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Homeless people sleeping on the 16th Street Mall (credit: CBS)

Businesses Say Denver Dropped The Ball On Homeless Camping Ban

Some Denver businesses admit they’re having buyer’s remorse. They say they bought Denver City Council’s line last year when the city wanted support to keep people from sleeping on the 16th Street Mall.

2013/05/15

Denver Mayor Michael Hancock shows off his robe to preview this year's PJ Day. (credit: CBS)

Denver’s Mayor Encourages Staying In PJs All Day Thursday

You may see a lot of people still in their PJs on Thursday. It’s all part of PJ Day to raise money for Denver’s Road Home, an organization working to help get the homeless off the streets.

2013/02/06

PJ Day Raises Money, Awareness For Homeless

Denver’s mayor donned his best pajamas on Friday to get ready for next week’s “PJ Day” to raise money for Denver’s Road Home.

2013/02/01

Colorado Coalition For The Homeless (credit: CBS)

VA Boss Says Number Of Homeless Vets Declining

The number of homeless veterans is declining as the Veterans Affairs Department works to eliminate the problem by 2015, VA Secretary Eric Shinseki said Tuesday.

2012/09/25

Homeless set up camp along the 16th Street Mall in Denver. (credit: CBS)

Denver’s Fight To End Homelessness Needs More Funding

A city contract with the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless could be extended if the city council approves the allocation of $350,000.

2012/02/07

Denver Rescue Mission Continues To Make A Difference

Christmas is supposed to be a magical time for children and their families but the economic downturn means some of those families are struggling just to stay together.

2011/12/15

Lawmakers Debate Adding Homelessness To Protected Categories

A proposal to add homeless people to Colorado’s hate crime law has cleared its first hurdle at the state Capitol.

2011/02/17

PJ Day Hopes To Raise 1M For Denver’s Homeless

PJ Day is a series of events where the Denver community helps raise money for Denver’s Road Home. People pay money to wear their PJ’s to work or even school and the money is then donated to help fund affordable, supportive housing for the homeless. The series of events includes other fun activites as well. To get involved, click here.

2011/02/06