On today's episode of On the Corner of Waiting, hosts Joe Ader and Gwyn Griffith talk with Tammy Meyers, homeless outreach coordinator for the Spokane Regional Health District (SRHD).

Homelessness is a complex issue. We don’t claim to explore every part of this intersection, but hope that each conversation brings new clarity to the reality as a whole. Please keep an open, curious mindset as you listen, and seek to learn, just as we are.

Guest: Tammy Meyers of Spokane Regional Health District 

Hosts Emma Hughes and Joe Ader of ⁠⁠⁠Family Promise of Spokane⁠⁠.⁠

Produced by Gwyn Griffith and Lucy Pearson

Recorded at The Spokane Public Library

Did you know that 1 in 25 students in Spokane Public schools are homeless? On today's episode of On the Corner of Public Schools, hosts Joe Ader and Emma Hughes talk with Ammie Hawk, a Student Services and McKinney-Vento liaison for East Spokane Valley.

Homelessness is a complex issue. We don’t claim to explore every part of this intersection, but hope that each conversation brings new clarity to the reality as a whole. Please keep an open, curious mindset as you listen, and seek to learn, just as we are.

Guest: Ammie Hawk of East Valley School District

Hosts Emma Hughes and Joe Ader of ⁠⁠⁠Family Promise of Spokane⁠⁠.⁠

Produced by Gwyn Griffith and Lucy Pearson

Podcast Assistance by Charis Tiampson

Recorded at The Spokane Public Library

Notes and Resources:

McKinney-Vento Act

Students Experiencing Homelessness

PCE- Positive Experiences

Communities in Schools

Big Brothers Big Sisters

Spokane Resources

Family Promise of Spokane

Akin

Crosswalk Youth ShelterLaunch NW

Host Joe Ader and Producer and Guest Host Gwyn Griffith, talk about fear, guilt and shame in homelessness, both for the housed and unhoused. This conversation digs into why people feel the need to ignore or "fix" the problem of homelessness, why our intentions matter, how shame might be a good thing (what?), and much, much more.

Links and Further Reading:

Need resources?Homelessness Resources and ProgramsNational Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)

Family Promise of Spokane

Family Promise National

HUD

Want to learn more?

End Homelessness ResourcesResources for Policymakers and Providers

Sign up for, or donate to, the Family Promise of Spokane Fun Run here!

Host Emma Hughes and Producer and Guest Host Gwyn Griffith, learn the story of Mark Horvach, the founder of Invisible People, a non-profit that educates the public about homelessness through storytelling, educational resources, and advocacy.

Links and Further Reading:

Invisible People

Invisible People Toolkit“Being Homeless Made Me a Better Person”: How Mark Hovarth Is Putting The World’s Invisible People Back In The Spotlight - PHOENIX Magazine

For more information please visit familypromiseofspokane.org, or email us at [email protected].

Stay curious.

Today host Emma Hughes and producer Gwyn Griffith are joined by Michael Larson and Davey Schaupp, the producer and director of the documentary, No Place to Grow Old.

No Place to Grow Old is the first documentary to capture a growing crisis unfolding quietly across America: older adults aging into homelessness. Follow this link to host a watch party or to learn more about the documentary: https://www.noplacetogrowold.com/

Resources and Further Reading:

Emerging-Crisis-of-Aged-Homelessness.pdfHow Much Does Supplementary Security Income (SSI) Pay Each Month?Average Rent by Year [1940-2025 ]: Historical Rental RatesSpokane Housing Coalition – Because Everyone Needs a Home

Hosts: Emma Hughes

Guest Host: Gwyn Griffith

Guests: Michael Larson and Davey Schaupp

Producer: Cheree LaPierre

Research Assistant: Lucy Pearson

Recorded at the Spokane Public Library

On today's episode of On the Corner of Homeless & Curiosity, Producer Gwyn Griffith joins hosts Joe Ader and Emma Hughes to answer frequently asked questions about homelessness.

Homelessness is a complex issue. We don’t claim to explore every part of this intersection, but hope that each conversation brings new clarity to the reality as a whole. Please keep an open, curious mindset as you listen, and seek to learn, just as we are.

Hosts Emma Hughes and Joe Ader of ⁠⁠Family Promise of Spokane⁠⁠

Guest Host: Gwyn Griffith

Produced by Cheree LaPierre and Gwyn Griffith

Research Assistance: Lucy Pearson

Recorded at The Spokane Public Library

On today's episode of On the Corner of Homeless & Criminal Justice (Part 2), hosts Joe Ader and Emma Hughes talk with Judge Andrew Biviano to get a better look into the judicial system in regards to homelessness.

Homelessness is a complex issue. We don’t claim to explore every part of this intersection, but hope that each conversation brings new clarity to the reality as a whole. Please keep an open, curious mindset as you listen, and seek to learn, just as we are.

Guest: Judge Andrew Biviano

Hosts Emma Hughes and Joe Ader of ⁠⁠Family Promise of Spokane⁠⁠.

Produced by Cheree LaPierre and Gwyn Griffith

Recorded at The Spokane Public Library

Resources:

Spokane District Court

Fight, Flight, Fawn Response

On today's episode of On the Corner of Homeless & Criminal Justice (Part 1), hosts Joe Ader and Emma Hughes talk with

Homelessness is a complex issue. We don’t claim to explore every part of this intersection, but hope that each conversation brings new clarity to the reality as a whole. Please keep an open, curious mindset as you listen, and seek to learn, just as we are.

Guest: Spokane Police Sgt. Richie Plunkett,

Hosts Emma Hughes and Joe Ader of ⁠⁠Family Promise of Spokane⁠⁠.

Produced by Cheree LaPierre and Gwyn Griffith

Recorded at The Spokane Public Library

Resources:

Spokane takes a different approach to policing: Behavioral Health UnitSpokane Police Deploy Mental Health Professionals As Partners - NAMI Spokane

Did you know that one in six hospitality workers live below the poverty line? On today's episode of On the Corner of Homeless & Hospitality, hosts Joe Ader and Emma Hughes talk with Chris Deitz of Big Table to explore the challenges facing this industry and how many of its employees are at risk of housing insecurity.

Homelessness is a complex issue. We don’t claim to explore every part of this intersection, but hope that each conversation brings new clarity to the reality as a whole. Please keep an open, curious mindset as you listen, and seek to learn, just as we are.

Guest: Chris Deitz of Big Table

Hosts Emma Hughes and Joe Ader of ⁠⁠Family Promise of Spokane⁠⁠.

Produced by Cheree LaPierre and Gwyn Griffith

Recorded at The Spokane Public Library

This week we have a short, but very special, episode to share with you. One former guest of Family Promise of Spokane sent in a letter and graciously allowed us to share it with you.

This letter is just one experience of homelessness, and the journey to being housed. Her story shows that it is possible to break the cycle of homelessness.

Thank you to our host Emma Hughes & Joe Ader, our producers Gwyn Griffith & Cheree LaPierre, and a special thank you to our voice actor Emberly Jurgens.

If you would like to learn more information about Family Promise of Spokane please visit our website.

If you would like to donate to our organization and help other families find their way home, please click here.