Current Events

Art Show/VigilFriday, November 2nd from 4:00-7:00pm

 

The Murphy Center is proud to host the First Annual Art Show/Vigil on Friday, November 2nd, from 4-7:00pm. The exhibition continues through Nov. 16 during open hours at the center - 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday. Entitled “Endless Struggle,” the event will be an opportunity for local artists experiencing homelessness to exhibit their art as an expression of remembrance and respect for those we have lost. In addition, we have chosen the second day of Dias de los Muertos (The Day of Dead) in a tradition of honoring  the many amazing individuals who have died while still homeless in Fort Collins over the last few years. Please join us as we remember and acknowledge the members of our community who are homeless. There will be complimentary refreshments as well as a chance to meet the artists.  

Yoga at the Murphy Center for HopeSaturday, June 23rd at 10-11:30 a.m.

Wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat.Space is limited. Call 970-494-4239 to reserve your spot. Click here to view Yoga Flyer 

About the Instructor:
Jack Workman teaches yoga in Fort Collins, Colorado. He teaches in the Vinyasa style and is known for creating a warm and welcoming en-vironment for each practitioner to deepen into their experience of yoga. Built upon the foundation of mindfulness, Jack’s classes explore each pose in a creative and intuitive way.   

Governor John Hickenlooper tours the Murphy Center
and signs bill for senior dental care

Governor Hickenlooper and Senator Kefalas signing bill at the Murphy Center

The Governor and Senator Kefalas visited the Murphy Center for Hope in May and held a formal signing of a bill that will provide dental assistance to seniors. Link to full article on the News Page.

 

 

 

NEW! Drumming Circles at the Murphy Center — Next one is being planned
Regular drumming circles are now happening at the Murphy Center. Research shows that there are numerous benefits to drumming and doing so as a group. Drumming has been found to accelerate physical healing, boost the immune system and produce feelings of well-being, a release of emotional trauma, and reintegration of self.

 
Introducing: The Art Buffet–Free
Color Our World provides art supplies for guests to use for creating their own art. They distribute art packs at the Homeless Gear distributions on the 3rd Thursday of each month and at the Children in Need family distributions.
 
Homeless Gear distributions: 3rd Thursday of each month at 1-2 pm.
Children in Need distributions: September 8, December 8 at 9 am-noon.
 
Next Art Buffet dates to be announced soon.
 
 
 
 

Mission to Hope Walk on December 3rd was a memorable event

 

Over 70 people arrived on a cold, windy and snowy Saturday morning to wal from the Catholic Charities Mission to the Murphy Center for Hope. The event raised money to support the homeless day services being provided at both facilities.

 

 

  


Leonard Urban’s Book Signing

Local author, Leonard Urban,  author of The Millennium Conquest, A Myth In Time, held a book siging event at the Murphy Center on December 4th.

In this insightful narrative, Urban imagines conversations with many of  the great thinkers of the past — philosophers, writers, scientists and theologians – who have pondered the meaning of truth and the purpose of life.

Urban is donating proceeds from the book to the Murphy Center for Hope in order to further the center’s mission of social responsibility to those who are homeless or on the brink of homelessness.