Homeless in San Diego

Homeless in San Diego episodes:

• 04.27.2024

  David Fitzgibbons

  In honor of Volunteer Appreciation month we have a remarkable podcast episode for you.   Our guest today is none other than David Fitzgibbons, a dedicated volunteer and donor at Interfaith. David has been serving as an intake volunteer every Tuesday...

  
• 02.27.2024

  Dr. Kadri Webb & Dr. Nate Sessoms

  "I think one of the things I'm most proud of about the organization and obviously your leadership is a huge part of that, is that the organization has taken this bold stance to say we are going to stand up against injustice, we...

  
• 02.20.2024

  Point In Time Count 2024

  Joining CEO of Interfaith Community Services, Greg Anglea,  are 3 employees each with their own diverse careers and their take on the Point In Time Count. Throughout the podcast, we tackle essential questions, such as the motivation behind participating in...

  
• 02.08.2024

  Lisa Halverstadt

  Interfaith's podcast, 'Homeless in San Diego,' is making a grand return! Not only are we launching the first episode back with senior investigative reporter Lisa Halverstadt, but going forward each episode will have a video version. Lisa Halverstadt is a...

  
• 11.17.2023

  Peter Seidler- A Commitment to Help

  Join us for a reflective journey in this special episode of "Homeless in San Diego: Real People, Real Stories" as we pay tribute to the late Peter Seidler. Your host, Greg Anglea, CEO of Interfaith Community Services, guides us through...

  
• 07.25.2023

  Scott

  Scott life had hit rock bottom. After serving in the Air Force and battling homelessness and addiction on the streets of San Diego, he felt trapped in despair. Yet, a glimmer of hope emerged when he realized he had the unwavering...

  
• 06.27.2023

  Hugh Hughes/ Residency Apparel

  Hugh Hughes is the president of Residency Apparel, a social enterprise using custom, branded apparel to support women transitioning into permanent housing in Los Angeles. For over the last ten years, Residency has worked with and alongside the unhoused population...

  
• 06.13.2023

  Lynn (Ashley's Hope pt.2)

  We welcome back Lynn Solorzano, Founder and President of Ashley’s Hope.  Lynn started this non-profit in memory of her daughter, Ashley.  Ashley passed away after 8 years living on the streets of San Diego -- she was only 25.  The mission of Ashley’s...

  
• 05.30.2023

  Rich

  Rich has lived experience of homelessness and addiction. He is a former Marine, MMA, Fighter, and Police Officer whose life has not been easy. While dealing with trauma Rich turned to drugs as an escape from reality. Ultimately, he...

  
• 05.16.2023

  Shannon

  Shannon came to interfaith through a referral to be part of our RWC Program (Recovery and Wellness). After successfully graduating from the program, she is now a live in Manager of a women's sober living home. Through the trials and...

  
• 05.02.2023

  Mei pt.2

  We are happy to welcome back Mei. Mei inspires all of us at Interfaith.  In Mei’s own words, she “suffered bouts of homelessness throughout her life and has managed to obtain secure housing and push forward through many years of trauma...

  
• 04.25.2023

  Elizabeth

  Liz Rosas faced homelessness in San Diego for a year, from December 2013 to December 2014. Now, she actively advocates for others who are currently experiencing homelessness. She is a member of the Regional Task Force on Homelessness' Continuum of...

  
• 04.04.2023

  Drew Moser

  Drew Moser is the Executive Director of the Lucky Duck Foundation, which raises money to fund, activate and lead high-impact programs that alleviate the suffering of homelessness throughout San Diego County. He has been in this role since early 2019....

  
• 03.21.2023

  Sunny Rey

  Sunny Rey, was born into homelessness and dropped off in San Diego by her birth mom where her early experiences in foster care into adoption rooted her first musings as a writer at age 12. Growing up in...

  
• 03.07.2023

  Tiny Homes with Ellen and Renee

  Here to talk about their expertise with (tiny) Housing is Ellen Stone and Renee Seevers.  Ellen is the Founder and Managing Director of Tiny Home Central Consulting and Renee is the CEO of, the much anticipated, TinyFest. ...

  
• 01.18.2023

  Holly Point-in-Time Count

  Holly Nelson serves as Housing and Neighborhood Services Manager for the City of Escondido.  She's also a friend and former employee of Interfaith. Holly began her career with us as a case manager and has shown an unrelenting commitment over the...

  
• 01.10.2023

  Marc Prescott

  Marc is a Volunteer at Interfaith, who feels passionately about giving back to those in need. In his adventurous career he has worked in television as a new reporter, and an entrepreneur in many fields of media entertainment. While perusing...

