Jobs for People with a Not-So-Hot Past
Employment Centers
AGENCIES THAT WORK FOR YOU TO FIND WORK:
Work & Family Center
940 Broadway St. – 2nd Floor Nichole or Heather
Denver, CO 80203
(303) 763-2400
Only works with felons who are not off paper (on Parole), help with jobs, employment classes, resources for CICP, Food Assistance, SSI, AND, etc. help preparing paperwork, housing vouchers, clothing assistance, food vouchers, computer classes, fatherhood classes, soon G.E.D. classes
The Road Called STRATE
1532 Galena #395
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 360-9176
Also provides a variety of training and classes and job help for ex-offenders
Turnabout (Inside the Methodist Church – 14th & Gilpin)
1630 E. 14th Ave.
Denver, CO 80218
(303) 813-0005
Helps with jobs, clothing, resume, training, etc.
Denver Works
2828 Speer Blvd., #103 (Speer and Bryant)
Denver, CO
(303) 433-0300
(Clothing, job placement help)
Empowerment (Serving Mostly Women and Men Employment Services Only)
1600 York St
Denver, CO 80206
(303) 320-1989 x 210
Mayor’s Workforce
1391 N. Speer Blvd., #500
Denver, CO 80204
&720) 865-5619
Goodwill Advancement Plus
7190 Colorado Blvd. 6th Floor
Denver, CO
(303) 227-2046
Short Term Tuition Assistance for a Variety of Training Programs off-site – Work with TANF and Contracted With Adams County Social Services.
Easter Seals
Bo Matthews Center for Excellence 3030 Downing Street, Denver, CO 80205 –__________________Fax #:(303) 295-1639 Employment Services/Training/Resume Writing, Women and Men Services, Women’s Program and Housing Project Self Sufficiency.
Bayaud Enterprises (3rd & Bayaud) 333 W. Bayaud Ave. Vocational Rehab & Employment Services , Denver, CO 80223 (Also bus tokens, job search, message line, gmail account) (303) 830-6885 www.bayaudenterprises.org
Job Corps, 57608 Highway 330, Collbran, CO 81624 Age Limit – 16-24 approx. (970) 487-3576, http://collbran.jobcorps.gov or call: 1-800-733-JOBS or (800) 733-5627. Here you can finish school, get your GED, learn a trade. They send you off with an apprenticeship certificate (for the trade you learned), they get you a job – give you money – ($1,200 approx) and if you want to go to college – will pay for your first semester of courses)
**Carriage House Community Table, 1120-1/2 Pine Street (Pine and Broadway) Boulder, CO (303) 442-8300., www.bouldercarriagehouse.org Assistance with Driver’s License, Birth Certificate, Social Security Card, Employment Services, Housing, Food.
Community Re-Entry Program – Intake (303) 825-1115 x 28 – # disconnected – no further information is available about this number
Craig’s List – www.craigslist.com – to Find Part-Time or work for extra money
Family Tree, www.thefamilytree.org – Through Adams County Social Services (Also for military persons) – Housing
**Workforce Centers – Help with Employment, Resume Writing, Clothes, Answering service, Voice Mail for 6 months, SB Thumb Drive/Port, Career Counseling, Special Felon Job List (303) 318-8000 – Connected with One Stop Career Center below:
One Stop Career Center – Program for Ex-Felons (Adams County Workforce and Business Center)
Address:
(303) 453-8600 – Called at 1:10 p.m. – but can’t leave a message – they were out as well
See Blog: Cleaning up Your criminal Record: www.helpforexfelons.wordpress.com
The Salvation Army, Broadway, Denver –– (303) 296-0623 (called at 1:10p.m. and No Answer at all) – Call for other locations. Good for people coming out of prison (you get a higher priority or seniority if you just got out of jail)
