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Stories of Housing

By sharing our stories intentionally, and listening intently, we can identify the similarities between us and understand a bit better the impact that our collective policy decisions have on one another.  Sharing stories can empower individuals who have historically been silent, due to perceived positions of power. The following stories were recorded through the Housing+ Health program to help educate the community about our neighbors struggling with housing insecurities.

Fruit of Life Janie Allen
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Fruit of Life Janie Allen

A woman finds solace through friendship.
Tumbleweeds
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Tumbleweeds

A mother shares her adventures as she and her family pack it all up and hit the road.
Into the Woods
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Into the Woods

A city dweller discovers the rewards of living a simpler life in the woods near Pikes Peak, Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Megan Juba - Finding Home
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Megan Juba - Finding Home

Megan shares her struggle with the question "where are you from?" Having lived in many apartments, rooms, and homes throughout her life, she struggles with the answer. However, one constant for her during this time is the comfort and love of her mother.
Sally Herndon-I just miss you
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Sally Herndon-I just miss you

Sally shares her heartbreaking story of the love and loss of her children. As well as the many struggles and challenges facing a single parent.
Deb Bass O'Brien Making a Home in Salida
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Deb Bass O'Brien Making a Home in Salida

Deb shares her story as she moves to Salida, Colorado and sets roots in the community. Fortunately, she purchased a home years ago, as she would not be able to afford to purchase a home now with current real estate prices.
Mark Dean: Banjo and Bradley
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Mark Dean: Banjo and Bradley

Mark Dean shares a unique story through the eyes of his dog, Banjo. Meeting new friends, making friendships, and heartbreaking goodbyes are just a few of the topics touched upon in this story.
Anna Belin - homeless
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Anna Belin - homeless

Anna Belin narrates as she shares photos she has collected on homelessness.
Nancy Locke - The rivers of time
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Nancy Locke - The rivers of time

Nancy graciously extends her generational home to other people in need in Buena Vista, Colorado. Nancy was fortunate to have received this family home to live in, she questions what would have happened if she did not have this stability.
Michele Williams - Life is a Team Effort
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Michele Williams - Life is a Team Effort

Michele, a born leader, and counselor, always looking for ways to help others, finds herself in a position where she must rely on others for help. Although challenging, she reaches out to others to help her get back on her feet.
Tibor Serai - Searching for Housing
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Tibor Serai - Searching for Housing

Follow Tibor Serai as he reminisces about his past and present housing situations.
Sarah Hamilton - A purple polka dot subaru
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Sarah Hamilton - A purple polka dot subaru

A young trail builder relies on her purple polka dot Subaru for transportation and housing in Chaffee County, Colorado.
Paula Berg - A search for Home
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Paula Berg - A search for Home

A storyteller reminisces about her childhood housing conditions, as she supports her family in Chaffee County, Colorado.
John ONeal - On the trail to find shelter
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John ONeal - On the trail to find shelter

A storyteller's version of the long road to find and create shelters for others throughout his life.
Araya Rodrigues-Searching for Housing
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Araya Rodrigues-Searching for Housing

A high schooler's attempt of finding safe and secure housing in Chaffee County during her senior year.
Mark Chonofsky - Haunted
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Mark Chonofsky - Haunted

A young physicist questions the idea of ghosts in his unusual living situation in Chaffee County, Colorado.
Los Frutos del Sacrificio de un Padre - by Alexandra Restrepo
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Los Frutos del Sacrificio de un Padre - by Alexandra Restrepo

A story about a father's love, the support of friends, and overcoming the impossibility of finding home. This story was made in a workshop facilitated by StoryCenter (http://www.storycenter.org) To learn how this story was made, sign up for a free webinar at http://www.storycenter.org/workshop
Joe - by Mike Orrill
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Joe - by Mike Orrill

A story about people experiencing homelessness, learning, and accepting This story was made in a workshop facilitated by StoryCenter (http://www.storycenter.org) To learn how this story was made, sign up for a free webinar at http://www.storycenter.org/workshop
Seen, Not Heard - by Pamela Good
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Seen, Not Heard - by Pamela Good

A story about abuse, family, adoption, and homelessness. This story was made in a workshop facilitated by StoryCenter (http://www.storycenter.org) To learn how this story was made, sign up for a free webinar at http://www.storycenter.org/workshop
You Take What You're Dealt & Make the Best of It - by Angela Wallace
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You Take What You're Dealt & Make the Best of It - by Angela Wallace

A story about welding, family, and the fragility of keeping a home. This story was made in a workshop facilitated by StoryCenter (http://www.storycenter.org) To learn how this story was made, sign up for a free webinar at http://www.storycenter.org/workshop
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