  
• 12.20.2022

  Jimmy pt. 2

  Jimmy, came through Interfaith twice, and is now housed, sober, and working fulltime as an employee with the Union. In his story he shares that when facing homelessness, it was difficult to accept help when it was offered, but through...

  
• 12.13.2022

  Jimmy

  Jimmy, came through Interfaith twice, and is now housed, sober, and working fulltime as an employee with the Union. In his story he shares that when facing homelessness, it was difficult to accept help when it was offered, but through the...

  
• 11.22.2022

  Pam

  Meet Pam! Pam has overcome adversity and is ready to help others do the same!   Pam is one of Interfaith’s newest employees. Despite recently joining, she has had to become familiar with our motto of "helping people help themselves" long before...

  
• 10.25.2022

  Mauro

  We're taking a short recess in recording this week while we prepare for our Annual Meeting and Grand Opening of our Turk Recuperative Care Center on October 26th .  This gives us the perfect opportunity to look back on a...

  
• 10.18.2022

  Marlon

  As we take a short break lets reflect on one of our most popular episodes. Please note new phone number is : 760.489.6380  Marlon is a Navy veteran from New Jersey. After serving for 20 years and being deployed to...

  
• 10.11.2022

  Candi

  Candi Milo is one of the busiest actresses in voice-overs today and is honored to have taken the mantle from the legendary late June Foray as the voice of Granny for all of Warner Brothers Animation projects. Milo is a successful actor and Annie Award nominee best...

  
• 10.04.2022

  Amy

  Amy Denhart is the Director of Funders Together to End Homelessness San Diego (FTEHSD) at Catalyst, where she supports FTEHSD's strategic grantmaking and advocacy in systems change and permanent housing opportunities to reduce homelessness.     For the past 22 years,...

  
• 09.27.2022

  Gregg

  At the University of Washington, Gregg enjoys teaching courses in housing, economics, and finance at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. He maintains an active research agenda focused on housing policy, housing markets, housing affordability, and homelessness. Gregg is also...

  
• 09.20.2022

  Anna & Officer Ferry

  Anna is a licensed social worker and member of Interfaith’s Homeless Outreach team, who works closely with Officer Ferry of the Oceanside Police Department’s Homeless Outreach. The H.O.T. works closely with several service providers to help accomplish this goal by...

  
• 09.13.2022

  Dane

  Dane White sees opportunities for helping one another through challenges and improving our local communities.  He joins us today sharing his very personal journey overcoming homelessness, addiction and mental health challenges.  Dane shares what always got him through the...

  
• 09.06.2022

  Isaac

  Isaac came through Interfaith twice, and has now been sober for over 20 months (longest duration in over 20 years). In his own words, “the biggest turning point was deciding to stay sober no matter what was going on, and...

  
• 08.30.2022

  Gary

  Gary Warth, journalist with the San Diego Union Tribune and San Diego resident since the 1970’s, brings years of storytelling centering homelessness throughout the region, and a variety of beats since 1989. One of the stories Gary shared in our...

  
• 08.23.2022

  Mei Bautista/Humanitote

  Mei inspires all of us at Interfaith.  In Mei’s own words, she “suffered bouts of homelessness throughout her life and has managed to obtain secure housing and push forward through many years of trauma since childhood. “ In 2020,...

  
• 08.16.2022

  Monique

  Monique is resilient. She is a mother of eight, has many years’ experience serving as site supervisors for children’s centers, and the tables turned when her husband became disabled and the birth of a baby left the family without income....

  
• 08.09.2022

  Josh Roberts / Change Your Mind

  Join us in listening to Josh’s inspiring personal and professional journey in this podcast and at our upcoming Change Your Mind Mental Health Expo on September 10th. Born and raised in South Africa, Josh’s extensive travels include ventures deep into...

  
• 08.02.2022

  Ashley’s Hope

  Lynn Solorzano, Founder and President of Ashley’s Hope.  Lynn started this non-profit in memory of her daughter, Ashley.  Ashley was only 25 and homeless.  She passed away after 8 years living on the streets of San Diego.  The mission of...

  
• 05.03.2022

  Randy's Story

  Randy and his wife were living off of social security, in an unsafe housing situation, and on the verge of eviction.  In 2021, Interfaith Community Services connected with them via our Home Safe Program, a homelessness prevention program for Seniors...

