Episode 45: Fallen Leaves

In Seattle, thousands of houseless persons have died from the elements or violence through the years. Today, Alisha will be telling the stories of two of those folx; Daniel Alberto and Davina Garrison. One case closed while the other, 15 years later, remains unsolved. Preyed upon for their perceived weakness and disregarded as a nuisance, Anitra Freeman joins the show to discuss the perilous reality faced by today’s houseless population and the work she does with ShareWheel.org to provide shelter and resources for our neighbors who need it most. 

A bronze leaf to honor Davina's memory, photo credit Q13 Fox

Davina Garrison, photo credit to Q13 Fox

In memory of Daniel Alberto, photo credit KUOW PHOTO/KATE WALTER

A special thanks to Anitra Freeman for joining us to talk about ShareWheel and the work that she does!

Anitra is a member of our Homeless Speakers Bureau, a group of homeless and formerly homeless people who speak in the community about their personal experiences with homelessness.

To support ShareWheel's efforts to support the houseless, please consider donating today.

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Sources

Seattle PI - No Shelter No Safety | Facebook - Davina Garrison | Q13 Fox - Remembering Unsolved Murder of Homeless Woman | Seattle.gov - The Roots of the Crisis | All Home KC - Combined Info Graphic | YouTube - Tearing Down the Alaska Way | Q13 Fox - Homeless Deaths Hit Record High in King County | Seattle Times - Man Wounded in North Seattle Shooting | Seattle Times - Prosecutors Suspect Became Fixated on Homeless Man