Denver VOICE
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Denver VOICE
@denvervoice.bsky.social
Denver VOICE is a monthly nonprofit newspaper that provides low-barrier jobs for individuals experiencing homelessness or financial instability.
www.denvervoice.org
For the December issue, Madeline Egerton, Denver VOICE’s administrative assistant, wrote about her grandmother, Joann Birsa, an 84-year-old master accordionist.

You can read the story on our website (see link in bio), or you can pick up a copy of the December issue from your Denver VOICE vendor.
December 23, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Last night was the annual We Will Remember Vigil for individuals who died while experiencing homelessness in Denver, which included hundreds of donated quilts gathered by the Blanket Memorial Project.
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#MemorialBlanket #wewillremember
274 Lives Remembered at Denver’s We Will Remember Homeless Vigil — The Denver VOICE
Story and Photos by Giles Clasen Tammy Charbonneau stood quietly as she listened to the names read, her hands clutching a candle and a program. She had come to the 2025 We Will Remember: Homeless Per...
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December 22, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Thank you @theinsp.bsky.social for sharing this story with your readers!
Most people understand that in the event of extreme weather, people living unsheltered on the streets are at risk. But many also experience dangers and traumas that are hard to imagine. @denvervoice.bsky.social reports: www.insp.ngo/articles/liv...
December 22, 2025 at 11:01 PM
For our October issue, Giles Clasen wrote about Elevated Denver's photography exhibit, "Life on the Edge of
Homelessness: A Storytelling Experience."

Pick up your copy of the October issue from your Denver VOICE vendor, or read the story on our website.

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October 28, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Giles Clasen attended the 5th Annual Mile High Ministries Colorado Peacemaker Awards. You can read his story on our website.

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Housing, Healing, and Hope: Colorado Peacemaker Awards Lift Up Community Builders — The Denver VOICE
Story and Photo by Giles Clasen
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October 28, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Giles Clasen attended the 2025 Halloween Parade last night on Broadway. To see his photos, visit our website.
#Halloween, #halloween2025, #halloweenparadedenver

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October 26, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Great article by @davisonthebeat.bsky.social (who's also board president for @denvervoice.bsky.social) on the growing number of seniors experiencing homelessness

Aging with nowhere to go: Increasing number of people age 65 and older are becoming homeless in Colorado coloradosun.com/2025/10/24/h...
Aging with nowhere to go: Increasing number of people age 65 and older are becoming homeless in Colorado
The number of retirement-aged individuals accessing homeless services in metro Denver has increased 15% since 2023.
coloradosun.com
October 24, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Read the article @denvervoice.bsky.social contributor Juli Yanai wrote for the October issue about Andrew Moran, aka HAOLEWEIRD Studios online in the STORIES section on our home page (link in our bio), or you can pick up your copy of the VOICE from your vendor.
October 21, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Denver VOICE contributor Giles Clasen attended the "No Kings Day" protest in Denver on October 18. To read his story and see his photos, visit our home page. (Denvervoice.org)
October 20, 2025 at 7:16 PM
The Sip and Paint fundraiser for @denvervoice.bsky.social , hosted by Seedstock Brewery is next Thursday, 9/18. For tickets, copy and paste the bit.ly link or scan the QR code in the image provided. We hope to see you there!
September 9, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Denver Voice contributor Yvens Alex Saintil covered the Workers not Billionaires Labor Day protest in Denver yesterday. To read his article, visit denvervoice.org
September 2, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Franziska Wild, with fellow street paper, @streetsensedc in D.C., wrote about Trump's executive order titled "Ending Crime and Disorder on America's Streets," and how it could reshape the way the U.S. responds to homelessness.

You can read the story on our website (link in our bio).
August 19, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Create and Connect with the @denvervoice.bsky.social community at our Sip and Paint fundraiser on Thursday, Sept 18. For tickets, copy and paste the URL or scan the QR code in the image.
August 15, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Denver Voice contributor Paige Miltenberger attended the "Rage Against the Regime" protest in Denver yesterday.

