SAFER Program's Closure Raises Concerns About Support for Unhoused Community in Arapahoe County

SAFER program's closure raises concerns about support for unhoused community in Arapahoe County

While a funding shortage is leading Mental Health Colorado to close its SAFER program giving structure and support to people battling addiction, mental health struggles, incarceration and homelessness Arapahoe County is seeing another 11% increase in homelessness.In 2023, the county reported the homelessness crisis doubled since the pandemic. The SAFER program has housing in Arapahoe County, a place that's been working to find solutions to suppo…

No solution for homelessness despite Budget boom

Even with WA boasting a $2.5 billion surplus in this year’s State Budget, advocates say homelessness has only gotten worse with the matter firing up a debate in Parliament last week.

Bipartisan Bill Targets Record-High Homelessness With Affordable Housing Investments - The MortgagePoint

Sens. Mike Rounds, Tina Smith, Mike Crapo, and Jack Reed have introduced the Reducing Homelessness Through Program Reform Act, a measure drafted to cut red tape and formulate solutions to address homelessness.

Programs exist to help prevent, address homelessness among veterans - Central Wisconsin News

According to the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans, while veterans make up about 7% of the general population, they account for nearly 13% of the homeless adult populations.