A Home in Paradise

There is a housing crisis across America, and Chaffee County, Colorado, is no exception. It’s a public health crisis so the public health department is trying to do something about it. Their approach could be a new model.

William wants to buy the home he’s been renting for years, but finds out it’s listed at 2 Million Dollars! So he moves into a camper and continues his work as a river guide. He’s not sure where he’ll live in the winter. Meanwhile, Jordan is lucky that his aunt lets him live in her old motel. He’s a recovering addict who finds strength in his daily routine and coaching soccer. Ursula is a Peruvian immigrant who lives with her husband at her brother in law’s house. They desperately want their own home but need to apply for affordable housing. Understanding how this community deals with the housing crisis could inspire other communities to tackle the issue head on.

For more information visit https://www.wearechaffee.org/documentary.

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