Denver Joins Biden’s All INside Initiative to Address Homelessness

On October 18, Denver joined President Joe Biden's All INside initiative, a historic opportunity to address the crisis of unsheltered homelessness in Denver with support from key federal partners. This partnership includes Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, the Phoenix metro area, Seattle, and the State of California. With this partnership, an embedded, dedicated federal official will help identify and execute systems-level changes as well as expedite and strengthen our current local strategies.

This initiative aims to remove many of the barriers oftentimes faced by those experiencing homelessness as they seek to move from the streets into the safety and security of their own home. While this partnership doesn't immediately provide federal funding to solve homelessness, the Biden administration is aware of the need and plans to request funding for homelessness resolution in the upcoming budget, showing a commitment to address this pressing issue. 

As the region’s Continuum of Care, MDHI is working closely with the City and County of Denver and the White House to execute this strategy. This is an exciting opportunity for us to learn from other large metro areas and work with the federal government to remove barriers to housing for those experiencing homelessness.