The Student Incentive Program (SIP) provides housing at no cost to teenagers who are facing homelessness and going to school in the St. In addition to the transitional housing program, The Inn Between offers another temporary living space to teenagers 16 and older. And then that just in turn just helps with moving life forward.” “My wife improved hers around almost 300 points while we lived there. We improved our credit score, I improved my credit score almost 100 points while there,” Mein said. He is planning on buying a house next year. Mein said he wanted to continue bettering himself as the reason to now work for the nonprofit, adding that The Inn Between paid for some classes to advance his career.ĭuring his residency with The Inn Between, Mein said he improved his credit score. Today, he is employed by the same agency that once provided him with affordable housing, and maintains the buildings for current residents. Mein’s family stayed with friends after his workplace injury placed him in between jobs. He entered the transitional program six years ago, staying a little over the two year period, after he was severely injured at work and lost his car and house. “Really, the intent and the purpose of transitional housing set up is to provide all that we can have to a pathway for people to attain greater self sufficiency in whatever way that's meaningful to them.”īrian Mein, a maintenance assistant for The Inn Between, lived in a The Inn Between transitional unit with his family before working for the nonprofit. “The end goal is really to find a permanent or sustainable housing situation whether it's subsidized or unsubsidized,” Rakow said. He added that the purpose of transitional housing is to guide clients towards a permanent, sustainable housing situation.
The remaining units are transitional housing.The program typically lasts for a 24-month period, though Rakow said The Inn Between has granted longer stays during the pandemic. According to The National Low Income Coalition, 16% of Colorado’s extremely low income renter households house someone living with a disability. Rakow said the permanent apartments are typically reserved for those who are more vulnerable to homelessness including disabled and elderly people. Permanent housing accounts for approximately 30 of The Inn Between units. The cost of housing is on a sliding scale and The Inn Between determines rent by charging no more than 30% of the household’s income, Rakow said. “It's about an agency that depends on collaborative partners to work together towards something bigger and better for the residents who come to us,” Rakow said.
Rakow attributes the nomination to the Longmont community recognizing the value of services for people facing homelessmess and a joint movement. The Inn Between was a finalist for best nonprofit for the 2021 Jubilee Awards, the annual ceremony by the Longmont Chamber recognizing local businesses and nonprofits. Both individuals and families are served and spaces vary in size with one, two and three bedroom apartments and single rooms with shared spaces.The Inn Between serves between 150 and 175 people at any given time, according to Tim Rakow, executive director of the agency. Over the years, The Inn Between grew from one housing building to six with a total of 89 units. It was formed under parent agency Family Extension, before gaining 501(c)(3) status in 1999. The nonprofit has served Longmont since its establishment in 1993. Vrain Valley through affordable housing and support services. Longmont’s The Inn Between provides stability to individuals and families facing homelessness in the St.
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