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Rocky Mountain Refuge helps unhoused Coloradans find peace in the face of death
BY LINDSEY FORD, DANA KNOWLES ROCKY MOUNTAIN PBS
As the population of unhoused people continues to grow across the country and Colorado, thousands of people die every year, often while living in the streets, in cars or tents.
Despite this, there are few organizations that o er services to help the unhoused navigate sickness and eventually death.
“ is a respite before I die,” said Daniel, somberly, while talking with Rocky Mountain PBS. He’s 63-yearsold, unhoused and dying from cancer.
“It’s comfortable in here. I don’t want to die on the streets,” he said. “I’d rather be in here and be comfortable until I’m deceased.”
Daniel is staying at Rocky Moun-