Will Work For Change

Welcome to “Finding Folks” This is part of The Community Project: Will Work for Change campaign — a multimedia storytelling effort amplifying the voices of those experiencing homelessness in Boulder County. If you’d 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@theco...

Welcome to “Finding Folks” This is part of The Community Project: Will Work for Change campaign — a multimedia storytelling effort amplifying the voices of those experiencing homelessness in Boulder County. If you’d 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@theco...

“People don’t need a handout, they need a hand up”-Harold In this interview, Harold shares his journey through the Recovery Café 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 homel...

Hey Gang, in today's episode we sit down with Heidi Grove and Trevor Baringer from Boulder County’s Division of Homeless Systems and Coordinated Response. Recorded on May 20, 2025, this candid conversation explores Boulder’s efforts to address homelessness, improve coordinated entry, and support housing-first initiatives.📌 Topics Covered: • Coordinated entry system • Emergency shelter program...

Hey Gang, in today's episode we sit down with Heidi Grove and Trevor Baringer from Boulder County’s Division of Homeless Systems and Coordinated Response. Recorded on May 20, 2025, this candid conversation explores Boulder’s efforts to address homelessness, improve coordinated entry, and support housing-first initiatives.📌 Topics Covered: • Coordinated entry system • Emergency shelter program...

Hey Gang,In this episode of Outsiders, I sit down with Christine, a vibrant and insightful community member who has experienced homelessness across multiple states. From Austin to Boulder, Christine shares powerful stories of survival, healing, and service. Recorded at Central Park, Boulder – May 2025In this episode, Christine shares: • Her first experience becoming unhoused in 2013 and the trauma...

Hey Gang,In this episode of Outsiders, I sit down with Christine, a vibrant and insightful community member who has experienced homelessness across multiple states. From Austin to Boulder, Christine shares powerful stories of survival, healing, and service. Recorded at Central Park, Boulder – May 2025In this episode, Christine shares: • Her first experience becoming unhoused in 2013 and the trauma...

"Trauma is what brought these folks to these situations." – VicVic shares his raw and powerful story of homelessness and addiction, highlighting how trauma, poverty, and systemic failure converge to keep people stuck. His experience shows the power of recovery, peer support, and second chances. Vic dives into his past and his transformation into a support leader. He speaks openly about the deep em...

“People don’t need a handout, they need a hand up”-HaroldIn this interview, Harold shares his journey through the Recovery Café 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 homele...

Hey Gang, on today's episode Kerby and Beth share their powerful story about life without stable housing in Boulder, Colorado. They talk about survival, safety, community, and hope. Despite facing immense hardship, they mentor others, advocate for practical solutions, and strive to uplift the people around them.📌 This is part of The Community Project’s ongoing conversations with folks experiencin...

Hey Gang, on today's episode Kerby and Beth share their powerful story about life without stable housing in Boulder, Colorado. They talk about survival, safety, community, and hope. Despite facing immense hardship, they mentor others, advocate for practical solutions, and strive to uplift the people around them.📌 This is part of The Community Project’s ongoing conversations with folks experiencin...

"Trauma is what brought these folks to thesesituations." – Vic Vic shares his raw and powerful story of homelessness andaddiction, highlighting how trauma, poverty, and systemic failure converge tokeep people stuck. His experience shows the power of recovery, peer support,and second chances. Vic dives into his past and his transformation into asupport leader. He speaks openly about the deep emotio...

From the frontlines of addiction recovery to the heart ofunsheltered life, Harold and Vic reveal what systems miss—and what peoplereally need. Both speak with raw honesty about pain and resilience. This conversation exposes gaps in services, misunderstandings about addiction, and how peer support can become a lifeline. With humility and urgency, Harold andVic make clear: addressing homelessness an...

From the frontlines of addiction recovery to the heart ofunsheltered life, Harold and Vic reveal what systems miss—and what peoplereally need. Both speak with raw honesty about pain and resilience. This conversation exposes gaps in services, misunderstandings about addiction, and how peer support can become a lifeline. With humility and urgency, Harold andVic make clear: addressing homelessness an...

Over the last year we’ve made it our mission to try to understand the homeless situation within Boulder County. We’ve had the opportunity to volunteer with four local nonprofits that provide services to the unhoused community. We’ve been fortunate to build relationshipswith truly incredible people both providing and receiving services and what we’ve learned is as inspiring as it is heartbreaking....

Over the last year we’ve made it our mission to try to understand the homeless situation within Boulder County. We’ve had the opportunity to volunteer with four local nonprofits that provide services to the unhoused community. We’ve been fortunate to build relationshipswith truly incredible people both providing and receiving services and what we’ve learned is as inspiring as it is heartbreaking....