a critical referral resource connecting community members to Almost Home services through the statewide 211 resource hotline and search database.
• Colorado Coalition for the HomelesscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmergency shelter referral partner providing additional shelter options for individuals and families experiencing homelessness in the Denver metro area.
• Comitis Crisis CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmergency shelter referral partner in Aurora providing additional shelter and crisis services for clients beyond Almost Home's service capacity.
• LEAP (Low Income Energy Assistance Program)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState utility assistance program that Almost Home clients must apply for (November-April) before receiving utility assistance from Almost Home.
• Maiker Housing AuthoritycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdams County housing authority providing housing vouchers and permanent supportive housing programs through coordinated entry system referrals.
• Brighton Housing AuthoritycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal housing authority in Brighton providing housing vouchers and affordable housing programs for Almost Home clients.
• Colorado PeakminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState benefits enrollment system that Almost Home staff assist clients with accessing for public benefit programs.
• Adams County GovernmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary county government partner providing grant funding, HMIS data systems, and coordinated entry infrastructure for homeless services in Adams County.
• Broomfield County GovernmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty government partner for SWAP program operations in Broomfield County, including vulnerability scoring-based hotel voucher distribution.
• Weld County GovernmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty government partner for housing stability programs and Southern Weld County service delivery.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Family Promise: National nonprofit focused on preventing and ending family homelessness through shelter, housing stabilization, and re-housing programs. Directly comparable in mission around family homelessness and rapid re-housing service models.
• Colorado Coalition for the Homeless: Denver-based nonprofit providing emergency shelter, housing, healthcare, and supportive services to people experiencing homelessness. Directly comparable as a Colorado-focused housing and homeless services provider with overlapping programs and partnership relationship.
• Denver Rescue Mission: Denver-based faith-affiliated nonprofit providing emergency shelter, transitional housing, and food services to people experiencing homelessness and poverty. Directly comparable in shelter and re-housing service delivery model.
• Comitis Crisis Center: Aurora-based emergency shelter and crisis services provider serving families and individuals experiencing homelessness. Directly comparable as a Colorado shelter provider and current referral partner for Almost Home.

Broad incumbents

• Mile High United Way: Denver-area United Way affiliate funding and coordinating human services across the metro region, including homelessness initiatives. Comparable as a regional hub for social services funding and 211 resource coordination.
• Volunteers of America Colorado: Colorado branch of a large national nonprofit providing housing, behavioral health, and supportive services including homeless services. Operates with similar programs but at much larger scale across broader service lines.
• Catholic Charities of Denver: Faith-based nonprofit serving the Denver metro with housing assistance, refugee services, and family support programs. Comparable as a regional social services provider with housing stability offerings and government grant funding.

Others

• National Low Income Housing Coalition: National advocacy organization focused on affordable housing policy and funding. Comparable as a sector stakeholder influencing the federal funding environment that supports regional homelessness service providers like Almost Home.

Emerging players

• Urban Peak: Denver nonprofit focused on youth and young adult homelessness, offering shelter, housing, and case management. Comparable as a Colorado-based homeless services nonprofit with case management focus, though specialized on the youth segment.
• Brotherhood TeamWorks / The Delores Project: Aurora-based nonprofit providing shelter and supportive services for women, transgender, and nonbinary individuals experiencing homelessness. Comparable as a Colorado-focused emergency shelter and housing services provider with similar client advocacy approach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/AlmostHomeColorado
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/almost-home-inc-adams-county
• Instagraminstagram.com/almosthomeinc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles24 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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