Westminster studies "STEPS" homelessness framework as county partners outline regional shelter and prevention data City staff presented the navigator program and a STEPS framework to move people from emergency response into permanent housing, reporting 2025 outcomes and urging regional cooperation; Adams and Jefferson County officials described recent increases and ongoing funding challenges.

Westminster is shifting its approach to homelessness with the innovative STEPS framework, aiming to transition from emergency responses to long-term solutions!

Learn more here!

#WestminsterJeffersonCounty #CO #HousingPrevention #CitizenPortal #SocialSafety #WestminsterHomelessness

Rasmuson Foundation adds $5M to extend homelessness and housing initiative Gretchen Gess said the Rasmuson Foundation has invested about $25 million in homelessness and housing work since 2018 and the board has committed an additional $5 million to extend the initiative for five years, focusing more on housing and youth‑homelessness prevention.

The Rasmuson Foundation is stepping up its fight against homelessness with an additional $5 million investment aimed at youth and housing solutions over the next five years.

Learn more here

#AK #YouthHomelessness #AlaskaHousing #HousingPrevention #CommunityInvestment #CitizenPortal

Poudre School District honors housing‑instability awareness month, highlights new prevention pilot The Poudre School District Board unanimously adopted a resolution recognizing November 2025 as Children and Youth Experiencing Housing Instability Awareness Month. District staff described a partnership with local rescue missions to pilot one‑time funding and case management intended to prevent family homelessness among students.

The Poudre School District has taken a powerful step by designating November 2025 as Children and Youth Experiencing Housing Instability Awareness Month, highlighting the urgent need for community support and innovative solutions.

Learn more here!

#CO #CitizenPortal #HousingPrevention

Las Cruces leaders weigh homelessness response, urged to prioritize prevention and housing City staff, a homelessness consultant and service providers discussed crisis-response options such as tiny homes and motel conversions but emphasized prevention—eviction prevention, rapid rehousing and more vouchers—as the most cost-effective tools. Council directed staff to gather community input and data for next steps.

Las Cruces leaders are pushing for urgent action on homelessness, prioritizing prevention and innovative housing solutions to tackle the growing crisis.

Learn more here!

#LasCrucesDoñaAnaCounty #NM #CitizenPortal #LasCrucesHomelessness #HousingPrevention #CrisisResponse #AffordableHousing