Stories
Everyone has a unique story.
Stories from the streets
Outreach Fort Collins works compassionately and collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders, including individuals experiencing homelessness, business owners and staff, police services and first responders, city departments, and community residents. Outreach Fort Collins is uniquely positioned to respond, engage, and connect with these diverse stakeholders to address the social and economic impacts of homelessness in our community. The impact of our work is best felt in the stories of the many individuals and partners with whom OFC is privileged to work.
Client Stories – Tnia
Help on many levels Outreach Fort Collins staff first met Tnia in the summer of 2021, and worked to support her in reaching her goals over the next several years. Throughout this time, Tnia’s trust in our team grew and she began to share more about her history of...
From Our Perspective – Lisa Dunworth
People Matter In this line of work we are lucky to get to meet and work with people from all walks of life. Each story is unique, each experience and history are unique, each person is unique. Some of the stories we hear from clients have a history of trauma, fear,...
From Our Perspective – Wes Wicklund
At OFC we intentionally enter into spaces and offer support as we all experience the impacts of homelessness. Opinions vary on the subject, but nonetheless, one question remains the same: “How many of your clients actually want housing?” It’s a fair and honest...
From Our Perspective – Brad Rhoda
Taking Care of Business Whenever OFC has an open position available, I am always extremely impressed by the caliber of people who apply. And not just professionally, but ethically as well. As I read through their resumes, I am invited into each applicant's story and...
From Our Perspective – Jasmine
From Our Perspective - Jasmine Abramson Outreach Fort Collins serves some of our community’s most vulnerable population, including a disproportionate number of individuals experiencing unsheltered homelessness. These people, who are consistently exposed to the...
Client Support During Community Cleanups
As Outreach Fort Collins has expanded outside of the downtown core, our team has received an increasing number of calls for concerns related to camping. These calls often include a stated desire to support folks in getting connected to available services in our...