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	<title>Homelessness Archives | Denver Westword</title>
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		<title>Batter Up: Denver&#8217;s New Ballpark District Director Brings Lessons From Wrigley Field</title>
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					<dc:creator>Bennito L. Kelty</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2025 09:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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		<title>People Like Me Aren&#8217;t in Most Homeless Counts</title>
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					<dc:creator>Patricia Calhoun</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2025 08:14:35 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://den-experimental.voicemediagroup.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/10/homelessbennito2.webp" alt="homeless man with blanket" /><p>"Holy shit, this person gets it!"</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://den-experimental.voicemediagroup.com/opinion/people-like-me-not-in-most-homeless-counts-40792647/">People Like Me Aren&#8217;t in Most Homeless Counts</a> appeared first on <a href="https://den-experimental.voicemediagroup.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>This Doctor Has Spent Two Decades With Patients Experiencing Homelessness</title>
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					<dc:creator>Patricia Calhoun</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 11 Oct 2025 08:11:54 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://den-experimental.voicemediagroup.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/10/homelessbennito2.webp" alt="homeless man with blanket" /><p>Here's what she fears and what gives her hope.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://den-experimental.voicemediagroup.com/opinion/this-doctor-has-spent-two-decades-with-patients-experiencing-homelessness-40790693/">This Doctor Has Spent Two Decades With Patients Experiencing Homelessness</a> appeared first on <a href="https://den-experimental.voicemediagroup.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>Denver Selects New Homeless Shelter Operators After Salvation Army Split</title>
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					<dc:creator>Bennito L. Kelty</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2025 15:25:52 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://den-experimental.voicemediagroup.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/10/doubletree_bus_bennito_kelty-e1760043343705.jpg" alt="People get on a bus to go to a hotel shelter in Denver." /><p>The Salvation Army ran the shelters for two years before announcing in August that it would exit at the end of 2025.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://den-experimental.voicemediagroup.com/news/denver-selects-new-homeless-shelter-operators-salvation-army-split-40790305/">Denver Selects New Homeless Shelter Operators After Salvation Army Split</a> appeared first on <a href="https://den-experimental.voicemediagroup.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>Aurora Tried to Redirect Panhandling Donations to a City-Run Charity. Three Years Later, How&#8217;s That Going?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2025 07:10:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://den-experimental.voicemediagroup.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/10/aurora_panhandling_bennito_kelty.jpg" alt="A panhandling sign in Aurora with a panhandler in the background." /><p>Data from the city suggests the campaign is struggling to create significant change.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://den-experimental.voicemediagroup.com/news/aurora-tried-to-redirect-panhandling-donations-to-a-city-ran-charity-three-years-later-hows-that-going-40787374/">Aurora Tried to Redirect Panhandling Donations to a City-Run Charity. Three Years Later, How&#8217;s That Going?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://den-experimental.voicemediagroup.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>Mayor Shares Plans for Homeless Shelters, Reducing Theft in Central Park</title>
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					<dc:creator>Bennito L. Kelty</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2025 10:01:13 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://den-experimental.voicemediagroup.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/09/johnston_chop_bennito_kelty.jpeg" alt="A man speaks to a crowd." /><p>Johnston also revealed ideas to improve Quebec Street and efforts replace three bridges on the neighborhood thoroughfare. </p>
<p>The post <a href="https://den-experimental.voicemediagroup.com/news/mayor-plans-homeless-shelters-reducing-retail-theft-40786654/">Mayor Shares Plans for Homeless Shelters, Reducing Theft in Central Park</a> appeared first on <a href="https://den-experimental.voicemediagroup.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>Friend of Murdered Veteran Pleads for Answers in Unsolved Denver Stabbing</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 06:39:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://den-experimental.voicemediagroup.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/09/ethan-martinez.png" alt="Friend of Murdered Veteran Pleads for Answers in Unsolved Denver Stabbing" /><p>Ethan Martinez was found dead in the Platte River in July 2024. No arrests were made.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://den-experimental.voicemediagroup.com/news/murdered-veteran-denver-stabbing-40786311/">Friend of Murdered Veteran Pleads for Answers in Unsolved Denver Stabbing</a> appeared first on <a href="https://den-experimental.voicemediagroup.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>Mayor Johnston Lays Out 2026 Budget</title>
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					<dc:creator>Bennito L. Kelty</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2025 18:17:49 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://den-experimental.voicemediagroup.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/09/johnston_budget_bennito_kelty.jpeg" alt="Mayor Mike Johnston talks to the press." /><p>As long as the city's revenue forecast for next year is accurate, no more layoffs will be needed, Johnston promised.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://den-experimental.voicemediagroup.com/news/johnston-2026-budget-40782598/">Mayor Johnston Lays Out 2026 Budget</a> appeared first on <a href="https://den-experimental.voicemediagroup.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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