Elati Village: A Community on the Path to Home
In March 2024, The Gathering Place began operating Elati Village in partnership with the City and County of Denver—creating a safe residential community designed to help women and gender-diverse adults move from homelessness toward stable, permanent housing.
Elati Village includes 44 individual units, providing a private, dignified place to live while residents work toward their next chapter. But it’s more than housing—it’s a community built around support, connection, and opportunity.
Residents have access to onsite case management, wellness services, and housing navigation, along with trusted community partners who provide mental health care, substance use recovery services, and primary healthcare. Our team works alongside each resident to reduce barriers, strengthen stability, and build a clear path toward permanent housing.
The program is grounded in nationally recognized best practices—including Housing First, trauma-informed care, harm reduction, and peer support—ensuring residents can access help without unnecessary barriers and receive support that respects their experiences and choices.
At its core, Elati Village reflects The Gathering Place’s belief that lasting stability requires more than a roof overhead. By focusing on health, home, purpose, and community, we help residents rebuild confidence, reconnect with resources, and take meaningful steps toward long-term independence.
Elati Village is an important part of Denver’s effort to reduce street homelessness—and a powerful example of what happens when compassionate housing and supportive services come together to create real pathways forward.
