A California-based nonprofit faces public backlash as it prepares to replace the Salvation Army to operate a Denver-owned homeless shelter.
State of play: Denver City Council voted 9-4 Monday to approve a contract with Urban Alchemy to operate the 289-unit Aspen Shelter, a site formerly run by the Salvation Army.
- The $30 million contract runs through December 2028.
Yes, but: Urban Alchemy’s past issues include allegations of falsifying resident data and overspending on employee raises — which were among the major concerns Denver council members raised, 9News…..