Colorado group battles homelessness with "housing first" approach

this is exactly what the whole US should be doing to solve homelessness. It has been proven the single best system to help the homeless get their lives back together, when people are able to properly clean themselves, stay safe from the outside, and have access to clean drinking water, they will have a much better chance of actually getting a job, and moving on from whatever caused them to be homeless in the first place. we need to stop ignoring this problem

Did you know that Finland has implemented Housing First decades ago, just like he described. It has been a great success! And I know as a Finn that if my life falls apart at least I have a house for me and my family. It's funny how studies show that Finnish tax-payers save 10k - 15k dollars each year for keeping one Finn out of the streets. I mean somebody would think the government shouldn't provide permanent houses for the homeless but statistics show that it's still cheaper than letting people cause trouble out of desperation. Charity that saves you money.

I love that! "The goal is, to keep them housed."

This should have been a priority decades ago not just now !!!

Go boulder Colorado.a great city😔😎taking care of the Its people.

Housing First is a good thing

Moving them from one spot to another is just plain stupid and a waste of money. Housing is the ONLY solution to homelessness. These are human beings and not all of them want to be homeless. The ones that do won't take help, that's their right. But for people who don't want to be on the streets, they are going to need help. Deposit, 1st months rent, utilities, furniture, etc cost. If you get them housing, they can get jobs or benefits, now that they have an address. They can work towards something instead of just trying to survive. Every one of "those" people are someone's child, brother, sister, parent. You never know when it could be you.

I sit here with my heart in my throat and the tears flow.....Wooooow! Folks buy Ray's motorized bikes, we can see he has not given up and he is providing transportation that is affordable in today's soaring prices that many of us cannot afford to live....BRAVO RAY!

So there are good-hearted people out there with brains to go with it! It brought me to tears! Thank you! Thank you!

💯 I’ve been there. After my daughter was murdered in 2018, I almost lost it all. Mental I illness brought on by depression is something nobody can prepare for. Took 2 years to get back in good standing and pay off debts. Now there’s the school loan about to start knocking again. I’ve paid 25k for and original loan of 19k and today I owe 33k (2 year technical college for a degree I can’t get a job for. I was essentially automated out of work. Not giving up but it’s no joke. Opened a pressure washing company and continually work on personal development, socializing, less time on iPhone, eat well, workout and still it’s rough. Now imagine a mentally challenged person who is alone. That’s just inhumane to be in denial despite all the overwhelming evidence. All the conditions are right and it’s undeniable that we need to solve this quick. There are folks out there who take it as a slight that your brothers and sisters should be given a leg up when really it’s just leveling the playing field. It’s Evil to do nothing less!

It’s a beautiful thing to see. Hopefully it grows to all states. People working together to help each other in times of need. Thanks be to Jesus!!!!

I believe that food, housing, and healthcare are human rights.

That is amazing!!!! Giving people a chance at a better life..

This is very good start - there will be a sense of belonging for the residents & this fresh start will equip them with a sense of dignity and even a desire to give the good they receive back to society. Thumbs up!!!

This is a great thing for these poor homeless people. Bless these people that came out with these tiny homes.

Amazing. I'd love to learn more about this so we can perhaps have this spread in other areas. It's such a simple idea. I wonder what the costs are for building a tiny home like this, furnishing them, electricity, heating, and maintaining areas like this would be. Also, I wonder where they got the land to do this. You'd have issues with building this sort of thing near some communities (urban/suburban settings) because they'd fight against having a homeless community near them. But you can't have it too far into rural America because they also need to be near actual job opportunities. I hope they find success!!

Cole Chandler, what a hero you are. You are a blessing for sharing with those who have no home.

Finland has been doing housing first with rave results. It’s a great idea.

Housing First is a great idea. It gives the people dignity and pride.

That's the best choice! It worked in Finland long ago and more cities should do it! Otherwise, they will only go in circles without solving the problem!