Renew Collaborative

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The Renew Collaborative

Helping families stay housed by preventing eviction and addressing the barriers to long-term housing stability.

Keeping Families in Their Homes

For many families in our community, rising housing costs can make it difficult to find or maintain safe, stable housing. In fact, from 2015 to 2025, the hours of work needed to afford a mortgage at the average wage in Metro Denver rose 94%, from 50 to 97 hours per month.* For people already struggling to make ends meet, a missed paycheck, unexpected bill or sudden rent increase can quickly become a housing crisis.

We work to make sure no one has to face a housing crisis alone. In partnership with the Denver Housing Authority, The GreenLight Fund and HomeStart, we provide tenants facing eviction or homelessness with personalized case management to help them set and work toward their goals. As participants meet their goals, they can receive rental assistance to help pay past-due rent. By helping families avoid eviction and remain in their homes, Renew Collaborative prevents displacement and creates space for families to build a stronger financial future.

*Source: Common Sense Institute

Why it Works

Participants receive one year of personalized case management to help them set goals and work toward greater stability. As they meet their goals, they can receive up to $1,500 in rental assistance to help pay past-due rent.
Personalized case management helps address the challenges that led to housing instability. By working toward those goals, families can build greater financial stability and reduce the risk of facing the same challenges again.

Who is involved

Mile High United Way provides intake, evaluation and wraparound services for clients referred to the Renew Collaborative.

Denver Housing Authority provides affordable housing to more than 12,000 very low-, low- and middle-income families across Denver.

The GreenLight Fund partners with the community and the local nonprofit ecosystem to break down barriers to economic mobility by launching and scaling evidence-based programs that open possibilities and meet community-identified needs.

HomeStart originated the Renew model in Boston and provides ongoing guidance to partner agencies.

John's Story

Last year, John was facing eviction. He was also battling cancer. Retired and living on a fixed income, the added cost of treatment caused him to fall behind on rent. Through the Renew Collaborative, John received help getting caught up and a personalized plan to help him stay on track. With a safe, stable place to call home, John could focus on his recovery. Today, his cancer is in remission, and he told us, “Now I have hope for the future and to keep on living.”

Our Impact Last Year

Behind every number is a story. A family staying in their home. A parent finding a safe place for their children. A neighbor finding a place to turn when they need it most.