The Wyoming Coalition for the Homeless (WCH) is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit agency working for and with the homeless in Cheyenne, Wyoming. WCH relies on the community and foundation/ corporate grants for funding. Your donations of cash and in-kind items are needed year round. Donations are tax deductible as allowed by law.
WCH was formed in 1990, incorporated in 1990 as Wyoming Against Homelessness. In 1993 the name of the agency was changed to Wyoming Coalition for the Homeless and it was recognized as a tax-exempt, not for profit organization under the 501(c) (3) internal revenue code in 1994.
WCH is an all volunteer agency. Volunteers are needed for a variety of projects. Projects are suitable for school groups, church groups, clubs, individuals.
The WCH main building at 907 Logan houses the only day center for the homeless in Cheyenne. The Welcome Mat Day Center is open from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Monday thru Saturday and holidays, and 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. on Sunday. Services are limited on the Saturday in June when the annual fundraiser, Walk In My Shoes is held. Sponsors are needed now for this fundraiser.
Walkers and ghost walkers may sign up for the event at any time.
WCH has a 2nd building, The Richards Center, which is the education and training center, housing Art from the Streets Gallery and studio, classrooms, for job and life skills classes, computer lab, Look Your Best for Success Clothing Room and soon a Day Care for homeless children.
WCH makes sleeping bags for the homeless and repairs and services bikes for homeless individuals needing a means of transportation.
WCH publishes a monthly on line newsletter Wyoming Winds and is working on a publication of art and writing by homeless and formerly homeless individuals. WCH sponsors Homeless Memorial Day annually on December 21. To see facts and figures about the people that we see Click Here
WCH believes that people can best be reached where they are at the moment contact is made. WCH does not make demands, and tries to raise self-esteem and confidence through the Art From The Streets program. This is the first step in helping people move from the street back into the mainstream - but it needs to be done according to the need and the time frame of each person. We don't tell them what they need, but rather ask them what we can do to help them achieve their goals.
It shall be the purpose of the WCH to decrease the incidence of homelessness, improve the quality of service to homeless people, effect systemic change, and impact the institutional roots of homelessness. This will be accomplished through education, advocacy, direct services, and resource development.
