ABOUT US

About the Inn & its History:

The Inn provides services to a very diverse homeless population which includes single and two parent families, teen parents, individuals exiting domestic violence relationships, persons with physical and/or mental disabilities, single adults, seniors, and teens unable to live at home for a variety of reasons.

We provide services that include transitional housing, in-house trainings and comprehensive case management to help increase the level of self-sufficiency for our residents.

The Inn has run successfully since 1993 when it was established out of the collective efforts of a coalition of 23 community agencies and operated for six years under a parent agency. After the closing of our parent agency, the Inn was granted its 501(c)(3) status in February 1999, and in 2000 the Inn purchased the historic Great Western Hotel building located at 250 Kimbark, a 31-unit facility. In 2002 the Inn, with money generated from the Boulder County's Worthy Cause Tax, expanded its housing capabilities with the purchase of a 12-unit apartment facility located at 1901 Terry Street; and in 2005 purchased an 8-unit apartment facility at 1913 Terry Street. In 2008, the Inn was able to pay off the mortgages at two facilities after receiving additional monies from the Boulder County Worthy Cause Tax.

The Inn Between is the only transitional housing complex located in Longmont that allows families and individuals to participate in our program for up to 24 months. There are other facilities located within our area that provide emergency shelter, such as The Atwood Shelter, the OUR Center, Briarwood Apartments, and The Boulder Shelter for the Homeless. The Atwood Shelter allows residents to stay for an average of six seeks, the OUR Center provides emergency shelter which includes 1 to 2 days in a hotel/motel. The Briarwood Apartments are master leased to the OUR Center, Project HOPE, Integrated Treatment Court, Boulder County Mental Health and the Boulder Shelter/Boulder Housing Partners. These units are designed for short-term occupancy, each agency makes the decision on how long their clients can stay at the Briarwood. The Boulder Shelter for the Homeless’ services are limited to adults without children and provides emergency shelter up to 90 days per season.

Face of Homelessness:

During 2010, the Inn provided transitional housing for 108 households; within those households there were 192 individuals. Of the 108 households, 42 (39%) were families consisting of 59 adults and 67 children. 66 (61%) of the households were single adults. Of the 66 single adult households, 11 (17%) were teens unable to live at home living at the Inn under the Student Incentive Program. Among the 42 families served, there were 26 (62%) single parent families, 11 (26%) two-parent families, and 5 (12%) were couples without children. Of all residents, 99 (52%) Caucasian, 79 (41%) were Hispanic, 3 (2%) Native American, 10 (5%) were African American and 1 was Asian (less than 1%). 34 (18%) residents had a disability and 3 (2%) were considered Elderly (65 & older). 36 (19%) of the residents including adults and their children had been victims of domestic violence.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Do I have to live in Longmont to apply for residency at the Inn Between?
The Inn Between is a transitional housing facility serving homeless families and individuals who currently live, have lived, or plan to permanently live, in the St. Vrain Valley Community.

Do I qualify?
In order to qualify to live at the Inn Between, an applicant must be homeless or at risk of being homeless. The definition of homelessness can include, but is not limited to: living with friends; living in an abusive situation; living in substandard housing; being involuntarily displaced, living in a homeless shelter; and/or paying 50% or more of your income for rent.

What if I have a criminal background?
Every adult applicant must be willing to submit and pay for a CBI Background check. A criminal background will not necessarily disqualify you for residency at the Inn Between. Information regarding the nature of the crime, how long ago it occurred, whether the person was rehabilitated, and or the support systems the person has in place is considered during the screening process.

Will I meet the income guidelines to qualify for a housing subsidy?
The housing assistance income guidelines for Longmont and Boulder County are based on the number of members in your family. The maximum gross income (before taxes) amounts used to qualify a family are determined by HUD.

Can I afford to live at the Inn Between?
All tenants living at the Inn Between pay rent unless they are a high school student living in an SRO unit and involved in extra curricular activities. The amount of rent you pay depends on which unit you live in and whether the unit is subsidized or not. The amount of rent you pay will usually be one third of your gross monthly income. The amount of security deposit is also dependent on the unit you will be living in.

Am I looking for Transitional Housing?
The Inn Between does not provide emergency housing. Before moving into the Inn Between you will sign either a year lease or a month-to-month lease depending on the location of your apartment or room. Residents who sign a month-to-month lease are expected to make a minimum of a six-month commitment to stay.

Is the Inn Between only for families?
No! The Inn Between provides housing to single individuals as well as families. In order to qualify to live at the Inn Between, a single head of household applicant must be at least 16 years old. Single individuals qualify for SRO's (single room occupancy). Your family size determines whether you will move into an SRO, an efficiency, or a 1-2 or 3 bedroom apartment.

What am I expected to do while I live at the Inn Between?
All applicants, with their referring agency case manager, must complete the Self-Sufficiency Matrix Model. Upon acceptance the resident must work towards obtaining permanent and/or affordable housing within a two-year period. All applicants (household heads), unless receiving disability or retirement benefits, have 30 days from first date of residency to establish one of the following: Full-time employment (32 + hours); Full-time enrollment (based on schools full-time status) in High School (SIP Program); Full-time/Part-time school (college or training program), in conjunction with no less than part-time employment(15-31 hours).

• We are NOT student housing.
• Must be receiving financial aid as it is used to determine your rent.
• Must be within your last one/two year(s) of completing your degree/training.

If elderly or disabled, residents have 30 days from entrance to establish one of the following: a. application of eligible benefits. b. therapeutic needs, if applicable.

What are the rules at the Inn Between?
Our main goal at the Inn Between is for residents to have a safe, respectful living environment. The Inn does have "House Rules"; they are given to prospective clients through our Referring Agencies when they apply for the Inn.

Is someone going to be watching me all the time?
No, definitely not. The Inn Between encourages people to live independently by making responsible choices for themselves, their families, and their guests.

I have a disability; can I live at the Inn Between?
The Inn Between has two apartments specifically designated to be wheelchair accessible. The Inn Between staff does not provide assisted living, all residents must provide for their own needs. We can accommodate for specific disabilities.

If I am interested, what do I need to do?
If you have read this material and you are interested in living at the Inn Between, you must contact one of the referring agencies to fill out an application. Please contact the referring agency that most appropriately matches your current needs. If you would like additional information please contact the Inn Between at (303) 684-0810.

The Inn Between serves, on a confidential basis, individuals, families, children, and youth, and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin (ancestry), religion (creed), gender, sexual orientation/gender identity, age, disability, marital status, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers, selection of vendors, and provisions of services.