Oral history interview with Trisha Walker for Broomfield Out Loud, interviewed by Marrty Dormish on August 2, 2023.
Subject matter:
Born in Leadville, Colorado
Grew up in and around the Westminster-Broomfield area
Ranum High School
Addiction
Worked at McDonald's
Water World
Living unhoused for six years
Frostbite
Carbon monoxide poisoning
Challenges of helping others in the same situation
Dangers of being a woman alone on the streets
Camping in different cities
Cleaning up after others in parks
Litter and trash in homeless camps
Connecting with nonprofits and city employees for help
Squirrel
Supplemental Security Income
Permanent housing
Almost Home Inc.
Fighting stereotypes of people experiencing homelessness