The anti-poverty movement involves hundreds of organizations that, like CCLP, take the fight to the state. Operating at the state level is an absolute necessity because many of the core laws and policies that affect access to health, housing, income, and food are...
Margaret "Maggie" Lea served as Grants Manager for Mile High Connects until its closure in 2022. In this capacity she was responsible for advancing MHC's collaborative work through data & evaluation, communications, and collective support and investment, and she played a key role in cultivating and sustaining local and regional partnerships.
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Protecting Coloradans from insolvent insurers
Katie Wallat provided testimony for House Bill 23-1303, Protect Against Insurers' Impairement and Insolvency. CCLP is in support of HB23-1303.
Prohibited provisions in rental agreements
Morgan Turner provided testimony for House Bill 23-1095, Prohibited Provisions in Rental Agreements. CCLP is in support of HB23-1095.
Protections for residential tenants
Chaer Robert provided testimony for Senate Bill 23-184, Protections for Residential Tenants. CCLP is in support of SB23-184.
Reclaiming Our Future – This is Our Moment
From our November 2021 Newsletter
A Word, First:
Welcome to budget season! We’ve seen a flurry of media coverage on investments in our communities. The bipartisan Infrastructure Bill is an important investment in public transit and infrastructure improvements that bring broadband internet and lead-free pipes to neighborhoods. The passage of this bill is due in large part to national transit advocates, including our friends at Denver Streets Partnership.
Meanwhile, closer to home, the Governor’s budget tackles poor air quality by offering free transit on ozone days, investments in affordable housing options, and calls for the creation of a Colorado Equity Office.But the work is not done, and our institutions can do better. The Infrastructure Bill alone will not address the compounding crisis facing our region. The Build Back Better framework alongside the Infrastructure bill will create good-paying jobs while ensuring that stable, affordable housing is attainable by all. And, as federal and state resources flow down, we need to prepare community organizations to access these funds without hesitation. Every dollar counts when it comes to keeping residents in place. That means MHC will continue to advocate for equitable investment into communities as federal and state dollars roll down and out into communities. This is our moment.
The Equitable Approach: Where the Incremental is Transformational
In Denver, the Auraria campus sets out to redress generational impacts of displacement for Hispanic and Indigenous people of color who were forced out of the area in the early 1970’s through free tuition. Read on to learn more…
A new survey reveals Denver immigrants felt protected from the pandemic by the city, but that it needs to do more with outreach. Immigrants experienced increased strength in connection with fellow residents and are realizing their own collective power. Learn more
Community Stewardship: What’s Inspiring Us
Urban Land Conservancy Acquires East ColfaxCitywide Bank Site
Land Use Work Group Weighs in on CDOT’s GHG Rulemaking
Community-Led Plans Fight Redlining and Climate Change
Documentary:”A Decent Home”, featuring9to5 Colorado organizer
Partner Spotlight: Lauren Hornett
After two incredible years at the helm of the Mile High Connects’ Steering Committee as our Chair, Lauren Hornett, Vice President of Community Development at Wells Fargo, will step down and focus on her new little bundle of joy!
We thank you for your leadership, insight, love and care for our collaborative, Lauren!
Connective Tissue: Opportunities to Connect
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May Letter from Bethany Pray, Interim Executive Director
The anti-poverty movement involves hundreds of organizations that, like CCLP, take the fight to the state. Operating at the state level is an absolute necessity because many of the core laws and policies that affect access to health, housing, income, and food are...
Protecting Coloradans from insolvent insurers
Katie Wallat provided testimony for House Bill 23-1303, Protect Against Insurers' Impairement and Insolvency. CCLP is in support of HB23-1303.
Prohibited provisions in rental agreements
Morgan Turner provided testimony for House Bill 23-1095, Prohibited Provisions in Rental Agreements. CCLP is in support of HB23-1095.
Protections for residential tenants
Chaer Robert provided testimony for Senate Bill 23-184, Protections for Residential Tenants. CCLP is in support of SB23-184.