Find a Home - Open Up

Our Home Seekers come through referrals by our partner organizations.

Requirements:

Adult (age 18+)
Legal guardian of children you’re seeking housing with
Looking to live in the Denver metro area
Low-income and/or qualify for government assistance
Actively pursuing self-sufficiency
- Involved in career development (e.g. going to school, in a career development program, apprenticeship program)
- Currently working FT or goal is to work FT job

Please note:

Our program is felon-friendly, but depends on home-provider preference.
Almost all of our home-providers have “no drugs” listed as non-negotiable.

Here’s how it works:

Step 1: Apply

Send us your application and we will schedule an interview at a convenient time for you.

Step 2: Match

We factor in all of your preferences and non-negotiables as we determine the best fit for you. Once we find a promising match, we will introduce you and allow you to make the decision about whether to commit to the match.

Step 3: Thrive

Our lease agreement is tailored to setting you and the lessor up for a successful, mutually-beneficial match. The Open Up team provides both of you with support as you work towards achieving your career goals and plan for your future.

Hear from our matches:

Dave, Dottie, and Monica

Monica (right), a mother of three pursuing a career in water quality management, is matched with Dave and Dottie, a retired couple who love using their home to help others.

John, Kimberly, and John

John (left) is pursuing a career in veterinary medicine and is matched with John (right) and his wife, Kimberly, who use their home to build community and help provide an affordable option for their neighbors.

Dana, Christine, and Kathryn

Kathryn (left), a CNA and student, and her daughter are matched with Dana (right), Christine (not pictured), and their family, who are excited to share their home for the first time.

Joan and Mikayla

Mikayla (right), a first generation college student, is matched with Joan (left), a homeowner and business owner who enjoys sharing her home with young people pursuing self-sufficiency.

Raquel and Sara

Sara (left), a graduate of two of our partner programs pursuing a career as a machinist, is matched with Raquel (center) and her family, who love sharing life and their home with a new friend.

Glenn and Dennis

Dennis (right), a Rehire Colorado program graduate and employee at Metro Caring, is matched with Glenn (left) and his family, who generously share their extra space with friends in need.

Kate and Audrey

Audrey (right), a CrossPurpose leader and mom of two sweet kids, is matched with Kate (left), who has always wanted to share her home, which she bought for this purpose.

Brittany

Brittany (right), a Manna Connect leader and employee at Qdoba, is matched with her own space in Douglas County.

Heidi and Guyia

Guyia (right), pursuing higher education, and her son are matched with Heidi (left), who is excited to share her home with Guyia and thrives when she gets to spend quality time with kids like this one!