Tag: colorado springs pro-housing partnership
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First-ever citywide tenants union for renters’ rights forming in Colorado Springs
After tenants made progress in getting their concerns about living conditions and policies addressed by overseers of their federally subsidized apartment complexes, a citywide union for tenants of public and private rental housing is launching in a few days. Colorado Springs Tenants will meet from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday at First Congregational Church,…
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Colorado Springs Homeless Union undergoes some ‘soul searching’ while regrouping
Formed two years ago to elevate the voices of people who are living on the streets, the Colorado Homeless Union has ceased weekly meetings, rebooted a monthly newsletter and is in the process of “regrouping.” While the informal, grassroots group is not disbanding, leaders are trying to figure out where to go from here. Because…
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Tenants’ union at private, market-rate apartments in Colorado Springs call for improved living conditions
After tenants’ unions formed at two low-income public housing apartment buildings in Colorado Springs, residents of a privately held, market-rate complex in the city have recruited more than half of the estimated 120 occupied units to sign a union card in seeking change. Tenants of Aviator Apartment Homes at 1670 N. Murray Blvd., say their…
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Youth Activist Training in Colorado Springs adds mental health as teens work to affect change
In its third year, “Youth Activist Training,” a unique summer day camp for teens ages 13-17 to undertake a journey of self-discovery, uncover their passions and learn how to advocate for what’s important to them, has been fine-tuned, according to organizers. A new mental health component has been added to teach participants about self-awareness of…