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A practical way to help the homeless find work and safety | Richard J. Berry

A practical way to help the homeless find work and safety | Richard J. Berry

Find out how your city can replicate Albuquerque's model with this frank and optimistic talk.

TED Talks Daily · TED

August 17, 201712m 22s

Show Notes

When Richard J. Berry, the mayor of Albuquerque, saw a man on a street corner holding a cardboard sign that read "Want a job," he decided to take him (and others in his situation) up on it. He and his staff started a citywide initiative to help the homeless by giving them day jobs and a place to sleep -- and the results were incredible. Find out how your city can replicate Albuquerque's model with this frank and optimistic talk.

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