Will Work for Change is a podcast series exploring homelessness through personal stories, system insights, and frontline outreach. Shows include: đ˘ The Outsiders â stories from people experiencing homelessness đľ State of the Street â interviews with service providers and officials đĄ Finding Folks â real-time outreach with partners like Colorado Friendship đŁ Ground Up â monthly radio show weaving voices and themes together Learn more: thecommunityproject.org
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Will Work for Change is a podcast series exploring homelessness through personal stories, system insights, and frontline outreach. Shows include: đ˘ The Outsiders â stories from people experiencing homelessness đľ State of the Street â interviews with service providers and officials đĄ Finding Folks â real-time outreach with partners like Colorado Friendship đŁ Ground Up â monthly radio show weaving voices and themes together Learn more: thecommunityproject.org
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July 21, 2025
Finding Folks with Liz (Colorado Friendship)(Audio Only)
<p>Welcome to âFinding Folksâ This is part of The Community Project: Will Work for Change campaign â a multimedia storytelling effort amplifying the voices of those experiencing homelessness in Boulder County. If youâd like to find out how to help or connect with us and our social media check out our webpage at http://www.thecommunityproject.orgTo find out how you can assist, contact us at info@thecommunityproject.org (www.thecommunityproject.org). </p><p>The Community Project is a Colorado-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit.In todayâs interview, Liz shares the inspiring mission of Colorado Friendship, detailing how her team provides weekly hot meals and clothing to unhoused individuals while distributing weekend food bags to local schoolchildren. From Amazon wishlists to hot meals and school partnerships, Liz paints a vivid picture of how Colorado Friendship operates and why empathy, not judgment, drives every decision they make.Key Points:⢠Meals on the Street serves hundreds each year with hot food and supplies.⢠Weekend food bags help fight childhood hunger in Longmont schools.⢠Volunteers have shown up every Sunday for over 27 years.⢠Judgment-free, compassionate service is central to Colorado Friendshipâs mission.⢠Community partnerships and donations make their work possible.To find out more about Lizâs work, check out www.Coloradofriendship.org</p><p>Who is Colorado FriendShip?</p><p>Colorado FriendShip is a 501(c)(3) mobile food and clothing nonprofit based in Longmont, CO, serving Boulder County and surrounding areas (coloradofriendship.org). Its mission is to reduce suffering and improve lives throughout the community by providing food and clothing to those in need.Key ProgramsIncrEdibles Food Program- Sends nutritious, kid-friendly weekend food bags to school children who receive free meals during the week.- In 2024, delivered over 22,100 bags to 650 children across 12 schools.Hot Meals on the Street- Weekly mobile meal service and clothing distribution for unhoused individuals.- Served around 2,775 hot meals in 2024 via a mobile trailer since 1998.Disaster Relief- Originally founded for emergency aid, Colorado FriendShip still responds to disasters statewide.- Past efforts include local disasters and larger national emergencies like Hurricanes Katrina and Sandy.Volunteer & Community Support- Primarily volunteer-operated â in 2024, volunteers logged over 6,100 hours.- Partners include King Soopers, Amazon Wish List, vehicle donation programs, and local civic groups.2024 Snapshot- Meals/Bags: 2,775 meals; 22,100 food bags- Children served: ~650- Volunteer hours: 6,152- Clothing distributed: Thousands of coats, boots, pajamas, and more- Revenue: ~$230K (donations & grants)- Expenses: ~$280K (primarily for programs)- Careful budgeting to meet growing demand and rising costs</p><p>Why It MattersColorado FriendShip fills critical gaps in food security, emergency relief, and basic necessitiesâespecially for children, unhoused individuals, and communities affected by disaster. Its volunteer-powered, mobile model is responsive and community-centric.</p><p>_________________________</p><p><br></p><p>A special thanks to our outreach sponsors! You make our outreach possible!!!!</p><p>ArcThriftStores https://arcthrift.com/</p><p>Eldorado Natural Spring Water: https://www.eldoradosprings.com/</p><p>COLERC: https://www.colerc.org/</p><p>Denver lions Club https://www.denverlions.org/</p><p>Conscious Alliance: https://consciousalliance.org/</p><p>Sock it toâem: https://donatesocks.org/</p><p>Superteam Foods: https://superteamfoods.com/</p><p>Remember, itâs better together!</p><p>#StreetWisdom #MentalHealth #UnhousedVoices #OutsidersSeries #Colorado #Homelessness #TheCommunityProject #HousingCrisis #EndHomelessness #DataMatters #PolicyChange #ColoradoHousing #Unhoused #HomelessInColorado #SocialJustice #HousingIsAHumanRight #Equity</p>
July 21, 2025
Finding Folks with Liz (Colorado Friendship)