  
• 04.05.2022

  Levi's Story (Part 2)

  Joining us for this two-part podcast series, Levi Giafaglione reflects on his journey overcoming homelessness, his experience working in social services agency and exploring land investments.  Levi invites us to consider how each of us can be change makers. If...

  
• 03.29.2022

  Levi's Story

  Meet Levi Giafaglione. Three years ago he started listening to our podcast and set a goal of one day being a guest and sharing his own experiences and reflections on overcoming homelessness. Levi has now made that goal a reality,...

  
• 03.03.2022

  giv4, Homelessness in San Diego initiative

  Join us for an invaluable conversation discussing homelessness and giv4, an initiative of the Jewish Community Foundation San Diego and twelve curated local nonprofits confronting homelessness in San Diego.  The goal of giv4 is to learn about homelessness, the affordable...

  
• 02.24.2022

  Vanessa's Story

  Greg Anglea, CEO of Interfaith Community Services, along with Interfaith colleague Shira Jacobs, welcome you to the Homeless in San Diego Podcast. Joining us today is Vanessa. A few years ago, Vanessa lived in her car and lost her three...

  
• 02.10.2022

  Safe Villages

  Greg Anglea, CEO of Interfaith Community Services, welcomes you to the Homeless in San Diego Podcast. Joining us today is John Brady and Levi who share a bit about their lived unsheltered experiences and their strong recommendation for San Diego...

  
• 01.21.2022

  Housing Our Youth

  Please join us in listening to our inspiring conversation with David Baker and Justin Lipford.  David serves as the Program Director for Housing Our Youth at the YMCA of San Diego County. David has previously been a guest on...

  
• 01.06.2022

  John Brady and Bruce

  John Brady and Bruce, San Diego Homeless-Experienced Advocacy and Leadership (HEAL) Network members, joined us in conversation addressing myths, the importance of move-in ready housing with integrated services, financial accountability and system improvements are integral for success in supporting our...

  
• 12.10.2021

  Ross' Journey

  Host Greg Anglea, CEO of Interfaith Community Services, welcomes you to the Homeless in San Diego Podcast. Joining us today is Ross. Prior to connecting with Interfaith, Ross shares, "My life was in shambles. Interfaith saved my life. I am...

  
• 11.28.2021

  Hugh's Story

  Host Greg Anglea, CEO of Interfaith Community Services, welcomes you to the Homeless in San Diego Podcast. Joining us today is Hugh. Hugh joined us to share his reflections on working with Interfaith. “They Listen. Ask questions. Asking for help...

  
• 11.11.2021

  Beverly's Story

  Host Greg Anglea, CEO of Interfaith Community Services, welcomes you to the Homeless in San Diego Podcast. Joining us today is Beverly. Her story highlights the shortage of shelter beds in San Diego County, the reality that many people experiencing...

  
• 10.22.2021

  Trauma-Informed Care

  Host Greg Anglea, CEO of Interfaith Community Services, welcomes you to the Homeless in San Diego Podcast. Joining us today is Jen Halverson, Behavioral Health Clinician at Interfaith. Jen shares important information about factors that may contribute to people becoming...

  
• 10.06.2021

  Linda's Story

  Host Greg Anglea, CEO of Interfaith Community Services, welcomes you to the Homeless in San Diego Podcast. Joining us today is Linda.  After becoming homeless, Linda was forced to stay in hotels for months while she worked on securing housing...

  
• 09.24.2021

  Agents of Change

  Host Greg Anglea, CEO of Interfaith Community Services, welcomes you to the Homeless in San Diego Podcast. Joining us today is Kim Nye, Senior Services Case Manager. Kim works with seniors in need at Interfaith by providing them with resources...

  
• 07.07.2021

  Kids are 100% of the Future

  Host Greg Anglea, CEO of Interfaith Community Services, welcomes you to the Homeless in San Diego Podcast. Joining us today is Kenan Pala. Kenan is the CEO and founder of Kids4Community. His primary goal was to encourage other children his...

  
• 06.28.2021

  Journey to Healing

  Host Greg Anglea, CEO of Interfaith Community Services, welcomes you to the Homeless in San Diego Podcast. Joining us today is Mauro Alvarez. Mauro is a local artist and now the visionary behind the largest mural in Escondido titled "Journey...

  
• 06.12.2021

  A Mother's Endless Love

  Host Greg Anglea, CEO of Interfaith Community Services, welcomes you to the Homeless in San Diego Podcast. Joining us today is Brenda Mitchell. Brenda redefines the words strength and community leader.  She “can’t sit back feeling sorry for herself, but...