‘Will Work For Food’ Reality for City Panhandlers

Posted on Sunday, May 20, 2018 by Felipe Aguilar

A van labeled 'There's A Better Way' drives up to panhandlers in Albuquerque and offers minimum wage to clean up local streets and parks. Hundreds of people hungry for opportunity have jumped at the chance to do an honest day’s work. K-LOVE's Felipe Aguilar talks with Allan Armijo of Mayor's Office about the city's cash-for-work program.

 

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