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Dealing with the Homeless in Denver

Is Homelessness an issue in Denver?

- Homelessness is clearly visible on the streets of Denver. Their impact to our economy and tourism has led Denver to find a solution.

Conclusion

- Homelessness is not unique to Denver as it is seen all across the state and in other countries.

- Denver does appear to have a disproportionate number of homelessness compared to our size.

- Without proactive approach to solving homelessness it will only get worse.

- there are many factors that contribute to homelessness.

- There is a clear social and economic cost to homelessness.

Denver's Ten Year Plan To End Homelessness

Cost to Denver

Thank You

Goal #1: Permanent and Transitional Housing

- 3,193 housing units are required to meet Denver’s homeless population as of July 2015.

- Denver is striving for more permanent affordable housing.

- Coordination with city planning and zoning will reduce costs and make more efficient.

Denver's Ten Year Plan To End Homelessness

- Denver spends $50,000 per homeless person each year.

- There is a greater impact socially and on Denver's overall economy.

- The health of the economy contributes to increased numbers of first-time homeless, a majority of which are families.

Citations

Goal #2: Shelter Systems

- Denver currently has 17 shelters for the homeless, many are at capacity.

- Economic issues have led many families to seek shelters.

- Shelters increased more beds to take in more people.

- Focusing on working with service providers to get people into long-term housing.

- Westergaard, Neil. "Denver Unveils New Approach to Downtown Homelessness." Denver Business Journal. Web. 26 Oct. 2015.

- "TEN US CITIES WITH HIGH HOMELESS POPULATIONS." Thrive DC. 13 July 2012. Web. 26 Oct. 2015.

- "DENVER’S TEN-YEAR PLAN TO END HOMELESSNESS." Denver the Mile High City. He Denver Commission to End Homelessness, 13 July 2009. Web. 26 Oct. 2015.

- Balko, Radley. "Is Legal Pot Causing a Surge in Homelessness in Denver? Who Knows!" Denver the Mile High City. Web. 26 Oct. 2015.

Denver's Ten Year Plan To End Homelessness

Goal #3: Prevention

- Coordination to expand direct assistance to agencies providing services for homelessness prevention including food, basic needs, supplies, etc...

- Collaborative efforts that helps with rental and utility assistance.

- To date, more than 2,232 families have received assistance.

Can marijuana account for homelessness on the streets?

Major Location of the Homeless in Denver

- 16th Street Mall is a primary spot to see homeless.

- Conflict between businesses and the homeless creates tension and loss of business/tourists.

- With the legalization of pot Denver has seen an influx of people showing up to Denver in search of trying to find jobs in the marijuana industry.

- One out of every four people moving to Denver report marijuana as the leading reason.

- To date, marijuana is not the leading cause for putting people on the streets, but it is still too early to tell.

Denver's Ten Year Plan To End Homelessness

Number of Homeless in Denver compared to other cities

Goal #4: Services

- Support services help the homeless transition off the streets permanently.

- Service projects saves tax payers money and it keeps people off the streets.

-The focus is to integrate services within housing, employment, outreach and the shelter system.

- Volunteers are a vital part to solving homelessness.

Statistics of Homelessness

- Top 10 cities with the most homeless

10. Tuscon, AZ- about 2,110

9. Seattle, WA about 3,772

8. Portland, OR- about 4,000

7. Philadelphia, PA- about 5,328

6. Denver, CO- about 6,130

5. San Francisco, CA- about 6,436

4. Boston, MA - about 7,255

3. Washington, DC- about 11,623

2. Detroit, MI- about 20,000

1. New York, NY- about 58,270

Denver's Ten Year Plan To End Homelessness

Goal #6: Education, training, and employment

- Denver plans to assist homeless in job education.

- To help homeless obtain knowledge and education for the work force.

Denver's Ten Year Plan To End Homelessness

Goal #5: Public Safety and Outreach

- Law enforcement and homeless providers are currently finding ways to connect homeless with services to keep them out of trouble.

-Early success shows a 22% decrease of homeless people in the county jail.

- There is a link between keeping homeless active, limiting their time on the streets and in jail or committing crimes.

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