Housing and Human Services Advisory Board Meeting, Aug 13, 2026

The City of Longmont Colorado's Housing and Human Services Advisory Board held a meeting on August 13, 2026, primarily focused on reviewing midyear reports and preparing for the upcoming human services agency grant program evaluations. The board discussed the allocation and usage of funds for homelessness prevention, housing-focused shelter, and navigation shelter programs, noting challenges such as high rent arrears and the need for careful management of remaining funds. They reviewed data on shelter stays, outreach efforts, and housing placements, highlighting successes in housing chronically homeless individuals. The meeting also covered the evaluation rubric for grant applications, emphasizing criteria such as program alignment with city priorities, evidence-based practices, and commitment to racial equity. Board members planned the distribution of grant application reviews among themselves and discussed potential changes to interview questions for new board members. Additionally, a site visit report was presented for Blue Sky Bridge, a children's advocacy center facing funding challenges but providing important local therapy services. No formal votes on funding were taken, but the meeting set the stage for upcoming grant review hearings and funding decisions.