community impact

The Shepherd’s Hand (SH) is a 501c3, Colorado non-profit Corporation dedicated to providing for the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of the ”homeless” and underserved in the Montrose community. Our goal is to provide individuals and families with housing, food, clothing, counselling and daytime and night time shelter and assistance in transitioning to employment and life “off the streets”.

To accomplish our mission, we have established a day center at 505 South 2nd Street in Montrose which is open throughout the day Monday through Friday.  During this time, individuals can come in out of the weather, have access to showers, clothes washing facilities, hot food, and clothing. Life skills training is available as needed or requested.  The SH works collaboratively with other non-profits in the community to provide professional counselling on site in private counselling rooms. Access to wall lockers for storing personal items and receiving mail is also available. A separate food distribution point is available at this facility where food is provided as needed. 

The year 2022 continued to be challenging with the COVID virus’ continued presence and the closing of Russell Stovers in 2019 still being felt by those who lost jobs (325). Inflation caused Gas and Food prices to go “sky high” along with many other living expenses throughout the year. Hot meals were served from a certified kitchen in our building which was purchased in January 2022. The SH is now the proud owner of a mortgage! After many repairs and much remodeling, SH is now able to meet many more of the needs beyond “first responder” services of the past.