Technical Services – Loveland

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Purpose:

The Loveland Homelessness Task Force, convened by Homeward Alliance, is to assemble a focused group of individuals with expertise or authority in relevant areas related to the complex and challenging concern of homelessness solutions for Loveland.  

This task force works collaboratively to have meaningful, strategic, and solution-oriented conversations to achieve sustainable solutions using best practices that are equitable, comprehensive, and inclusive to address the needs of those experiencing homelessness and the community as a whole. 

This effort believes diverse interests can work together to address some of the most challenging community concerns. 

While it is understood that this issue is challenging and emotional for many, task force members are expected to come to the table with an open mind for all parties involved. The desired outcome is to convene community-oriented, solutions-based leaders with different perspectives, but are bound by a strong belief that breaking down silos and working collaboratively, with ongoing communication, will help solve concerns surrounding homelessness solutions in Loveland. 

Desired Outcome:

The task force will initially convene to establish a baseline understanding of the current work, gaps, and concerns related to the issue of homelessness.  The task force will identify 4-6 strategic focus areas where subgroups will be created.  Members will work in the strategic focus subgroups to make progress in those areas. The goal is to generate sustainable long-term solutions that will set our community up for success in addressing the concerns and overall impacts around those experiencing homelessness and the Loveland community. 

Representation:

To consider diverse perspectives of the community and incorporate input into homelessness strategies, representation on the task force shall consist of the following: 

• The City of Loveland, including all appropriate representation from an array of departments, including the community partnership office, facilities, communications, legal, police department, city manager’s office, risk, and others deemed appropriate 
• Non-profits, including, but not limited to, mental health providers, veteran services, as well as those providing basic needs and other services to those experiencing homelessness 
• Emergency services 
• Downtown organizations and business 

• Faith Community  
• At-large business/community outside of downtown 
• Philanthropic leaders 
• Lived experience groups: the task force will coordinate with local lived experience groups to incorporate the perspective of people who have recent experiences of homelessness   

Commitment:

Participation as a task force member includes a monthly meeting of the entire membership and potentially a monthly sub-group meeting based on personal or professional interest.  

Homelessness Task Force Members

Homelessness Task Force Meetings

July 25, 2023

Introduction

Minutes

City of Loveland Presentation, Emergency Unauthorized Encampment Ban