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Denver celebrates National Energy Assistance Day

Published on February 02, 2026

Denver is urging community members to take advantage of no‑ and low‑cost programs that can lower utility bills, prevent heating emergencies, and help families stay safe and warm this winter. The city is also highlighting investments in clean energy that are saving Denverites money.

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Denver Human Services Outlines Changes to SNAP, Medicaid Eligibility

Published on December 08, 2025

In July 2025, the federal government passed a new law (H.R. 1: “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”), that changed the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Medicaid eligibility in significant ways.

Tagged as: , Human Services, News, Nonprofit Engagement, Press release

Denver Human Services Invites Community to Donate School Supplies

Published on July 18, 2025

Annual #BeAGiver School Supply Drive supports 1,000+ youth (grades K-12) served by Denver Human Services programs

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Denver Human Services Recognizes Child Abuse Prevention Month

Published on April 15, 2025

DHS is spotlighting holistic supports to children, youth and families to prevent crisis and raise awareness throughout April

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DHS Kicks Off 2025 #BeAGiver Spring Showers Hygiene Drive

Published on April 14, 2025

Denver Human Services (DHS) has launched its annual #BeAGiver Spring Showers Hygiene Drive to restock the GIVE Center through 2026 with personal hygiene items for underserved communities. DHS GIVE Center supplied over 30,000 essential hygiene items in 2024.

Tagged as: , Housing and Homelessness, Human Services, News, Nonprofit Engagement

ICYMI: Denver's Commonsense Approach to Trump Mass Deportation Plan

Published on January 22, 2025

Mayor Mike Johnston has created a four-point plan that outlines Denver’s current immigration policies by balancing the city’s commitment to public safety with its values as a welcoming city.

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Barriers, Solutions to Address Housing Needs for People with I/DD

Published on October 17, 2024

Denver Human Services (DHS) released a timely landlords and builders assessment in partnership with The Kelsey, a national nonprofit advancing affordable, accessible, and inclusive housing, also known as “disability-forward” housing. The report outlines barriers to housing people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and recommendations to address these barriers.

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Mayor Shares New Way for Denverites to Easily Find and Access Benefits

Published on September 25, 2024

Denverites will be able to more easily access essential services they're entitled to through a transformative online tool called MyFriendBen.

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Mayor Applauds Biden Admin Action on Immigrant Families, DACA

Published on June 18, 2024

Mayor Mike Johnston and the City and County of Denver applaud the Biden Administration for taking concrete action to protect families and children who have long called the U.S. home.

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Denver Consolidates Newcomer Shelter Operations

Published on February 28, 2024

Today, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston and Denver Police Department (DPD) Chief Ron Thomas announced a new comprehensive strategy for fighting auto thefts in Denver.

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News articles

Denver celebrates National Energy Assistance Day

Denver Human Services Outlines Changes to SNAP, Medicaid Eligibility

Denver Human Services Invites Community to Donate School Supplies

Denver Human Services Recognizes Child Abuse Prevention Month

DHS Kicks Off 2025 #BeAGiver Spring Showers Hygiene Drive

ICYMI: Denver's Commonsense Approach to Trump Mass Deportation Plan

Barriers, Solutions to Address Housing Needs for People with I/DD

Mayor Shares New Way for Denverites to Easily Find and Access Benefits

Mayor Applauds Biden Admin Action on Immigrant Families, DACA

Denver Consolidates Newcomer Shelter Operations

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