Today's episode is the final segment of a three-part conversation with Laura Reaume, Director of Community Programs at Community Action Agency. Tune in to learn more about the work of the Continuum of Care, the Jackson-area HARA (Housing Assessment and Resource Agency), and what the process looks like for someone who is seeking permanent housing. Education is a great first step in understanding how to support housing initiatves in Jackson, and these episodes with Laura are full of great insight of what this process looks like in our community.

To learn more about the Continuum of Care, visit https://www.jxncoc.com/. To learn more about Jackson Interfaith Shelter, visit https://www.interfaithshelter.com/.

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Today's episode highlights our partner organization MyPlace Jackson. Located just a few houses down from the shelter, MyPlace is rental living space for youth 16 through 21 who are aging out of foster care or can be placed in independent living. Steve converses with Amber McKee, the board chair of MyPlace, about how their daily work supports young girls, how their mission intersects with ours here at Jackson Interfaith Shelter, and their upcoming Freedom Forum event taking place on March 19.

To learn more about MyPlace or register for the Freedom Forum, visit https://myplacejackson.org/.

Today's episode is the second segment of a three-part conversation with Laura Reaume, Director of Community Programs at Community Action Agency. Tune in to learn more about the work of CAA, how they support the community in various ways, and how our partnership with them is helping to move individuals experiencing homelessness into long-term, permanent housing.

To learn more about Community Action Agency, visit https://www.caajlh.org/.

Today's episode is the first segment of a three-part conversation with Laura Reaume, Director of Community Programs at Community Action Agency. Steve and Laura unpack the results of the PIT (point-in-time) Count, the national homeless count that took place on Wednesday, January 26. Tune in to learn more about why the count happens, what the results of the count were, and how you can be a greater advocate for those experiencing homelessness in our community.

To learn more about Community Action Agency, visit https://www.caajlh.org/.

Today's episode features a conversation with Tom Hunsdorfer, Board President of Jackson Interfaith Shelter. Tom shares some of his experience in shelter and non-profit leadership, perspective on the history of shelter work and where it's headed, and how JIS is working to meet the needs of those experiencing homelessness in our community. To learn more about the work of the Jackson Interfaith Shelter, visit https://www.interfaithshelter.com/.

Today's episode features a conversation with Atalie Schwartz, our Director of Shelter Services. Steve and Atalie discuss general information about the shelter, what services we provide, and ways we partner with other agencies and nonprofits to ensure we’re providing as many opportunities for our clientele as possible. To learn more about the work of the Jackson Interfaith Shelter, visit https://www.interfaithshelter.com/.

Today's episode features a conversation with Shaunta Patton, a PATH Coordinator with TTI (Training & Treatment Innovations). Steve and Shaunta discuss the realities of street homelessness in Jackson, Michigan, the work of TTI, and how to best come alongside their efforts to support individuals living on the streets. To learn more about the work of TTI, visit https://ttiinc.org/.

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