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S2: Episode 3 - Walter's Story
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In this episode, Walter shares his experience going to prison, becoming a minister, and leaving the criminal justice system homeless and unable to get hired because of his criminal record. Walter was unhoused with the COVID-19 pandemic began, and ended up living in the Coliseum with 800 other men. It was there that the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless found Walter and enrolled him in the Social Impact Bond Program. The SIB Program supported Walter getting the healthcare he needed, and then stable housing. Walter talks about what it will take to help others like him and what it will take to solve homelessness. This episode was sponsored by Warren Village - Transforming Parents’ Lives and Changing Children’s Futures through transitional housing, wraparound services and early childhood education for single families in Denver. Learn more about the Social Impact Bond. Engage and follow along with the rest of our work: elevateddenver.co
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