Housing and Human Services Advisory Self-Sufficiency Hearing Oct. 27, 2026

The City of Longmont Housing and Human Services Advisory Board held public hearings on nonprofit requests for 2027 self-sufficiency and resilience funding in October 2026 (the meeting title gives Oct. 27; metadata lists Oct. 30). Applicants described programs including employment supports for residents with disabilities, English and digital-literacy classes, financial education, food and emergency assistance, summer-camp scholarships, accessible transportation, and employment opportunities for adults with disabilities. Requests discussed included $30,000 from Intercambio for English classes, approximately $27,000 for a financial-education organization, $145,000 from the OUR Center—with its representative proposing that roughly two-thirds to three-quarters support direct rent and utility assistance—and $64,000 from The Plant Started for program staffing and employment support, including $19,000 for two part-time positions. Thorne described seeking summer-camp scholarship support, while VIA outlined accessible rides costing about $800,000–$900,000 annually for Longmont residents; their request amounts, and several other applicants’ amounts, were not stated in the transcript.

The discussion also covered rising demand and costs, partnerships, organizational sustainability, and how applicants would use city funding. No grants were awarded and no spending motions or votes were recorded; these were application hearings. Board members were asked to submit scores by Nov. 6 so staff could compile results and prepare a recommendation.