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At Housed, Working, and Healthy (HWH), we’re cooking up transformations, and we need your help to keep our kitchen running and expanding! Your generous support is the secret ingredient in our recipe for changing lives.

Truly, without the support of donors like you, we would not be able to keep our kitchen open and growing. Currently, our demand is exceeding our space and we are looking to expand. Donations go towards existing programing and our ongoing effort to find and move to a bigger kitchen.

Your contribution isn’t just a donation, it’s an investment in human potential.

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See Your Investment in Action: Schedule a Tour Today

We believe in transparency and want you to witness firsthand the impact of your generosity. Schedule a tour of our kitchen to meet our students, see our program in action, and taste the delicious results of your support.

It's an opportunity to experience the transformative power of your donation and see how we're cooking up hope, one life at a time.

Why give?

  • Proven Impact

    Your donation directly supports our successful model, which has helped numerous individuals transition from being houseless to self-sufficiency.

  • Holistic Approach

    We address the root causes of housing instability through our unique "three-legged stool" model: housing, employment training, and mental health support.

  • Sustainable Solutions

    By funding culinary training and job placement, you're investing in long-term solutions that break the cycle of housing instability.

  • Community Growth

    Your support doesn't just change individual lives; it strengthens our entire community by reducing housing instability and creating skilled workers.

  • Efficient Use of Funds

    With our partner-based approach and focus on existing resources, your donation goes further in making a real difference.

  • Measurable Results

    We track our graduates' success rates in employment and housing stability, so you can see the tangible impact of your contribution.

CO’s Homeless Contribution Tax Credit (HCTC)

What is HCTC?

Created by Colorado House Bill 2022-1083, the HCTC is a powerful incentive for Coloradans to support organizations like HWH that are working to address housing instability.

How does it work?

When you donate to HWH, you may be eligible for a significant state income TAX CREDIT equating to 25% of your generous donation. This tax credit is in addition to your federal tax charitable giving benefits.

How to claim your credit

  1. Make a donation to HWH.

  2. We’ll provide you with a certification form for your records.

  3. Claim your credit when you file your CO state income tax return.

Important notes

  • This credit is non-refundable but can be carried forward for up to five years.

  • Must donate a minimum of $100 to be eligible.

  • The credit applies to donations made on or after January 1, 2023.

Why does it matter?

For donors, it offers a significant state income tax credit of 25% of their contribution, effectively amplifying the impact of their generosity while reducing their tax liability.