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Homeless workers
Andy Cross, The Denver Post
Homeless workers Rita Robledo, left, and Kirk Foyle, center, work with Denver Parks and Recreation Forestry worker Paul Cancik, third from left, to fill in a newly planted crabapple tree in front of the City and County Building on Nov. 2, 2016. The city of Denver launched a new pilot work program, “Denver Day Works” giving homeless people day-work opportunities at city agencies and private employers.

Re: Nov. 2 news story.

I’m trying not to cry with joy as I write this, since I’m at work.

I’m writing to thank deputy parks manager Scott Gilmore for inspiring Denver’s new program to employ the homeless, called Denver Day Works. It means the world to me. It’s an issue that I feel strongly about. Two years ago I was homeless myself. Without the help of friends and family I would not be anywhere near the point where I am today, having been able to rebuild my life with their support. I know many of the homeless have lost touch with friends and family and don’t have access to the resources that I did. It’s really beautiful that the city is doing something positive to help the homeless.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

(I did end up crying and had to explain to everyone why, but it was with a huge smile.)

Tiffany Weber, Thornton

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