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Legislative Session Wrap-Up Coffee Chat
Join Colorado Coalition for the Homeless for a virtual legislative session wrap-up event. Staff, clients, community members, and partners are invited to join a conversation on the outcomes of our priority bills, including some big wins for housing, health, and public benefits in Colorado. Click the button below to register for the event on Thursday, May 26th, from 5:00-6:30pm.
To view our 2022 legislative priorities, click here, or see below.
Learn more about HB22-1083, the Colorado Homeless Tax Credit (HCTC), which upgrades and enhances the current enterprise zone contribution tax credit that is used to support organizations that serve the homeless
In order to support the Coalition’s work to provide integrated housing, healthcare, and support services to clients, the Education and Advocacy team explores and challenges the mechanisms that perpetuate homelessness in our communities.
HOUSING
Housing continues to be a top priority for the Coalition. The Coalition was deeply involved in the Affordable Housing Transformational Task Force Sub-Committee and will advocate for the resulting policy recommendations including Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH), supportive services funding, and property conversion for transitional and long-term housing. It is critical that federal and state resources are directed toward those most in need and who have been disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 crisis, including the lowest income individuals under 30% of area median income (AMI) and people experiencing homelessness. Improving eviction filing data collection, strengthening housing protections for veterans, and bolstering mobile home laws will also be part of the Coalition’s housing strategy.
HOMELESSNESS
The Coalition is committed to growing the programs and tools that help people experiencing homelessness secure housing and remain housed successfully. The organization will advocate for the expansion of a Homeless Contribution Tax Credit (HCTC) with the goal of incentivizing donations to organizations and agencies serving people experiencing homelessness. The Coalition will also support efforts to create mechanisms and funding to support the provision of supportive housing services to individuals with mental or behavioral health issues, and who are homeless or are at risk of homelessness. The Coalition will continue to monitor and engage on legislation related to criminal justice reforms, particularly as
HEALTH
The Coalition continues to work toward expanding access to integrated physical and mental healthcare options for Coloradans with limited resources. Recognizing that good oral health is essential to whole-body health, the Coalition will advocate for new tools to expand access to quality dental care. The Coalition will also support recommendations from the Behavioral Health Transformational Task Force to increase access to, investments in, and support to critical behavioral and mental health services.
ECONOMIC STABILITY
Strengthening individuals’ and families’ economic security is central to the Coalition’s mission. This year, the Coalition will advocate for changes to the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) or Colorado Works program to reduce barriers to assistance for Colorado families. The Coalition will also support efforts to modernize Colorado’s exemptions from debt collection. Exemption laws, which protect income and property from seizure by creditors, are a fundamental safeguard for families, particularly those experiencing or at risk of homelessness.