Podcast appearances and mentions of grant denton

Grant Denton spent years homeless on the streets of Las Vegas, battling the harsh realities of life with nowhere to go. After multiple run-ins with the law, he made the difficult decision to turn his life around and never looked back. Today, Grant is a respected advocate for the unhoused, running a nonprofit that oversees 50 individual pods at a Reno shelter and working tirelessly to bring dignity, structure, and hope to those in need. In this episode, we dive into his raw and powerful story, his boots-on-the-ground experience, and why his voice could reshape policy if given a seat at the political table. Grant's not just talking about change; he's living it. And if he ever runs for office, he's already got my vote.

Your Favorite Locals sit down with Grant Denton, Founder of The Karma Box Project to discuss the impact he's making in Reno's homeless community. The Karma Box Project is a nonprofit organization committed to improving the lives of homeless individuals by providing them with safe and stable housing, along with the resources and support necessary to achieve self-sufficiency.(00:00 - 01:03) Intro(01:04 - 14:01) Grant Denton's Background(14:02 - 23:12) Addiction to Homelessness(23:13 - 30:56) Life on the streets(30:57 - 34:30) The turning point(34:31 - 45:05) The Karma box Project was born(45:06 - 50:16) Understanding the Reno Homeless(50:17 - 58:20) Housing Solutions(58:21 - 01:00:48) Why are people becoming homeless in Reno?(01:00:49 - 01:07:56) History of Homelessness(01:07:57 - 01:28:07) Solving Homelessness is not that simple(01:28:08 - 01:32:46) Do people want to be homeless?(01:32:47 - 01:37:08) Humane vs. Inhumane(01:37:09 - 02:01:08) What does help look like?(02:01:09 - 02:10:07)What de-stigmatizes the homeless?(02:10:08 - 02:13:14) Should we help people directly on the street?(02:13:15 - 02:23:35) The Karma BoxesWhere to find Grant Denton?https://www.instagram.com/grantadenton/Do you have what it takes to be America's Next Top Local? Apply to be on or submit a guest recommendation: https://www.yourfavoritelocals.com/apply-to-be-onWe love what we do and we hope you do too! Have you subscribed to YFL on YouTube? https://www.youtube.com/ @yourfavoritelocalsFollow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/your.favoritelocals/#homeless #helpinghomeless #homelessness

In this final episode of season 3 of “Washoe Life,” Grant Denton of Karma Box and Monica DuPea of the Nevada Youth Empowerment Project discuss the misconceptions and criticisms often heard about homeless shelters.  

What is a “low barrier” homeless shelter? Are shelters dangerous? Aren't we just warehousing people? In this two-episode series, Grant Denton of Karma Box and Monica DuPea of the Nevada Youth Empowerment Project set the record straight on how shelters care for the unhoused.

Guests: Wes Duncan, Sparks City Attorney, Grant Denton, Founder/Executive Director, Karma Box

Guests: Wes Duncan, Sparks City Attorney, Grant Denton, Founder/Executive Director, Karma Box

Join host Jeff Crank in this inspiring episode of "American Potential," where he sits down with Grant Denton to explore a journey of personal transformation. Once a law-breaking, homeless drug addict, Grant dedicates his life to helping others find their path to success. Listen as they discuss the personal and government-imposed barriers many face and how Grant's nonprofit provides hope and opportunity to those in need. A story of redemption that will leave you believing in the extraordinary potential within us all. #americanpotential    Check out American Potential here: https://americanpotential.com   Check out Karma Box Project here: https://www.karmaboxproject.org

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This episode was recorded live on-location.Who says recovery isn't fun!? Sure isn't Grant Denton! This week's guest takes the usual FDTL conversations to another level and we are so thankful to have him in our lives.Come along for a wild ride as Grant shares his story from the streets of Las Vegas, NV to eventual incarceration. The concrete cell is where Grant decided it was time to start really living. Fast forward to recovery in Reno, NV where Grant runs a very successful non-profit helping hundreds of people struggling with addiction and living on the streets.Grant provides a combination of laughs, seriousness, knowledge, and inspiration that makes this episode as unique as he is!Learn more about Karma Box at https://www.karmaboxproject.org.

Guest: Grant Denton | Karma Box Project - KarmaBoxProject.org Show Notes: Have you ever wondered what gives changemakers the energy they need to keep going? Their relentless commitment to making the world a better place is fueled by their passion…and energy becomes infinite when it's personal. Which is exactly the idea Kay & Shi are exploring in this week's interview with special guest, Reno homeless advocate and Karma Box Project founder, Grant Denton. Tune in to learn how being mission-minded is the key to renewable personal energy as Grant shares how he went from being homeless himself to becoming an advocate for positive change by finding his purpose in solving the social problems that he's passionate about. Be sure to join us each week for the sisters' heartfelt insights on how to feed your mind, serve your soul, and maximize your success! Recorded Live from Angel Fenix Productions Studios: AngelFenix.com Show Sponsors:PBS Reno - PBSreno.comTedX Reno - TedXreno.com The Neuroencoding Institute - Neuroencoding.com Squeeze In - SqueezeIn.com Resource Links: KayAndShi.com Instagram.com/KayAndShi AngelFenix.com ***License to use music contained in this program was issued by ASCAP (License #: 400009234) and BMI (License #: 60993608) for use by Fenix Media, Sparks, NV.

