Can You Spare A Story Podcast

Today we had the amazing opportunity to speak with Patti and Justin from Packs for Cold Back’s Phoenix. They truly take passion and drive to inspire individuals struggling with homelessness one backpack at a time. Please take a moment to listen and learn about this amazing organization and the powerful work they do in multiple cities in the United States.

Website: https:/www.packsforcoldbacks.org

Instagram: @packsforcoldbacks

Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/packsforcoldbacks/

Meet The Non-Profit: Today we had the amazing opportunity to speak with Meg, one of the founders of The Billy Chip! Meg’s story is one of pain turned passion. Through the tragic loss of her beloved brother Billy, Meg and her parents have made his dream of serving come alive through the Billy Chip. Come with me on journey to discover what the Billy Chip is all about!

Website: https://www.billychip.com/

Instagram: @thebillychip

Twitter: @thebillychip

Meet Jasmine (@creativemindofjasmine). A strong woman who beat the cycle of homelessness and now stands as an advocate for homeless individuals and domestic abuse victims. She explains in her own words her story and how she made it out on top. Please take a moment to listen and share her powerful story as we hope it inspires other to alter their view of the homeless population.

Purchase Jasmine’s shirt in our online store, 100% of proceeds go back to publishing her first book: https://canyouspareastory.org/shop/the-author-tee/

Support Jasmine’s book publishing by donating here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/zwtyac-book-publishing?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=m_pd+share-sheet

Read Jasmine’s story on our website here: https://canyouspareastory.org/my-success-story-jasmine/

Meet the Non-Profit: Meet Carrie Lynn, the executive director of West USA Cares. West USA Cares is the non-profit sector of the real estate company West USA. This amazing organization works to provides a unique experience for realtors to give back to their communities in a meaningful and impactful way.   This is such a fun way for for-profit companies to get involved in their communities and hope Carrie Lynn’s story inspires you to dig deeper into ways you and your company can give back!

Website: http://www.westusa.com/westusa-cares.html

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/westusarealtycares/

This episode is a little different than our previous episodes as we interview Matt, one of the founders of non-profit organization Civic Coffee in San Diego, California.

Matt, alongside his fiancé, is working to create a community focused, non-profit (501c3) coffee shop. They plan to employ and train disconnected workers. Through the commonality of coffee and conversation, Civic Coffee works to elevate and help to reintegrate those who are recovering from homelessness and drug & alcohol abuse. Here's Matt’s story of how this idea came to be and how you can get involved!

Website: https://www.civic.coffee

Instagram: civic.coffee

Twitter: civiccoffeeHQ

YouTube Videos: How Coffee Can End Homelessness, one cup at a time.

Meet Karen, an Ojai, California woman who came out of homelessness to offer storytelling classes, emotional healing, speech coaching, and intuitive readings to others in need. Her spirit and kindness are contagious. Please join us in celebrating Karen and her story!

Meet Jason, an incredibly dedicated individual who has beaten the cycle of homelessness and has overcome adversity. Jason now owns his own insurance company and currently serves on the board of directors at a local non-profit that aims to end homelessness!

Today we had the opportunity to sit down with the amazing Renee who has broken the cycle of homelessness. She is now a mother of three living happily in Phoenix, AZ.