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Yep. You can order illegal drugs over social media, oh you're not interested in ordering illegal drugs over social media, well your teen may be. In this week's episode we share the story of Sammy, TV personality Dr. Laura's son. Sammy was a good kid, good family who dies of an overdose. His story contains lessons that will hopefully prevent other needless deaths. 

So come with us as we take a deep dive into the drug Fentanyl and this new, easy way of delivering drugs through social media.

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They will not be counted in the over half a million homeless in the US.
They live under the radar.
Living in vehicles, couch surfing with friends or family, this segment of the homeless population is surprising in many ways.

Join Carol and Jen as they talk about this group and how the homeless are counted and why it is important to get accurate counts and answer some common questions about the hidden homeless and just who they are may surprise you. 

Jen also shares about her efforts to bring attention to this growing population by living in her sister's van once a week for 3 years in a row to raise funding for Shepherd's Gate and how it was nothing like urban camping.

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The New York Times reported that there is a growing demographic of people experiencing homelessness, and it may surprise you who it is. People 55+, the second wave of the Baby Boomer generation, is now a fast growing segment of the homeless population in America, and their numbers on the streets are expected to triple...and that was before Covid 19 hit!

Jen and Carol discuss the story of Beth, a woman in her 70's who ended up homeless after her husband died. They will share about the lack of resources right now in the US for those in their retirement age and how we can all help make a difference to help those in their golden years not end up on the streets.

Some resources if you want to volunteer to help-
Meals on Wheels
https://www.mealsonwheelsamerica.org

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This is part one of a three-part series on homelessness. In this episode you will be introduced to Shannon, a regular girl raised in a middle class family in mid America. A trauma happens at 15 that sends her spiraling for over 12 years. Her heartbreaking story will shock you, but remember she is an Overcomer.

Homelessness in the U.S. is a huge problem, you already know that, but did you know , over the next four years, fallout from the pandemic is expected to cause chronic homelessness to climb 49% nationwide, according to a new study by the Economic Roundtable, an urban research group.

Take a listen as we discuss the most common questions about homelessness and the people who experience it as well as some of the proposed solutions to the issue. 

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Jen Harp has worked in the area of non-profit marketing and public relations for over 20 years. She has enjoyed the opportunities to share her unique perspective as a guest columnist for a local newspaper and various magazines and webzines. 

She started her own marketing and consulting company, big girl on a mission, in 2014 where her mission has been to help non-profits tell their stories through the power of online marketing, websites and social media. 

Jen has been married for 25+ years to her high school sweetheart and is “mom” to Scout.

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Carol Patterson has worked in the nonprofit world for over 20 years and is currently serving as the CEO for Shepherd's Gate. She considers it a privilege to share with people all over the Bay Area how God is working through Shepherd’s Gate to restore women and children whose lives have been shattered by abuse and addiction. 

Carol was a senior executive at Cityteam corporate headquarters in San Jose for over 17 years, focused on homelessness and addiction. Her expertise in nonprofit ministry, finance, and operations positioned her to be a visionary leader.

However, it is Carol’s tremendous passion for homeless and abused women and children in the Bay Area that is her most important asset. She is deeply committed to Christ and helping more women break the cycles of homelessness, abuse, and addiction. 

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In this episode we discuss domestic violence and tell you the story of Natalia, this episode's Overcomer. Natalia's childhood was one of violence. She witnessed her father beat her mother on a regular basis growing up, and that shaped Natalia. 

Join us to hear her story and listen as our hosts discuss some of the questions and resources around this issue.

If you are being abused, you can reach out 24/7 to the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800.799.SAFE (7233) or visit their website at www.thehotline.org, both are completely anonymous.