CO: Poverty Issues
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Renaissance marks quarter century serving homeless, low-income kids
This month marks the 25th anniversary of the Renaissance Children's Center, which serves low-income families and those experiencing homelessness with …
Community-based services for older Coloradans at risk in Legislature
Advocates for people age 65 and older urged Colorado lawmakers to fully fund a program helping people remain in their homes and avoid placement in ass…
Colorado’s Medicaid insurance terminations seventh highest in nation
Two-thirds of Coloradans who have lost their health insurance during Medicaid's unwinding process are still eligible for coverage - but were terminate…
Health center development offers innovative model for affordable housing
A new development in Denver's Elyria-Swansea neighborhood that combines affordable housing, a healthcare provider, a pharmacy - and next, a grocery …
El desarrollo de centro de salud ofrece modelo innovador de vivienda asequible
Un nuevo desarrollo en el barrio Elyria-Swansea de Denver, que combina viviendas asequibles, un proveedor de atención médica, una farmacia …
Colorado Avalanche scores an assist on energy bills
The Colorado Avalanche has teamed up with Xcel Energy to generate funds to help people struggling to pay their energy bills this winter. Every time …
Improving health outcomes for homeless linked to housing
Health care providers in Colorado have been drawn into America's homelessness crisis, and are adding institutional weight into a push for solutions - …
Report: 'Greedflation' primary driver of higher consumer prices
As corporate profits remain at all-time highs, a new report shows that more than half of rising consumer prices in 2023 were caused by corporate …
25,000 Colorado families could lose access to food and health assistance
Congress is running out of time to fully fund a program that provides food and health support for breastfeeding moms, and kids up to age five…
25,000 familias de CO podrian perder acceso a atención médica y alimentaria
El Congreso se está quedando sin tiempo para financiar completamente un programa que proporciona apoyo alimentario y de salud a madres lactantes …
Report: Colorado 12th healthiest state in nation as chronic conditions rise
Colorado is the 12th healthiest state in the nation, according to the latest America's Health Rankings report. But the number of Coloradans dealing …
Vigil memorializes Denver homeless deaths in 2023
A vigil was held yesterday, the shortest day of the year, to memorialize the deaths of Denver residents experiencing homelessness in 2023. Cathy …