Read her story on the @denvervoice.bsky.social website (link in our profile).
August 4, 2025 at 12:07 AM
In the July issue, we celebrate culturally inspired food and drink around Denver. VOICE contributor Khaleigh Reed wrote about Sweet Pepper Kitchen, a food truck serving West African cuisine. Read the story on our website www.denvervoice.org/archive/2025...
AURORA’S WEST AFRICAN CUISINE AT SWEET PEPPER KITCHEN — The Denver VOICE
Story and photo by Khaleigh Reed If you’ve ever been curious about African cuisine, Denver’s food scene will have you wanting more. The aroma and hint of spice wafting from Sweet Pepper Kitchen seal ...
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July 31, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Reposted by Denver VOICE
Each night, as most of Denver sleeps, @denvervoice.bsky.social vendor Halvin Jones wanders the streets, always moving: www.insp.ngo/articles/ven...
July 31, 2025 at 4:40 PM
@gilesclasen.bsky.social attended the City Council Meeting in Jefferson County last night, where friends and family of Jax Gratton gathered to make their thoughts and concerns known. You can read the story on our website.

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Advocates Demand Oversight Taskforce for Lakewood Police in Jax Gratton Case — The Denver VOICE
Story and Photos by Giles Clasen Lakewood Police Chief Phillip Smith engaged directly with protestors Monday night following public comments at the Lakewood City Council meeting at the Lakewood Civic...
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July 29, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Denver VOICE contributor Giles Clasen attended Melat Kiros' campaign launch to challenge Representative Diana DeGette;

You can read the entire article on our website:

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Melat Kiros launches progressive challenge to Rep. Diana DeGette — The Denver VOICE
Photos and Story by Giles Clasen Melat Kiros launched her campaign Thursday night to challenge longtime U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette in Colorado’s 1st Congressional District Democratic Primary next year.&...
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July 25, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Our July issue celebrates culturally inspired food and drink around Denver. VOICE contributor Juli Yanai wrote about Ethiopian coffee shop, Coffee Time. You can read the story on our website, or by purchasing a copy of the issue from your Denver Voice vendor.

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Make Time for Coffee Time — The Denver VOICE
Story and photos by Juli Yanai
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July 21, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Thanks to Denver VOICE co-founder Rick Barnes, every purchase of our limited-edition Ravi Zupa poster will now be matched dollar-for-dollar. Purchase a poster by setting up a $5 a month recurring donation or one-time donation of $55.

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July 15, 2025 at 5:44 PM
@gilesclasen.bsky.social spoke with Denver VOICE vendor Halvin Jones, who explained why he feels safer wandering the streets at night, rather than staying in shelters.

Pick up your copy of the July issue from your Denver VOICE vendor, or read it online.
www.denvervoice.org/archive/2025...
For Denver VOICE Vendor Halvin Jones, Survival Means Walking All Night — The Denver VOICE
Story and photo by Giles Clasen Each night, as most of Denver sleeps, Halvin Jones wanders the streets, always moving.
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July 14, 2025 at 6:11 PM
You could own an Original Ravi Zupa Print!

As part of our Summer of Color campaign, we’re excited to offer a special gift to our donors. Sign up to make a monthly donation of $5, or make a one-time donation of $55 and receive a signed, limited-edition poster.

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July 11, 2025 at 11:27 PM
In the July issue, we celebrate culturally inspired food and drink around Denver, including a story by @denvervoice.bsky.social contributor Yvens Alex Saintil about Haitian restaurant Cafe 509.

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#savoringdiversity #haitianfood #streetpapers
509 Cuisine: A Taste of Haiti at Mango House — The Denver VOICE
Story and photos by Yvens Alex Saintil The battling scents of simmering epis and curry waft through the corridors of Mango House in Aurora, Colo. Mango House is a shared space for refugees, asylees,...
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July 11, 2025 at 9:27 PM
@denvervoice.bsky.social contributor Rudy Ortega was among the thousands of spectators at this year's Denver Pride Parade. You can see several of his photos on our website. #streetpapers #pride #denverpride #loveislove
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Photos from Denver Pride Parade 2025 — The Denver VOICE
About 100,000 spectators watched the 51st annual Denver Pride Parade on June 29. Here are some of the photographs. Denver VOICE contributor Rudy Ortega took of the event.
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June 30, 2025 at 9:45 PM
For June, @gilesclasen.bsky.social wrote about a man who spends his time riding his bike across the country. Read "Searching for Tony Adams: The man who's been biking America for 25 years," on our website (www.denvervoice.org). Even better, pick up a copy of the issue from your Denver Voice vendor!
June 26, 2025 at 4:26 PM