Elevated Denver

Johnna Flood
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The Elevated Denver Podcast has produced two seasons with over 30 episodes that lift up the voices of neighbors experiencing homelessness and the experts working toward solutions. We uncover the systemic breakdowns that perpetuate homelessness, spotlight innovative strategies in Denver and beyond, and share a vision for how we can redesign our social safety net so all neighbors have the chance to thrive. Support our work: https://elevateddenver.co/donate/

  1. 2025. 12. 11. ·  보너스

    What Basic Income Means for Our Future (Part 2)

    In this second episode of our special series, we sit down again with Gwen Battis, Program Manager for the Denver Basic Income Project (DBIP), to explore what guaranteed income can mean for the future of Denver, and the country. We dig into: The civil rights roots of guaranteed incomeWhy cash offers dignity, choice, and real agencyHow DBIP became the first major pilot studying direct cash for people experiencing homelessnessThe growing participant-led movement shaping state and national cash policyWhat critics misunderstand—and why outcomes must be understood in contextHow AI and shifting labor markets make basic income increasingly essentialA preview of DBIP’s upcoming documentary and the powerful stories featured in itYou’ll also hear reflections from DBIP participants and founder Mark Donovan, offering an honest look at the impact of trust, flexibility, and unconditional support. If this conversation resonated with you, please consider supporting Elevated Denver this Colorado Gives Day. Your gifts keep this podcast, our storytelling work, and our community-centered education efforts going strong: https://www.coloradogives.org/story/Elevatedenver.

    24분

  2. 2025. 11. 25. ·  보너스

    Dignity, Cash, and Change: Inside the Denver Basic Income Project (Part 1)

    In this special two-part series, we explore one of the most talked-about ideas in the national conversation on poverty and homelessness: basic income. This episode features Gwen Battis, Project Manager at the Denver Basic Income Project (DBIP) about what happens when we trust people, and give them the financial foundation they need to rebuild their lives. Gwen talks about DBIP's upcoming documentary, what they hope viewers take away, and why telling this story right now matters more than ever. We also hear from Mark Donovan, DBIP’s founder, about the origins of the pilot and the remarkable outcomes they've seen. Throughout the conversation, we unpack: Why direct, unconditional cash works and what the data showsHow stereotypes about homelessness and basic income break down when we listen to real storiesThe connection between dignity, agency, stability, and opportunityWhat it truly costs to keep someone in crisis vs. supporting financial stabilityWhy cash cannot replace the safety net, but can strengthen itHow basic income might help us reimagine systems that are failing individuals and families todayLinks & Resources: Denver Basic Income Project — https://www.denverbasicincomeproject.orgFollow DBIP on Instagram/TikTok: @denverbasicincomeprojectDenver VOICE — https://denvervoice.orgElevated Denver — https://elevateddenver.coDonate to Support our work — https://www.coloradogives.org/story/Elevatedenver Thank you for listening. If this conversation moved you, share the episode and join us for Part 2, where we explore shifting mindsets, what DBIP’s documentary reveals, and what it takes to build systems rooted in dignity and equity.

    24분

  3. 2025. 02. 19.

    From Crisis to Connection: A Community-Designed Solution to Prevent Homelessness

    In the final episode of our special series on the Collaboratory and solutions to homelessness, we dive into the transformative solution that emerged from our work: Resource Connection Hubs. These Hubs, designed by those with lived experience, aim to address a critical gap in the homelessness response system—helping people find the resources they need before they experience homelessness or fall into chronic homelessness. You'll hear from Collaboratory co-designers, champions, and national experts on: 🔹 Why peer-led support is key to making the system more effective. 🔹 How these hubs differ from existing resource centers. 🔹 The power of community-driven solutions in preventing homelessness. 🔹 What’s next for piloting and scaling this initiative. Featured Voices: 🎙 Jennifer Speight (National homelessness advocate) on the urgency of early intervention. 🎙 Jeff Olivet (Federal homelessness expert) on the importance of local solutions. 🎙 Collaboratory co-designers & champions on how the Hubs will reshape Denver’s response system. 🎙 Jamie Morgan (Collaboratory facilitator) on what makes the Collaboratory model work. Join the Movement: 🚀 Visit https://elevateddenver.co/ to learn more and sign up for our newsletter. 📢 Follow us on Instagram & LinkedIn (@ElevatedDenver.co) to stay updated. 💡 Help us spread the word—share this episode and be part of reimagining systems that work for everyone. 💙 Support this work! Make a donation to help us pilot and scale peer-led hubs: elevateddenver.co/donate Special Thanks: This series is made possible by the support of Don & Lynn Burnes, Sal & Mimi Tripodi, and the incredible Collaboratory participants who co-designed this groundbreaking solution. With true collaboration, homelessness is solvable. Let’s build a more just, connected Denver—together.

    20분

  4. 2025. 02. 12.