Easter Seals –
Steve Vestal Center
5755 W. Alameda Ave.
Lakewood, CO 80226
303) 233-1666
Employment Services for Ex-Felons
Rehabilitation Services and Stroke Recovery Day Program
Church of the Nazarene
1755 Dover Street
Lakewood, CO 80226
(303) 274-5415
Prison Fellowship (303) 233-6966
4800 Wadsworth Blvd.
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
Main Office:
Prison Fellowship
44180 Riverside Pkwy.
Lansdowne, VA 20176
1-800-251-7411
Goodwill Industries (303) 227-2398 – Hire Felons
Also providing Housing Funding Help
Bayaud Enterprises (3rd & Bayaud) 333 W. Bayaud Ave. Vocational Rehab & Employment Services , Denver, CO 80223 (Also bus tokens, job search, message line, gmail account) (303) 830-6885 www.bayaudenterprises.org
ALCON, www.alcon.com (get online and put in what your abilities are and a list of job will pop up)
JTPA Programs (Job Training Partership Act) – Ask your caseworker for details. State and Local businesses provide free job training under this program. You must have a low income to qualify. Provide job search counseling and on-the-job training, literacy and basic skills training.
STOP – the Revolving Door –( for ages 18-29 only) – CALL (720) 690-4640 (Donna). Sponsored by Dept. of Labor
Must be just getting out of prison and not on probation
Must sign up or apply within 60 days of getting out of jail/prison
They provide:
- Bus Passes
- Walmart Gift Certificate
- Training Programs – paid. Examples of jobs you can train for:
Fork Lift – Warehousing – Approx. $16-18/hr.
Installation of Solar Panels – new technology – Approx. $20/hr.
HazMat Removal (Aesbestos and hazardous material) – Approx. $20-$22/hr)
EMPOWERCOM : (303) 292-3850 x 300 or x 0) – Hire Ex-Felons Jobs: Audio Video, Teledata, Broadcast, FMA T.V. Product and Services, Sales and Logistics, Manufacturing and Shipping, Direct TV Services
4650 Lyden St. Suite E NOT HIRING RIGHT NOW
Denver, CO 80216
Work at Home Jobs: www.projectpaycheck.info – They hire everybody – no background checks – but also no health insurance (drawback).
www.bossathome.com (no start up cost) – $500/wk at home!
IF YOU DON’T HAVE A COMPUTER – you can do the work at the local LIBRARY if you have to until you can afford to buy a computer (maybe consider a used computer)
Check out “FROM JAIL TO JOB” book or – www.jailtojob.com
TO GET SET UP FEDERAL BONDING PROGRAM: http://www.xcons4hire.com (Director: Michael Conner)
Also Check out: http://www.workforce.com/EMP/taxcredits.asp
Job or Housing New Information:
Apartment Locators – (303) 972-7708
Apartment Finders – (303) 452-2211 – Adams County – Washington St. Thornton
Apartments typically allow misdemeanors or felons – but not felons with a crime against another person for 7 years
Adams County Workforce –Teaches here and answers questions: Cherri G. – egee@co.adams.co.us
| Denver Homeless Shelters/Housing Help
Warren Village (303) 320-5035 |
| The Gathering Place (303) 303-996-9 Location is 0.99 miles from city center Denver 1535 High Street Denver, CO 80218 |
| Hope Program 303-832-3354 Location is 1.01 miles from city center Denver 1555 Race St Denver, CO 80206 |
| Christ Body Ministries 303-860-1272 Location is 1.11 miles from city center Denver 850 Lincoln St Denver, CO 80235 |
| Mercy Housing (303) 830-3300 Location is 1.50 miles from city center Denver 601 E. 18th Avenue Denver, CO 80203 |
| New Genesis 303-831-4910 – A Shelter for single men Location is 1.53 miles from city center Denver 1680 Sherman St Denver, CO 80203 |
| Stout Street Clinic 303-293-2220 Location is 2.03 miles from city center Denver 2100 Broadway Denver, CO 80205 |
