The Denver City Council approved a resolution authorizing a $30.4 million contract with Urban Alchemy, a California-based non-profit, to operate and provide programmatic services at the 289-unit Non-Congregate Shelter - Aspen. The contract, effective until December 31, 2028, funds comprehensive shelter operations aimed at serving people experiencing homelessness. Urban Alchemy will utilize a low-barrier, Housing First model to encourage shelter entry and maximize exits into permanent housing. Services will include intake, case management, housing navigation, mental and behavioral health support, benefits assistance, and workforce development. The agreement is performance-based, with payments tied to metrics such as shelter occupancy rates and the number of households engaged in housing-focused case management.