Shelter & Coordinated Entry
If you’re outsideHow Coordinated Entry works, where All Roads is, what to bring, and what to expect the first time you walk in.
Short, focused pages for surviving homelessness in Boulder.
Each resource type has its own page so it’s easier to keep things accurate and up to date. They’re all written to be readable on a phone while you’re at the shelter, in the park, or at a bus stop.
These pages are built from lived experience in Boulder – including time spent
at the shelter and outside – plus official sources you can click to double-check.
Pick a resource area
Every card goes to its own resource page.
Food, Meals & Groceries
Eat today, plan for the weekMeal calendars, food pantries, mutual aid, and how SNAP/EBT fits into staying fed long-term.
Showers & Laundry
Reset & feel humanShowers at All Roads, Homeless Cares’ shower & laundry support, and tips for keeping a small amount of gear alive.
Housing & Benefits
Housing paths + EBT & MedicaidStep-by-step housing path explanation, plus how to apply for SNAP/EBT, Medicaid, and cash help using Colorado PEAK and Boulder County HHS.
Youth, LGBTQ+ & Seniors
TGTHR · Rocky Mountain Equality Age & identity-specific helpExtra support for young people, families with kids, trans/queer folks, and older adults in Boulder County.
Transportation & Bus Discounts
RTD LiVE & moreHow to apply for RTD LiVE through PEAK, and local programs that help you get around without burning all your cash on fares.
Harm Reduction, Clothing & Legal
The Works · Narcan · Deacons’ ClosetHarm reduction, Narcan, clothing from Deacons’ Closet, Community Court, and legal help for tickets and citations.
Jobs & Income Ideas
Daily pay & low-barrier workMoving jobs, short gigs, seasonal work, and other ways people in Boulder scrape together income while dealing with homelessness.
All resource pages are designed to be easy to edit so you can keep adding more info as Boulder changes.
From the Blog – Lived Experience in Boulder
Stories from the street, including the groups that really show up.
Why Boulder Food Not Bombs Matters (to me)
New Mutual aid · All heartA blog post about Boulder Food Not Bombs – why, after years of homelessness in Colorado, they stand out as one of the best groups you’ve ever encountered, doing the work without chasing grants or status.
Future posts
Coming soonOver time this section can hold more posts: reviews of services, stories from winter, practical tips, and what you wish Boulder understood.
For now, the first spotlight is on Food Not Bombs because they’ve shown up consistently with heart, not a budget.