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Community Action Network (JUC CAN)

We focus on community organizing to bring about structural change on the issues of affordable housing, homelessness and mental health in an effort to make a difference in Jefferson County. We are a member congregation of Together Colorado, a state-wide organization, for state-wide legislation and other social justice issues.

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The Reality of Homelessness in Jefferson County


Watch this overview of the reality of homelessness through portions of the PBS Documentary “Decode Homelessness”, followed by an panel of Jefferson County housing experts (panel discussion begins at 34:12). The experts provide specific information about work in Jefferson County and answer audience questions.

Panel Members:

  • ï‚· Kerry Wrenick: Jeffco Regional Housing Coordinator
  • ï‚· Taylor Clepper: Jefferson Center for Mental Health
  • ï‚· Cassie Ratliff: Family Tree
  • ï‚· Chris Conner: Lakewood Manager of Housing
  • ï‚· Lynette Badasarian: Arvada Homelessness Program Manager