| Colorado Coalition-Homeless 303-293-2217 Location is 2.11 miles from city center Denver 2111 Champa St Denver, CO 80205 |
| St Francis Ctr 303-297-1576 Location is 2.21 miles from city center Denver 2323 Curtis St Denver, CO 80205 |
| Catholic Samaritan House 303-294-0241 (For families, single men/women) Location is 2.34 miles from city center Denver 2301 Lawrence St Denver, CO 80205 |
| Catholic Charities Employment 303-294-0241 Location is 2.34 miles from city center Denver 2301 Lawrence St Denver, CO 80205 |
| ALL Renewed 303-297-8021 Location is 2.37 miles from city center Denver 2254 Larimer Street Denver, CO 80205 |
| Volunteers of America Handyman Program (303) 297-0408 Location is 2.48 miles from city center Denver 2660 Larimer St. Denver, CO 80205 |
| Sacred Heart House of Denver 303-296-6686 (mothers and children) Location is 2.48 miles from city center Denver 2844 Lawrence St Denver, CO 80205 |
| Womens Bean Project (303) 292-1919 Location is 2.54 miles from city center Denver 3201 Curtis Street Denver, CO 80205 |
| CeCe Henry (303) 727.2602 Location is 2.75 miles from city center Denver 2200 W Alameda Ave Denver, CO 80223 |
| Urban Peak (303) 777-9507 Location is 2.98 miles from city center Denver 1630 South Acoma Street Denver, CO 80223 |
| Denver Rescue Mission (303) 297-1815 Location is 3.87 miles from city center Denver 3501 E. 46th Avenue Denver, CO 80216 |
| Lowry Family Center (303) 340-7030 Location is 4.59 miles from city center Denver 9235 E. 10th Drive Denver, CO 80230 |
| St Andrews Hospitality Ctr 303-364-2329 Location is 4.83 miles from city center Denver 1525 Dallas St Aurora, CO 80010 |
| House of Hope 303-762-9525 – (a shelter for women and children) Location is 4.91 miles from city center Denver 3301 S Grant St Englewood, CO 80113 |
| Comitis Crisis Ctr-24 Hour 303-343-9890 Location is 5.04 miles from city center Denver 9840 E 17th Ave Aurora, CO 80010 |
| Housing & Family Svc 303-467-2604 Location is 6.26 miles from city center Denver 3805 Marshall St Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 |
| ACCESS Housing (303) 289-7078 Location is 6.82 miles from city center Denver 6978 Colorado Boulevard Commerce City, CO 80022 |
| Father Ed Judy House 303.866.7641 Location is 6.91 miles from city center Denver 4024 S. Newton Street Denver, CO 80236 |
| Catholic Charities Northeast Emergency Assistance Center (303) 287-1127 Location is 7.57 miles from city center Denver 6621 E. 72nd Ave Commerce City, CO 80022 |
| Growing Home 303-426-0430 – (a shelter for women and children) Location is 7.85 miles from city center Denver 3489 W 72nd Ave Westminster, CO 80030 |
| Safehouse Progressive Alliance 303-673-9000 Location is 19.85 miles from city center Denver 400 E Simpson Lafayette, CO 80026 |
| Foothills United Way (303) 444-4013 Location is 24.36 miles from city center Denver 2955 Baseline Road Boulder, CO 80303 |
| The Carriage House Community Table 303-442-8300 Location is 26.32 miles from city center Denver 1120 1/2 Pine St Boulder, CO 80302 |
| Safehouse Progressive Alliance 303-449-8623 Location is 26.76 miles from city center Denver 835 North St Boulder, CO 80304 |
| Attention Homes 303-447-1206 Location is 26.93 miles from city center Denver 3080 Broadway Boulder, CO 80304 |
| Jeffco Self-Sufficiency Council (303) 275-3451 Location is 27.70 miles from city center Denver 1020 Upham St. Lakewood, CO 80302 |
| Boulder Shelter for the Homeless 303-442-4646 Location is 28.50 miles from city center Denver 4645 N. Broadway Boulder, CO 80304 |
| Boulder County Cares 303.468.4328 Location is 28.70 miles from city center Denver 4869 N Broadway Boulder, CO 80304
