METROPOLITAN DENVER HOMELESS INITIATIVE

METROPOLITAN DENVER HOMELESS INITIATIVE
VOL. 1, ISSUE
A quarterly newsletter brought to you by MDHI
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THIRD QUARTER 2014
The mission of Metropolitan Denver Homeless Initiative (MDHI) is to implement a comprehensive homeless housing and service
continuum of care (CoC) system in the seven county metropolitan region .
Highlights
 AmeriCorps VISTA Leader and five VISTA Members recruited to assist with Coordinated Assessment and Housing Placement
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System, as well as local and regional initiatives
Welcome new Board members: Maryjane Carr, Glen Carney, Alejandro Martinez
Received Enterprise Grant of $50,000 to assist with regional housing needs
Brothers Redevelopment will work with MDHI to develop a regional landlord recruitment campaign
Employer Forum currently being planned for Fall 2014
HMIS Rapid-entry pilot project with local day centers using scan cards underway
New MDHI Location
MDHI has moved into Mile High United Way building at
711 Park Avenue West, Suite 320
Denver, Colorado 80205
303-295-1772
25 Cities Update / Coordinated Assessment
The Denver Metro area is participating in the 25 Cities initiative to:
 Build regional coordinated assessment and housing placement system
 Strengthen and integrate data systems
 Integrate efforts more seamlessly into broader community efforts
Initiative Highlights include:
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Conducted needs assessments of over 400 individuals
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The team is working to streamline the process for involved agencies and the individuals they are serving by decreasing follow up
interactions and paperwork
Partner agencies have submitted over 20 vouchers/housing units for high needs individuals
Over 20 high needs individuals have been matched with potential housing. The local Community Design Team is developing
policies and procedures which incorporate recently released HUD guidance on prioritization of housing for high needs individuals
Find out more at our website: www.mdhi.org
Annual Continuum of Care Meeting
October 14th from 1:30—4:30 @
Mile High United Way, 711 Park Avenue West
The Continuum of Care meeting will be an opportunity for stakeholders to learn more about the work at MDHI and priorities for 2015.
Agenda items will include:
 Introduction of current MDHI Board members
 Overview of the Federal HEARTH regulations and CoC responsibilities
 Review of CoC Governance charter and its role
 Highlights of CoC committee work and regional initiatives including:
 Coordinated Assessment and 25 Cities Initiative
 Peer Navigator Project
 HMIS Rapid Entry Pilot Project
 Upcoming Employer Forum
 Landlord Recruitment campaign
 Recognize former board members
 Tour new MDHI suite
Gary Sanford—Executive Director
Rebecca Mayer—Program Coordinator
Joe Baker—Data Coordinator
Interns: Amanda Trujillo, Emily Samora
Volunteer: Brian Garrett
Metropolitan Denver Homeless Initiative
711 Park Avenue West, Suite 320,
Denver, CO 80205
www.mdhi.org—303-295-1772
Twitter: @M_D_H_I
Special thanks to our investors and partners:
Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck
Butler Family Fund
City and County of Denver
Mile High United Way
The Denver Foundation
Enterprise Foundation
Housing and Homeless Funders Collaborative
US Department of Housing and Urban Development