If you think the Denver VOICE looks different this month, you’re right. To make our holiday issue extra special this year, we’ve included a pullout wrapping paper section in the center of the paper. But don’t worry, you’ll still find our regular content nestled among the snowmen and flowers.
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Nathanial Trotter is an artist, inventor, and entrepreneur. A warm, friendly person, he loves the Broncos, Denver, and the people who live here. He believes he has been blessed by God with “a personality to get along with people,” an attribute he uses daily to sell papers.
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Though the Denver VOICE just celebrated its 20th anniversary, we find folks in Denver still have a lot of questions about our publication and job program. Whether you’ve been here forever or you’re a new transplant, here is our myth-busting guide to the Denver VOICE.
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The “Ask a Vendor” column allows us to share the thoughts and wisdom of the diverse group of people who make up the Denver VOICE vendor pool. Do you have a question for VOICE vendors? See below for more information on how to submit it.
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My fondest Christmas memory was in December 2004 when I spent it at the Samaritan House, a Denver shelter. I had just lost my place due to a job loss. My company had gone out of business, and I had just ended an abusive relationship, so I needed a safe place to stay. I headed down to the shelter and was lucky enough to win their lottery for a four-month stay.
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You might recognize Denver resident Ken McNickle from the current season of Survivor. What you might not know is that McNickle runs Humane Kind Project, a nonprofit that builds community and breaks down barriers between the housed and unhoused people of Denver.
The Humane Kind Project throws “block parties” that take place every Saturday in Civic Center Park. The Denver VOICE caught up with McNickle to find out more about his project and his hopes for Denver.
The Hard Times Writing Workshop is a collaboration between Denver Public Library and Lighthouse Writers Workshop. The workshop is open to all members of the public—especially those experiencing homelessness. Each month, the Denver VOICE will publish a selection of the voices of Hard Times.
Hard Times meets every Tuesday afternoon from 3:00-5:00 in the book club room of DPL’s Central branch. To check out more writing by Hard Times participants, go to writedenver.org.
This month we’re celebrating the Denver VOICE’s 20th birthday. Over the past two decades, the VOICE has gone through several incarnations. The paper has meant many things to many different people. It has changed the lives of staff members, volunteers, readers, and—most importantly—vendors.
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By Sarah Harvey | Photo by Jesse Borrell
If you’ve ever spent time on the Pearl Street Mall in Boulder, chances are you’ve met Jerry Rosen. And chances are Jerry has brightened your day with his gracious, gentle demeanor.