A majority of Denver’s unhoused want housing but face several barriers

A majority of Denver’s unhoused want housing but face several barriers

Denver mayoral candidates speak at Feb 20 community forum on homelessness. Photo: Giles Clasen More than 93% of Denver’s unhoused community wants to move into housing but say barriers, like a lack of financial resources and not having identity documents, are preventing them from doing so, according to a new survey from Housekeys Action Network Denver.

The survey documented the views of nearly 1,000 people experiencing homelessness in the Mile High City and was compiled during interviews, forums, and community meetings. It was released amid a high-profile election season in Denver where housing and homelessness have taken center stage.   […]

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