Organizers work to address youth homelessness in the Roaring Fork Valley and Colorado

KDNK | By Lily Jones

Published January 2, 2024 at 8:46 PM MST

Chelsea Meece (left), a consultant for homelessness initiatives, and Kelly Medina, the director of the Family Resource Center at the Roaring Fork School District, are both working to address youth homelessness in Colorado.

Homelessness is a growing issue in both urban and rural areas across the state. Rural communities must take unique, multifaceted approaches to provide aid and services to the young people who experience housing instability. Here's KDNK reporter, Lily Jones.