On this week's episode, Jeff speaks with founder of the Karma Box Project, Grant Denton. Grant shares his journey through addiction and recovery. In 2018, Denton founded the innovative Karma Box Project that installed about 50 donation boxes across Northern Nevada. People place nonperishable foods, hygiene products and other items in the boxes, and folks remove what they need. The boxes are painted by local artists or members of the community. The Karma Box Project also has helped to create and operate Nevada's first sanctioned safe camp community, as well as an overflow shelter.Follow Grant:www.karmaboxproject.org

Two Washoe County residents have made a difference in their community by seeing a need and finding a way to fill it. Jason Merlis a Sun Valley resident who picks up garbage in his neighborhood every week, and Grant Denton is the founder of the Karma Box Project, and both talk about what inspired their community service.  

Catrina Peters, a Washoe County official gave us a tour last week of the new safe camp, which is part of the new multimillion dollar Nevada Cares Campus. At the time of our visit, only 14 people and one cat were reported to be staying at this pilot safe camp so far. In the interview we are told only 50 tents in all will be planned when it moves to the yet to be ready former Governor's Bowl baseball field. Our Town Reno tried to get more details of what's being offered and responses to community concerns about what might be missing to make it a more successful and welcoming initiative. Many unhoused we spoke to previously had high hopes for the camp, but feel frustrated at the lack of space, shade, location, clarity of waiting lists and criteria to get in, the food being served there and dogs not being allowed yet, among mounting concerns. We ask these questions and others during the tour, which also included insights from Austin Solheim, the Washoe County Homeless Services Program Specialist, and Grant Denton, the head of the Karma Box Project which has been awarded an emergency contract to operate the camp.

Rising homelessness has become a major topic in Reno in recent years, with a massive increase during the pandemic. A large new shelter, the NV Cares campus, is opening in phases and will include a safe camping area, there's conflict around the disbandment of existing encampments, and the conversation continues over the best ways to help bring people from homelessness to stability and growth. In this episode, Conor is joined by Grant Denton, founder of the Karma Box project, a "little free library" mutual aid model that helps the community directly provide food and essential items for those in need in their neighborhood. Grant shares his own personal story of overcoming addiction and homelessness, and what drives him to give back to the community now.  Conor and Grant also discuss the importance of providing harm reduction resources alongside support and programs to help people stabilize and thrive, the role of safe camps in solving some of the problems of existing encampments, the psychology of drive and purpose and their place in helping people have a sense of control over their own lives, and so much more. Thank you so much for listening, and I encourage you to support local organizations that are providing services of any kind to feed, clothe, and house the people who live in our city. I would like to use my social media to highlight organizations that are doing good work so please share with me at conor@renoites.com or leave a comment on the Renoites Facebook page!   https://www.karmaboxproject.org/about https://ccsnn.org http://www.renoinitiative.org Reno Burrito Project  

Today on Soft Power Radio, we are in conversation with Grant Denton, in Part Two of our ongoing series about Reno's houseless community. Grant is the founder and executive director of the Karma Box Project - you've probably seen some of his Karma Boxes around town, stocked by generous people like you with food, hygiene products, and other useful items. We talk with Grant about how his experience living on the street informs his outreach - his projects focus on giving people useful work to do as a way to rebuild their self-worth, which Grant thinks is a vital first step towards a healthier life. Learn more about the Karam Box Project, HERE

Grant Denton, well known locally already for his Karma Box project of neighborhood donations, and morning workouts for women in recovery, now coordinates the River Stewards program to help keep the Truckee River clean. As we pass tents, Denton stops to talk with the person inside and offers them a trash bag and the opportunity to join his crew. The River Stewards have already collected and disposed of over 350 bags of trash. Denton has a group of four regular homeless workers who come out five days a week to clean up trash left behind by the homeless community. He gives them a $50 daily gift card for them to use for food, clothing, or other essentials. At the end of each week, Denton takes the group out to eat at a local restaurant giving them a sense of what life is like outside of the homelessness bubble. Our reporter for this episode is Richie Bednarski.

Cheri Hill is joined by Grant Denton, who discusses his work with The Karma Box Project. Karma Boxes are containers set up around Reno where people can leave little things like food, toiletries, and even clothing, and whoever is in need of something can take something from the Karma Box. Original Air Date: 04/18/2019 https://www.facebook.com/karmaboxproject/

Grant Denton, a survivor of childhood abuse who become a deadbeat Dad junkie trapped in homelessness in Las Vegas and repeated incarceration, now helps other recovering addicts in Reno on a path he himself has taken, with discipline, exercise, meditation and a resolve to survive and do good in society.

Grant Denton was homeless, addicting to drugs and living in Las Vegas. He had to realize how far he'd fallen before he could find a way back up.

Local Dad on a Mission to Help Recovering Addicts and the Homeless In this episode, the Reno Dads podcast sits down with Grant Denton, a local dad who has been helping women in addiction recovery with exercise and a Karma Box program to provide a place for homeless people to pick up basic necessities around... Read More The post Reno Dads Podcast Episode 8: Grant Denton appeared first on Reno Dads.

Grant Denton is many things, but mainly he is a doer. His Karma Boxes program is putting free supplies generously donated by the community, into boxes built by people needing to resolve their own Karma, and into the hands of less fortunate people who need some help

Grant Denton is many things, but mainly he is a doer. His Karma Boxes program is putting free supplies generously donated by the community, into boxes built by people needing to resolve their own Karma, and into the hands of less fortunate people who need some help