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Join the Campaign to End Source of Income Discrimination

Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is partnering with Denver Metro Fair Housing Center to protect the most vulnerable Coloradans from discrimination based on their utilization of housing vouchers, public benefits, and other sources of income to pay for rent. Watch this video to deepen your understanding of Source of Income Discrimination and look out for more opportunities to partner and act with DMFHC. 

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Join the Campaign to End Source of Income Discrimination

Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is partnering with Denver Metro Fair Housing Center to protect the most vulnerable Coloradans from discrimination based on their utilization of housing vouchers, public benefits, and other sources of income to pay for rent. Watch this video to deepen your understanding of Source of Income Discrimination and look out for more opportunities to partner and act with DMFHC. 

Join Our Advocacy Network

Join the Advocacy Network to help us challenge the mechanisms that perpetuate homelessness. As an Advocacy Network member, you can help shape the public policy process through citizen lobbying, assist with voter registration, support key ballot measures, and engage in special projects like the Denver Basic Income Project. Our goal is to make advocacy easy, fun, and meaningful.  

  1. View Advocacy Network training HERE.
  2. Sign up for the Advocacy Network HERE (be sure to affirm that you have viewed the training).
  3. Learn more about the legislative process in Colorado HERE
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Federal Officials

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State Elected Officials

Learn more about your Colorado General Assembly.

Find the legislators that represent YOU, how to contact them, bills they've introduced, committees they serve on, and political contributions they've received.

Denver City Elected Officials

Contact your members of Denver City Council.

Find free, factual, unbiased information on all your elected officials at www.votesmart.org

CCH Properties and their Elected Officials

See who represent's the Coalition's many properties Here.

Learn How to Advocate

Who is an Advocate?

An advocate is passionate about a specific issue and works to influence others to support their cause. There are many ways to advocate. This can range from sending an email or making a phone call, to asking legislators to a coffee meeting, or even testifying.

When planning to speak with a policy-maker, remember to:

  • Be prepared and educated
  • Be concise
  • Be compelling
  • Look for a compromise
  • Stay professional
  • Do not send nasty emails or messages

Want to learn how to lobby? Check out LOBBYING 101 from the National Coalition for the Homeless.

How to Become a Successful Advocate

  1. Know the Current Events
    Sign Up for Our Emails! 
    Read, learn, connect. Read our weekly Homelessness in the News emails on issues impacting people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. By signing up for Homelessness in the News, you will also receive Action Alerts on legislative issues as they arise throughout the year. Knowing is half of the equation—participating is the other.
  2. Know Your Elected Officials
    Take a moment to visit our Meet Your Elected Officials section above. There, you can find who each of your representatives are and how they traditionally vote on issues that are important to you. Being informed arms you with the information on when and how to engage with your elected officials in your own personal advocacy efforts.
  3. Know Our National Partners
    Organizations across the country are joining in the fight against homelessness and greater access to housing and health care. Find more information and resources about national organizations and their advocacy efforts here: National Organizations
Colorado Voting and Ballots

Did you know that one in four Coloradans is not registered to vote, and one in ten registered voters has an inactive voter status? Our mission is to make sure everyone has the opportunity to vote, whether that means updating your registration or registering for the first time. Take 30 seconds to register to vote, check your registration status, or find a registration event on or offline near you!

 

ARCHIVE - 2022 Ballot Guide

Colorado Coalition for the Homeless has created a 2022 ballot guide that provides information on statewide and local Denver ballot measures. Download the Ballot Guide here.

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Federal Advocacy - Opportunity Starts at Home

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From better health, to food security, to good education, housing is foundational to every aspect of well-being, building stronger communities, promoting economic growth, and providing opportunities for everyone to thrive. 

Our Colorado-based, multi-sector coalition is working in coordination with the National Low-Income Housing Coalition to generate widespread support for local, state, and federal policies that correct long-standing racial inequities and economic injustices by ensuring quality housing for people with low incomes.

Click here to read the Colorado OSAH Priorities for 2024 and learn more about OSAH here. 

Statement of Nonpartisanship

The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is a private, nonprofit organization recognized as exempt from Federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The mission of the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is to work collaboratively toward the prevention of homelessness and the creation of lasting solutions for homeless and at-risk families, children, and individuals throughout Colorado. CCH advocates for and provides a continuum of housing and a variety of services to improve the health, well-being, and stability of those it serves.

The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless may take positions on or advocate regarding public policy issues pertinent to its mission, consistent with the requirements of applicable Federal and state law. However, CCH conducts all its activities in an entirely nonpartisan manner. CCH may acknowledge the elected officials who support us, but we do not endorse, support, or oppose candidates for public office, nor do we intervene in any election on behalf of or in opposition to any candidate or political party.