THORNTON, Colo. — Almost Home, an Adams County nonprofit serving unhoused people and families at risk of homelessness in north metro Denver, is raising money through a 5K race on Saturday after the organization said federal funding cuts have forced it to stop some programs.
Federal support enables Almost Home to provide low-barrier emergency housing, financial assistance, and vital resources for families and individuals in Adams, Broomfield, and southern Weld counties. Executive Director Jessica Fiedler said significant recent funding cuts have sharply limited the number of people they can serve.
On Saturday morning, dozens of people and families dressed up in their Halloween costumes for the organization’s first-ever Spooky Sprint 5K at Margaret Carpenter Park in Thornton. Almost Home said it raised around $12,000 from the race, which will support programs for two families.
“There’s nothing better than helping people out. And for a great cause? It’s the perfect thing to do on a Saturday morning,” said runner Lynette Day…