Denver approves $852,000 increase to family homelessness contract

Denver City Council approved an $852,000 increase to Volunteers of America Colorado Branch’s contract for rapid-rehousing services for families experiencing literal homelessness on Oct. 26. The council adopted the resolution 11-0, with one member absent, the signed minutes record. The increase brings the contract ceiling to $3,413,433 and extends the contract by one year, through Dec. 31, 2028, the signed amendment states.

The Shelter Into Rapid Rehousing program helps families move into permanent housing through housing search and placement, eligible move-in costs such as rent, deposits and utilities, and case management intended to help households maintain housing. It also connects participants with health care, benefits, employment, child care and other services. The program serves households experiencing literal homelessness citywide, including people referred through the city’s OneHome system, department-funded shelters and outreach programs. The department’s request says the amendment uses money from the Homelessness Resolution Fund and describes the program’s services and eligibility.The Department of Housing Stability’s request

The Community Planning and Housing Committee approved the resolution by consent on Oct. 13, the committee’s minutes show. City Council’s Oct. 26 vote was the subsequent council action. The amendment says it will not bind the city until required city signatures are complete and, if required by the City Charter, City Council approval is obtained.

The amendment’s award-history table lists a $1,377,000 base amount, a $1,184,433 first amendment and the $852,000 addition, for a $3,413,433 contract ceiling. Its 2026–28 budget schedule totals $2,931,684, a $481,749 difference from the ceiling; the amendment does not explain how the figures relate.