Denver Identifies Hotel for Families Experiencing Homelessness Published on November 22, 2023 Mayor Mike Johnston announced a major milestone in ongoing efforts to address homelessness, bring people indoors and permanently close encampments. Tagged as: , Housing and Homelessness, Housing Stability, Mayor, News
Micro-Community to Break Ground, Part of Mayor's House1000 Initiative Published on October 09, 2023 Mayor Mike Johnston announced the upcoming groundbreaking for a micro-community as part of the House1000 initiative. This development is a significant step forward in the ongoing effort to combat homelessness and improve the lives of those in need within our city. Tagged as: , Housing and Homelessness, Mayor, News
Mayor Johnston’s Initiative Successfully Closes First Encampment Published on September 28, 2023 Mayor Johnston announced today the city’s first successfully housing encampment resolution. After identifying 70 unsheltered residents to be assigned for relocation at the encampment at 8th Ave. and Logan St., the city moved 83 individuals directly off the street to converted hotel units. Tagged as: , Housing and Homelessness
DeGette, Johnston Announce $2.5M Grant to Address Youth Homelessness Published on September 20, 2023 U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette and Denver Mayor Mike Johnston announced that Denver is set to receive $2,580,526 to address youth homelessness. Tagged as: , Housing and Homelessness, Mayor, News
Mayor Johnston Shares Update on 2023 Budget for House1000 Published on September 12, 2023 Funding for House1000, the Johnston administration’s coordinated citywide response to the homelessness crisis, is expected to total approximately $48.6 million in 2023. Tagged as: , Budget, Housing and Homelessness, Mayor, News
New Warren Village Affordable Housing Underway, to Provide 89 Homes Published on August 30, 2023 Denver’s first investment in city-funded housing vouchers took shape today with the groundbreaking of an affordable housing community targeting single-parent households. Construction began today on Warren Village at Alameda, which will provide 89 income-restricted apartments, including 79 supportive housing units with wraparound services for households exiting homelessness. Tagged as: , Housing and Homelessness
Mayor Johnston Announces Potential Short Term Housing Locations Published on August 24, 2023 Mayor Michael Johnston gave an update this morning, Thursday August 24 on the emergency operation to address Denver’s homelessness crisis. Tagged as: , Emergency Management, Housing and Homelessness, Mayor
Denver Offers Places to Cool Down During Extreme Heat Published on August 22, 2023 With extreme heat expected in the metro area Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023, the City and County of Denver is offering support to help residents stay cool and healthy during the uncomfortably high temperatures. Tagged as: , Emergency Management, Housing and Homelessness, Parks & Recreation, Press release, Public Health & Environment
Mayor Johnston Gives Update on Emergency Declaration on Homelessness Published on August 02, 2023 Mayor Michael Johnston gave an update this morning, Wednesday, August 2 on the emergency operation to address Denver’s homelessness crisis. Tagged as: , Emergency Management, Housing and Homelessness, Mayor
What Recovery Looks Like in a Year: Denver’s Annual ARPA Report Published on August 02, 2023 What Recovery Looks Like in a Year: Denver’s Annual ARPA Report Tagged as: , Business & Economy, COVID-19, Economic Development & Opportunity, Finance, Housing and Homelessness, Human Services, Housing Stability, Human Rights & Community Partnerships, News, Nonprofit Engagement