Since moving to Sunnyside, I’ve been struck by all of the types of houses. Patterns developed over time in Denver’s neighborhoods, due to economic and social forces that run deep through its history.
Social Determinants of Health
Right now, factors like race, income, and ZIP code determine a person's access to and opportunities for health. Read more about how we're changing that.
Prisoner to Mental Health
When my sister had a mental breakdown, she found herself face-to-face with two police officers. They called an ambulance and she was escorted to the hospital where she was placed on a 72-hour hold.
Caring for Colorado’s Immigrants
When I first moved to Denver, I worked in affordable housing, and spent time at my organization’s various properties around the metro area. The largest of these was in the East Colfax neighborhood of Aurora, which housed over 300 families, nearly all of which were immigrants and refugees.
Thinking Outside the Dots
An interesting task: draw nine dots in a three-by-three formation and then connect those dots with four straight lines. The kicker? No taking your pen off the paper once you start.
Organizing for Health
At the end of the day, the health care problem isn’t crying in their laps. And the economy isn’t asking them for new sneakers. Violence isn’t attending the same schools as their kids.