Tag: Homelessness
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As Aurora shifts funding priority to life-saving programs, nonprofits scramble to find revenue sources
Several nonprofits that provide services to people in Aurora face cuts in the city’s proposed budget for next year following a dip in the local government’s revenues. But they’re luckier than the groups that offer homelessness programs whose funding was completely zeroed out, a move that reflects a shift in the city’s priorities. Notably, some…
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Colorado Coalition for the Homeless, others face funding cuts in Aurora
The recommendations appear to reflect a shift in the city’s priorities, as some of the funding would instead go to behavioral and recovery programs, as well as domestic violence services
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Denver City Council approves $10 million for homeless hotel shelter operator
The Denver City Council on Monday approved a $10 million contract with The Salvation Army to oversee operations at the 450-bed, 300-unit hotel that houses homeless people at 4040 N. Quebec St. The city is leasing the former DoubleTree by Hilton hotel for $83,333.33 a month for up to 15 months. Denver holds a purchase…
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Denver councilmember resigns as homeless chair, citing distrust with mayor’s office
Announcement comes amid nearly $6 million in proposed contracts providing services for the three micro-communities under construction
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Colorado Springs veteran haunted by fellow sailor’s brutal death aims to save his own life
Local organizations are helping vets get back on their feet
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Denver residents, councilmembers insist $17.5 million for rental assistance will prevent homelessness
The majority of people who spoke on Denver’s proposed spending plan during Monday’s council meeting praised councilmembers’ push to earmark $17.5 million for the city’s rental assistance program, saying the latter helps to prevent homelessness. Denver Mayor Mike Johnston did not budge on his $12.6 million budget request when the council asked for additional funding.…
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Denver decides to seek bids for next 300 tiny homes
200 Pallet shelters price drops to $3.5 million, homeless advisor says
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Denver mayor cuts 87% of council’s 2024 budget suggestions
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston wants to cut nearly all of the councilmembers’ proposed additional spending to the city’s 2024 budget plan. The city council made 28 recommendations last week, totaling $81 million in proposed changes to the mayor’s budget. In a letter, Johnston said the price tag for the changes is too high. Denver City…
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Denver Sheriff’s Department down 274 positions
Public safety meeting ushers thoughts on youth violence, homelessness
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Denver mayor picks south Santa Fe Drive site for first micro-community
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston announced Monday that Denver’s first micro-community to house homeless people will be built along South Santa Fe Drive. Johnston, who has vowed to house 1,000 homeless people by year’s end, said city officials will break ground soon at 2301 S. Santa Fe Drive. But nearby residents have expressed concern about the…