Helping Hand?
(Fox News) - The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless plans to give out movie tickets, passes to the Denver Zoo and the Museum of Nature and Science to homeless people during the Democratic Convention in Denver next month.
The Rocky Mountain News reports that many shelters will also extend their hours of operation and big screen televisions are being donated so that the homeless can watch the convention. And while backers say the plan is a humane way to care for the homeless, critics say it's just a way to hide them from media and visitors.
And some of the homeless are not buying in, either. One homeless woman in Denver said, "that sounds sweet and all, but I would really rather have a laundry voucher or a gift certificate to McDonald's." Another said, "I hate the movies, can't stand the zoo. Buy me breakfast?"
The Rocky Mountain News reports that many shelters will also extend their hours of operation and big screen televisions are being donated so that the homeless can watch the convention. And while backers say the plan is a humane way to care for the homeless, critics say it's just a way to hide them from media and visitors.
And some of the homeless are not buying in, either. One homeless woman in Denver said, "that sounds sweet and all, but I would really rather have a laundry voucher or a gift certificate to McDonald's." Another said, "I hate the movies, can't stand the zoo. Buy me breakfast?"
posted by BP News Bureau | 12:54 PM
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We would like to clarify some information related to your recent post about Denver’s homeless and the Democratic National Convention. A statement from the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless that clarifies the situation here in Denver is available at http://www.coloradocoalition.org/Road_Home_Q_and_A.
But our concern for and commitment to the homeless is not limited to the time that the DNC is in Denver. Denver’s Road Home is a comprehensive, long-term plan designed to put people into housing while addressing the underlying causes of homelessness. It has been in place for almost three years – long before Denver was chosen to host the DNC – and will be in place for many years to come.
Denver’s Road Home was here before DNC and will be here long after the convention is gone.
We are, and have always been, committed to ensuring everyone has a safe place to be. During the DNC, DRH will expand outreach services to get the homeless connected with services/shelter. DRH is also working with providers to expand facility hours, both day and evening, and to provide special programs for homeless youth. DRH is also working closely with the Denver Police to ensure the safety and wellbeing of people on the streets.
Denver’s Road Home is working to ensure that people are safe and treated well during the DNC.
If you would like further information, please let us know.
Respectfully,
Denver’s Road Home
http://www.denversroadhome.org
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