Oakland Non-Profit Hires Homeless to Clean the City | Ken Houston

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“We only hire justice-impacted and unhoused individuals. We work directly behind Oakland Public Works. If you can go there and start with the small things instead of trying to do these huge wins, you'll be able to cure and heal the city.”

Siyamak sits down with Ken Houston, the 3rd Generation Oaklander and the director of the Beautification Council.

“All these lives would not be out here making living wages. Dignity, respect, and responsibility with a living wage—that’s what makes change.”

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