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Homelessness In Cortez

KSJD | By Tom Yoder
Published April 3, 2014 at 9:42 AM MDT

The Bridge Emergency Shelter provides for those in our community who need support during hard times. KSJD's Tom Yoder talks with Kristen Tworek and Saskia Mollet from the Bridge Emergency Shelter about the services they provide and an upcoming fundraiser that will challenge you to experience what it is like to spend a night at the shelter.
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