B-Konnected: A Keystone Program to Keep People Housed

B-Konnected: Keeping People in Housing | By Brittany Katalenas

As the Founder and CEO of B-Konnected and Konnected Technologies, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing a transformation in the realm of affordable housing and community well-being. Our Tenant Success Tool & Measurement program has become a catalyst for change, and I’d like to share some of the key insights and exciting discoveries we’ve made along the way.

1) Housing Stability Gap: We found a lack of comprehensive services for tenant households in the Denver Metro Area, leaving many vulnerable. For example, some families receiving ERAP funds also lacked promised case-management services. We’re committed to bridging these gaps.

2) Data-Driven Eviction Prevention and Support: Both tenants and landlords need robust support systems to prevent evictions and improve residents’ Social Determinants of Health: proof that residents are living happy fulfilling lives. We’ve developed 60+ indicators of housing stability, successfully stabilizing 9 out of 10 referred residents.

3) Community Building: Our approach emphasizes long-term solutions and collaboration between public and private sectors. We advocate to address housing issues at their core and connect fragmented systems. We work closely with landlords to ensure that they have the resources and support needed to maintain housing quality standards and create healthier communities.

B-Konnected’s holistic approach to housing stability is a beacon of hope in the ongoing engagement against homelessness and housing insecurity. Our commitment to collaboration with both households and landlords, data-driven problem solving, and proactive support is reshaping the landscape of affordable housing, one community at a time. Together, we can create communities, not just housing, and empower residents to thrive.

For additional information about B-Konnected, please visit bkonnected.org.