🌱 Unhoused Survey + Starbucks Strike + EMDR Therapy at Change Inc.

Hi all! Hope your weeks are going well. Today we'll cover these stories and more...

• Starbucks strike
• EMDR Therapy at Change Inc. Counseling
• East High School shooting

But first, today's weather:

An afternoon shower in spots. High: 51. Low: 28.

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Here are the top four stories today in Lakewood:

1. An unprecedented study on Denver's unhoused population surveyed about 1,000 currently homeless people in the city. Some of the resulting statistics include: 81%-88% of the surveyed population can only afford rent under $1,000 a month, 53% said lack of funds was a barrier to housing, 31.8% have a felony record and 24% desire legal or mental health help while searching for housing. (Denver 7)
2. At least three Starbucks locations in Colorado, including one in Denver, participated in the nation-wide strike yesterday. The union, Starbucks Workers United, formed originally with hopes of better schedules and pay, among other demands. Since then, the union claims unfair labor policies have been implemented to stop organizing. One hundred stores participated across the county. (Colorado Public Radio)
3. Lakewood's Change Inc. Counseling center is offering a unique type of therapy called EMDR, standing for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. Change Inc. is focused on offering compassionate care for all patients, and EMDR therapy is a step towards that goal. (Digital Journal)
4. A 17-year-old student at East High School in Denver has been accused of shooting two staff members of the school. Both wounded administrators are currently being treated for life-threatening injuries by Denver Health. East High School will be closed for the remainder of the week. (9 News)

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Today in Lakewood:

• Baby Time! Belmar Library, 9:15 AM
• Family Time! Lakewood Library, 10:15 AM
• STEAM-Powered Spring Break: Superhero Week! Lakewood Library, 1:00 PM
• AARP Tax Help! Belmar Library, 1:00 PM
• Microsoft Excel: Basics! Lakewood Library, 2:00 PM
• Hard Times Writing Workshop! Belmar Library, 3:00 PM
• Make Something: Wreaths! Lakewood Library, 6:00 PM

From my notebook:

• Don't Drive High: "Driving high IS Illegal. Period. If you are planning on consuming cannabis, it's the same as driving drunk. You cannot do this in your vehicle." (Colorado State Patrol via Facebook)
• Saturday Social Run via Runners Roost: "Friendly reminder to put the next Saturday Social Run in the books!" (Runners Roost Lakewood via Facebook)
• Pet Poison Prevention Month: "March is Pet Poison Prevention Month. As a responsible pet owner, it is important you know what items can be toxic to pets, signs and symptoms to look for, and have a plan of action in case of poisoning. Talk with your vet to learn more." (Pet World in Lakewood Colorado via Instagram)
• Wildflower Season: "The mesmerizing wildflowers of Colorado. 🌼✨ 💡 There are three bloom seasons in Colorado: April to June, June to August (which tends to be the peak), and August through October. " (Colorado, Denver 🌲 Travel | Hotels | Outdoors | Tips via Instagram)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll see you soon!