By Benjamin Tomkins | Photo by Sarah Harvey
Cynthia Ellington woke up in a shelter the morning of this interview. She waited in line for an hour to take a shower. Then she had to wait in line for a towel, a washcloth, a curling iron, and makeup. “You have to wait in line for everything. They gave me two conditioners today, but I wasn’t going to wait in line again for another shampoo.” After the shower, she had a twenty-five-minute walk to the Denver VOICE office.
By Claire Martin
Todd Burton, who died June 20, 2016, was a familiar sight at the corner of California and 20th streets, seated on his bag and flying a sign that said “SMILE!” Sometimes he played a guitar.
Denver Public Library’s community resource specialists are trained social workers who can help people with everything from applying for food stamps to dealing with trauma.
By Matthew Van Deventer | Photos by Stanley Sigalov
By Danielle Krolewicz
A nonprofit in Pueblo began collecting camping gear last September for people experiencing homelessness.
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.
By Meg Stearns, VOICE vendor
Most—if not all—of us have made both good and bad decisions in our lives. When a homeless person makes a bad decision, it can mean life or death, especially for a homeless woman. Normally, I consider myself a strong woman with good judgment, but that hasn’t always been the case.
