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Denver VOICE is a monthly nonprofit newspaper that provides low-barrier jobs for individuals experiencing homelessness or financial instability. www.denvervoice.org

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On January 30, high school students from the Denver Metro area participated in a walkout as part of the national ICE Out protest. You can see all of the photos on our website. www.denvervoice.org/archive/2026...

31.01.2026 20:56 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Holly Norris, 73, has lived unsheltered for more than a decade. Her story cuts through one of the most common myths about homelessness: that people living on the streets choose to be there. @denvervoice.bsky.social reports: www.insp.ngo/articles/liv...

28.01.2026 11:36 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Joann Birsa, an 84-year-old woman,

Joann Birsa, an 84-year-old woman,

For the December issue, Madeline Egerton, Denver VOICE’s administrative assistant, wrote about her grandmother, Joann Birsa, an 84-year-old master accordionist.

You can read the story on our website (see link in bio), or you can pick up a copy of the December issue from your Denver VOICE vendor.

23.12.2025 19:54 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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274 Lives Remembered at Denver’s We Will Remember Homeless Vigil β€” The Denver VOICE Story and Photos by Giles Clasen Tammy Charbonneau stood quietly as she listened to the names read, her hands clutching a candle and a program. She had come to the 2025 We Will Remember: Homeless Per...

Last night was the annual We Will Remember Vigil for individuals who died while experiencing homelessness in Denver, which included hundreds of donated quilts gathered by the Blanket Memorial Project.
www.denvervoice.org/archive/2025...

#MemorialBlanket #wewillremember

22.12.2025 23:03 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you @theinsp.bsky.social for sharing this story with your readers!

22.12.2025 23:01 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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For our October issue, Giles Clasen wrote about Elevated Denver's photography exhibit, "Life on the Edge of
Homelessness: A Storytelling Experience."

Pick up your copy of the October issue from your Denver VOICE vendor, or read the story on our website.

www.denvervoice.org/archive/2025...

28.10.2025 20:13 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Housing, Healing, and Hope: Colorado Peacemaker Awards Lift Up Community Builders β€” The Denver VOICE Story and Photo by Giles Clasen

Giles Clasen attended the 5th Annual Mile High Ministries Colorado Peacemaker Awards. You can read his story on our website.

www.denvervoice.org/archive/2025...

28.10.2025 15:18 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Giles Clasen attended the 2025 Halloween Parade last night on Broadway. To see his photos, visit our website.
#Halloween, #halloween2025, #halloweenparadedenver

www.denvervoice.org/archive/2025...

26.10.2025 22:04 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Aging with nowhere to go: Increasing number of people age 65 and older are becoming homeless in Colorado The number of retirement-aged individuals accessing homeless services in metro Denver has increased 15% since 2023.

Great article by @davisonthebeat.bsky.social (who's also board president for @denvervoice.bsky.social) on the growing number of seniors experiencing homelessness

Aging with nowhere to go: Increasing number of people age 65 and older are becoming homeless in Colorado coloradosun.com/2025/10/24/h...

24.10.2025 16:54 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Read the article @denvervoice.bsky.social contributor Juli Yanai wrote for the October issue about Andrew Moran, aka HAOLEWEIRD Studios online in the STORIES section on our home page (link in our bio), or you can pick up your copy of the VOICE from your vendor.

21.10.2025 17:57 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Denver VOICE contributor Giles Clasen attended the "No Kings Day" protest in Denver on October 18. To read his story and see his photos, visit our home page. (Denvervoice.org)

20.10.2025 19:16 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Sip and Paint fundraiser for @denvervoice.bsky.social , hosted by Seedstock Brewery is next Thursday, 9/18. For tickets, copy and paste the bit.ly link or scan the QR code in the image provided. We hope to see you there!

09.09.2025 22:19 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Denver Voice contributor Yvens Alex Saintil covered the Workers not Billionaires Labor Day protest in Denver yesterday. To read his article, visit denvervoice.org

02.09.2025 20:00 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Franziska Wild, with fellow street paper, @streetsensedc in D.C., wrote about Trump's executive order titled "Ending Crime and Disorder on America's Streets," and how it could reshape the way the U.S. responds to homelessness.

You can read the story on our website (link in our bio).

19.08.2025 20:54 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Image of paint brushes and paint strips promoting the Sept 18 Sip and Paint fundraiser for Denver VOICE on Sept 18 at 6 p.m.

Image of paint brushes and paint strips promoting the Sept 18 Sip and Paint fundraiser for Denver VOICE on Sept 18 at 6 p.m.

Create and Connect with the @denvervoice.bsky.social community at our Sip and Paint fundraiser on Thursday, Sept 18. For tickets, copy and paste the URL or scan the QR code in the image.

15.08.2025 20:46 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Denver Voice contributor Paige Miltenberger attended the "Rage Against the Regime" protest in Denver yesterday.

Read her story on the @denvervoice.bsky.social website (link in our profile).

04.08.2025 00:07 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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AURORA’S WEST AFRICAN CUISINE AT SWEET PEPPER KITCHEN β€” The Denver VOICE Story and photo by Khaleigh Reed If you’ve ever been curious about African cuisine, Denver’s food scene will have you wanting more. The aroma and hint of spice wafting from Sweet Pepper Kitchen seal ...

In the July issue, we celebrate culturally inspired food and drink around Denver. VOICE contributor Khaleigh Reed wrote about Sweet Pepper Kitchen, a food truck serving West African cuisine. Read the story on our website www.denvervoice.org/archive/2025...

