December 20, 2011 More than 130 Homeless Men, Women and Children Died in the Denver Metropolitan Area in 2011 Hosted by the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless, the candlelight vigil and name-reading ceremony paid tribute to 136 people who lived on the streets of the Denver metropolitan area and died during 2011.
September 30, 2011Congresswoman DeGette Honored for Leadership in Health CareU.S. Rep. Diana DeGette, joined by representatives from the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless and the Metro Community Provider Network, was presented with the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) “2011 Community Health Defender Award” for her outstanding leadership in expanding health care access for uninsured and medically underserved Americans.
September 15, 20113rd Annual Home for the Holidays 5K and Family Fun RunGather your friends for the 3rd Annual Home for the Holidays 5K and Family Fun Run to benefit the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless. This pet-friendly race at Denver’s City Park is a great opportunity to form a team, show your spirit, and raise funds to help homeless families and individuals this winter.
September 15, 2011Dine Out to Help Homeless Individuals and Families this WinterRestaurants around the Denver Metro Area will donate a portion of their proceeds on Wednesday, November 2 to the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless.
September 13, 20114th Annual Bowling, Brews & BBQ - A Benefit for the Colorado Coalition for the HomelessWe’re rolling out a great night of bowling, Colorado microbrews and tasty BBQ for this annual event.
August 6, 2011Coalition’s Healthy Kids Fair Gives Homeless Children the Right Start to SchoolExam rooms and hallways at the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless’ Stout Street Clinic will be packed Saturday, August 6 for the annual Healthy Kids Fair.
July 25, 2011The Denver Outlaws And Colorado Coalition for the Homeless Partner to Get Homeless Kids Ready for School The Denver Outlaws have partnered with the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless to collect backpacks and school supplies for homeless school-aged children.
June 1, 2011Pizza Fusion Now Open in Denver, ColoradoOrganic and eco-friendly pizza restaurant franchise and 2010 Hot Concept Winner, Pizza Fusion is now open in Denver, it’s first location in Colorado.
April 27, 2011Pizza Fusion Soon to Open Location in Denver, ColoradoOrganic and eco-friendly pizza restaurant franchise and 2010 Hot Concept Winner, Pizza Fusion will soon be opening its first location in Denver, Colorado.
April 13, 2011A Benefit for the Colorado Coalition for the HomelessSeveral hundred supporters of the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless will come together Thursday, evening, May 12 at the historic Grant-Humphreys Mansion for a benefit that supports the Coalition’s programs for homeless individuals and families.
February 28, 2011New Funding Puts Mobile Medical Clinic Back on the RoadA unique health care solution for people who are homeless is back, one year after a $3.4 million state budget cut suspended operations.
January 6, 2011Capitol Hill United Neighbors (CHUN) Honors Colorado Coalition for the Homeless during Annual Awards DinnerA prominent neighborhood organization honored the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless for its work to end homelessness and develop more affordable housing in Capitol Hill and other neighborhoods around the metro area.
January 5, 2011Demolition of Blighted Building and West Colfax Landmark to Launch New Housing Development for HomelessA construction crew will begin demolishing the old Shuffle Inn on West Colfax so that construction can begin on the Coalition’s next affordable housing developmentâWest End Flats.
December 21, 2010More Than 140 Homeless Men, Women And Children Died In The DenverMetropolitan Area In 2010These preventable tragedies underscore the vital need for housing and healthcare services- especially mental healthcare.
December 16, 2010New Housing Community: A Boost For The Economy And Safe On The EnvironmentThe Colorado Coalition for the Homeless and Renaissance Housing Development Corporation, its housing development subsidiary, announce the opening of the Coalition’s 15th integrated residential community – Renaissance Uptown Lofts.
November 9, 2010Colorado Coalition for the Homeless Expands Program to Help Homeless VeteransThe U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently awarded the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless more than $280,000 in annual funding to create twenty new transitional housing units for homeless veterans in Denver.
October 28, 2010Colorado Coalition for the Homeless Marks 25 years of Service during Home for the Holidays WeekThree major events are planned for Home for the Holidays Week (Nov. 10-14) recognizing the Coalition’s work over the last 25 years to end homelessness for thousands of men, women and children.
October 27, 2010John Parvensky Earns Prestigious Award for Leadership in Affordable Housing and Support ServicesCEO John Parvensky recently earned the 2010 Housing Colorado! Eagle Award for his long time work to expand affordable housing in this state.
August 14, 2010Homeless Children Get Healthy Start to the School YearThe Colorado Coalition for the Homeless will host its annual Back to School Health Fair to help ensure that dozens of children living in motels, shelters or in transitional housing around the Denver metro area get at least the basic screenings and immunizations that they might otherwise miss.
July 16, 2010“Colorado State of Mind” Homeless Families in Colorado Slipping Through the Safety NetsCoalition President and CEO John Parvensky will discuss the increase in the number of homeless families during the recession as a guest on this week’s edition of “Colorado State of Mind,” the Emmy Award-winning program on Rocky Mountain PBS.
July 2, 2010Cross-Country Cycling Event Seeks To Raise Funds To Combat Poverty In ColoradoCycling for Change ( www.cyclingforchange.org) is a cross-country bicycle pilgrimage to raise awareness of increasing rates of poverty in the United States.
June 21, 2010Federal Strategic Plan To End Homelessness To Be Released Coalition president John Parvensky will attend a U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH) event at the White House to release Opening Doors: The Federal Strategic Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness (Federal Strategic Plan).
May 20, 20102,500 AOL Volunteers Perform 20,000 Community Hours in Global Service Initiative AOL is kicking off its 25th anniversary celebration with a global volunteer effort personifying the company’s mission of being genuinely helpful.
January 7, 2010Coalition Cuts Programs To Balance Budget. Majority Of Services Will Remain In Place As Need For Services Grows
Addressing a $3,442,168 cut in its health care funding from the State of Colorado, the Board of Directors of the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless (CCH) adopted a balanced 2010 Operating Budget which cuts important programs serving homeless families and individuals.