Homelessness in Colorado at a Glance (2023): 14,439 people experiencing homelessness, up from 9,754 in 2013 and 10,940 in 2017 150% increase in chronic homelessness over the past decade (1,780 to 4,457 individuals) Significant racial disparities: Black/African American (3x), Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (14x), and American Indian/Alaska Native (3x) overrepresented compared to general population 31-44% of the total homeless population suffer from severe mental illness or chronic substance abuse, and 11% are victims of domestic violence Homelessness in Colorado, as well as the entire United States, represents one of the most pressing and complex societal challenges that local and state policymakers face.…