CCG, Allies Secure $29.1M in Emergency Rental Assistance to Keep 6K Families Housed

On Tuesday, November 14th, Coloradans for the Common Good (CCG) leaders gathered with allies from the Denver Metro Tenants Union and the Community Economic Defense Project, in addition to the Denver Mayor and 8 members of Denver City Council, to celebrate the city's historic investment of $29.1 Million in emergency rental assistance.

This investment is expected to keep 6,000 families housed who would otherwise face eviction and comes after months of CCG organizing, including a mayoral forum in May with 350 attendeesa press conference on the issue, and countless phone calls, emails, and meetings with elected officials.

Mayor Mike Johnston thanked CCG for leading on this issue and called the effort "community organizing at its best." CCG leaders recognized Mayor Johnston and the Denver City Council, particularly Councilwomen Serena Gonzales-Gutierrez, Shontel Lewis, and Sarah Parady, for their hard work alongside the community.

On Tuesday, November 14th, Coloradans for the Common Good (CCG) leaders gathered with allies from the Denver Metro Tenants Union and the Community Economic Defense Project, in addition to the Denver Mayor and 8 members of Denver City Council, to celebrate the city's historic investment of $29.1 Million in emergency rental assistance.

This investment is expected to keep 6,000 families housed who would otherwise face eviction and comes after months of CCG organizing, including a mayoral forum in May with 350 attendees, a press conference on the issue, and countless phone calls, emails, and meetings with elected officials.

Mayor Mike Johnston thanked CCG for leading on this issue and called the effort "community organizing at its best." CCG leaders recognized Mayor Johnston and the Denver City Council, particularly Councilwomen Serena Gonzales-Gutierrez, Shontel Lewis, and Sarah Parady, for their hard work alongside the community.

City of Denver & CCG Press ConferenceCity and County of Denver 

Newly-Approved Denver Budget Includes $29 Million for Emergency Rental AssistanceABC 7

Denver City Leaders Call on the State for Rental AidFOX31

"We're Not Talking About a Quick Fix": Advocates, Councilmembers Urge Mayor Mike Johnston to Increase Rental Assistance in 2024 BudgetDenverite

Yes or No? Coloradans for the Common Good Holds Reverse Mayoral Forum, Westword 

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