News Articles & Awards
Recent Awards (Murphy Center and Homeward Alliance)
Homeless Family Hero Award (David Rout, Executive Director Homeward Alliance, 2019)
Realities for Children Affiliate Youth Agency of the Year Award (One Village One Family Program of Homeward Alliance, 2017)
Group Publishing, Social Services Community-Based Award (Homeward Alliance, 2016)
City of Loveland, Model Partnership Award (Murphy Center for Hope, 2016)
Fort Collins Interfaith Council, Nonprofit Award (One Village One Family Program of Homeward Alliance, 2016)
Governor’s Service Awards, Outstanding Nonprofit of the Year Award (Homeward Alliance, 2015)
City of Fort Collins’ Human Relations Commission Award (Homeward Alliance, 2015)
Jim Drendel Growing Stronger Together Award (Ken & Nancy John, 2015)
Recent News Articles
Homeward Alliance unveils mobile laundry for Loveland’s homeless and at-risk residents
Loveland Reporter-Herald, October 3, 2019
Growing Fort Collins reckons with resources for rising homeless population
The Collegian, March 20, 2018
https://collegian.com/2018/03/growing-fort-collins-reckons-with-resources-for-rising-homeless-population/
Murphy Center provides resources to end homelessness in Fort Collins
The Collegian, February 21, 2018
https://collegian.com/2018/02/murphy-center-aims-to-end-homelessness-in-fort-collins/
Pets living on the street get help from veterinarian, in Fort Collins and beyond
The Coloradoan, February 21, 2018
http://noconow.co/2oqGv6b
Collaboration opens up homes for 9 people living in poverty, homelessness
Coloradoan, January 19, 2018
http://noconow.co/2mP8coa
Housing First takes aim at Fort Collins’ chronic homelessness
Coloradoan, September 17, 2017
http://noconow.co/2x9redD
Hickenlooper lauds Murphy Center as model
Coloradoan, September 13, 2017
http://noconow.co/2x0kFdi
This woman’s journey offers hope to escape homelessness
Coloradoan, June 2, 2017
http://noconow.co/2ryR4qX
Study: Ending homelessness for 4 saves thousands
Coloradoan, April 13, 2017
http://noconow.co/2parJma
Once homeless Fort Collins family thankful for new life
The Coloradoan, November 24, 2016
http://www.coloradoan.com/story/news/2016/11/24/home-holidays-thanksgiving-cp/94231436/
Homeless people benefit from group providing bikes and repairs.
FOX31 Denver KDVR-TV, October 14th, 2016
http://kdvr.com/2016/10/14/homeless-people-benefit-from-group-providing-bikes-and-repairs/
Bike repair program gives wheels to FoCo homeless
Coloradoan, October 4, 2016
http://noconow.co/2dFp2zG
Murphy Center thrives for homeless with new leaders
Coloradoan, July 18, 2016
http://noconow.co/2a5X5Vl
Good Time Travelers make music video for Murphy Center
Coloradoan, May 19, 2016
http://noconow.co/27ENDfI
Murphy Center reopens under new management
Coloradoan, December 5, 2015
http://noconow.co/1Y04v92
Major Murphy Center shakeup underway
Coloradoan, November 6, 2015
http://noconow.co/1Nxz6cL
Homeless Gear seeks homeless solutions in Fort Collins
Coloradoan, May 20, 2015
http://noconow.co/1HipyLi
Program launches to help homeless families
Coloradoan, October 9, 2014
http://noconow.co/1xsCuen