Meet the Housing KAPS Council
What is KAPS?
KAPS stands for Kick-Ass Problem Solvers. These groups of business and community leaders are brought together to work diligently toward an aligned outcome that will solve a persistent problem.
The Goal
Increase stock of workforce housing to ensure workers can attain housing within reasonable proximity to their jobs.
Housing KAPS Council Members
Amy Case
Foothills Regional Housing
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Why is the work of this KAPS Council important to you?
Affordable Housing has been my career for 15 years, with a special interest in policy, advocacy, and new development.
Lisa Steven
Hope House Colorado
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Why is the work of this KAPS Council important to you?
Housing is one of the top three barriers to self-sufficiency for the teen moms we serve at Hope House. It is so important that we stay connected to all of the important work in this area so that we can help more of our young moms find and maintain stable housing. It is also critical that we find avenues to support our employees, who are passionate about working in the nonprofit field, to find affordable housing in our community. Housing costs are a barrier to working in nonprofit and we have had team members leave the state in order to find more affordable housing.
Jackie Weinhold
West + Main Homes, REALTOR ®
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Why is the work of this KAPS Council important to you?
Everyone should have the opportunity to attain housing within a reasonable proximity to their place of work. I believe Arvada can be the Colorado community that leads by example uncovering & enacting innovative housing solutions that will make our city thrive.
Liz Kistler
Equalized Productions
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Why is the work of this KAPS Council important to you?
We are collectively (businesses, government, and citizens) in a moment where we have the opportunity to affect change that will build and strengthen the community we love. Being a part of this Kick Ass group is a chance to invest time, money, and thought in to how Arvada continues to be a magnet community that honors our past and has a viable future.
Jessica Garner
City of Arvada
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Why is the work of this KAPS Council important to you?
I am passionate about housing and this is a great way to connect with local leaders and advocates throughout the community to share ideas and implement collaborative solutions for Arvada’s housing needs.
Karen Allen
BeyondHome
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Why is the work of this KAPS Council important to you?
Everyone should have the opportunity to attain housing within a reasonable proximity to their place of work. I believe Arvada can be the Colorado community that leads by example uncovering & enacting innovative housing solutions that will make our city thrive.
Cassie Ratliff
Family Tree
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Why is the work of this KAPS Council important to you?
Every person needs housing to thrive.
David Gresswell
LivaNova