Cellphones Are a Lifeline for Unhoused People—But Barriers Abound
“We have nowhere to go”: Hundreds of thousands of Coloradans at risk of eviction
Every week for a year, this group has provided water and trash services to Denver’s unhoused
Supportive housing has proved successful for addressing chronic homelessness. Why isn’t there more in Colorado?
Colorado’s housing crisis touches every inch of the state. Lawmakers hope $400 million will help.
‘Way more students’: Spike in homelessness feared in Colorado school districts
‘Not acceptable, whatsoever’: Medicaid mismanagement draws lawmaker scrutiny
‘I want to see the plan’: Denver residents press city officials over inaction on homelessness
Key to disrupting Denver’s homeless-to-jail pipeline? Permanent supportive housing, study finds.
‘One step forward and two steps back’: Navigating housing instability during the pandemic
These five Colorado counties account for more than 73% of evictions filed this year
Colorado’s child poverty rate was improving pre-pandemic, but that trend is likely to change
Cellphones Are a Lifeline for Unhoused People—But Barriers AboundA lack of internet access and charging stations makes it challenging for unhoused folks to maintain a working cellphone, posing a threat to their safety and ability to follow up with service providers or connect with employers.Shelter Force 11/1/23
“We have nowhere to go”: Hundreds of thousands of Coloradans at risk of evictionFor one Aurora family, eviction could come as soon as this week. The case against them was filed before Gov. Jared Polis’ executive order pausing evictions went into effect.Colorado Sun 6/19/20
Every week for a year, this group has provided water and trash services to Denver’s unhousedHeadwaters Protectors hopes the city will take note of their compassionate – and cheap – services.Colorado Newsline 8/2/21
Supportive housing has proved successful for addressing chronic homelessness. Why isn’t there more in Colorado?A newly funded housing project in Denver is a small step in expanding programs that couple affordable housing with substance abuse and mental health treatment.Colorado Newsline 4/4/21
Colorado’s housing crisis touches every inch of the state. Lawmakers hope $400 million will help.State lawmakers this session set aside $400 million in federal coronavirus relief funds to try to alleviate the growing housing pressure seen across the state. The challenge now will be coming up with solutions that address the unique challenges urban, mountain and rural communities are facing.Colorado Newsline 7/23/21
‘Way more students’: Spike in homelessness feared in Colorado school districtsLast year, 22,224 students attending Colorado K-12 public schools were considered homeless. Housing advocates worry students are “falling through the cracks” during remote learning. Colorado Newsline 9/10/20
‘Not acceptable, whatsoever’: Medicaid mismanagement draws lawmaker scrutinyAs of June 2020, the state agency had 17 noncompliance issues — 14 of which are deemed high priority — the highest number of any state agency, according to an annual report released by the Office of the State Auditor in December.Colorado Newsline 1/26/21
‘I want to see the plan’: Denver residents press city officials over inaction on homelessnessDuring Wednesday’s meeting, many unhoused residents detailed the inhumane treatment they’ve experienced at homeless shelters and during encampment clearings, commonly called homeless sweeps. Others talked about how, even with stable employment, they can’t afford rent or food or laundry services and that they’ve been on affordable housing waitlists for years. Colorado Newsline 4/1/21
Key to disrupting Denver’s homeless-to-jail pipeline? Permanent supportive housing, study finds.The city of Denver embarked on a five-year experiment in 2016 to see if it could disrupt the city’s robust homeless-to-jail pipeline by providing permanent supportive housing, which couples housing with services such as substance use and mental health treatment. Colorado Newsline 7/16/21
‘One step forward and two steps back’: Navigating housing instability during the pandemicPrior to the pandemic, Erika Joye had never missed a rent payment. The economic crisis spurred by the virus has made it increasingly harder for her to get back on her feet and remain in her home. “It just feels like I can’t get ahead of the game. I can’t even catch up. I can’t even walk on the field,” she said.Colorado Newsline 10/19/20
These five Colorado counties account for more than 73% of evictions filed this yearThousands of evictions have been filed throughout Colorado since January, highlighting the gaps in both state and federal eviction protections put in place throughout the pandemic. Colorado Newsline 8/17/21
Colorado’s child poverty rate was improving pre-pandemic, but that trend is likely to changeColorado’s child poverty and unemployment rates had been steadily falling prior to the pandemic, and median family income was on the rise. But all of that progress came to a halt in March 2020 after the spread of COVID-19 triggered stay-at-home orders and mass layoffs, which propelled the percentage of U.S. children with an unemployed parent to a 50-year high.Colorado Newsline 8/26/21
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