The Theodora Family Hotel is an innovative emergency shelter program for vulnerable populations, including homeless families with children and Veterans in the Denver metro area.
The Family Hotel operates with two components:
- Family Shelter: 55 rooms dedicated to families experiencing homelessness, providing a safe and stable environment for parents/guardians and their children, with the length of stay determined by their engagement in supportive services.
- Veterans Housing: 5 rooms (10 beds) are designated for military Veterans and their families through the Grant Per Diem (GPD) program, with lengths of stay based on individual case plans.
The Family Hotel is staffed 24/7 by trained guest services specialists and case managers who provide trauma-informed, compassionate care. Services include emergency shelter, meals, hygiene support, transportation assistance, housing navigation, and case management to help guests secure stable, permanent housing. The Family Hotel connects guests to legal aid, health and wellness services, education, and employment resources through strong community partnerships, helping families and Veterans take meaningful steps toward housing stability and self-sufficiency.
Referrals to the family program come through The City of Denver’s family referral system, The Salvation Army Connection Center. The referral process is managed on a first-come, first-serve basis and based on bed availability. Families seeking shelter must contact the Connection Center at 303-295-3366 to be added to the program’s waitlist, which includes various shelters and motels across the Denver area.
Veterans can be referred to the GPD program by community agencies. A community agency representative must complete and submit the VOA Colorado GPD Referral Packet to the program staff. For more information, please contact:
- Phone: 720-904-9821
- Email: familymotel@voacolorado.org
- Address: 4885 W. Colfax Ave., Denver, CO 80204