Above Provided by: http://www.homelesssheltediretory.org/Colorado.html
Delores Project – Denver – (303) 534-5411 ( a shelter for single women over 18)
Theadora House (shelter for single women) (303) 620 – 9190
Hope Program – (303) 832-3354 1555 Race St. Denver, CO
Father Woody’s Haven of Hope 1101 W. 7th Ave. Denver, CO (303) 607-0855
Central Presbyterian Homeless 1680 Sherman St. Denver, CO (303) 831-4905
Immaculate Heart of Mary Food Bank 11385 Grant Dr. Northglenn, CO 80233 Free Fruits and Vegetables in summer too No Income or residential requirements to participate
Eagles Nest Community Church – Monaco and Evans – Pastor Barbara Curby
Victory Outreach – Pastor Dave –
Colorado Coalition for the Homeless – 303-293-2217 – Samaritan House (303) 294-0241 Shelter Hotline – (303) 561-2222 Family Homestead – (303) 623-6514 – Emergency Housing for up to 90 days Shelter Referral Hotline: Emergency: (303) 561-2222 Family Support Line: (303) 695-7996 Crossroads – Salvation Army – (303) 298-1028 Find People/Churches/Rehab Centers/Food Banks: www.superpages.com Habitat for Humanity (303) 534-2929 Landlord Tenant Disputes – (303) 831-1935 Rocky Mountain Housing (subsidized housing) (303) 863-8651 Colfax Community Network – (303) 360-9175
Re-Entry Programs and Organizations: 72 Hour Fund – 2010 S. Glenarm, Denver, CO 80202- (303) 292-2481 or (720) 341-1912 www.doinghistime.org – A Christian Prison Ministry (72 hours refers the first few hours after getting out of jail/prison) – Resources, Case Management, Job Resources, short-term housing placement and referrals, treatment services, family reunification services, and educational services – Mainly Denver Residents – or returning to Denver after getting out www.denvergov.org DOC – Re-Entry Specialists – (303) 825-1115Working for the Division of Adult Parole, Community Corrections and Youthful Offender System. – Re-Entry Services (same as above along with help getting your ID, Bus Tokens, applying for benefits, clothing vouchers, tools, etc.) Empowerment Program, Denver, Co (Re-Entry Program) (303) 320-1989 Denver Works (303) 433-0300 Friends in Transition – (303) 952-5881 MCCR – Job Start Program – (303) 860-1819 x 17 New Foundations – Non Violence Ctr – (303) 825-2562 Project Redemption – (303) 297-8010 Road Called STRATE – (303) 360-9176 Turnabout, Inc . (303) 813-0005 – Non-profit career & education for people with felony convictions +/Re-entry Services, provide bicycle, bus tokens, or a driver’s test if you have a learner’s permit. Referrals. DenUM Job Services – (303) 355-4896-x202 Denver metro Prisoner Re-Entry Initiative – (303) 320-1989 x 213 Department of Corrections, Faith and Citizen Program – (719( 226-4481 Guidance Behind the Walls, Denver, CO – (303) 297-8010 x 105, x 115 Project ReNew – Denver Inner City Parish, Denver – (303) 629-0636 Redeemed Ones Outreach Ministries – Aurora, Co (303) 360-9885 www.redeemedonesoutreachministries.org Shelter of Hope Prison Recovery Program – #?
Motel Vouchers – Must Call First!!!! Access Housing (303) 289-7078 – Must meet with intake worker – application – provides 2-3 nights) Almost Home (303) 659-6199 – Winter Months only – must have resided in Adams County for min 90 days Colorado Coalition for the Homeless (303) 293-2217 (Emergency Motel Vouchers when shelters are fully occupied, homeless At-Risk Individuals age 18 and older) Samaritan House (303) 294-0241 (Motel vouchers only if avail. After 5-9 p.m. – MUST have ID) Denver Police Department (303) 640-3127 or (720) 931-6010 – Motel Vouchers – 9:00p.m. to 7:00a.m.
