Community Economic Defense Project

Due to possible severe weather, all CEDP offices will be closed to in‑person client support on Wednesday, 5/6/2026. Contact the CARE Center at 1 (303) 838‑1200 for information about support that may be available, and visit our website for more details.
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Debido a posibles condiciones severas del clima, todas las oficinas de CEDP estarán cerradas para atención presencial el miércoles 5/6/2026. Comuníquese con el CARE Center al 1 (303) 838‑1200 para obtener información sobre el apoyo que puede estar disponible y visite nuestro sitio web para más detalles.

Join us for a community conversation about what Burnham Yard development could mean for homeowners in La Alma / Lincoln Park and nearby neighborhoods. We’ll talk about speculative buyers and unsolicited offers, home repair challenges, property taxes, and what long-term stability could look like for the neighborhood.

We’re proud to partner with Councilmember Chris Hinds and animal welfare organizations on a pilot program providing pet deposit assistance for people living in or moving to Denver City Council District 10.

The program will offer a one-time $300 pet deposit to help up to 100 renters keep their pets and secure safe, stable housing. The goal is to remove one more financial barrier so tenants don’t have to choose between a home and keeping their pet.

Learn more and check eligibility: cedproject.org/what-we-do/

All CEDP Offices and the CARE Center will be closed today in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, honoring Dr. King’s legacy and his call for justice, dignity, and equity for all. We’ll be back Tuesday.

Las oficinas de CEDP y el CARE Center estarán cerradas hoy por el Día de Martin Luther King Jr., para honrar su legado y su lucha por la justicia, la dignidad y la equidad. Volvemos a nuestro horario normal el martes.

In a new feature, Zach Neumann shares how new Prop 123 funding will help first-time and first-gen homebuyers in rural Colorado “begin the journey toward owning their own homes and have equity in their homes, which is a core component of building community.” CEDP’s award will support down payment assistance for more than 90 households in southwest Colorado.

Read more ➡️ https://www.homes.com/news/colorado-state-board-awards-23-million-plus-in-funding-for-affordable-housing-initiatives/1556390210/

Holiday Closure Notice 🎄
CEDP will be closed from December 24–26 for the holidays. We’ll be back on December 29 and ready to continue supporting our community. Wishing you rest and care this season. 💛

Aviso de cierre por las fiestas 🎄
CEDP estará cerrado del 24 al 26 de diciembre por las fiestas. Regresaremos el 29 de diciembre para continuar apoyando a nuestra comunidad. Nuestros mejores deseos en estas fechas.💛

We’ve seen firsthand in our work here at CEDP how one medical emergency can spiral into a family losing not only their income, but the place they call home.

Coloradans can have up to 20% of their disposable earnings garnished to pay overdue medical debt, often leaving already cash-strapped families with little wiggle room to cover rent, utilities, and other basic expenses.

As CEDP’s Lois Lupica explained to Fortune, this wage garnishment is “really kicking people when they’re down.”

Read more here: https://fortune.com/2025/09/29/medical-debt-wage-garnishment-paychecks-old-medical-bills/?fbclid=IwY2xjawNI29VleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHipjjyoXH8UBCXm5QZkzFI2swNLJoYhhicgHpxz-HeDHXC_p7-JP-2pf6_b0_aem_CQ-gtT4eMeC56VfOWPKMCg

Health care providers and debt collectors are biting from people’s paychecks to cover old medical bills | Fortune A KFF Health News investigation shows that this aggressive collection practice is widespread in Colorado despite consumer protections.

Late last week, the City of Denver paused its Temporary Rental and Utilities Assistance (TRUA) program, leaving many Denverites uncertain about how to cover rent and stay stably housed.

As CEDP’s CEO Zach Neumann shared with Denverite:

“We understand the budget challenges the city faces, but families who received news of the pause on TRUA funds are facing even bigger problems, including the loss of the place they call home.”

For many in our community, TRUA funding is not just a number in a city budget. Each dollar represents a lifeline that has kept families from impossible choices and helped them remain safely housed.

At CEDP, our priority is, and will always be, helping people navigate moments of crisis with dignity and care. We remain committed to standing with our neighbors in this difficult moment and will continue advocating to ensure every Coloradan has the resources they need to keep a safe place to call home.

Read the full Denverite story here:

Denver slashes rental assistance as eviction cases hit record highs Eviction prevention groups just received a stop-work order from the city.

According to research from Harvard's Joint Center for Housing Studies, "the portion of the country’s renters who face significant cost burdens has hit record levels — and the strain has moved up the income ladder."

Rent is far too expensive for many families, and costs keep climbing. Here in Colorado, we must continue to invest in housing stability services that will keep our neighbors housed if we want to see a decline in eviction rates across the state.

US Renters Face Storm of Rising Costs A building boom has helped slow rent increases. But affordable apartments remain scarce, and higher energy costs and cuts to housing aid further cloud the forecast.