The City of Denver is approving a contract worth $1,612,493 with the Colorado Village Collaborative (CVC) to fund programming and operations at the Steele Village Micro-Community. The contract, managed by the Department of Housing Stability (HOST), runs through the end of 2026. This initiative provides comprehensive support for individuals experiencing homelessness, including shelter services, a Housing First approach, case management, workforce development, and mental/behavioral health support, with the ultimate goal of transitioning residents to permanent housing. The agreement is performance-based, linking payments to metrics like shelter occupancy and engagement in housing-focused programs.