About Us

Mission Statement

To provide persons with mental health, substance use disorders and other special needs with affordable housing and services designed to meet their physical, social, and psychological needs, and promote their health, security and happiness.

History and Overview

REDI Is a 501C3 tax exempt nonprofit organization that in 1978 began providing affordable housing for the mental health programs of Denver Health and Hospitals. Their mental health clients were unable to secure affordable housing and this was interfering with their mental health care and overall wellbeing. REDI, with the aid of a $500 startup grant, took the lead in securing Section 8 rent subsidies and developing housing. Today, REDI Corporation remains committed to its mission and is proud have acquired and developed nine projects. Collectively REDI currently provides homes to 157 residents at any one time.

The funding that Denver Health and Hospitals received for services went to the Mental Health Center of Denver (MHCD) in 1989. REDI has partnered with MHCD since that time with MHCD referring clients and providing supportive services to REDI residents. The population served includes people suffering from mental health and substance abuse disorders and other special needs who receive services from MHCD.

These efforts result in a reduction of homelessness, of overuse of hospital emergency room services, and a reduction in the use of the criminal justice and human service systems. Simultaneously, the dignity, self-worth and health of the individual resident is enhanced.

REDI Corporation has partnered with Ross Management for nearly 30 years to manage REDI properties.

History

Our Board of Directors

Board of Director - Keely Downs

Keely Downs

President

Real Estate Attorney
Partner Moye/White

Board of Director - Sandra Goldhaber

Sandra Goldhaber

Vice President

Mental Health Social Worker
Consultant

Board of Director - Terry Barnard

Terry Barnard

Treasurer

Multifamily Production & Outreach Manager
Colorado Housing & Finance Authority

Board of Director - Diego Kissack

Diego Kissack

Secretary

Development Manager
Zeal for Living

Board of Director - Craig Stack

Craig Stack

Director

Senior Vice President-Multifamily Advisory Group
Colliers International

Board of Director - Heather Iden

Heather Iden

Director

Managing Director of Finance
Charles Schwab

Board of Director - David Murphy

David Murphy

Executive Director