ASK A VENDOR THIS COLUMN IS A PLACE FOR DENVER VOICE VENDORS TO RESPOND TO QUESTIONS FROM FELLOW VENDORS, OUR READERS, AND STAFF. THIS MONTH’S QUESTION WAS SUGGESTED BY DENVER VOICE VENDOR REA BROWN. Q Now that we’re three months into 2025, how is the year going and why? REA BROWN A “Well,” this year has already gone to hell. Let me stop, so you can remember the plot It all started around Oct when the Office told us we might be out of a job I was on the verge of starting my art career that would be great even if it flops extra money with the VOICE was my long awaited ticket so close yet so far away my exit and I missed it The VOICE didn’t close buy my career got pushed farther in the distance now the office is only open 1 day a week its like everything is different But this year started and my future is unclear But one thing I can say I thank God I made it here. JERRY ROSEN My year is going very well, as I have been doing better in sales for the Denver VOICE, and I have accomplished a lot of things I set out to do. JASON MARTIN For me, it’s going good. It could be better. I’m still looking for work, but my apartment is paid for, so I don’t have to worry about that. LARMARQUES “MISHA” SMITH We are a quarter into 2025, and so far, I can say it’s going… My partner and I finally got housing at the end of last year, so we have been enjoying our new place and trying to get settled. Now that we have a stable place, I can find viable employment hopefully. My outlook for 2025 is sunny here in the Mile High. Hopefully, in the next update, I can tell you all I have a job. LANDO ALLEN Right now, the world’s got me nervous about work. Before I started [vending] the Denver VOICE, I was without work. There were no jobs. It was bad. Sometimes, I wish I’d have done something else, but then I think that I don’t want to run anymore. I want to get things done. DONATE YOUR CAR! Need to get rid of your car, truck, or motorcycle? Consider donating it to Denver VOICE. Call (855) 500-7433, or go to: careasy.org/nonprofi t/denver-voice. Your donation helps Denver VOICE succeed in its mission to provide individuals experiencing homelessness or poverty the chance towards a more stable life. 4 DENVER VOICE March 2025
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