Community Economic Defense Project
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We partner with low-income and working people to build economic and racial equity by confronting economic abuse and investing in community wealth.
According to research from Harvard's JCHS, "the portion of the country’s renters who face significant cost burdens has hit record levels — & the strain has moved up the income ladder."
Rent is far too expensive for many families, & costs keep climbing.
Rent is far too expensive for many families, & costs keep climbing.
www.bloomberg.com
September 25, 2025 at 4:51 PM
According to research from Harvard's JCHS, "the portion of the country’s renters who face significant cost burdens has hit record levels — & the strain has moved up the income ladder."
Rent is far too expensive for many families, & costs keep climbing.
Rent is far too expensive for many families, & costs keep climbing.
As CEDP’s Zach Neumann said in @Denverite, Denver, the state, nonprofits, and housing providers have not gotten their arms around the eviction crisis facing too many Colorado households. denverite.com/2025/08/18/d...
Denver’s eviction cases defy national trends. What’s going on?
“We are still very focused on preventing eviction,” said Mayor Johnston. “I think what we want to be better at is making sure that we are focused on eviction prevention that prevents homelessness.”
denverite.com
August 27, 2025 at 5:08 PM
As CEDP’s Zach Neumann said in @Denverite, Denver, the state, nonprofits, and housing providers have not gotten their arms around the eviction crisis facing too many Colorado households. denverite.com/2025/08/18/d...
The Stronger Together Housing Legal Day in Colorado Springs is THIS FRIDAY, Aug. 29th!🎉
Join us for free legal workshops, a free community resource fair, & free legal consultations.⚖️
See below for more information, or visit the event page at justicecentercos.org/stronger
Join us for free legal workshops, a free community resource fair, & free legal consultations.⚖️
See below for more information, or visit the event page at justicecentercos.org/stronger
August 26, 2025 at 5:01 PM
The Stronger Together Housing Legal Day in Colorado Springs is THIS FRIDAY, Aug. 29th!🎉
Join us for free legal workshops, a free community resource fair, & free legal consultations.⚖️
See below for more information, or visit the event page at justicecentercos.org/stronger
Join us for free legal workshops, a free community resource fair, & free legal consultations.⚖️
See below for more information, or visit the event page at justicecentercos.org/stronger
Evictions continue to rise in Denver. As CEDP’s Marissa Molina explained to 9News, "the cost of housing has gone up, the cost of other essential needs for families has gone up, and wages haven't kept up with that."
www.9news.com
August 22, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Evictions continue to rise in Denver. As CEDP’s Marissa Molina explained to 9News, "the cost of housing has gone up, the cost of other essential needs for families has gone up, and wages haven't kept up with that."
We're excited to partner with community organizations in Colorado Springs for the Stronger Together Housing Legal Day! 🎉
Mark your calendar and join us on August 29th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Family Success Center. 🗓️
For more details, visit www.justicecentercos.org/stronger 🌐
Mark your calendar and join us on August 29th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Family Success Center. 🗓️
For more details, visit www.justicecentercos.org/stronger 🌐
August 12, 2025 at 5:10 PM
We're excited to partner with community organizations in Colorado Springs for the Stronger Together Housing Legal Day! 🎉
Mark your calendar and join us on August 29th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Family Success Center. 🗓️
For more details, visit www.justicecentercos.org/stronger 🌐
Mark your calendar and join us on August 29th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Family Success Center. 🗓️
For more details, visit www.justicecentercos.org/stronger 🌐
This month, we’ve put a spotlight on evictions in Denver, highlighting the way evictions impact everyone – especially those in our communities who are most vulnerable. Here’s a round-up of the information we shared on Denver evictions:
July 31, 2025 at 4:55 PM
This month, we’ve put a spotlight on evictions in Denver, highlighting the way evictions impact everyone – especially those in our communities who are most vulnerable. Here’s a round-up of the information we shared on Denver evictions:
🎒 Denver’s BIGGEST Back to School Fest is this weekend!
📅 Sat, Aug 2
🕙 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
📍 National Western Center
Free backpacks & supplies, family entertainment, health clinics & more!
