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A practical way to help the homeless find work and safety

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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.

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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Richard J. Berry

Richard J. Berry

Mayor of Albuquerque

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Richard J. Berry is the mayor of Albuquerque -- the 32nd largest city in America and the largest city in New Mexico.

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This talk was presented to a local audience at TEDxPennsylvaniaAvenue, an independent event. TED's editors chose to feature it for you.

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Learn more about the "There's a Better Way" program.

Donate to the City of Albuquerque and United Way of Central New Mexico to help those in need.