A number of years ago a number of CHUM churches and other agencies sat around a table wondering what we might be able to do to stem the tide of more and more women being on the streets and no more resources being offered.  Out of those discussions was created the Women’s Homelessness Initiative!

WHI is a consortium of churches working through Capitol Hill UM to give sanctuary and hospitality every night to women who would be on our streets. What WHI offers is a chance to have these women – our women – be known, heard, and cared for with compassion, dignity, respect, and presence of heart.

In these past years, we have filled over 9,000 cots with women who most likely would be on the streets or in other very compromising situations to find “safety or warmth.”

Over 400 volunteers, sharing their time, talent, and treasure. They have also provided over 9,000 dinners and breakfast bags.

Elixir supports this charity with ongoing donations of  “period packs” to provide feminine products in cosmetic bags.  All items have been donated by our staff and others our team has recruited. If you are interested in making a contribution of tampons, pantyliners, wipes or cosemetic bags please give Elixir a call at 303-571-4455.

The three goals of WHI:

1. To serve – because that is what we are called to
2. To educate – because we must transform the fear we hold toward those on the
   streets to seeing them as truly our brothers and sisters.  Through WHI and our churches, we have educated thousands
3. To advocate – where we can….to make a difference in the lives of those who are disenfranchised.  We are called to become a compassionate people.