Housing + Section 8 Housing: Section 8 Housing Authorities Adams County (303) 227-2075 www.adamscountyhousing.com – Rental Housing – Section 8 Vouchers Brighton (303) 655-2160 brightonhousingauthority@brightonco.gov Commerce City – (303) 289-3698 – Section 8 Vuchers, Down Payment & Closing Cost Assistance City of Boulder – (303) 441-3150 www.boulderhousing.org Rental housing; section 9 Vouchers Aurora – (720) 251-2100 www.aurorahousing.org – Rental housing (750 + Units Section 8 Vouchers) Englewood – (303) 761-6200 – Rental housing ; Section 8 Vouchers – www.ci.englewood.co.us Jefferson county – (303) 422-8600 www.jcha.org Lakewood – (303) 987-7599 or 7593 – www.lakewood.org. Rental Housing; Section 8 Vouchers Littleton – (303) 794-9608 www.littletongov.org/housing – Rental housing; Section 8 Vouchers Relocation Central (303) 758-8888 – Web based or agent based search Community Housing Services Inc (303) 831-1966 – www.chsico.org or email to: chsi@chsico.org – Housing info and referral services Colorado Housing Network – www.gohelpline.org – Web Based housing search Dept of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) (303) 672-5440 www.hud.gov – Lots of Resources including subsidized housing searches Co-Adobe – www.co-abode.org or emai: info@co-abode.com _ Website to help single moms find roomates www.coloradohousingsearch.com Web-based housing search of affordable/subsidized rentals Go Helpline: www.gohelpline.org – Web based housing search Jobs Help: Mi Casa Resource Center for Women – (303) 573-1302 (Start a Business planning, job training, placement and career counseling, GED and ESL classes, education, wellness, youth leadership activities, community develop. Regis Employment Job Line – (303) 458-4386 Rocky Mountain ADA Technical Assistance (re: American Disabilities Act questions) (800) 949-4232 STRIDE (Self Sufficiency Services for Adams, Arapahoe and Jefferson Counties) (303) 238-3580 Westside One-Stop Career Center (720) 944-1615 Work Options for Women (720) 944-1122 9to5 Working Women Fund (303) 628) 0925 Jewish Family Services (303) 597-5000 Job Accommodation Network with the American with Disabilities Act – (800) 526-7234 Hire a Veteran For More Info Contact: Bert Henricks, Veteran Services, 12200 North Pecos St, Westminster, Co 80234 (303) 453-8621 TTY: (303) 453-8686 bhendricks@co.adams.co.us or http://www.co.adams.co.us
Veterans Workforce Workshop Brighton Workforce: (303) 659-4250 or Aurora Workforce & Business Ctr – (303) 363-9380 Resume Class: Western Service Center – 12200 Pecos, Westminster, Co (303) 453-8600 Adams County Workforce & Business Center Western Service Center Business Services 12200 Pecos Street Westminster, Co 80234
Youth Programs Comitis Crisis Center – (303) 343-9890 Gemini House (11-17 years) (303) 235-0630 Sox Place (303) 296-3443 Standup for Kids (303) 892-8328 The Spot (303) 291-0442 Urban Peak (youth shelter – Under 21) (303) 777-9198
Day Shelters St. Francis Center (Men and Women) (303) 297-1577 Senior Support Services (Age 55 +) (303) 832-1622 The Gathering Place (Women and Children ) (303) 321-4198
Avoid Losing Your Home – Military If you or our spouse is on active military duty, you may qualify for a reduction in your interest reate resulting in lower payments. Read how the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act of 2003 (formerly the Soldier’s’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Act of 1940) affects military homeowners http://portal.hud.gov If you live or work in an area declared a disaster by the President and the hurricane, tornado, flood, wildfire, or other natural or man-made event damaged your home or reduced your income, you lender will provide disaster relief (for 90 days on an FHA Insured loan). (Go to the Disaster Help from the button on the left at http://portal.hud.gov ) and in most cases for other loans too.
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