EVENTS, NEWS & HIGHLIGHTS
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May Peak News
Spring has sprung once again! To celebrate the season, we partnered with Amp the Cause and Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck (BHFS) to beautify The Spot with fresh greenery.
April Peak News
What better way to celebrate April being Global Volunteer Month than with a story of how Urban Peak’s volunteers and staff came together as a community to address gaps in our resources.
Our Impact in 2022
Each year when the Impact Report comes out I rush home with a copy and share it with my kids. Each year we discuss the data, the stories, how my letter can be improved and the stunning pictures of our youth.
Urban Peak breaks ground on new shelter for youth experiencing homelessness
“As we mourn someone we care deeply about, we get to look to the future,” Carlson said. “We are deep believers that this project and the work that we are doing in the city and in the state, and at the federal level, can really change and save lives.”
Denver provides $16 million for youth homeless shelter
"This is the biggest investment that we've ever made in a shelter and this type of transitional space for youth to seek stability. It is so meaningful for youth experiencing homelessness," Executive Director of the Department of Housing Stability Britta Fisher said. "It feels really great to have this as a bookend event as I close out my chapter with the city."
Sen. John Hickenlooper, Mayor Michael Hancock serve lunch to youth experiencing homelessness at Urban Peak
Elected leaders joined Urban Peak today to provide a hot meal for youth ages 15 through 24 who are experiencing homelessness.
Urban Peak is a haven in the city for youth struggling without a roof over their heads
The mothership is a $37 million, 136-bed shelter and more at Urban Peak’s property on South Acoma Street, where until recently its homeless shelter stood.
Announcing Urban Peak’s Shelter Transition
On Wednesday, August 24th, Urban Peak’s shelter services temporarily moved to our Drop-In Center at 2100 Stout Street, known as The Spot.
Shelters remind Coloradans to think of unhoused neighbors in extreme heat
"So it's a little bit of the one, two punch between, you know, hot weather and some of those systems that are young people engaged with not being active," said Christina Carlson, the CEO of Urban Peak.
A Bittersweet Farewell to Peak Thrift
Peak Thrift has been an incredible part of the Urban Peak family. We will greatly miss being able to connect directly with the Sunnyside and Globeville communities, as well as being the go-to spot for great deals, fun finds and shopping for good.
DeGette seeks $40 million for Denver-area projects
Funding request comes on the heels of $13.3 million DeGette secured for 10 key projects earlier this year.
We're so excited to bring back our biggest fundraiser of the year, Urban Nights!
We're so excited to bring back our biggest fundraiser of the year, a celebratory night of fashion, art, live music, and philanthropy.
Gov. Polis, State Legislators and Community Leaders Highlight Shared Efforts to Reduce Homelessness
Legislative investments to address homelessness moving through state legislature, state providing facilities and pushing local communities to invest & innovate.
Mayor Kicks Off RISE Bond Program by Visiting VOA Family Motel
“The people of Denver said, when it comes to our recovery and the city we want to be after the pandemic, this is the type of investment we want to see – investments that will have a multi-generational impact,” Mayor Hancock said.
2022 Arts & Business Partnership Award Honoree
Urban Peak’s downtown Denver drop-in youth shelter created a new state-of-the-art music studio, spearheaded by a University of Colorado Denver songwriting professor, in order to provide youth experiencing homelessness with a cathartic and expressive outlet.
Urban Peak plans new shelter for youth experiencing homelessness
“Nobody is suffering more in my community than the most vulnerable; people who are experiencing homelessness,” DeGette said. "Every single one of us should have an affordable place to live."
DeGette, local leaders announce plans to construct new shelter for homeless youth
“This is a big day for our community,” DeGette said. “Thanks to the $3 million that we got for Urban Peak, they are going to soon be able to construct a new shelter for youth experiencing homelessness, right here, in the Denver area.”
U.S. House approves $13.3 million to fund Denver-area projects
The U.S. House of Representatives voted today to approve legislation that will provide nearly $13.3 million sought by U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO) to fund 10 key projects designed to make more housing, health care and mental health services available throughout the Denver area.
Volunteer that “Makes things happen” Honored with Minoru Yasui Community Volunteer Award
Terri Taylor has volunteered at Urban Peak for almost twenty-five years. Thursday, February 24, 2022, Taylor was honored with the Minoru Yasui Community Volunteer Award.
A free dental appointment gives renewed smiles and outlooks on life
For many people experiencing homelessness, hygiene is often a challenge and dental care becomes one of their last concerns. Not only is there a cost associated with an appointment, but access to care can be a challenge, too.