The Denver City Council approved an amendment to a contract with the St. Francis Center, increasing the funding by $598,167.00 for a new total of $896,167.00. The contract term was also extended by two years, setting a new end date of December 31, 2027. This funding is allocated to allow the St. Francis Center to continue providing rapid resolution services to individuals experiencing homelessness or housing instability throughout the city. The services aim to prevent homelessness through mediation and problem-solving, divert individuals from shelter systems to temporary or permanent housing, and facilitate rapid rehousing for those already in shelters. The contract numbers are HOST-202477102 and HOST-202580869-01. The St. Francis Center has provided these services to the city previously, and the funding source is the Homeless Resolution Fund. The original contract amount was $298,000, with an original term from 9/1/2023 to 12/31/2025.