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.

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

A practical way to help the homeless find work and safety

Albuquerque's initiative, 'There's a Better Way,' transforms lives by offering the homeless jobs instead of handouts, cleaning the city.

With a simple van, a caring team, and a day's work, over 117,000 pounds of trash were cleared, improving the city and participants' dignity.

Turning compassion into action, Albuquerque reduces homelessness by offering day jobs and restoring dignity through work.