LAKEWOOD, Colo. — A newly renovated navigation center in Lakewood is now operating around the clock after opening March 10, offering overnight shelter and services for up to 100 people experiencing homelessness, as city leaders respond to a sharp regional increase in need.
City officials said the facility, which previously operated only as a daytime service center through RecoveryWorks in 2023 for up to 75 people, has been transformed into a 24/7, year-round shelter designed to help people transition off the streets.
The project comes as homelessness in Jefferson County increased 27% between 2024 and 2025, the largest increase in the Denver metro area, according to the Point-in-Time Count…