🔗 Find out more here: denvergov.org/denverdays
📅 Sat, Aug 2
🕙 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
📍 National Western Center
Free backpacks & supplies, family entertainment, health clinics & more!
🔗 Find out more here: denvergov.org/denverdays
July 29, 2025 at 4:28 PM
🎒 Denver’s BIGGEST Back to School Fest is this weekend!
📅 Sat, Aug 2
🕙 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
📍 National Western Center
Free backpacks & supplies, family entertainment, health clinics & more!
🔗 Find out more here: denvergov.org/denverdays
📅 Sat, Aug 2
🕙 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
📍 National Western Center
Free backpacks & supplies, family entertainment, health clinics & more!
🔗 Find out more here: denvergov.org/denverdays
Behind every eviction case is a person trying to stay in their home, often without the tools or support to fight back.
Landlords almost always show up to court with lawyers, armed with resources, legal knowledge, & the advantage of being repeat players. Most tenants stand alone.
Landlords almost always show up to court with lawyers, armed with resources, legal knowledge, & the advantage of being repeat players. Most tenants stand alone.
July 25, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Behind every eviction case is a person trying to stay in their home, often without the tools or support to fight back.
Landlords almost always show up to court with lawyers, armed with resources, legal knowledge, & the advantage of being repeat players. Most tenants stand alone.
Landlords almost always show up to court with lawyers, armed with resources, legal knowledge, & the advantage of being repeat players. Most tenants stand alone.
Rental assistance works, and the data proves it.
In Colorado, voucher programs (federal rental assistance) help more than 84,000 people stay housed every year, including over 35,000 children, according to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.
In Colorado, voucher programs (federal rental assistance) help more than 84,000 people stay housed every year, including over 35,000 children, according to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.
July 24, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Rental assistance works, and the data proves it.
In Colorado, voucher programs (federal rental assistance) help more than 84,000 people stay housed every year, including over 35,000 children, according to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.
In Colorado, voucher programs (federal rental assistance) help more than 84,000 people stay housed every year, including over 35,000 children, according to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.
So far in 2025, the Denver zip codes with the most eviction filings were those with large Black & Latine renter populations. If we want a city where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive, we have to confront how eviction reinforces inequality & fight to protect those most at risk.
July 18, 2025 at 5:43 PM
So far in 2025, the Denver zip codes with the most eviction filings were those with large Black & Latine renter populations. If we want a city where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive, we have to confront how eviction reinforces inequality & fight to protect those most at risk.
According to data for Denver County Court, in the first half of 2025, more than 1,800 evictions were filed in just five Denver zip codes.
The neighborhoods represented here are home to some of Denver’s most racially & ethnically diverse communities.
The neighborhoods represented here are home to some of Denver’s most racially & ethnically diverse communities.
July 17, 2025 at 3:30 PM
According to data for Denver County Court, in the first half of 2025, more than 1,800 evictions were filed in just five Denver zip codes.
The neighborhoods represented here are home to some of Denver’s most racially & ethnically diverse communities.
The neighborhoods represented here are home to some of Denver’s most racially & ethnically diverse communities.
Our next virtual know your rights event with Aurora Public Library is this Thursday! 🎉
Join members from our CED Law team to learn about rental basics: move-out best practices. 📦
Scan the QR code or visit the link to sign up! 🔗: auroraco.libnet.info/events
Join members from our CED Law team to learn about rental basics: move-out best practices. 📦
Scan the QR code or visit the link to sign up! 🔗: auroraco.libnet.info/events
July 15, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Our next virtual know your rights event with Aurora Public Library is this Thursday! 🎉
Join members from our CED Law team to learn about rental basics: move-out best practices. 📦
Scan the QR code or visit the link to sign up! 🔗: auroraco.libnet.info/events
Join members from our CED Law team to learn about rental basics: move-out best practices. 📦
Scan the QR code or visit the link to sign up! 🔗: auroraco.libnet.info/events
📣 All CEDP offices will be closed TOMORROW, July 11th. 📣
If you need assistance during this time, the CARE Center will be available via phone, text, and chat from 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
We'll resume our normal operating hours on Monday, July 14th!
