Outreach Warrior

James couldn't make it in due to positive reasons so we're back on zoom this week. First, we talk a little about the riggers and the importance of caseworkers, and the need for more. Then James goes into homeless vets and well some shocking stats If you are call the national call center for homeless veterans at 1-877-242-3838 or go to www.flvets.org if not your local vet resource center. Don't forget you can always email us at [email protected] & become part of the community, share your story and, comment on others on our new Reddit www.reddit.com/r/OutreachWarrior/

If you think you are about to be or are homeless, start with texting 211, if your looking for that Broadband help www.getemergencybroadband.org help with rent or utilities www.ourflorida.com & www.nami.org/Home for that mental health help

James isn't feeling well this week, calling into the studio via zoom. So he keeps it short, but far from simple, discussing homelessness, prison & pregnancy. Also a quick update about “Project Clean” meetup. The opening of our Reddit r/outreachwarrior , soon to come discord, and a reminder you can always reach out to us at [email protected] If you think you are about to be or are in trouble start with texting 211

This week James first shares steps taken in not just talking about hygiene health but how our first meetup will help. Then jumps deep into the topic of how the homeless become swept up in human trafficking and exploitation, as well as a few ways to reach out if you know or suspect. Resources, www.fldoe.org befree, txt at 233733 the Florida abuse hotline 1-806-962-2873 & thelifeboatproject.org email us at [email protected] & drop by, become part of the community at our new Reddit r/outreachwarrior

James, while out and about caught up with Orange county social worker/caseworker Shaleria to discuss the many jobs she's worked in the industry and some of her views on the issue of homeless, displaced as well as how more can be done

This week James and Tom talk about the documentary film by Glenn Dunzweiler Yhomless

While out and about James catches up with Orange county Fl, street outreach case manager Alex to discuss the situation from his perspective and job

This James goes into a little more info like a few more places they go and some of the scary stat's as well as the real story. Starting and ending with the music of Mike White

In this episode, Jame discusses what to do if you find yourself about to be homeless

This week James has a brief discussion with Tatiana an Orange county caseworker

In episode 2 Tom Laskowski joins James in a deeper discussion of how Outreach Warrior came to be & what we hope to do with the show