1. Housing Those Experiencing Homelessness in Denver
MDHI Coordinating Committee
September 22, 2017

2. Describe how your community has organized around the issues of homelessness and housing and who has been involved.
Prior 10-Year Plan
Current
Future Initiatives
Blue Ribbon Panel on Homelessness
Denver's Road Home & 10-year plan Created
– Denver’s Road Home leads 10-Year Plan implementation
year plan to end homelessness concludes
Coordinating Services and Housing across the City
2017 – 5 Year Housing Plan in development - includes strategy for homelessness
Creation of the Office of Housing & Opportunities for People Everywhere (HOPE)
Increase Permanent Supportive Housing & identify dedicated support services funding
Launch Shelter Diversion Pilot
Continue OneHome implementation
Social Impact Bond Initiative expansion
Increase Eviction Assistance & Eviction Assistance & Property Tax Rebate programs

3. What are the primary successes your community has enjoyed the last year or two in dealing with the issue of homelessness?
Increased Investment in Permanent Supportive Housing
OneHome
Denver Day Works

4. Stemming the tide of involuntary displacement
What are the primary challenges facing your community in reducing homelessness?
Growth in Denver
Stemming the tide of involuntary displacement
Travelers and unengaged populations
Modernizing older shelters
Ensuring LGBTQ guests are comfortable and respected

5. What do you feel are the key factors in being able to declare victory with regard to homelessness in your community?
Regional partnerships
Better integration of services into shelters
Focus on housing, health and jobs strategy

6. Questions? Julie Smith Communications Director
Mayor Michael B. Hancock’s Office of HOPE