Does the Coalition place homeless persons in shelters or make referrals to programs? No. A list of shelters and programs is on this website. You should contact the shelter directly. No referral is required.
Does the Coalition make grants to organizations that help the homeless? No. The Coalition does not make grants; however, it does coordinate the process for organizations that apply in a consolidated application to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development for federal funding. The Coalition also assists organizations in seeking other grants and funding.
Is the Coalition funded by the City of El Paso? The Coalition receives a planning grant from Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding administered through the City.
Does the City fund programs to help the homeless? Many members of the Coalition receive CDBG funding and Emergency Shelter Grant funding through the City to provider shelter or services to the homeless. Neither the City nor the County directly fund homeless programs.
Why do so many homeless persons live on the street, instead of going to shelters like the Rescue Mission? Emergency shelters can be crowded and noisy. Many homeless persons with mental illness, post-traumatic stress disorder, or other trauma are afraid or uncomfortable staying in groups or in shelters. They are more comfortable staying in desert camps or an out of the way corner in the city.
Are most of El Paso’s homeless illegal immigrants? No. Most of El Paso’s homeless population are not immigrants or transients. __% of the homeless (besides a small population of migrant farmworkers) have lived in El Paso for 30 years and ___% have English as their primary language.
How is the Coalition different from the Opportunity Center? The Coalition and the Opportunity Center used to be part of the same organization, but now are independent. The Opportunity Center provides direct shelter and services to the homeless, while the Coalition provides planning and coordination for organizations that serve the homeless.
Contact Info
El Paso Coalition for the Homeless
6044 Gateway East, Suite 211
El Paso, Texas 79905
Phone: 915-843-2170
Fax: 915-843-2184
Through collaboration and coordination of efforts and an effective balance of programs, El Paso’s Continuum of Care will meet the diverse needs of persons at risk of becoming homeless, homeless individuals and families who can transition to a return to self-sufficiency, and those homeless who are no longer able to be totally independent.
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