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.
From Our Perspective – Kaylee Wieczorek
From Our Perspective - Kaylee Wieczorek OFC staff are often asked what it is like to do street outreach. This is one of our stories. Kaylee Wieczorek joined Outreach Fort Collins in August, 2022. On any given day our team will respond to a request from someone in the...
Outreach Expanding to Midtown
Outreach is Coming to Midtown Fort Collins Starting September 6, 2022, Outreach Fort Collins is expanding! Based on data from our trusted partners at the Poudre Fire Authority, Fort Collins Police Services, Fort Collins Parks, and Transfort, OFC will be expanding its...
Partnering to make a difference
Walrus Ice Cream Since 1987, Walrus Ice Cream has been creating premium ice cream and delectable treats by hand, right in their locally owned store on Mountain Ave. They have 29 ever changing flavor choices daily! They use only the finest, all natural ingredients in...
Join me in supporting Outreach Fort Collins
A letter from Brad Rhoda, OFC Director Friends: Having assumed my new role as Director of Outreach Fort Collins in mid-October 2021, I confess that it seems a bit disingenuous for me of all people to be writing a year-end letter for OFC. With only a few months under...
OFC Announces New Director
OFC Appoints New Director Brad Rhoda The Outreach Fort Collins Board of Directors has named Brad Rhoda the new Director of Outreach Fort Collins (OFC). Rhoda’s track record as a leader, his experience in homeless services, and passion for Fort Collins, will further...
FoCo Cafe
FoCo Cafe FoCo Cafe is a non-profit restaurant near downtown Fort Collins. Since 2016, FoCo Cafe has provided delicious and nutritious meals to the people of Fort Collins. It operates on a pay-as-you-can basis, giving lower income individuals affordable access to...