Diaconal Ministries Resource Manual
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Guadalupe Community Center
T
he Guadalupe Community Center is
a homeless shelter in Greeley which
offers programs and services that operate
on a "support to succeed" approach
where homelessness does not equate
hopelessness. The Center gives these
residents a safe and supportive place to live
for a few months while they secure income
and save the money to transition to affordable
housing.
Many people who have lost their jobs and
their homes also become lost in their faith.
The deacon's presence and support provides
a means for them to rediscover their faith
life. A chapel is located within the Center and
provides a space for clergy to meet residents
for consultations and prayer.
Ministry to the residents of the Guadalupe
Community Center in Greeley consists of
deacons assisting with the spiritual needs
of the residents by providing spiritual
counseling, providing a Catholic presence,
and a Communion service every other week.
A Mass is also celebrated once a month for
residents and staff.
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Deacon Scott Boken
deacon.boken@stmarygreeley.org
Boulder Shelter for the Homeless
B
oulder Shelter for the Homeless provides
services for residents by focusing on find-
ing stable housing with case management
support and referrals with outside agencies.
The Shelter has four programs. Coordinated
Entry, where residents meet with a staff per-
son and complete a brief assessment before
being referred to a local service provider for
comprehensive support. Housing Focused
Shelter includes case management, counsel-
ing, medical care, and Veterans Affairs (VA)
resources are provided along with short-term
housing. Permanent Supportive Housing pro-
vides intense case management to overcome
chronic homelessness. Rapid Re-housing
assists in finding housing in the community.
The deacon is the Program Manager for the
Permanent Supportive Housing Program.
Because of his role he ministers only when
asked by a resident for assistance with prayer
or spiritual matters.
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Deacon Chris Byrne
mybyrne@8128@aol.com