WINTER WISH LIST Q A NEW ITEMS NEEDED: Socks Toothpaste, deodorant, chapstick Paper products for the office GENTLY-USED ITEMS NEEDED: Men’s shoes or boots (sizes 8-12) Men’s jackets (sizes L, XL, XXL) Women’s jackets (sizes M, L, XL) Hats or beanies Blankets Gloves ASK A VENDOR THIS COLUMN IS A PLACE FOR DENVER VOICE VENDORS TO RESPOND TO QUESTIONS FROM OUR READERS AND STAFF. Over the past two years, what was the nicest thing someone did for you? JOHN ALEXANDER When I was a young kid growing up, I was always learning about something. It started with good ole home teaching, followed by school, Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, the streets, etc. But no matter where or what I was learning, my parents always made sure that my learning was in balance with something about God. One of the things I was taught about God is that He gave us all gifts, and the most valuable gift of all is the gift of life. About two years ago, I found myself in a situation where I was about to have that gift taken away. I had a double stroke, blood clots, and I was minutes away from a massive heart attack. I was in the hospital for three months, and I was on my deathbed for the first two weeks. I had met a person before this happened, and with God’s help and guidance and the actions this person took, my life was saved. The gift from God was given back to me, which is the nicest thing anyone did for me. LANDO ALLEN The nicest thing someone did for me was to buy me some new shoes. They had seen my shoes were falling apart. I would love to thank them for that and hope they will see this in the VOICE. It’s the small things that count! RAELENE JOHNSON The nicest thing was when a woman, who after years of knowing me, offered to write my life story free of charge. She continues to work on it. All she asked is that I help others, which is no problem at all. JERRY ROSEN (Denver VOICE Vendor of the Year for 2021) The nicest thing someone did for me was give me $100 for being the vendor of the year. Also, I was given a plaque. That really made my day! I enjoy working for the VOICE very much and appreciate the money and plaque. I thought it was the most wonderful thing that could happen to me. DENVERVOICE.ORG/VENDOR-NEEDS Drop-offs are accepted Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. or schedule a drop-off by emailing program@denvervoice.org. What do YOU want to ask? If you have a question or issue you would like vendors to discuss, please email community@denvervoice.org. February 2022 DENVER VOICE 5
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