DIRECTOR’S NOTE Continued from page 2 Throughout our relationship, my fiance, Morgan, and I have spent a lot of time discussing the positive impact our parental figures have had on our lives. Now, Morgan and I have the same opportunity to have a similar impact on her little brother, who lives in Georgia, where he has an established medical team and support network. Having caring individuals in my life has allowed me to connect so much more deeply to the Denver VOICE family and the community we serve. This organization has been more than just a job to me; it has been a journey of the soul. The stories of resilience, hope, and humanity that grace the pages of our street paper, along with the work we do every day have touched a deep part of my being, one that I will never take for granted or forget. I have made lifelong friends with much of this community, including our amazing vendors. As I embark on the next chapter, I carry with me the lessons I’ve learned and the memories of my time with the Denver VOICE, that I will cherish forever. I am eternally grateful to the dedicated staff, volunteers, vendors, and readers including my maternal influences, who have made this experience so meaningful. Though my role may be changing, my commitment to the mission and values of the Denver VOICE will remain the same. I look forward to continuing to support this organization in whatever capacity I can, knowing that its impact extends far beyond the printed page. Thank you, Denver VOICE Community, for allowing me the privilege of serving as your executive director. It has been an honor and a privilege that I will carry with me always. ■ LEFT TO RIGHT: ROBERT DAVIS, ELISABETH MONAGHAN,RAELENE JOHNSON, CONNIE GAITAN, JAMES KAY, ALBERT BLAND. CREDIT: GILES CLASEN HOW TO HELP The money we take in from vendors helps us cover a portion of our printing costs, but we depend largely on donations from individuals, businesses, and foundations to help us pay our rent and keep the lights on. 1 4 GET THE WORD OUT We rely on grassroots marketing to get the word out about what we do. Talk to people about our organization and share us with your network. Support us on DONATE Donations to the Denver VOICE are tax-deductible. Go to denvervoice.org to give a one-time or recurring donation. You can also mail a check to: Denver VOICE | P.O. Box 1931 | Denver, CO 80201 3 VOLUNTEER We need volunteers to help with everything from newspaper distribution to event planning and management. Contact program@denvervoice.org for volunteering information. 5 SUBSCRIBE If you are unable to regularly purchase a newspaper from our vendors, please consider a subscription. We ask subscribers to support our program with a 12-month pledge to give $10 a month, or a one-time donation of $120. Subscriptions help us cover our costs AND provide an amazing opportunity to those who need it most. Go to denvervoice.org/subscriptions for more information. @denverVOICE 2 ADVERTISE Our readership is loyal, well-educated, and socially concerned. Readers view purchasing the paper as a way to immediately help a person who is poor or homeless while supporting long-term solutions to end poverty. If you are interested in placing an ad or sponsoring a section of the paper, please contact us about rates at ads@denvervoice.org. May 2024 DENVER VOICE 3
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