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Making the Invisible Visible - Finding Home Part 1
"Our philosophy is simple: without rest, there is no healing. We open our doors so that people can have a safe space to rest, restoring a basic dignity often lost on the streets.”- Lydia Bransten
In Finding Home, host George Koster speaks with leaders from San Francisco-based organizations committed to supporting unhoused residents. This insightful conversation highlights the unique challenges and solutions surrounding homelessness, especially in a post-pandemic environment.
Featured Guests: Mary Carl – Executive Director, Miracle Messages, Sammie Rayner – Co-Chief Executive, Community Forward SF, Erica Kisch – CEO, Compass Family Services, Meghan Freebeck – Director, Simply the Basics, Lydia Bransten – Executive Director, The Gubbio Project .
Key Topics Discussed:
1. Innovative Programs - How these organizations are working on programs for family reunification, safe spaces for vulnerable populations, and essential resources like hygiene products.
2. Post-Pandemic Challenges - The panel discusses increased demand, funding struggles, and legal changes impacting support for the unhoused.
3. Successful Solutions - Efforts like "miracle friends" that connect housed and unhoused individuals, universal basic income (UBI) pilots, and the importance of basic income as a support tool for stability.
Listener Actions:
- Volunteer in peer-support programs.
- Advocate for policies supporting UBI and housing.
- Support and expand safe spaces and shelters.
Highlights and Takeaways:
- Programs that restore dignity, offer stability, and strengthen community.
- Community involvement is crucial for sustainable solutions.
Connect with us:
- Watch, Listen & Discover: Visit our Finding Home Part 1 Episode Page
- Donate to help us continue to make shows like this one:
- Subscribe to our e-newsletter to find out more about each show topic and participating in live shows:
- YouTube: Watch this episode on our YouTube channel
- Feedback: Share your thoughts and show ideas at [email protected]
This episode emphasizes how local organizations and community members can work together to address homelessness and create lasting change.
Delve deeper into Voices of the Community Series on Arts & Culture, Making the Invisible-Visible, Covid-19's impact on nonprofits, small businesses and local government, City of Stockton's rise from the ashes of bankruptcy and our archives: You can explore episodes, speakers, organizations, and resources through each series web page. Watch and learn from all five series now!
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By George Koster, Voices of the Community
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"Our philosophy is simple: without rest, there is no healing. We open our doors so that people can have a safe space to rest, restoring a basic dignity often lost on the streets.”- Lydia Bransten
In Finding Home, host George Koster speaks with leaders from San Francisco-based organizations committed to supporting unhoused residents. This insightful conversation highlights the unique challenges and solutions surrounding homelessness, especially in a post-pandemic environment.
Featured Guests: Mary Carl – Executive Director, Miracle Messages, Sammie Rayner – Co-Chief Executive, Community Forward SF, Erica Kisch – CEO, Compass Family Services, Meghan Freebeck – Director, Simply the Basics, Lydia Bransten – Executive Director, The Gubbio Project .
Key Topics Discussed:
1. Innovative Programs - How these organizations are working on programs for family reunification, safe spaces for vulnerable populations, and essential resources like hygiene products.
2. Post-Pandemic Challenges - The panel discusses increased demand, funding struggles, and legal changes impacting support for the unhoused.
3. Successful Solutions - Efforts like "miracle friends" that connect housed and unhoused individuals, universal basic income (UBI) pilots, and the importance of basic income as a support tool for stability.
Listener Actions:
- Volunteer in peer-support programs.
- Advocate for policies supporting UBI and housing.
- Support and expand safe spaces and shelters.
Highlights and Takeaways:
- Programs that restore dignity, offer stability, and strengthen community.
- Community involvement is crucial for sustainable solutions.
Connect with us:
- Watch, Listen & Discover: Visit our Finding Home Part 1 Episode Page
- Donate to help us continue to make shows like this one:
- Subscribe to our e-newsletter to find out more about each show topic and participating in live shows:
- YouTube: Watch this episode on our YouTube channel
- Feedback: Share your thoughts and show ideas at [email protected]
This episode emphasizes how local organizations and community members can work together to address homelessness and create lasting change.
Delve deeper into Voices of the Community Series on Arts & Culture, Making the Invisible-Visible, Covid-19's impact on nonprofits, small businesses and local government, City of Stockton's rise from the ashes of bankruptcy and our archives: You can explore episodes, speakers, organizations, and resources through each series web page. Watch and learn from all five series now!