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In this episode of Shoresides, we explore the challenges faced by low-income and elderly homeowners in Carteret County, North Carolina—a place of vibrant coastal life but growing climate vulnerability. Host Nicholas Magrino speaks with Catissa Head, Executive Director of Coastal Community Action, whose organization supports those struggling to maintain safe and livable homes amid increasing financial strain and extreme weather.
Head describes the housing crisis affecting her clients, from fixed-income seniors barely managing property upkeep to families forced into unsafe living conditions due to financial and bureaucratic barriers. Coastal Community Action offers essential services to sustain its clients’ homes and lives through weatherization, urgent repairs, and community advocacy.
Head’s work highlights the critical need for safe spaces and affordable housing in rural coastal North Carolina, where community action agencies play a vital role but face significant obstacles. Her story sheds light on a population often overlooked but deeply affected by our changing world.
Listen to learn about Coastal Community Action's efforts and the community resilience it fosters in the face of these pressing challenges.
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On this episode of Shoresides, we dive into the hidden side of North Carolina’s senior housing crisis. Coastal North Carolina has long been a retirement hotspot, but the influx of wealthy retirees has made it harder for lifelong residents to remain in their communities. While some seniors receive critical services like meal delivery and in-home care, others compete for the few affordable housing options left, often with younger renters and families.
We’ll hear from Casey Poplosky, an aging resource specialist at Brunswick Senior Resources Incorporated, who sheds light on the harsh realities seniors face: eviction due to rent hikes, long waitlists for in-home support, and limited access to shelters—some of which can’t accommodate seniors with disabilities. Poplosky also discusses the need for more shelters, temporary housing, and greater collaboration among local agencies to address Brunswick County’s growing senior needs.
Join us as we explore how rising demand is straining resources and leaving some seniors sleeping in parking lots, while organizations struggle to provide solutions.
Produced and edited by Nicolas Magrino
Photo credit: Spencer Platt
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You Don’t Need a Home to Vote dives into the intersection of homelessness and democracy in America. In this episode, Donald Whitehead, Executive Director of the National Coalition for the Homeless, speaks candidly about the barriers unhoused individuals face in accessing their voting rights. Whitehead shares why this issue is vital, detailing the practical steps and advocacy efforts needed to ensure everyone can participate in our democracy. From navigating ID requirements to the importance of representation, he reveals how voting rights can transform both policy and individual lives, proving that housing status should never be a barrier to having a voice.
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North Caroloina voter ID requirements. With the 2024 election underway, many voters are encountering ID rules for the first time, raising questions and concerns about how to vote without a hitch. Host Rend Smith shares his own experience of uncertainty at the polls and digs deeper with insights from experts, including Amy Campbell Bogie of You Can Vote and Karen Brinson-Bell of the NC State Board of Elections. They share tips for navigating ID issues, from alternative documents to emergency options for those facing unexpected challenges.
Tune in for a straightforward guide to help North Carolina voters show up with confidence and ensure their voices are heard.
Useful resources from the NC State Board of Elections.
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In this episode, we take you to Wilmington, North Carolina, where community members have gathered for Souls to the Polls, an event organized by local faith groups and the NAACP. We speak with Larry Dennis, the social action chair for St. Stephen's AME Church, on why supporting voting access is critical to democracy. Tune in to witness democracy in action.
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Welcome to Shoresides and our series on voter access. In this episode, Rend Smith sits down with Nicole Wolf-Camplin, the Adult Literacy Coordinator at the Cape Fear Literacy Council. Nicole discusses the range of programs offered by the Council, including their ESL program, which supports non-native speakers on their path to citizenship. She highlights the critical role literacy plays in ensuring voter participation, especially for individuals navigating language barriers. Join us as we explore how literacy programs can open doors to civic engagement and empower more people to vote.
Address:
1012 South 17th Street
Wilmington, NC, 28401
Phone:
(910) 251-0911
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Here are ten ways people with literacy challenges can be supported in voting in North Carolina:
These steps help ensure that voters with literacy challenges have the tools and support needed to cast their ballots.
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In this episode of Shoresides, we sit down with Dr. Thomas M. Dalton, founder of Eden Village in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Dalton discusses the growing issue of chronic homelessness in New Hanover County and how housing is the critical linchpin to improving healthcare for the homeless. He shares insights from his work, highlighting how Eden Village is addressing the needs of the most vulnerable, chronically homeless population by providing affordable, small homes and fostering a supportive community. Dalton also explores the challenges of expanding emergency shelters, the role of government, and the future of homeless housing in the region.
Eden Village has a help page which includes steps to apply for housing.
Here are five resources for homeless people in Wilmington, North Carolina:
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In this episode of Shoresides, we dive into the housing challenges faced by neurodiverse individuals and seniors in Wilmington, NC. Dr. Robert Ferber, retired physician and president of Independent Works, joins us to discuss their mission to create inclusive housing through the CityPlace project. Ferber shares his personal connection to the cause, driven by his daughter’s experience with autism, and highlights how Independent Works is collaborating with local organizations to provide affordable, supportive housing for neurodiverse adults and seniors. Tune in to learn more about this innovative approach to housing and community.
Resources for Neurodiverse individuals and families in coastal North Carolina:
Independent Works has several opportunities and resources found on their website. A good place to start is to sign up for their newsletter.
New Hanover County offers several resources for neurodiverse adults and children. Below are some key options for support and services:
For Children:
For Adults:
General Resources:
These organizations can provide a range of services, from educational support to mental health care and advocacy for neurodiverse individuals.
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In this episode of Shoresides, we delve into the often-overlooked reality of human trafficking survivors in coastal North Carolina. Join host Nick Magrino as he interviews Dawn Ferrer, Executive Director of A Safe Place, a nonprofit supporting survivors of human trafficking. Many of these survivors are left homeless, with few possessions, while struggling with substance use and the long-term effects of their experiences.
Ferrer explains how childhood trauma often leads to vulnerabilities, exposing individuals to exploitation. Through initiatives like supportive housing and their upcoming farm program, A Safe Place is working to bridge gaps in care, providing safe housing and employment opportunities for survivors. Learn about the intersecting crises of homelessness, substance abuse, and human trafficking, and how communities can step up to offer real solutions.
Listen in to understand the harsh realities of survival and recovery in coastal North Carolina, and how community resilience begins with addressing the root causes of vulnerability.
Here are five helpful tips and resources from A Safe Place:
Learn more at A Safe Place.
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This episode of Shoresides delves into the growing affordable housing crisis in Brunswick County, North Carolina. We sat down with Sally Learned of Brunswick Partnership for Housing to learn more about challenges and solutions to affordable housing.
Despite being employed, many residents are unable to make enough money to afford rent, forcing them into unstable living situations such as living in their cars, motels, or RVs. Doubling up in homes or couch surfing has become a solution for many people.
Host Nick Magrino highlights a recent report from the National Low Income Housing Commission, which reveals that North Carolinians need to make nearly $4 more per hour than last year to afford a moderate apartment. Brunswick County, reflecting a national trend, faces an increasingly dire housing situation, pushing many wage earners into homelessness.
This episode explores the community’s struggle to secure affordable housing amidst these challenges, shedding light on a critical issue impacting everyday lives in coastal North Carolina.
Produced and hosted by Nick Magrino.
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The podcast currently has 57 episodes available.