Stephanie Schiemann

This document outlines the development of a national toolkit designed to expand affordable homeownership opportunities through infill strategies. It aims to address the significant challenges faced by 'missing middle families' in achieving homeownership due to structural barriers. The initiative involves documenting a successful partnership between Friends of DHA and the Denver Housing Authority to deliver wealth-building opportunities. The toolkit seeks to provide a scalable model for cities to build affordable homes and offer essential homeownership education, by integrating policy initiatives, strategic partnerships, and federal funding to create a sustainable framework for future generations.

The budget document includes the FY2021 annual operating budget, which encompasses all DHA programs and funds. The budget was prepared fully compliant with HUD's Asset Management Principles. The document also discusses economic conditions and outlook, HUD budget for 2021, impact of HUD funding cuts, and priorities for the new year. It highlights DHA's mission to serve Denver residents by developing and operating safe, decent, and affordable housing. The document also includes a summary of the adopted budget for 2021, budget highlights and assumptions, and information on the Agency Plan and PHAS score.

Arts Street, a program of the Youth Employment Academy, aims to break the cycle of generational poverty for young adults in Denver by fostering personal and economic stability through education, arts and technology, and employment training. The program utilizes creative industry academies, 'learn & earn' internships, and studio mentorship to equip youth with skills in fields such as graphic design and videography. It also engages participants in community-centric art projects, like the EntrepreMURALship program, to empower them as leaders and advocates for social change. The strategic objectives focus on providing foundational knowledge, supplemental income, a supportive environment for career exploration, and opportunities for public art creation and community advocacy, leading to increased self-confidence, employment, and community engagement.

This 5-Year Agency Plan outlines the organization's policies, rules, requirements, operations, programs, and services. It informs stakeholders of the PHA's mission, goals, and objectives, specifically focusing on addressing the housing needs of low-income, very low-income, and extremely low-income families.

This document is a Streamlined Annual PHA Plan for High Performer PHAs, outlining the organization's policies, rules, and requirements for operations, programs, and services. It details the PHA's mission, goals, and objectives for serving low-income, very low-income, and extremely low-income families. Key areas covered include revisions to existing plan elements, new activities, a progress report on mission and goals, and various certifications related to civil rights and compliance, along with a statement of capital improvements.