Denver Allocates $24 Million To Housing And Shelter Needs

The Denver City Council passed three resolutions aimed at giving relief to residents experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity on Tuesday night (February 16).

According to CBS4, the city of Denver will be allocating almost $24.3 million to help residents in need.

"Too many residents are facing housing insecurity as a direct result of this pandemic," said Denver Mayor Michael Hancock. "Investing these additional federal and local resources to help keep people in their homes, and to help connect our most vulnerable residents toward stability, will provide much-needed relief to those who need it most."

The allocated funds include a $22 million federal grant agreement for the Emergency Rental Assistance program and a $1.5 million contact expansions for the Temporary Rental and Utility Assitance program, according to CBS4.

The third resolution will expand the temporary Safe Outdoor Spaces in Denver. The city council approved a $900,000 contract with the Colorado Village Collaborative which will be used to operate two sites with room for up to 100 houses.

"These funds represent the city and the community working together to advance meaningful solutions for our most vulnerable," said Executive Director of Colorado Village Collaborative Cole Chandler. "We look forward to growing this strategy in the days ahead.

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