In the year 2002, the Commission on Homelessness in Southern Colorado generated an extensive report on the level of services in the Pikes Peak Region.  The lack of transitional housing in the community’s continuum of care was highlighted and identified as a strong need for Colorado Springs and the greater Pikes Peak region.   In response to this growing concern, two local non-profit agencies, the Rocky Mountain Community Land Trust and Partners in Housing, collaborated to create the Colorado House and Resource Center concept in 2002.  In June of 2003 the agencies purchased the Embers Restaurant and adjoining Newport Inn Motel at the corner of Colorado and Wahsatch Avenues in downtown Colorado Springs.   The complex was converted into a 30 unit transitional housing facility with an attached, multi use resource center to provide residents with free access to essential resources.  The facility officially opened for residency in January of 2004, and continues to offer quality, low cost, transitional housing resources to meet the demands of the community.  The Colorado House and Resource Center has been functioning successfully and dutifully fulfilling its intended purpose for the community through nearly four years of operation and has seen many successful residencies and subsequent advancements into self- sufficiency.

Awards and Recognition

• Colorado Facility Award of Excellence from the IFMA (International Facility Management Association).
• Nominated for the 2004 Colorado Housing NOW! Eagle Award by a Colorado Springs City Council Member.
• Partnership for Community Planning and Design Award (Partnership Category)