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Homeless advocates praise council contract decision, allege neglect and misconduct at Aspen shelter

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Summary

At the March 24 Denver City Council public comment session, a homeless advocate said councilors' choice not to renew a Salvation Army youth contract was welcome and raised allegations of neglect, solicitation and staffing problems at a shelter known as the Aspen.

During public comment on March 24, an advocate who identified herself as Mariana, a longtime homeless-services advocate and someone with lived experience, told the Denver City Council she welcomed the council's decision not to extend a contract with the Salvation Army for youth shelter services and described multiple allegations about…

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