<p>Welcome to âFinding Folksâ This is part of The Community Project: Will Work for Change campaign â a multimedia storytelling effort amplifying the voices of those experiencing homelessness in Boulder County. If youâd like to find out how to help or connect with us and our social media check out our webpage at http://www.thecommunityproject.orgTo find out how you can assist, contact us at info@thecommunityproject.org (www.thecommunityproject.org). The Community Project is a Colorado-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit.In todayâs interview, Liz shares the inspiring mission of Colorado Friendship, detailing how her team provides weekly hot meals and clothing to unhoused individuals while distributing weekend food bags to local schoolchildren. From Amazon wishlists to hot meals and school partnerships, Liz paints a vivid picture of how Colorado Friendship operates and why empathy, not judgment, drives every decision they make.Key Points:⢠Meals on the Street serves hundreds each year with hot food and supplies.⢠Weekend food bags help fight childhood hunger in Longmont schools.⢠Volunteers have shown up every Sunday for over 27 years.⢠Judgment-free, compassionate service is central to Colorado Friendshipâs mission.⢠Community partnerships and donations make their work possible.To find out more about Lizâs work, check out www.Coloradofriendship.orgWho is Colorado FriendShip?Colorado FriendShip is a 501(c)(3) mobile food and clothing nonprofit based in Longmont, CO, serving Boulder County and surrounding areas (coloradofriendship.org). Its mission is to reduce suffering and improve lives throughout the community by providing food and clothing to those in need.Key ProgramsIncrEdibles Food Program- Sends nutritious, kid-friendly weekend food bags to school children who receive free meals during the week.- In 2024, delivered over 22,100 bags to 650 children across 12 schools.Hot Meals on the Street- Weekly mobile meal service and clothing distribution for unhoused individuals.- Served around 2,775 hot meals in 2024 via a mobile trailer since 1998.Disaster Relief- Originally founded for emergency aid, Colorado FriendShip still responds to disasters statewide.- Past efforts include local disasters and larger national emergencies like Hurricanes Katrina and Sandy.Volunteer & Community Support- Primarily volunteer-operated â in 2024, volunteers logged over 6,100 hours.- Partners include King Soopers, Amazon Wish List, vehicle donation programs, and local civic groups.2024 Snapshot- Meals/Bags: 2,775 meals; 22,100 food bags- Children served: ~650- Volunteer hours: 6,152- Clothing distributed: Thousands of coats, boots, pajamas, and more- Revenue: ~$230K (donations & grants)- Expenses: ~$280K (primarily for programs)- Careful budgeting to meet growing demand and rising costsWhy It MattersColorado FriendShip fills critical gaps in food security, emergency relief, and basic necessitiesâespecially for children, unhoused individuals, and communities affected by disaster. Its volunteer-powered, mobile model is responsive and community-centric._________________________A special thanks to our outreach sponsors! You make our outreach possible!!!!ArcThriftStores https://arcthrift.com/Eldorado Natural Spring Water: https://www.eldoradosprings.com/COLERC: https://www.colerc.org/Denver lions Club https://www.denverlions.org/Conscious Alliance: https://consciousalliance.org/Sock it toâem: https://donatesocks.org/Superteam Foods: https://superteamfoods.com/Remember, itâs better together!#StreetWisdom #MentalHealth #UnhousedVoices #OutsidersSeries #Colorado #Homelessness #TheCommunityProject #HousingCrisis #EndHomelessness #DataMatters #PolicyChange #ColoradoHousing #Unhoused #HomelessInColorado #SocialJustice #HousingIsAHumanRight #Equity</p>
July 9, 2025
State of the Street: Harold
<p>âPeople donât need a handout, they need a hand upâ-HaroldIn this interview, Harold shares his journey through the Recovery CafĂŠ and his involvement in the State Opioid Response program, highlighting how peer support transforms recovery outcomes.Harold gives a passionate breakdown of how wraparound services, community, and human connection create meaningful change for people struggling with homelessness and addiction. With honesty and heart, Harold reflects on his own recovery path and explains why trauma-informed care, lived experience, and second chances matter so much. Harold talks about what it means to walk alongside others in their journey, emphasizing recovery, dignity, and the need for systemic change in behavioral health services.Add the key points⢠Harold works with Recovery CafĂŠ and the State Opioid Response initiative.⢠Peer support is central to recovery.⢠Behavioral health services often overlook key barriers for unhoused populations.⢠Harold speaks to the importance of trauma-informed care.⢠Recovery is deeply human and rooted in connection and respect.âWelcome to âState of the Streetâ This is part of The Community Project: Will Work for Change campaign â a multimedia storytelling effort amplifying the voices of those experiencing homelessness in Boulder County. If youâd like to find out how to help or connect with us and our social media check out our webpage atâ http://www.thecommunityproject.orgâTo find out how you can assist, contact us at info@thecommunityproject.org (www.thecommunityproject.org). The Community Project is a Colorado-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit.âRemember folks, itâs better together!#StreetWisdom #MentalHealth #UnhousedVoices #OutsidersSeries #Colorado #Homelessness #TheCommunityProject #HousingCrisis #EndHomelessness #DataMatters #PolicyChange #ColoradoHousing #Unhoused #HomelessInColorado #SocialJustice #HousingIsAHumanRight #Equity</p>
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