John Rosenthal.. his shelter has 100 % "graduation"..with full time jobs

[SoCalDem]

http://www.boomerstv.com/episodes_episode.php?epid=35

He charges them "rent" for a semi private space,"hires" them, trains them, and at the end of their year or 2 years, they "graduate"...and he gives them back their "rent" in a lump sum..

A great example of what one businessman with a conscience can accomplish

This is a fantastic series..look for it on your PBS schedule..

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Doing Good and Doing Well

To some, John Rosenthal presents a walking oxymoron: a successful real estate developer who is also an environmentalist, a gun owner who champions gun control, an undisputed successful capitalist and deeply committed social activist.

Believing that there is no problem that business people can't solve when they put their minds to it, John Rosenthal is all about using whatever leverage his business success provides to address the social concerns closest to his heart: gun control and the homeless.

In the clips below, John recalls some events in his early life that led to his political activism and discusses the relationship between rights and responsibilities. Also, he issues a challenge to his fellow Boomers.

Then, listen as John discusses how business leaders can leverage their influence to assist those in need.

http://www.boomerstv.com/episodes_video.php?lid=315
http://www.boomerstv.com/episodes_video.php?lid=316

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