Andrea, Denver

Paper folder that says "colorado employment first, support connect succeed. denver office of economic development over a paper take away bag and a pile of crayons"

Job Skills Training

Grocery list of milk, juice, eggs, ham, and roast beef. $48 and a us bank receipt showing the available balance at $33.86

Andrea, Denver, The Stress Of 50 a Week

The Stress Of 50 a Week

Sign in messy kitchen that says "Mommys bufa" (drawn by a child with crayons) underneath is a single salt shaker

Mommy’s Buffet

About Andrea: Andrea is a mom to two amazing children, a business owner, and a self-defense and fitness instructor. She has a Master’s Degree in International Relations, a Certificate in Conflict Resolution, and over 20 years’ experience working with nonprofits and businesses. A fighter and a survivor of life challenges, she trains in Krav Maga, teaches CrossKick and makes delicious baked goods for her business, while working on the issues of poverty, hunger, homelessness, human rights, and empowerment of girls and women, including female survivors of abuse. Andrea has been involved with Hunger Free Colorado for more than three years. She has been a participant of theHunger Through My Lens project since the beginning of 2013, and has been featured in multiple interviews about the project, including the PBS NewsHour, Yes! Magazine, 9News and TalkPoverty.org.

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