If you need assistance during this time, the CARE Center will be available via phone, text, and chat from 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
We'll resume our normal operating hours on Monday, July 14th!
July 10, 2025 at 5:02 PM
📣 All CEDP offices will be closed TOMORROW, July 11th. 📣
If you need assistance during this time, the CARE Center will be available via phone, text, and chat from 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
We'll resume our normal operating hours on Monday, July 14th!
If you need assistance during this time, the CARE Center will be available via phone, text, and chat from 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
We'll resume our normal operating hours on Monday, July 14th!
According to data from Denver County Court, in the first half of 2025 alone, 7,957 evictions were filed in Denver, each one representing a household on the brink of losing their home in an increasingly unaffordable city. (1/5)
July 8, 2025 at 5:22 PM
According to data from Denver County Court, in the first half of 2025 alone, 7,957 evictions were filed in Denver, each one representing a household on the brink of losing their home in an increasingly unaffordable city. (1/5)
Our offices (Denver, Colorado Springs, and Durango) will be closed tomorrow for the 4th of July holiday. We'll resume our normal hours on Monday, July 7th!
July 3, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Our offices (Denver, Colorado Springs, and Durango) will be closed tomorrow for the 4th of July holiday. We'll resume our normal hours on Monday, July 7th!
Our next virtual know your rights event with
Aurora Public Library is TOMORROW!
💡 Join our CED Law team to learn about rental basics: warranty of habitability.
Learn more and sign up below! 🔗 auroraco.libnet.info/events
Aurora Public Library is TOMORROW!
💡 Join our CED Law team to learn about rental basics: warranty of habitability.
Learn more and sign up below! 🔗 auroraco.libnet.info/events
July 2, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Our next virtual know your rights event with
Aurora Public Library is TOMORROW!
💡 Join our CED Law team to learn about rental basics: warranty of habitability.
Learn more and sign up below! 🔗 auroraco.libnet.info/events
Aurora Public Library is TOMORROW!
💡 Join our CED Law team to learn about rental basics: warranty of habitability.
Learn more and sign up below! 🔗 auroraco.libnet.info/events
Did you know that qualifying Denver residents can receive a partial refund of property taxes paid, or the equivalent in rent, through the Denver Property Tax Relief Program?
Our staff will be available tomorrow at Mi Casa Resource to assist with applications.
Our staff will be available tomorrow at Mi Casa Resource to assist with applications.
June 30, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Did you know that qualifying Denver residents can receive a partial refund of property taxes paid, or the equivalent in rent, through the Denver Property Tax Relief Program?
Our staff will be available tomorrow at Mi Casa Resource to assist with applications.
Our staff will be available tomorrow at Mi Casa Resource to assist with applications.
📢 The next event in our Know Your Rights series with @auroralibrary is tonight!
Join staff from CED Law to learn about Rental Basics: Illegal Lease Terms & Tenant Responsibilities.
Register here: auroraco.libnet.info/events
Hope to see you there! 👀
Join staff from CED Law to learn about Rental Basics: Illegal Lease Terms & Tenant Responsibilities.
Register here: auroraco.libnet.info/events
Hope to see you there! 👀
June 26, 2025 at 8:13 PM
📢 The next event in our Know Your Rights series with @auroralibrary is tonight!
Join staff from CED Law to learn about Rental Basics: Illegal Lease Terms & Tenant Responsibilities.
Register here: auroraco.libnet.info/events
Hope to see you there! 👀
Join staff from CED Law to learn about Rental Basics: Illegal Lease Terms & Tenant Responsibilities.
Register here: auroraco.libnet.info/events
Hope to see you there! 👀
When renters have legal representation, "eviction filings are less likely to result in a tenant being removed by court order, & those that do result in evictions often leave the tenant owing less money. The benefits to health & well-being are substantial."
thehill.com
June 24, 2025 at 5:54 PM
When renters have legal representation, "eviction filings are less likely to result in a tenant being removed by court order, & those that do result in evictions often leave the tenant owing less money. The benefits to health & well-being are substantial."
"During the 2025 Colorado state legislative session, CEDP’s policy team crafted and advocated for legislation that would address the economic abuse and exploitation of working families across our state."
