Colorado Coalition for the Homeless

02/02/2026

Happy ! This month we celebrate Black history and Black joy while also deepening our collective understanding of the harm and oppression that has shaped the experience of Black Americans throughout history–particularly when it comes to housing and healthcare.

Notwithstanding the resilience of Black communities, racist housing policies and practices have led to an over-representation of Black people in our homelessness system. Compared to 2024, in 2025 Black/African American/African Coloradans made up less of the homeless population in the Denver Metro Region (18.1% compared to 23.5%), however, they are still 3xs overrepresented in the homelessness population compared to the general population (18.1 vs. 6%), according to 2025 MDHI PIT count data.

Working to dismantle policies that prevent people from accessing fair and equitable housing is a crucial part of our work at CCH. Advocacy at the local, state, and national levels, awareness at the organization level, and cultural responsibility at the individual level are all part of CCH's mission.

01/29/2026

✨ Huge thanks to the members of South Denver Masonic Lodge #93 for their incredible generosity!

They assembled 26 cleaning buckets for our clients witch each one stocked with essential supplies to help keep a home clean. On top of that, they donated warm coats and cold-weather gear to help keep people safe and warm during this chilly season.

We’re so grateful for your kindness and support! 💙💚

01/29/2026

With colder weather anticipated on Friday, the City and County of Denver will activate its Cold Weather Shelter plan. For this activation, the Department of Housing Stability will provide extra shelter beginning on Friday, January 30th at 1pm until Saturday, January 31st at 11am.

For more information about shelter access, visit denvergov.org/findshelter or text INDOORS to 67283 for updates.

01/28/2026

What is the Point-in-Time (PIT) count and why is it important for homeless service providers?

01/27/2026

Last week, The Colorado Sun released two articles highlighting the highest # of empty units in years in both apartment vacancies (7.6%) and office vacancies (38.2%). Landlords are offering three months of free rent to high income renters, but still refuse to build non-luxury housing for those in the lowest income brackets.

And thousands of Coloradans remain homeless while units remain empty.

This new data showcases once again that new market-rate construction does not solve the affordable housing crisis. Building housing that is affordable and available to those with limited incomes continues to be the right answer.

Read the Coalition's Strategic Housing Investment Report here:
https://www.coloradocoalition.org/sites/default/files/2023-04/COAffordableHousingCrisis_StrategicInvestmentReport_CCH_2023.pdf

Read the Colorado Sun Articles Here:
https://coloradosun.com/2026/01/21/apartments-in-metro-denver-reach-highest-vacancy-rate-in-16-years-pushing-down-rents-again/

https://coloradosun.com/2025/01/18/office-vacancy-sublease-downtown-denver/

Fourth quarter 2025 also saw landlords offering more free rent, gift cards and other concessions than in apartment industry report's 21-year history

01/26/2026

We're hiring! These positions have multiple openings available at the Coalition:
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Case Manager
- Behavioral Health Clinician
- Peer Specialist

Apply to these positions, and more, on our website, coloradocoalition.org/job-search

01/24/2026

The Colorado Legislative Session kicked off on Wednesday, January 14th and will continue through Wednesday, May 13th. As always, the Coalition's Education and Advocacy Team will engage in this year's session, with four main priorities guiding our work: affordable housing, homelessness, health, and economic justice.

Learn more about what to expect from the Coalition in 2026 by watching Thursday's Virtual Legislative Preview, featuring the CCH Advocacy Team.

https://ow.ly/zOXR50Y27Tj

01/24/2026

It's your weekly update on the 2026 legislative session with the CCH Advocacy Team! In tonight's fireside chat, CCH's Director of Advocacy shares what's happening as of the end of week 2, including the introduction of key housing development bills.

Want to learn about the whole session? Check out the full legislative preview on our YouTube page. https://www.youtube.com/cocoalition

01/23/2026

Frigid temperatures are expected throughout Colorado this weekend. Here are tips from CCH for both housed and unhoused neighbors. Stay safe and take care of each other.

https://www.coloradocoalition.org/severeweather

01/23/2026

Yesterday, CCH joined Governor Jared Polis and other Colorado lawmakers in unveiling bills to help make housing more affordable.

Learn more from FOX31 KDVR.com:

State lawmakers say affordability is top of mind this legislative session. On Wednesday, they announced a plan to make housing in the state more affordable.

01/22/2026

Due to unexpected water main issues at the Fort Lyon Supportive Residential Community in Las Animas, CO, the onsite Health Clinic is currently closed. Staff are working on the issue and anticipate that both the health clinic and full campus will reopen by the end of next week.

Stay tuned for more information.

01/22/2026

Join virtually tonight at 5:00 PM for the Coalition's preview of the 2026 Colorado legislative session!

Get all the info you need on the Colorado legislative process, policy environment, and advocacy opportunities.

Register here: https://ow.ly/b9th50Y1oc1