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By the People, for the People
United Way Town Hall Addresses Affordable Housing Crisis in Morgan County
First in a new quarterly series to discuss local issues and solutions
Published on Feb. 14, 2026
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The United Way of Morgan County held its inaugural community Town Hall meeting on January 22nd at the Gene Doty Senior Center in Fort Morgan. The focus of the event was the ongoing affordable housing crisis in the region, with speakers from the Morgan County Housing Action Team (MCHAT), local governments, and nonprofit partners providing updates on the current housing situation and recent/upcoming efforts to address the shortage of affordable rentals and starter homes.
Why it matters
Housing affordability is a major concern for many residents of Morgan County, with 37% of households spending more than 30% of their income on housing costs. The Town Hall provided a forum for the community to learn about the scope of the problem and the initiatives underway to create more attainable housing options across the county.
The details
The Town Hall featured presentations on the gap between job growth and available housing units, the age of many local homes, and examples of what affordable housing looks like at different income levels. Attendees also had the opportunity to participate in roundtable discussions with local agencies and city representatives to learn more about housing programs, homelessness prevention efforts, and other ongoing work in the county.
- The United Way of Morgan County held its first community Town Hall on January 22, 2026.
- The next Town Hall is scheduled for April 16, 2026 at the Fort Morgan Fieldhouse.
The players
United Way of Morgan County
A local nonprofit organization that hosted the community Town Hall to discuss affordable housing issues and solutions in the region.
Morgan County Housing Action Team (MCHAT)
A group that provided updates on the current housing situation and recent/upcoming efforts to address the shortage of affordable housing in Morgan County.
Local governments
Representatives from the cities of Fort Morgan, Brush, and Wiggins participated in the Town Hall to share information on housing initiatives in their respective communities.
Nonprofit partners
Local organizations collaborated with the United Way to provide information and resources related to housing programs and homelessness prevention efforts in Morgan County.
What’s next
Community members can stay involved by joining roundtable discussions on housing costs, attending MCHAT meetings, or helping plan future Town Halls.
The takeaway
The United Way's Town Hall highlighted the pressing need for more affordable housing options in Morgan County, and the collaborative efforts underway between local governments, nonprofits, and community members to address this critical issue. By providing a platform for open dialogue and information sharing, the event aims to drive meaningful progress towards increasing housing affordability and accessibility for all residents.