    Homelessness is a System Failure, Not an Individual One

    In this special episode we take a deep dive into why homelessness is a systemic issue—one driven by decades of policy decisions, economic shifts, and social inequities rather than individual choices. We hear from Don Burnes, co-founder of the Burnes Institute for Poverty Research at the Colorado Center on Law and Policy. From deinstitutionalization and urban renewal to the failures of the housing market and the widening wage gap, Don lays out the systemic factors that have fueled the homelessness crisis in Denver and nationwide. We also feature insights from Jeff Olivet, former director of the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness, who argues that homelessness results from the breakdown of multiple systems—housing, healthcare, criminal justice, education, and social safety nets—not personal failures. This episode challenges the stereotypes surrounding homelessness and calls for solutions that shift power to those with lived experience. We highlight Elevated Denver’s Collaboratory and the resultant community-driven solution to make services more accessible and responsive. 🔗 Learn more and stay engaged: elevateddenver.co 📣 Follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn: https://www.instagram.com/elevateddenver.co/ | https://www.linkedin.com/company/elevated-denver/ 📩 Sign up for our newsletter to be the first to hear about the Collaboratory issue brief and toolkit: http://eepurl.com/hNjyk1

    24분

  5. 2025. 02. 05.

    Reimagining Homelessness Solutions: Inside the Collaboratory

    Homelessness isn’t inevitable—it’s a failure of systems, not people. In this special three-part podcast series, we take you behind the scenes of Elevated Denver’s Collaboratory, where lived experts, service providers, policymakers, and business leaders came together to co-design solutions to systemic breakdowns. In Episode 1, we introduce the Collaboratory model—a groundbreaking approach centering those with lived experience to design better systems. Hear from co-designers Elise, Myra, Betsy, Jessie, and Lindi, as well as facilitator Jamie and Elevated Denver team members about the challenges, breakthroughs, and how trust-building led to the Peer-Led Resource Connection Hub. 🔗 Learn more & get involved: elevateddenver.co Be the first to read the Collaboratory Issue Brief: http://eepurl.com/hNjyk1 📢 Follow us on LinkedIn & Instagram at @ElevatedDenver.co 🎧 Produced by: The Elevated Denver team 🎵 Editing & Sound Design: Jesse Boynton, Olympic Recording Studio Stay tuned for Episode 2, where we dive into why tackling homelessness at the systems level is so critical.

    22분

  6. 예고편

    Behind the Scenes of the Elevated Denver Collaboratory

    Welcome to a special series of the Elevated Denver Podcast! In this teaser episode, we’re giving you a glimpse into the incredible journey of the Elevated Denver Collaboratory. Between May and August 2024, ten individuals—including lived experts, service providers, government leaders, and business professionals—came together to tackle a critical challenge: helping people experiencing housing insecurity navigate resources. Over six sessions, the group delved deep into the problem, brainstormed solutions, and landed on something transformative: Peer-Led Resource Connection Hubs. These hubs aim to connect individuals in crisis with peers who have firsthand experience navigating the system, providing early intervention and human connection to prevent homelessness or make it brief and temporary. Tune in to this special episode series, coming in early 2025, to hear highlights of the process, the breakthroughs, and the solution that’s inspiring a new way forward. Links & Resources: Learn more about Elevated Denver: https://elevateddenver.co/Support our work: https://elevateddenver.co/donate/Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/elevateddenver.co/ | https://www.facebook.com/elevateddenver.co | https://www.linkedin.com/company/elevated-denver🎧 Don’t miss this powerful journey toward equity-driven solutions!

    4분

  7. 2023. 12. 13. ·  보너스

    BONUS: When We Walk By

    In this special bonus episode of the Elevated Denver Podcast, we interview Don Burns and Kevin F. Adler, co-authors of the book "When We Walk By," a profound exploration of America's homelessness crisis. Kevin, an award-winning social entrepreneur and Founder of Miracle Messages, and Don, an expert on homelessness, discuss the book's focus on both the policy and human perspectives of homelessness, emphasizing the crucial role of relational poverty—loneliness, isolation, and stigma. They highlight the intersectionality of housing insecurity with foster care, criminal justice, and systems of oppression, urging a shift in societal perspectives. The authors stress the need for empathetic connections, dispelling negative stereotypes, and share insights into practical solutions, weaving personal narratives and systemic analysis into a call for collective action and compassion. Find the book here. Watch the unedited interview on YouTube. Get involved in Miracle Message.

    30분

  8. 2023. 11. 29.

    S2: Episode 15 - The System

    In this episode, the last of the season, we dig into the housing and homelessness system, as well as the other systems that intersect homelessness. We also dive into the many factors that are contributing to our current homelessness crisis, highlighting a few of the stories you have heard through the season. We touch on the wage-cost of living disparity, the cliff effect, racial disparities, and the need for more responsive housing and supports. You will hear from Dr. Jamie Rife, the newly appointed head of the Office of Housing Stability (HOST), Britta Fisher, former head of HOST and current CEO of the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston, and many others. They will talk about homelessness prevention, and solutions steeped in collaboration and informed by the users of the system--those experiencing homelessness. It's a jam-packed episode. Enjoy!

    38분
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The Elevated Denver Podcast has produced two seasons with over 30 episodes that lift up the voices of neighbors experiencing homelessness and the experts working toward solutions. We uncover the systemic breakdowns that perpetuate homelessness, spotlight innovative strategies in Denver and beyond, and share a vision for how we can redesign our social safety net so all neighbors have the chance to thrive. Support our work: https://elevateddenver.co/donate/

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  • 제작진
    Johnna Flood
  • 방송 연도
    2022년 - 2025년
  • 에피소드
    37
  • 등급
    전체 연령 사용가
  • 저작권
    © Johnna Flood & Nathan Havey
  • 웹사이트 보기
    Elevated Denver