Article January 1, 1990 Issue

POSITIVE PRESS

Michael A. Leven

The New York Times

From The New York Times, August 1, 1989

"For the Homeless, A Room and a Job"

"Days Inns of America has changed the lives of 25 homeless Atlantans over the past 18 months through a program that provides jobs and housing until they can afford their own.

"We are not giving homeless people a handout, and we are not taking the easy road of a corporate contribution to a shelter for the homeless.

"Homeless people are hired to serve as reservations sales agents at our national reservations center in Atlanta.

"While setting up the program was a lot of work, it was worth it. As employees have said, 'You've saved my life,' and "You've helped me get back on my feet.'"

By Michael A. Leven president and chief operating officer of Days Inns of America.

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