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When housing costs consume a disproportionate share of income (30% or more), families cannot afford other necessities such as food, clothing, and healthcare. This imbalance often leads to compromised futures for families — many end-up homeless or living in substandard housing. Families with children are hit the hardest because they generally have more non-housing costs to consider. Raising a healthy child is difficult in the best of circumstances, but for a family that is trying to recover from or on the brink of homelessness the task can be daunting. When families have access to quality affordable housing, they can begin to improve their economic situation, contribute to their community, and create a brighter future for their children.

Currently, four Rocky Mountain HDC communities provide housing for over 250 families in Metro Denver: Foothills Green, in Lakewood; Arapahoe Green, in east Denver; and Willow Green and Sheridan Ridge, in Arvada. We are excited about the opening of our fifth community in late 2009. The Cornerstone Residences at St. Francis Center, located in Downtown Denver, will house 50 formerly homeless individuals and couples.

The families that live at our four communities earn 30-60% Area Median Income ($17,250 for a family of two - $43,080 for a family of four). At least 32 families in our communities are transitional (formerly homeless) families and are provided with case management services. Our communities comprise a diversity of families: 32% African American/African, 27% Caucasian, 27% Hispanic, 4% Asian/Pacific Islander, 12% other, and 60% of our families are single-parent households.

Rocky Mountain HDC operates on a housing first model, believing that securing safe, decent and affordable housing is the foundation for stable families. However, providing families with affordable housing is only the first step in building the foundation for stronger families and healthier communities. Our innovative Family Services Program sets Rocky Mountain HDC apart from other low-to-moderate income housing developers in the area. We believe that while our buildings provide a roof over the heads of more than 250 families, our Family Services is a vital program that provides our community with the resources they need to manage their lives under the roof. The Family Services department provides year-round assistance and developmental programs to youth and families who reside within our affordable housing communities.

For over 14 years, Rocky Mountain HDC has remained steadfast in our commitment to provide safe, decent and affordable housing, with supportive services to our families.