Colorado T.E.N.T.'s S.H.E.A.T.S. Initiative

Colorado T.E.N.T.'s S.H.E.A.T.S. Initiative

S.H.E.A.T.S. - Our Flagship Program

For many parolees, the lack of stable housing is the biggest obstacle to rebuilding their lives. In fact, over 90% of individuals without access to safe, stable housing end up returning to prison. The statistics are sobering. Still, we have the power to change this outcome—and you can be a key part of the solution.

Dr. Shawn Bushway from the RAND Corporation puts it simply: If a person can stay employed for just one year after being released from prison, they are far less likely to reoffend. But to get to that critical milestone of stable employment, adequate housing is essential.

Many people are forced to stay in prison longer than necessary despite having earned parole, simply because they lack the funds to secure a place to live. Extended incarceration denies access to crucial reintegration resources that can only be accessed once a person has actually exited prison and entered housing (for example, vouchers for work boots, bus passes, and food). Even though they've completed their sentences, they can’t access these without the funds to find a place to live. This delay not only keeps them incarcerated longer, but also prevents them from accessing the critical resources they need to reintegrate into society.

That's where S.H.E.A.T.S. comes in; we tackle the problem of recidivism at its source…

Sustained Housing, Employment, and Transportation Sponsorships

We help parolees due for release that have no financial means to secure housing. Through your sponsorship, we provide:

  1. Initial rent assistance, giving parolees the opportunity to settle into a stable living environment.

  2. Training to build self-sufficiency and other necessary life skills

  3. Help in securing steady employment, giving parolees a pathway toward financial independence

  4. Assistance with transportation, helping parolees access employment, services, and other activities

How Your Support Works:

Your contribution helps pay for the initial rent deposit, security deposit, and the first few months of rent—so that parolees can move into a safe, stable home. This is often the single barrier preventing successful reintegration.

We also support the ongoing effort to help parolees secure stable employment and transportation, making them less reliant on state support and increasing their chance of success.

Every Dollar Counts. Every Life is Transformed.

With your sponsorship, you are providing more than just a roof over someone's head—you’re offering hope, dignity, and a real shot at a fresh start. For just a small investment, you’re helping to unlock a person’s potential and break the cycle of incarceration.

By investing in Sustained Housing, Employment, and Transportation Sponsorships (S.H.E.A.T.S.), you are directly contributing to reducing recidivism, saving taxpayer dollars, and helping to build safer, stronger communities. Your sponsorship is the catalyst for building the foundation of success.

Join us in making a lasting difference. With your help, we can give parolees the foundation they need to thrive—and keep them from returning to prison.