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City Bolsters Community Assistance with New Staff

Golden, like many communities across Denver’s Front Range, is facing the challenge of an increasing number of people experiencing homelessness and housing instability. The root causes of these crises are complex and require a thoughtful approach to best support all community members.

With the recent hires of a Community Assistance and Housing Navigator, Bodhi Horton, Co-Responder, Elizabeth Gallagher and Affordable Housing Policy Coordinator, Janet Maccubbin, the City of Golden is doubling down on creating the best support to address the needs of the Golden community. The new city staff are providing targeted assistance with mental health and substance abuse issues as well as housing for people

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within the housing continuum. “Housing continuum” means the range of types of housing within a community. Bodhi, Elizabeth, and Janet bring a breadth of expertise and knowledge about policy, programs and services that can help people with both immediate needs and long-term housing needs. While law enforcement in the City of Golden and Jefferson County have historically worked directly with people experiencing homelessness, the new city staff bring added expertise in mental health support, navigation of resources and other comprehensive assistance to people in our community.

Making the City of Golden a welcoming, safe place for all to live, work and play is a top priority. If you need assistance, or if you have questions about the City’s programs, please reach out to Bodhi Horton at bhorton@cityofgolden.net or 303-621-5744 or Janet Maccubbin at jmaccubbin@cityofgolden.net or 303597-5221. Elizabeth Gallagher will start full time with the City of Golden at the beginning of 2022.