Denver celebrates National Energy Assistance Day Published on February 02, 2026 Denver is urging community members to take advantage of no‑ and low‑cost programs that can lower utility bills, prevent heating emergencies, and help families stay safe and warm this winter. The city is also highlighting investments in clean energy that are saving Denverites money. Tagged as: , Human Services, News, Press release, Sustainability
Denver Human Services Outlines Changes to SNAP, Medicaid Eligibility Published on December 08, 2025 In July 2025, the federal government passed a new law (H.R. 1: “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”), that changed the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Medicaid eligibility in significant ways. Tagged as: , Human Services, News, Nonprofit Engagement, Press release
Denver Human Services Invites Community to Donate School Supplies Published on July 18, 2025 Annual #BeAGiver School Supply Drive supports 1,000+ youth (grades K-12) served by Denver Human Services programs Tagged as: , Human Services, News, Nonprofit Engagement, Press release
Denver Human Services Recognizes Child Abuse Prevention Month Published on April 15, 2025 DHS is spotlighting holistic supports to children, youth and families to prevent crisis and raise awareness throughout April Tagged as: , Human Services, News
DHS Kicks Off 2025 #BeAGiver Spring Showers Hygiene Drive Published on April 14, 2025 Denver Human Services (DHS) has launched its annual #BeAGiver Spring Showers Hygiene Drive to restock the GIVE Center through 2026 with personal hygiene items for underserved communities. DHS GIVE Center supplied over 30,000 essential hygiene items in 2024. Tagged as: , Housing and Homelessness, Human Services, News, Nonprofit Engagement
ICYMI: Denver's Commonsense Approach to Trump Mass Deportation Plan Published on January 22, 2025 Mayor Mike Johnston has created a four-point plan that outlines Denver’s current immigration policies by balancing the city’s commitment to public safety with its values as a welcoming city. Tagged as: , Human Services, Mayor, News
Barriers, Solutions to Address Housing Needs for People with I/DD Published on October 17, 2024 Denver Human Services (DHS) released a timely landlords and builders assessment in partnership with The Kelsey, a national nonprofit advancing affordable, accessible, and inclusive housing, also known as “disability-forward” housing. The report outlines barriers to housing people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and recommendations to address these barriers. Tagged as: , Human Services, News
Mayor Shares New Way for Denverites to Easily Find and Access Benefits Published on September 25, 2024 Denverites will be able to more easily access essential services they're entitled to through a transformative online tool called MyFriendBen. Tagged as: , Human Services, Mayor, News
Mayor Applauds Biden Admin Action on Immigrant Families, DACA Published on June 18, 2024 Mayor Mike Johnston and the City and County of Denver applaud the Biden Administration for taking concrete action to protect families and children who have long called the U.S. home. Tagged as: , Human Services, Mayor, News
Denver Consolidates Newcomer Shelter Operations Published on February 28, 2024 Today, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston and Denver Police Department (DPD) Chief Ron Thomas announced a new comprehensive strategy for fighting auto thefts in Denver. Tagged as: , Budget, Human Services, Mayor, News