Growing Home
2024 Impact Report
In 2024, Growing Home served 3,331 unduplicated households comprised of 13,216 individuals in the areas of food, housing, parenting education, and lifelong stability.
Served 3,059 unduplicated households with 8,509 food pantry visits.
Distributed 389,163 pounds of food, 38,800 diapers, 11,978 hygiene products and over 1,000 bags of pet food.
Grew and harvested 4,806 pounds of fresh produce.
165 community members contributed 716 volunteer hours to sustain the community garden and harvest the produce.
I used to Volunteer weekly here, when I needed help, and it was my way of repaying for my monthly visits. Very clean, quality food, and lots of services. They don’t just hand out food to families. They help get you in touch with all the right agencies. Today, my visit was to donate from my pantry. I encourage all those who have excess. Things your family decided they don’t like. It might complete an evening meal for another family.
Jane W.
Assisted 219 households with rental, mortgage, and/or utility assistance.
152 households engaged in 3 months of case management.
Distributed over $490,000 in rental or mortgage assistance funds.
84% of households stably housed at program exit.
70% of households who completed the program reduced housing cost burden.
They are doing so much good work for the community.
Roman
Supported 196 families in gaining a deeper understanding of their child’s growth, development and milestones.
Provided 2,073 sessions on parenting education to families and facilitated 9 group connections.
75% of children enrolled in the program demonstrated on track development.
96% of caregivers demonstrated positive parenting behaviors.
Connected 167 families to essential baby supplies and diapers.
This place is a wealth of information in the wealth of goodness. Especially for those in need have excellent resources and as a food bank their services and food is a breath of fresh air. My family is well as my referrals to different people about this place. I’ve been pleasantly surprised and their needs were met. Thank you for helping everyone that comes through your doors as much as you can.
Michael W.
49 participants engaged in collaborative coaching case management.
95% of participants took steps toward stability by setting and meeting personal goals each quarter.
86% of participants increased their Bridge to Self Sufficiency score.
Participants who successfully completed the program increased their household income by an average of 8%.
COMMUNITY IMPACT
412 volunteers provided 8,089 hours to support the mission of Growing Home.
Partnered with over 30 organizations to meet community needs.
Responded to over 8,000 inquiries for information, assistance, and resource navigation.
ADVOCACY, POLICY AND COMMUNITY TRAININGS
Collaborated with partners on Hospital Discounted Care and Family Planning workshop to improve healthcare access.
Partnered with Denver Regional Council of Governments to implement multi-phase community transit study to improve food and health access.
Growing Home endorsed 3 bills: HB24-1407-Community Food Assistance Provider Grant Program, HB24-1007-Prohibit Residential Occupancy Limits, and HB24-1099-Defendant Filing Fees in Eviction.
FOOD JUSTICE
Engaged 46 community members in a communityled campaign to improve access to high quality, low cost food in south Westminster.
Conducted 16 community meetings focused on testing and implementing new, ground breaking models for food access.
Partnered with Adams County Health Department to launch county-wide food systems coalition.
Fantastic non-profit organization dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty. Multi-generation, wrap around services approach to assist families. Awesome volunteers working together with small staff to make a real difference.
JW Braun
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