Read more of our 2025 Legislative Recap here:
Read more of our 2025 Legislative Recap here:
CEDP’s 2025 State Legislative Efforts
Safeguarding Coloradans From Economic Abuse and Exploitation.
cedproject.substack.com
June 17, 2025 at 5:57 PM
"During the 2025 Colorado state legislative session, CEDP’s policy team crafted and advocated for legislation that would address the economic abuse and exploitation of working families across our state."
Read more of our 2025 Legislative Recap here:
Read more of our 2025 Legislative Recap here:
HB25-1117 is now law, bringing long-overdue accountability to booting practices that have harmed working families across the state. We’re proud to stand with the families and communities who made this possible. Together, we’re building a Colorado where fairness comes first.
June 13, 2025 at 5:12 PM
HB25-1117 is now law, bringing long-overdue accountability to booting practices that have harmed working families across the state. We’re proud to stand with the families and communities who made this possible. Together, we’re building a Colorado where fairness comes first.
The data shows that children are the population most affected by evictions.
"Schoolchildren threatened with eviction are more likely to end up in another district or transfer to another school, often one with less funding, more poverty & lower test scores."
"Schoolchildren threatened with eviction are more likely to end up in another district or transfer to another school, often one with less funding, more poverty & lower test scores."
When kids are evicted, they often lose both home and school
Schoolchildren threatened with eviction are more likely to end up in another district or transfer to another school.
apnews.com
June 10, 2025 at 5:34 PM
The data shows that children are the population most affected by evictions.
"Schoolchildren threatened with eviction are more likely to end up in another district or transfer to another school, often one with less funding, more poverty & lower test scores."
"Schoolchildren threatened with eviction are more likely to end up in another district or transfer to another school, often one with less funding, more poverty & lower test scores."
It's time for our next staff spotlight! 🌟
Meet Sawyer, an integral part of the CEDP team! Sawyer plays a vital role in connecting our clients to resources throughout the community. We're grateful to have them on our team! 💗 Learn more about Sawyer here:
Meet Sawyer, an integral part of the CEDP team! Sawyer plays a vital role in connecting our clients to resources throughout the community. We're grateful to have them on our team! 💗 Learn more about Sawyer here:
June 6, 2025 at 5:34 PM
It's time for our next staff spotlight! 🌟
Meet Sawyer, an integral part of the CEDP team! Sawyer plays a vital role in connecting our clients to resources throughout the community. We're grateful to have them on our team! 💗 Learn more about Sawyer here:
Meet Sawyer, an integral part of the CEDP team! Sawyer plays a vital role in connecting our clients to resources throughout the community. We're grateful to have them on our team! 💗 Learn more about Sawyer here:
Post-pandemic, eviction filings in Denver are far from “back to normal” – they’re worse.
Evictions are continuing to skyrocket, & without meaningful interventions, Denver is likely to see another year of record-breaking evictions in 2025.
Evictions are continuing to skyrocket, & without meaningful interventions, Denver is likely to see another year of record-breaking evictions in 2025.
June 5, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Post-pandemic, eviction filings in Denver are far from “back to normal” – they’re worse.
Evictions are continuing to skyrocket, & without meaningful interventions, Denver is likely to see another year of record-breaking evictions in 2025.
Evictions are continuing to skyrocket, & without meaningful interventions, Denver is likely to see another year of record-breaking evictions in 2025.
Our May newsletter is here! ✉️
Check it out to learn more about what happened across CEDP during May (and look ahead to some exciting events in June). 👀
Read the full newsletter here: cedproject.substack.com
Check it out to learn more about what happened across CEDP during May (and look ahead to some exciting events in June). 👀
Read the full newsletter here: cedproject.substack.com
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cedproject.substack.com
June 3, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Our May newsletter is here! ✉️
Check it out to learn more about what happened across CEDP during May (and look ahead to some exciting events in June). 👀
Read the full newsletter here: cedproject.substack.com
Check it out to learn more about what happened across CEDP during May (and look ahead to some exciting events in June). 👀
Read the full newsletter here: cedproject.substack.com