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Poverty & Homelessness Reduction
WHO WE ARE & WHY WE DO IT |
OUR PURPOSE
The Poverty Reduction Unit helps alleviate the systemic injustices of poverty and homelessness within Adams County. Our goals is to make Adams County the most inclusive and equitable community where every resident, no matter their circumstances, has a safe living environment and a high quality of life.
HOW WE ACHIEVE OUR GOALS |
OUR PLAN
The Poverty Reduction Unit serves the most vulnerable residents of Adams County by working to equitably provide basic needs, long-term stability, and building community for low income and marginalized residents through innovative practices, inclusivity, navigation, and filling gaps in services.
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OutreachText "Connect" to 48183 to receive automated affirmational messages and information on resources and services. | 211Click here to access the largest database on resources in the rocky mountain region. | SWAPClick here to learn if you qualify for a cold weather hotel voucher. |
WHAT WE WORK ON |
OUR INITIATIVES
The Poverty Reduction Unit helps alleviate the systemic injustices of poverty and homelessness within Adams County. Our goals is to make Adams County the most inclusive and equitable community where every resident, no matter their circumstances, has a safe living environment and a high quality of life.
 | Homeward AdamsHomeward Adams serves as the homelessness reduction strategic framework for Adams County. Click here to learn more about Homeward Adams. |
 | Understanding HomelessnessThis video series helps our residents and partners understand different aspects of homelessness, including root causes, solutions, interaction with residents experiencing homelessness, and the Adams County Severe Weather Activation Plan. |
 | Housing MediationBrothers Redevelopment offers no-cost tenantlandlord mediation session to Adams County residents. To schedule a mediation session call Colorado Housing Connects at 1.844.926.6632. |
 | Mobile Home InitiativePoverty Law Project provides legal services to mobile home residents in Adams County, including community “Know Your Rights” trainings under Colorado’s Mobile Home Park Act. Click here to learn more about the Mobile Home Initiative |
 | Built-for-ZeroBuilt-for-Zero is a national movement to make homelessness rare, brief, and one-time. Learn more at MDHI's Regional Coordination or at Community Solutions. |
 | Safe Parking ProgramSafe parking lots provide secure, regulated, and sanitary space for people living in their vehicles. All parkers are connected with case management. |
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Contact
For general Information or resources, contact Poverty Reduction.
4430 S. Adams County Pkwy.
Brighton, CO 80601
Ph: 720.523.6464
Hours:
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
