Greccio provides residents opportunities today for a better tomorrow. By combining permanent housing with supportive services, we give residents the stability and tools they need to be able to focus on their long-term goals of becoming self-sufficient.
Who We Are Greccio is a community housing development organization in Colorado Springs that provides stable, safe, and affordable housing, offers resources for residents to achieve stability, and promotes solutions to the affordable housing needs of our community.
What We Do Greccio currently serves over 1,000 residents per year through properties across Colorado Springs. Beyond providing affordable housing to lower their cost of living, we offer access to a variety of services, guidance, community events, educational workshops, and ongoing assistance that helps on their path toward self-sufficiency and financial independence.
-THE IMPACT OF YOUR GIVING-
$25 can buy bus passes for 15 residents in need of transportation
$50 can buy an air mattress and linens for someone coming off the streets
$100 provides 25+ meals for our No-Cost Food Pantry
$200 can provide Christmas presents and needed essentials for a two-child household for our annual Adopt-A-Family program
$500 can provide needed school supplies and books for single parents continuing education through our SPACE program
$1000 can go towards our eviction Prevention Program to keep a resident housed for up to 3 months during a one-time life crisis
Testimonials
"I was working full-time, doing all the right things and I just couldn't catch a break. This was a chance to start over and rebuild our lives. For the first time, I even have savings." - Greccio Resident
“You've been so instrumental with my stability. I don't know where I'd be without Greccio. I couldn't believe the kindness of people that didn't know me.” -Jordan, Greccio Resident
"I am so grateful for Greccio housing, I had an opportunity to find a place to live right away. They were wonderful to work with." - Debbie, Greccio resident
"The best place for housing, they care about people and help in every way possible they saved me from the streets of homelessness"- Daisha, Greccio resident
"My family and I have dealt with many hardships in the last year, but applying to Greccio wasn't one of them. Joy at the front desk made me feel SO comfortable and clearly went through all paperwork to help me understand and have the best chance possible. I felt confident and I felt heard at Greccio." - Ary, Greccio resident