Homelessness in Boulder County: What It Really Takes

Wednesday, October 1Good morning, Boulder County! I’m your host, Shay Castle, and this week on The Frequency we’re digging into one of the most requested topics from our audience: homelessness in Boulder County. Policy advisors and local leaders break down what’s driving the crisis, how programs like Coordinated Entry work, and why funding challenges could impact future progress.📰 In This EpisodeMarshall Fire settlement: Xcel Energy will pay $640 million tied to the 2021 fire that destroyed more than 1,000 homes.Guaranteed income evaluation: Results are in for Boulder’s Elevate Boulder program — participants report better health, lower stress, and improved stability. Stories begin Oct. 22.Banned Books Week (Oct. 5–11): Celebrate the freedom to read with events at libraries in Boulder, Longmont, and CU.Longmont Restaurant Week (Oct. 3–12): 34 eateries offering deals and special menus.Deep Dive: What will it really take to end unsheltered homelessness in Boulder County? Guests Megan Newton (City of Boulder policy advisor) and Heidi Grove (Boulder County Homeless Systems & Coordinated Response) share data, strategies, and the challenges ahead.📣 Get InvolvedShare your story ideas: [email protected] the show on Patreon: Boulder Frequency PodInterested in sponsoring? Contact us to get your message on air.💡 Support Local JournalismSubscribe to The Frequency wherever you listen.Leave a review to help others find Boulder’s local news podcast.Next week: Frequency co-founder Jeff Rozic interviews a mystery guest. Stay tuned!Editor: Shay CastleAudio Producer/Music: Kelly GarryPublisher: Jeff Rozic #Boulder #BoulderCounty #MarshallFire #Homelessness #LocalNews #BoulderPodcast #FrontRange #ColoradoNews #BannedBooksWeek #RestaurantWeekhttps://boulderfrequency.com/Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/BoulderFrequencyPodMore information about the Xcel Energy Marshall Fire settlement:https://coloradonewsline.com/briefs/xcel-marshall-fire-settlement-640-million/https://stories.xcelenergy.com/stories/Update--Boulder-County-Sheriff-s-Office-completes-Marshall-Fire-investigationMore info about Elevate Boulderhttps://bouldercolorado.gov/news/city-boulder-releases-evaluation-report-guaranteed-income-pilot-projectHomelessness sources:https://www.gao.gov/products/gao-20-433https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/26051726-20250812-city-council/