WHAT DIFFICULTIES HAVE YOU FACED VOTING WHILE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS? This column is a place for Denver VOICE vendors to respond to questions from fellow vendors, our readers, and staff. How do I feel about voting! I feel very priveledge when I vote because it allows me to have a say in our american democracy! Sometimes I feel that ALBERT BLAND DENVER VOICE VENDOR its being persuaded to make people feel that the voting process is being dictated by big dollors which isn’t fair but in a country I haven’t had any difficulties voting — I believe one should vote for the most qualified individual doing a good job. It takes a lot of research to see if the person is qualified for the position. JERRY ROSEN DENVER VOICE VENDOR LIZ HUBBARD DENVER VOICE VENDOR that basically has free interprise people that has money can dictate the average american voter. Bottom line that truth comes to light an when that happens that’s when thing change an that’s by american independent rights through voting. Proud to be an American! DAVID GORDEN DENVER VOICE VENDOR You know I never voted as a homeless person, cause I never knew that I could. But now that I work at this job, The Denver VOICE, I am registered to vote now and ready to vote in the next election. Maddie, the administrative assistant, was determined to make I haven’t found any real differences, it’s still the same. The process of voting, being homeless for a decade, there were some difficulties. Mainly with being aware of what day it is, what day voting is. Keeping up on the issues on ballots, that was the hardest sure I had every opportunity to vote. She sat down and made sure I was registered. I’m very grateful for this job, it’s another manifestation of how this job changed my life. Please be sure to write your vendor’s name in the comments! part. Not the voting process itself. My process is more towards issues, and if it will directly affect my life. I don’t have much room to spare with issues that could devastate me. I’m a one issue person, is it going to affect people who are unhoused? I care more if candidates focus on homelessness. That’s the biggest thing. I don’t want it to be a policy that is going to be detrimental to the unhoused community. If you would like to help out a specific vendor by donating a few extra dollars, scan the QR code to make a payment through Venmo. Thank you! WINTER Wishlist Drop-offs are accepted Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., or by appointment. NEW ITEMS NEEDED: GENTLY-USED ITEMS NEEDED: • Bottled water • Non-perishable snacks (granola bars, peanut butter crackers, trail mix, etc.) • Toiletries (individual or travel-size) • Lip balm, sunscreen, shampoo, conditioner, lotion, toothpaste, deoderant, hand sanitizer • Hand warmers • Baseball caps • Socks • Men’s shoes or boots (sizes 8-12) • Men’s jackets (sizes L, XL, XXL) • Women’s jackets (sizes M, L, XL) • Backpacks, carrier bags • Scarves • Gloves • Winter hats During the winter, Denver VOICE vendors experience increased heating and housing costs. Meanwhile, their income decreases because cold temperatures means less foot traffic and fewer paper sales. Every donation counts. Thank you. @DenverVOICE 14
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