Melissa Peterman, Executive Director of Townspeople, discusses their mission to provide affordable housing and support to maintain it, aiming for a fully housed San Diego. She notes progress in reducing homelessness through affordable housing, behavioral health support, and shared housing initiatives. Melissa also discusses shared housing as a practical solution to homelessness, with over 1000 people expressing interest and 150 currently in shared housing. Townspeople's online store supports their mission.

About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media  

"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years.  "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.   

For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.   

About Mission Fed Credit Union  

A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations.  For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/