December 18, 2017
Homeless Persons' Memorial Vigil to be Held on December 21, 2017
This will be the only memorial service that will be conducted for most of these individuals.

November 20, 2017
Colorado Coalition for the Homeless Receives $100,000 Grant from Wells Fargo Foundation
This grant assists the Coalition’s Family Support Services department, which provides integrated programs to support children and families.

October 24, 2017
Secretary Carson Visits Colorado Coalition for the Homeless
Integrated Housing and Healthcare called “Spectacular” by Carson

September 28, 2017
CCH Wins Federal Center Land Suitability Case Against HUD
59 Acres Determined Suitable for Homeless Housing and Services

September 21, 2017
The Faces of Fort Lyon
Four years of innovative transitional housing and substance abuse recovery for Colorado’s homeless populations

September 13, 2017
Too Many Denverites Face Eviction Without Legal Representation
Study shows tenants are at a significant disadvantage.

August 12, 2017
Healthy Kids Fair Gives Homeless Children the Right Start to School
Free health screenings and school supplies mean homeless children in Metro Denver will have a better chance to succeed.

August 9, 2017
US District Court Orders GSA to Delay Auction of Federal Center Station Property
HUD to review suitability for use as a homeless assistance site.

July 27, 2017
General Services Administration Agrees to Hold Off on Lakewood Land Sale
The hold off is in response to the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless’ Lawsuit.

July 25, 2017
The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless Intends to File a Motion Today to Enjoin the Federal Government from Selling Federal Property in Lakewood
Selling the property is in violation of Title V of the McKinney-Vento Act.

June 8, 2017
No Affordable Housing Available in Colorado for Minimum Wage Workers
Colorado’s Housing Wage for 2017 revealed in a national report released today.

June 7, 2017
Colorado Coalition for the Homeless Receives National Honor for Excellence in Affordable Housing
Integrated healthcare and housing development wins 23rd Annual Charles L. Edson Tax Credit Excellence Award.

April 3, 2017
Colorado Coalition for the Homeless Celebrates Colorado Day of Action for Housing
150 clients, staff, and partner organization members bring awareness to the lack of affordable housing in Colorado though advocacy event.

February 28, 2017
Colorado Coalition for the Homeless Selects New Board of Directors Chair
Journalist and author, T.R. Reid is selected as new Board Chair for organization dedicated to finding lasting solutions for homelessness in Colorado.

January 17, 2017
Colorado Coalition for the Homeless Receives Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Humanitarian Award
Honoring humanitarian leaders who live and lead in the example of peace and equality exemplified by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

December 22, 2016
Homeless Memorial Vigil Remembers Over 170 Individuals
Every year, for 27 years, the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless has hosted a candlelight vigil and name-reading ceremony to pay tribute to our homeless neighbors who lived and died on the streets of Metro Denver.

October 19, 2016
Media Invited to Be the Difference with Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin to host ‘Be the Difference Day’ at Colorado Coalition for the Homeless

October 3, 2016
John Parvensky to Receive Carle Whitehead Memorial Award
Colorado Coalition for the Homeless’ President and CEO John Parvensky will receive the Carle Whitehead Memorial Award during the ACLU of Colorado’s 2016 Bill of Rights Dinner on October 13.

September 12, 2016
Breaking Ground and Breaking Down Barriers for Denver’s Chronically Homeless (PHOTOS)
Colorado Coalition for the Homeless broke ground on Renaissance Downtown Lofts, a partnership with Denver’s Social Impact Bond initiative to provide permanent supportive housing to 100 chronically homeless individuals.

August 24, 2016
Breaking Ground on Permanent Supportive Housing for Denver's Chronically Homeless
Colorado Coalition for the Homeless breaks ground on Renaissance Downtown Lofts, partnering with Denver’s Social Impact Bond initiative to provide permanent supportive housing to 100 chronically homeless individuals.

August 20, 2016
Colorado Coalition for the Homeless' Healthy Kids Fair Gives Homeless Children the Right Start to School
Free health screenings and school supplies mean homeless children in Metro Denver will have a better chance to succeed when they return to the classroom.

August 9, 2016
Celebrating Health Centers as Bipartisan Solutions to Healthcare
Colorado Coalition for the Homeless hosts several events in honor of National Health Center Week, including tours of its Stout Street Health Center with the offices of Senator Bennet and Senator Gardner.

July 19, 2016
Aggressive Enforcement of Camping Ban Re-traumatizes Homeless [VIDEO]
Colorado Coalition for the Homeless’ outreach worker and psychiatrist talk about the negative impacts of criminalizing homelessness.

June 15, 2016
Report Finds Stout Street Health Center Contributes $50.5 Million to Colorado Economy
According to a new economic impact study, Colorado Coalition for the Homeless' Stout Street Health Center generates more than 450 jobs in Colorado Communities.

