Denver Approves $1.63M Contract for Steele Village Micro-Community Shelter Operations
- When: 2025/02/10
- Address: 3815 Steele St, Denver, CO 80205
- City: Denver
- State: CO
- Category: Affordable Housing
- Subcategory: Rent Assistance
- Asset Class: Specialized Housing
- Property Type: Supportive Housing
- Size (Units): 40 Units
- Size (Dollars): $1,630,527
The City and County of Denver approved a $1,630,527 contract with the Colorado Village Collaborative to manage and operate the Steele Village Micro-Community, a temporary housing site designed for individuals experiencing homelessness. The contract covers operational costs, case management, housing navigation, and supportive services for 40 units. The site will be staffed 24/7 and will follow a Housing First model, providing wraparound services such as employment assistance, mental health support, and pathways to permanent housing. The agreement runs from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025, and supports Denver’s broader efforts to address unsheltered homelessness.
Why it Matters
This initiative expands Denver’s capacity to provide transitional housing and wraparound services to those experiencing homelessness. It supports the city’s Housing First strategies and ensures vulnerable populations have access to safe shelter and resources for long-term stability.
