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Jobs & Gigs

Denver Workforce Services, day labor, gig apps, and tips for getting hired while experiencing homelessness.

EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

💼 Denver Workforce Center

East Office: 3815 Steele St, Denver — Map ↗

Free job search assistance, resume help, interview coaching, computer access, and connections to employers hiring now. Run by the City of Denver.

Also check Connecting Colorado — the state's free online job board with thousands of listings.

EMPLOYMENT FOR UNHOUSED

🔧 St. Francis Center — Employment Program

2323 Curtis St, Denver, CO 80205 — Map ↗

SFC runs employment services specifically for people experiencing homelessness — job readiness training, resume building, job placement, and connections to employers who understand your situation.

COLORADO WORKS

📋 Colorado Works (TANF)

If you have children, Colorado Works provides cash assistance and employment support through Denver Human Services. This includes job training, childcare assistance, and transportation help.

Apply at Denver Human Services — 1200 Federal Blvd or online at Colorado PEAK.

SAME-DAY PAY

💰 Day Labor & Temp Agencies

Day labor agencies pay daily and often don't require a permanent address. Look for locations near downtown Denver — bring a valid photo ID and be ready to work by 5–6 AM.

Common agencies in Denver include Labor Ready / PeopleReady, Elwood Staffing, and Staffmark. Walk in early — first come, first served for daily assignments.

GIG APPS

📱 Gig Work Tips

Apps like Instawork, Wonolo, and Steady offer flexible gig work — warehouse, events, food service — that you can pick up on your own schedule. Most pay within 1–2 days.

💡 Tip for getting hired while unhoused: Use St. Francis Center's address (2323 Curtis St) for mail and phone messages. Many employers are willing to work with your situation if you're upfront about it. Build a documented history of any work — even gig work — because some transitional housing programs require proof of employment or job-seeking activity.

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