“People who were sleeping on the streets at the start of the experiment are now — with more money in their pocket — feeling safer, experiencing better mental health, and enjoying access to more stable and welcoming living arrangements.”

After six months, participants are reporting fewer nights outside, fewer ER visits, and an increase in employment. The journey towards positive change is happening, one step at a time.

From Denverite: “DBIP released data on the halfway mark of the pilot program, showing that rates of homelessness and food insecurity decreased, while shelter and employment rates increased.”

From the Colorado Sun: “One doles out cash payments, another allows renters to build credit by paying on time, and a third trains people to work as live-in maintenance workers.”