May 25, 2016
No Affordable Housing Available for Minimum Wage Workers
In order to afford a modest, two-bedroom apartment at Fair Market Rent in Colorado, renters need to earn $21.12 an hour. This is Colorado’s 2016 Housing Wage, revealed in a national report released today.

May 24, 2016
Media Advisory: May 25 Press Call to Announce Nationwide Study on Rent and Minimum Wage
Press Call for Release of Out of Reach 2016

March 17, 2016
Award-Winning Care—Integrating Medical and Behavioral Health Care for Homeless
Colorado Coalition for the Homeless was proudly awarded the National Council for Behavioral Health Award of Excellence for its innovative approach to integrated care at Stout Street Health Center.

February 3, 2016
Grand Opening Event for Permanent Supportive Housing—February 16, 2016
Governor Hickenlooper, along with federal, state, and local stakeholders, will gather to celebrate the opening of Renaissance at North Colorado Station.

January 28, 2016
Stout Street Health Center to Receive National Award of Excellence
Colorado Coalition for the Homeless’ Stout Street Health Center will receive the National Council for Behavioral Health Award of Excellence for its innovative approach to Integration and Wellness.

January 26, 2016
Colorado Coalition for the Homeless Supports Denver's Social Impact Bond Program
Colorado Coalition for the Homeless partners with the City and County of Denver on the Social Impact Bond program, providing permanent supportive housing to 250 chronically homeless individuals.

November 13, 2015
Homeless Persons' Memorial Vigil to be Held on December 16, 2015
For the twenty-sixth year, several hundred concerned citizens will gather on the steps of the Denver City and County Building Wednesday evening to attend the Homeless Persons' Memorial Vigil

October 5, 2015
El Pomar Foundation's Awards for Excellence Honor Nonprofit, Community Leaders
Five nonprofit organizations and community leaders, including the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless, were honored this evening at El Pomar Foundation’s Awards for Excellence presentation ceremony in Black Hawk.

October 1, 2015
Run with Purpose. Run to Bring Families Home for the Holidays.
Benefiting the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless, proceeds from the Home for the Holidays 5K & Family Fun Run will help end homelessness for families and individuals throughout Colorado.

September 28, 2015
Kaiser Permanente Colorado Announces Winners of Second Annual Video Storytelling Challenge
“Our Community Stories” offers nonprofit partners chance to showcase work and receive additional grant communication funding

September 3, 2015
Homeless Veterans Receive a Truckload of Kindness
Homeless Veterans at Fort Lyon Supportive Residential Community receive hundreds of boxes of food and goods from the Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes and Feed the Children.

August 22, 2015
Colorado Coalition for the Homeless' Healthy Kids Fair Gives Homeless Children the Right Start to School
Free health screenings and school supplies mean homeless children in Metro Denver will have a better chance to succeed when they return to the classroom.

March 5, 2015
Media Advisory: Atlantic Media and Allstate Launch The Renewal Series in Denver on March 11, 2015
Series Explores How Americans Are Using Social Innovation To Confront Local Issues Resonating Across the Nation. Denver Mayor Michael B. Hancock and Bill Basl, Director of AmeriCorps, to Keynote

January 16, 2015
Media Advisory: Renaissance at North Colorado Station
Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is breaking ground on its newest affordable housing development.

December 16, 2014
Homeless Persons' Memorial Vigil to be Held on December 17, 2014
For the twenty-fifth year, several hundred concerned citizens will gather on the steps of the Denver City and County Building Wednesday evening to attend the Homeless Persons' Memorial Vigil.

September 9, 2014
The Stout Street Health Center and Renaissance Stout Street Lofts
The latest development from the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless combines supportive housing and integrated health care services in one location. The Affordable Care Act makes expansion possible.

August 27, 2014
Media Advisory: GRAND OPENING EVENT: SEPTEMBER 9, 2014
Federal, state and local stakeholders gather to celebrate the opening of Stout Street Health Center and Renaissance Stout Street Lofts.

August 16, 2014
Coalition's Healthy Kids Fair Gives Homeless Children the Right Start to School
Free health screenings and school supplies mean homeless children in Metro Denver will have a better chance to succeed when they return to the classroom.

July 31, 2014
COPIC’s Employee-Hosted Silent Auction Raises over $16,000 for New Stout Street Health Center
COPIC’s Community Action Team raised $16,270 for Colorado Coalition for the Homeless, easily surpassing its $10,000 goal.

June 22, 2014
President Clinton to Visit Stout Street Health Center Ahead of CGI America
Stout Street Health Center, which provides integrated health and support services to the homeless in Denver, is being expanded with the help of the New Markets Tax Credit Program

April 23, 2014
Colorado Coalition for the Homeless' Statement on the Proposed Lawrence Street Community Center

March 3, 2014
Pizza Fusion's Brewhaha Raises Funds for a Better Community
A special event featuring organic pizza, beer, live music, and trivia to raise funds for the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless

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