The Colorado State Legislature is currently deliberating a measure with significant implications for organizations like Catholic Charities that work daily to serve the most vulnerable members of our community. The Homeless Contribution Tax Credit (HCTC), established during the 2022 legislative session, provides a 25% tax credit for individuals who make charitable contributions to eligible organizations engaged in homeless outreach, support, and prevention. The HCTC is set to expire at the end of 2026, and a bill to extend it for another four years, HB26-1015, is being held up over the shortfall in the State’s operating budget. The Gazette The Marian House is one of many faith-based organizations that help the homeless in Colorado Springs. For agencies like ours, allowing the HCTC to sunset would be a devastating blow to the critical financial support for programs that serve those experiencing or at risk of homelessness.…