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![Urban Peak plans new shelter for youth experiencing homelessness](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60d0b1e4d7be03696f54fde4/3ede3b0f-0166-4f2c-893b-8ba16dfa6e62/c6783529-aeb2-47a1-ab65-068897f703a7_1140x641.jpeg)
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](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60d0b1e4d7be03696f54fde4/1647295151273-2MKG0SN4AN27HYM2X01D/Urban+Peak+Presser+Photo_0.jpg)
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](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60d0b1e4d7be03696f54fde4/1681259709820-VFX0KWMMVVQ5I2KSLY1U/urbanpeak1.png)
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](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60d0b1e4d7be03696f54fde4/afa49255-0c9e-47c4-83b2-1e68d8b4a64a/IMG_0759-1.jpeg)
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](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60d0b1e4d7be03696f54fde4/1635450828504-FCBWPTNPQDYLGW21W604/Screen%252BShot%252B2021-10-18%252Bat%252B12.55.50%252BPM.jpg)
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.
![DeGette secures $13.3 million for Denver-area projects in House-passed bill](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60d0b1e4d7be03696f54fde4/1632486155878-9460KUONKTCF1VSG3SQ6/09.jpg)
DeGette secures $13.3 million for Denver-area projects in House-passed bill
The U.S. House of Representatives today approved a package of annual appropriations bills that will, among other things, provide millions of dollars to local non-profits…