Denver’s Road Home is the name of the 10-year plan set up by The Denver Commission to End Homelessness. This plan consists of 7 Goals which are each designed to address different aspects of the homeless problem. Naturally, since Denver Rescue Mission (DRM) has been helping the homeless for over 100 years, we are contributing significantly to this initiative. Listed below are some of the ways that DRM is participating in the Denver's Road Home.

Goal 1: Permanent and Transitional Housing

DRM has provided 77 transitional units to help fulfill Goal 1 of the Mayor's Plan.

DRM started Family and Senior Homeless Initiative (FSHI), a family mentoring program which helps families get into permanent housing and mentors the families to help them stay in housing.

Goal Abstract: Develop adequate permanent and transitional housing opportunities to meet the needs of people at 0-30% Area Median Income (AMI) or less than $15,050 per year.

Goal 2: Shelter System

DRM made 170 beds available at our Lawrence Street Shelter allowing us to hold 200 people every night, not including overflow.

Also, DRM has 20 respite beds available at The Crossing for homeless men released from the hospital.

Goal Abstract: Make safe and legal shelter beds and activities available for all populations both day and night until adequate permanent housing is in place.

Goal 4: Services

DRM works with the staff of Denver Department of Human Services who assist homeless people with benefits.

Goal Abstract: Provide better access to supportive services that promote long-term stability, improved functioning for those in need and movement into permanent housing.

"The homeless problem is an urgent matter and must be aggressively addressed now. It is for this reason that I support the Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness."
-Brad Meuli CEO,
Denver Rescue Mission

You can visit the Web site for Denver's Road Home, the city's Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness, by visiting www.DenversRoadHome.org