Westside CARES

10/11/2026

Yes in God's Backyard:

Faith-owned land creates new affordable housing solutions

10/10/2026

Communities need ALL kinds of different solutions to meet the needs of the unique human beings that live in them:

The Trump administration is shifting federal policy and dollars away from the “Housing First” approach that has been at the heart of federal homelessness policy.

10/09/2026

If you've been to Westside CARES lately, you may have noticed that our fence was in a sad state and some of our paint was beginning to peel... but thanks to this incredible team from Lowe's Home Improvement, our breezeway got a facelift today. Working with our amazing COO, Maryann Stadjuhar and our incredible neighbors at Paravicini's Italian Bistro, this powerful group of volunteers built a new fence and gave a fresh look to our breezeway. This allows us to better practice radical hospitality to our neighbors, and we are beyond grateful. Thank you, Lowe's Home Improvement!

10/09/2026

Beloved Community, it's and today we're grateful for Stratmoor Hills Methodist Church! Thank you for all you do!

Learn more about Stratmoor Hills Methodist Church by visiting our Home page. Stratmoor Hills Methodist Church is located in Colorado Springs, CO.

10/08/2026

Westside CARES is excited about the National Weekend to End Homelessness, presented by National Faith Coalition to End Homelessness. Learn more at nfech.org

10/08/2026

While this isn't exactly breaking news, it's worth knowing:

Rising rents and a lack of affordable housing units are putting more of Colorado’s lowest-paid workers at risk of entering the cycle of homelessness, according to key indicators released by

10/07/2026

This is so cool!

The program has partnered with Metropolitan State University of Denver and Regis University.

10/06/2026

"The overall loss to Colorado, if the rules are implemented as proposed, could be catastrophic to healthcare funding statewide, putting even more strain on a state budget that is already struggling to close deficits and rein in Medicaid spending."

Proposed federal rules could cut hundreds of millions of dollars annually for Medicaid and also impact health insurance programs, state says.

10/05/2026

If you're part of our you may know that a few weeks ago we had our annual Neighbor Photo Day --- and TODAY photos are available! Huge thanks to Sierra Leah Photography, Art & Frame Approach (co-owner, Joelle, pictured here), and Art to Market Graphic Design for making this powerful event happen this year!

10/05/2026

Filed under "ideas we love:"

Colorado's new program helps public school employees buy homes amid rising costs, allowing educators to remain near their jobs and strengthen local communities.