31.07.2025 18:30 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Each night, as most of Denver sleeps, @denvervoice.bsky.social vendor Halvin Jones wanders the streets, always moving: www.insp.ngo/articles/ven...

31.07.2025 16:40 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Advocates Demand Oversight Taskforce for Lakewood Police in Jax Gratton Case β€” The Denver VOICE Story and Photos by Giles Clasen Lakewood Police Chief Phillip Smith engaged directly with protestors Monday night following public comments at the Lakewood City Council meeting at the Lakewood Civic...

@gilesclasen.bsky.social attended the City Council Meeting in Jefferson County last night, where friends and family of Jax Gratton gathered to make their thoughts and concerns known. You can read the story on our website.

www.denvervoice.org/archive/2025...

29.07.2025 22:22 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Melat Kiros launches progressive challenge to Rep. Diana DeGette β€” The Denver VOICE Photos and Story by Giles Clasen Melat Kiros launched her campaign Thursday night to challenge longtime U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette in Colorado’s 1st Congressional District Democratic Primary next year.&...

Denver VOICE contributor Giles Clasen attended Melat Kiros' campaign launch to challenge Representative Diana DeGette;

You can read the entire article on our website:

www.denvervoice.org/archive/2025...

25.07.2025 17:50 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Make Time for Coffee Time β€” The Denver VOICE Story and photos by Juli Yanai

Our July issue celebrates culturally inspired food and drink around Denver. VOICE contributor Juli Yanai wrote about Ethiopian coffee shop, Coffee Time. You can read the story on our website, or by purchasing a copy of the issue from your Denver Voice vendor.

www.denvervoice.org/archive/2025...

21.07.2025 18:33 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Thanks to Denver VOICE co-founder Rick Barnes, every purchase of our limited-edition Ravi Zupa poster will now be matched dollar-for-dollar. Purchase a poster by setting up a $5 a month recurring donation or one-time donation of $55.

www.coloradogives.org/organization...

15.07.2025 17:44 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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For Denver VOICE Vendor Halvin Jones, Survival Means Walking All Night β€” The Denver VOICE Story and photo by Giles Clasen Each night, as most of Denver sleeps, Halvin Jones wanders the streets, always moving.

@gilesclasen.bsky.social spoke with Denver VOICE vendor Halvin Jones, who explained why he feels safer wandering the streets at night, rather than staying in shelters.

Pick up your copy of the July issue from your Denver VOICE vendor, or read it online.
www.denvervoice.org/archive/2025...

14.07.2025 18:11 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
The poster is of a person carrying a house on his back. He's holding a walking stick that sprouts into a utility pole with cables spreading to both sides of the poster. A dog is running alongside the man carrying the house.

The poster is of a person carrying a house on his back. He's holding a walking stick that sprouts into a utility pole with cables spreading to both sides of the poster. A dog is running alongside the man carrying the house.

You could own an Original Ravi Zupa Print!

As part of our Summer of Color campaign, we’re excited to offer a special gift to our donors. Sign up to make a monthly donation of $5, or make a one-time donation of $55 and receive a signed, limited-edition poster.

www.coloradogives.org/organization...

11.07.2025 23:27 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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509 Cuisine: A Taste of Haiti at Mango House β€” The Denver VOICE Story and photos by Yvens Alex Saintil The battling scents of simmering epis and curry waft through the corridors of Mango House in Aurora, Colo. Mango House is a shared space for refugees, asylees,...

In the July issue, we celebrate culturally inspired food and drink around Denver, including a story by @denvervoice.bsky.social contributor Yvens Alex Saintil about Haitian restaurant Cafe 509.

www.denvervoice.org/archive/2025...

#savoringdiversity #haitianfood #streetpapers

11.07.2025 21:27 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Photos from Denver Pride Parade 2025 β€” The Denver VOICE About 100,000 spectators watched the 51st annual Denver Pride Parade on June 29. Here are some of the photographs. Denver VOICE contributor Rudy Ortega took of the event.

@denvervoice.bsky.social contributor Rudy Ortega was among the thousands of spectators at this year's Denver Pride Parade. You can see several of his photos on our website. #streetpapers #pride #denverpride #loveislove
www.denvervoice.org/archive/2025...

30.06.2025 21:45 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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For June, @gilesclasen.bsky.social wrote about a man who spends his time riding his bike across the country. Read "Searching for Tony Adams: The man who's been biking America for 25 years," on our website (www.denvervoice.org). Even better, pick up a copy of the issue from your Denver Voice vendor!

26.06.2025 16:26 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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@denvervoice.bsky.social contributors Juli Yanaii and @gilesclasen.bsky.social joined the 'No Kings' protest in Denver on Saturday. You can see their story and photos by following the link
lhttps://www.denvervoice.org/archive/2025/6/16/families-flags-and-fury-denver-joins-nationwide-no-kings-march

16.06.2025 21:29 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Elevated Denver Announces Opening of Community Resource Connections Hub β€” The Denver VOICE by Elisabeth Monaghan On June 2, Elevated Denver opened its Community Resource Connection Hub at Westwood Community Center (1000 S. Lowell Blvd.) Elevated Denver is a nonprofit dedicated to address...

Congratulations to community partner, Elevated Denver, on the opening of their Community Resource Connections Hub at the Westwood Community Center, 1000 S. Lowell Blvd.
For more information, see today's post on @denvervoice.bsky.social website.

shorturl.at/PEQ8S

05.06.2025 22:40 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks, @estherhonig.bsky.social! Hope you're doing well!

05.06.2025 22:34 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0