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Providing a safety net!

Approximately 50 percent of HNS clients are school-aged children, 27 % are senior citizens and disabled individuals.  Each day we witness heartbreaking stories including mothers and fathers who are unable to provide basic necessities for their children; or seniors living on small fixed incomes deciding between buying medications or food; or individuals in crisis due to job loss, illness, homelessness, insufficient living wages, or other unforseen circumstances.

HNS provides a safety net for these households, preventing a more severe downward spiral. Our mission is to alleviate the effects that poverty can have on people through supportive services, referrals and education opportunities that assist them back to a place of self-sufficiency. 

Help for today...Emergency Services

Hope for tomorrow...Support, Guidance, Referrals and Education

Facts

• HNS serves over 1,700 individuals per month.
• HNS is supported and funded primarily by churches, individuals and organizations, City of Loveland, United Way, trusts and foundations.
• Client records are carefully maintained in order to avoid duplication of services. Documentation and accountability are required to receive services.
• Assistance is not guaranteed and is based on the availability of program funding.
• HNS welcomes volunteer participation and encourages inquiries about agency procedures.
• The community is invited to attend an Open House and Tour available on the second Thursday of each month. Call to confirm your visit. 667-4939
• HNS has an endowment fund with the Northern Colorado Community Foundation.
• To receive services from HNS programs, a client must show current proof that they reside in the R2J School District which encompasses the cities of Loveland, Berthoud, South Fort Collins (South of Trilby Road), and Drake.
• Qualifying proofs are required to ensure that the truly needy are being served. The majority of adult clients have income from work, Social Security, or disability insurance. Required proofs: current address and income proof, photo ID for adults, Social Security cards, birth certificates or school registration is necesssary for every person in the house hold.
• HNS conducts an annual audit and produces an annual report which is available upon request.
• HNS clients are required to register at the Larimer County Workforce Center if unemployed. Clients using HNS food assistance for 3 months or more are required to apply for Larimer County Social Services Food Assistance. Clients using HNS programs for 1 year and feel the need for continued support are required to attend the HNS Financial Planning course or an approved financial course from a partnering agency.