Episode notes
Your Favorite Locals sit down with Grant Denton, Founder of The Karma Box Project to discuss the impact he’s making in Reno’s homeless community. The Karma Box Project is a nonprofit organization committed to improving the lives of homeless individuals by providing them with safe and stable housing, along with the resources and support necessary to achieve self-sufficiency.
(00:00 - 01:03) Intro
(01:04 - 14:01) Grant Denton’s Background
(14:02 - 23:12) Addiction to Homelessness
(23:13 - 30:56) Life on the streets
(30:57 - 34:30) The turning point
(34:31 - 45:05) The Karma box Project was born
(45:06 - 50:16) Understanding the Reno Homeless
(50:17 - 58:20) Housing Solutions
(58:21 - 01:00:48) Why are people becoming homeless in Reno?
(01:00:49 - 01:07:56) History of Homelessness
(01:07:57 - 01:28:07) Solving Homelessness is not that simple
(01:28:08 - 01:32:46) Do people want to be homeless?
(01:32:47 - 01:37:08) Humane vs. Inhumane
(01:37:09 - 02:01:08) What does help look like?
(02:01:09 - 02:10:07)What de-stigmatizes the homeless?
(02:10:08 - 02:13:14) Should we help people directly on the street?
(02:13:15 - 02:23:35) The Karma Boxes
Where to find Grant Denton?
https://www.instagram.com/grantadenton/
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