# Denver homeless
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Support Denver's Homeless: Nieves Ministries
Support Nieves Ministries in Feeding the Homeless: How You Can Make a Difference in Denver. Nieves Ministries, a non-profit organization dedicated to serving the Denver community, is calling on the generous hearts of Colorado residents to help feed the homeless. With the rising number of individuals experiencing homelessness in the Denver metro area, our ministry is committed to providing meals and essential supplies to those in need, but we can’t do it alone.
Denver may spend $720K to help homeless recuperate from surgery, illness
(Denver, Colo.) From those recuperating from hernia surgery to people undergoing chemotherapy, the Denver City Council will consider awarding a $720,053 contract Monday to Colorado Coalition for the Homeless to provide respite care for people experiencing homelessness.
Home prices, not drugs or mental illness, drive homelessness the most, data shows
(Denver, Colo.) Home prices are the biggest drivers of homelessness, according to a new study released Wednesday. The new data by Home Bay lists Denver seventh in the U.S. for home prices. A typical home in Denver costs $559,309, according to Home Bay. Denver ranks tenth in the U.S. for the number of people experiencing homelessness, at 231.6 per 100,000 people, according to the data. Denver ranks 14th for rent prices, with an average cost of more than $1,800 per month, the data shows.
Clothing donations needed for homeless men in Denver
(Denver, Colo.) Clothing for men experiencing homelessness will be collected Saturday, July 8 at Christ’s Body Ministries, 850 Lincoln St., Denver. People can drop off clothing at the men’s day shelter from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Food from a barbecue will be available. People who want to let Christ’s Body know they’re coming can call 303-860-1272. Drop-ins will also be welcome. Clothing can always be donated from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. at Christ's Body.
Suspect in fatal shooting of homeless panhandler ranted on Facebook
(Denver, Colo.) The man accused of fatally shooting a homeless panhandler in Lakewood earlier this month had ranted on Facebook about people experiencing homelessness and other minority groups, according to Sarah Schroeder.
Denver shutting down only homeless shelter for transgender residents
(Denver, Colo.) Denver is shutting down another homeless hotel. The Rodeway Inn will cease operation as a non-congregant homeless shelter Aug. 23. Since summer 2020, the motel at 4765 Federal Blvd. has served women and transgender people.