Fort Collins is Lending a Helping Hand to the Homeless Through the Murphy Center for Hope

Fort Collins City Council decided to lend a helping hand back in December and now that help is becoming real. See how the city is lending a helping hand to the homeless.

In December the city council decided to work with the Murphy Center for Hope. The center is installing nearly 80 new lockers for the city's homeless population.

The City Council went to work to see if the new lockers were needed and whether the city could and would help with financing of the additional lockers.

The City Manager’s Community Opportunity fund provided $3,764 for lockers and installation.

The Sister Mary Alice Murphy Center for Hope is not a Catholic organization nor is a homeless shelter. It is named after a Catholic Nun who has created numerous programs to help individuals and families in need. Although not a homeless shelter, the Center for Hope works closely with Catholic Charities shelter and the Fort Collins Rescue Mission.

The Murphy Center for Hope helps approximately 156 men, women and children who are homeless or near homeless everyday.

The Murphy Center is designed to be a “One Stop Shop” for services for families and individuals who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.  Resource Specialists connect guests with local agencies providing community resources on site.  Services available include employment resources; housing assistance; financial counseling; transportation assistance; job training and educational opportunities; mental health and substance abuse counseling; phone and computer access for employment contacts; medical room; washer/dryer, showers and storage facilities; and play areas for children. -murphycenterforhope.org

The lockers for the homeless are located at the center. And are a welcomed addition.