Tag: Douglas County Homeless
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Colorado church embraces housing homeless in RVs despite town’s resistance
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Mike Polhemus and his team at The Rock Church in Castle Rock say all they seek in return for providing shelter is to witness those they help achieve a healthier, more sustainable life beyond homelessness. After a recent settlement with Castle Rock over land use laws,…
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Douglas and Arapahoe counties opens long-term care facility for homeless families
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Douglas and Arapahoe county officials on Wednesday celebrated the opening of a newly upgraded residential facility focused on helping homeless families. The care facility’s mission includes serving families that entered through Douglas County’s homeless program. The long-term care facility is operated by Colorado nonprofit The…
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Douglas County adopts camping ban, up to $1,000 fine for each violation
With no known homeless encampments, Douglas County institutes camping ban to ‘reclaim public spaces,’ commissioner says.
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‘Handouts don’t help’: How a Colorado county reduced homelessness by 86% in 2 years
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From 2022 to 2024, Douglas County witnessed a steep drop of homeless people living on the streets, from 43 to 6, according to a recent point-in-time count.