More Funding for Families Facing Homelessness
City Council meeting · Tuesday, October 13 at 3:30 PM
The decision
Should Denver add $100,000 to its Salvation Army contract for help with family housing crises?
Who notices: Families across Denver who are homeless, facing eviction, or struggling to keep their housing could notice this change.
Plain-language summary based on official city records. Written with AI assistance.
How the council voted
Passed10–2 October 13, 2026
10 Yes · 2 No · 1 Didn't vote
- Amanda SandovalNorthwest Denver · D1Voted yes
- Kevin FlynnSouthwest Denver · D2Voted yes
- Jamie TorresWest Denver · D3Voted yes
- Diana Romero CampbellSoutheast Denver · D4Voted yes
- Amanda SawyerEast Denver · D5Voted yes
- Paul KashmannSouth-central Denver · D6Voted yes
- Flor AlvidrezSouth Denver · D7Voted yes
- Shontel LewisNortheast Denver · D8Voted no
- Darrell WatsonNorth-central Denver · D9Voted yes
- Chris HindsCentral Denver · D10Voted yes
- Stacie GilmoreFar Northeast Denver · D11Voted yes
- Serena Gonzales-GutierrezCitywide (at-large)Voted no
- Sarah ParadyCitywide (at-large)Didn't vote
Official roll call from the City of Denver's voting record.
What happens next
The decision stands. City staff now carry it out; timing depends on the item, so check the official agenda for dates. You can still email your council member to say thanks or share concerns.
Benefits and concerns
Potential benefits
Families seeking housing assistance
Families could find it easier to navigate housing assistance through one entry point for eviction prevention, shelter, and referrals for housing help.
Possible tradeoff, inferred from the proposal. Not a reported position of this group.
Possible concerns
The official record doesn't give enough detail to explain this responsibly.
Over the years
Children in families with unstable housing
Children could have fewer disruptions to school and daily routines if this help allows their families to stay housed.
Possible longer-term effect, inferred from the proposal. Not a guaranteed outcome.
What changes for you
The contract total would rise to $3,336,638, with no change to its end date. The added money would fund quick help with housing crises and connections to eviction prevention, shelter, and the system that matches people with housing assistance.
Sources & transparency
Plain-language summary based on Denver's official city records, written with AI assistance. Not yet checked by a person.
26-1402Official status: AdoptedUpdated by the City Oct 15, 2026
Read the official record
A resolution approving a proposed Fifth Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and The Salvation Army to provide immediate access to rapid resolution services to families experiencing housing instability and homelessness, and to serve as an access point to homelessness/eviction prevention, shelter, and Coordinated Entry, citywide. Amends a contract with The Salvation Army to add $100,000.00 for a new total of $3,336,638.00 to provide immediate access to rapid resolution services to families experiencing housing instability and homelessness, and to serve as an access point to homelessness/eviction prevention, shelter, and Coordinated Entry. No change to contract term, citywide (HOST- 202159210/HOST-202685430-05). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-2-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-29-2026.