StarRise Apartments bring hope to Greeley’s chronically homeless population ...Saudi Arabia

Dozens of Greeley residents who had been considered chronically homeless now have a roof over their heads.

StarRise Apartments officially opened its doors Tuesday, following several years of dedicated effort to address the city’s growing housing problem. The project was completed three months earlier than expected and nearly $1 million under budget, totaling $16.8 million, with $1.5 million from city-granted American Rescue Plan Act funds.

Accurate counts of people experiencing homelessness vary, but according to Mark Marshall, the CEO of Rocky Mountain Communities, the number is increasing.

“In 2020, the point-in-time count for homelessness in Colorado was 9,500. This past year, that number was 18,000. In Weld County, one count was 2,000,” Marshall said. “This building offers hope and opportunity now that some of those 2,000 people in Weld County will not be sleeping on the street tonight, won’t be sleeping on the streets for weeks and months.”

StarRise Apartments provides affordable housing for those who are determined to be most at-risk for chronic homelessness, using a model known as permanent supportive housing. The opening marked a milestone in the city’s efforts to implement housing-first policies, a model the city has been working on since 2022.

The housing-first model posits that those experiencing homelessness must have the security of a roof over their head to get back on their feet. In addition to providing housing, the model includes wrap-around services such as case management, counseling, substance use treatment and more.

This is what StarRise will provide to the 41 people who have already been leased to live in the building, and plans are underway to expand the building to accommodate up to 200 units, from its current 58-unit limit. The building will also provide mental health services accessible at any time for residents, provided by North Range Behavioral Health.

“Today is one of those rare moments when a vision we’ve carried for years becomes something you can stand inside of. Something you can touch, walk through and for 58 people, finally call home,” High Plains Housing Development Corp Executive Director Jodi Hartmann said. “This place represents more than a building. It represents a promise. A promise that our neighbors who have experienced chronic homelessness have been seen, and that we, as a community, promise to continue to see them because they deserve stability, dignity and the support necessary not just to survive, but to thrive.”

The Greeley Housing Solutions Department describes chronic homelessness as having either been homeless for more than a year or having been homeless multiple times within a year. StarRise will cater to this population by only being available to those who are homeless, at imminent risk of homelessness or fleeing domestic violence.

“Every person who is no longer living on the street means someone is being given the chance to rebuild their life,” Mayor Dale Hall said. “Housing is not just a roof, it’s a foundation. These homes will provide safety and stability, not only for the individuals who will live here, but for our entire community.”

The opening ended with Hartmann sharing her appreciation for the countless people who made StarRise possible. This is only the first phase of a project she hopes will continue to thrive, she added.

“This work doesn’t end with a ribbon cutting. It continues through your advocacy, your generosity and your willingness to show up for projects like this again and again,” Hartmann said. “Thank you for believing in this work, and thank you for helping us build a community where everyone has the chance to come home.”

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