Participant Stories

We all have a story to tell.

The participants of the Denver Basic Income Project are courageously sharing theirs with you, in hopes that the world can better visualize the transformational power of guaranteed income.

Rosemarie Palafox
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Rosemarie Palafox

Rosemarie Palafox, a 43-year-old Native American from Denver, spent six months in 2022 residing in a tent at one of Denver's outdoor safe spaces. She found relief in the Denver Basic Income Project, to which she joined after being entered into a lottery.

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