Homeless

In this final episode of Season 1, meet Alisa, the Executive Director of The Sophia Way in Bellevue, Washington. The Sophia Way supports women without homes  and provides them with immediate necessities. Alisa is passionate about equity and strives to make this world a level playing field for everyone, recognizing that we are all human... we are all worthy of a great life.Check out The Shopia Way at  https://www.sophiaway.org If you'd like to become a patron of the Homeless Podcast, visit us at  https://www.patreon.com/homelessPNW Your support goes to help those in need and provides resources for anyone seeking a lift up in life. Visit the Homeless Podcast online at  https://www.homelesspnw.com and don't forget to subscribe. See you in a few months... and don't look away.

Real Change News is Meeting people where they are at. Providing jobs to those that might not be able to hold down a traditional job. Flexibility to meet individual needs. Embracing sobriety with a purpose. Read Change News does so much to help so many.  Visit Real Change News today to donate or learn how you can support this amazing outreach that is have IMMEDIATE results for those seeking help... for those seeking direction. https://www.realchangenews.org My special thanks to Moby, the world-renown recording artist, DJ and philanthropist. The Homeless Podcast is proud to share his song “welcome to hard times” in this episode, and is shared here courtesy of mobygratis.comPlease feel free to leave a review about the Homeless Podcast, and contact us if you have any suggestions and close ones that might want to tell their story. You can reach us by email at homelesspodcast@yahoo.comBecome a patron of the Homeless Podcast. Even $3-5 per month allows the podcast to continue giving back to the community of people experiencing homelessness through meals, awareness and empathy. Visit us at  https://patreon.com/homelesspnw Don't forget to visit our new website for all the episodes and updates in an easy-to-navigate format: https://www.homelesspnw.com 

Opening song by Azam Ali, "From Night to the Edge of the Day," on her album "Tenderness, available on Spotify, iTunes, and where every you listen to music. Based on an Arabic lullaby, this haunting and beautiful song will move you, as will all of Azam Ali's music, as well as her heart for humanity. https://open.spotify.com/artist/5FjTtbpfWj8SBN3SGjkY0W www.azamalimusic.com On the Babies of Homelessness website, you can read about their mission, their outreach, and what you and I can do to help the most vulnerable of the homeless community. When you scroll through their site, you can see just how much this mission to help means to them."For families with children experiencing homelessness, having the basics can change everything. Seattle/King County has the third-largest homeless population in the U.S. after New York and Los Angeles. As of 2018, the count of families with children experiencing homelessness is one of the fastest-growing and least-visible segments in the country.An estimated 1 in 3 families is struggling to provide enough diapers to keep a baby or toddler clean, dry, and healthy." (Babies of Homelessness)Delivering diapers, taking phone calls, and even preparing the occasional meal… Babies of Homelessness is an organization that not only depends on the kindness of your heart, but the time in your pocket. And if you aren’t able to volunteer, consider making a donation. With a powerful mission to help the most vulnerable, Babies of Homelessness is intent on helping every child, and every family, that they can. https://www.babiesofhomelessness.org/donate  If you know a family that is in need, give them their direct line and Brittan, or someone from the organization, will guide you in the right direction. You can reach Babies of Homelessness at (866) 442-6443  Babies of Homelessness: delivering hope.

Today’s youth are the future. They are the foundation that will carry the legacies we leave behind. To reach out and support youth that are troubled, lost and searching for answers is a noble action we are all called to. To ensure the development and survival of this planet that we call home, we must look to the future, by looking at our youth. New Horizons are making a massive impact on the homeless youth scene in Seattle, and their model is one that is not only sustainable, but forward thinking and what I think is vital: open and affirming. It is clear that he has a no-nonsense approach to helping the less fortunate, and New Horizons is going above and beyond in paving the way forward in youth outreach. If you’d like to learn more about New Horizons, visit them online at  https://nhmin.org You’ll see volunteer opportunities, success stories, and current needs of the organization. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction or depression, please call the National Hotline for Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration at 1 800 662 HELP. That’s 1 800 662 4357. If you or someone you know is dealing with physical or mental abuse, you can call National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1 800 787 3224. That’s 1 800 787 3224 or visit them online at  https://thehotline.org  During this current pandemic, the climb in domestic abuse has risen nearly 36% from normal. You are not alone, and there are people to help. Make the call. The Hotline will be there for you.The LGBT National Help Center offers a talkline and weekly chatrooms for youth, providing confidential peer-support, information, local resources and community. You can call the LGBT National Youth Talkline at 1 800-246-7743. Again that number is  1 800 246 7743. You can access the Weekly Youth Chatrooms at  https://glbthotline.org/youthchatrooms Please feel free to leave a review about the Homeless Podcast, and contact us if you have any suggestions and close ones that might want to tell their story. You can reach us by email at  homelesspodcast@yahoo.com and Check out our facebook page at homeless PNW and our Instagram page at homeless_podcast. Order online today to get the BEST coffee beans delivered right to your door. They are a subsidiary of New Horizons and homeless youth have the opportunity to work at Street Bean as apprentices, baristas, and gain valuable workforce training. Can you imagine receiving fresh beans in the mail, knowing that your purchase supported homeless youth? That is something not many roasters can claim, and I know you will enjoy their coffee. Their mission is to provide experience for youth that will help them discover their gifts, build confidence, and serve as a catalyst into future employment and a self-sustaining future. Visit  https://streetbean.org  today to order your first bag. Less expensive than other chain roasters, you get more than a good deal… you get the opportunity to support a worthy cause. If you would like to be a part of this journey and support the Homeless Podcast, please consider becoming a monthly subscriber on Patreon. For as little as 3-5 dollars per month, your support goes directly in the hands of those less fortunate through resources, warm meals, and giving hope to those who desperately need it. Click on https://patreon.com/homelessPNW  to subscribe… it only takes 2 minutes and is a great way to support those in need.

Gordon has received help through the ongoing efforts of the Olympic Peninsula Community Clinic, and the Rediscovery Program. As part of the Peninsula Community Clinic, this program has helped hundreds over the years with shelter, medical resources, free dental care and weekly welfare checkups. Partnering with the Port Angeles Police and Fire departments, Rediscovery is a non-profit organization that is always looking for resources, and providing those resources directly to their clients.You can call Rediscovery to learn more at 360 460 9655. Visit them on facebook at  https://facebook.com/yourlinktoresources Rediscovery knows that life can be hard, and they can help.If you’d like to be directly linked to the Olympic Peninsula Community Clinic, visit them online at at the link below. There you’ll find volunteer opportunities and so much more. If you or someone you knows can’t afford a doctor, a dentist or a counselor, they are there for you.   https://opcclinic.org If you want to see your generosity go directly into the hands of the homeless, please consider becoming a Patreon subscriber for the Homeless Podcast at https://patreon.com/homelessPNW The price of one latte. Cheaper than a burger. The cost of a monthly premium channel subscription. The Homeless Podcast is proud support the homeless with ALL donations that come in, and provide warmth, comfort and a voice to the voiceless. If you’d like to donate, consider a monthly subscription for even as little as $5 per month. You can also make one-time donations. Your kindness goes directly to the homeless and offers you a chance to give back and help combat this epidemic that is growing across the globe. Simply click on the above link to sign up... it only takes two minutes. And your support will help continue lifting up those that are in dire need of your empathy and understanding. https://bombas.com/homelesspod  For every pair of socks you buy, Bombas donates a pair to the homeless. Visit now to receive 20% off your first order.

Richard’s story began as a child in an abusive home. He recalls this in the interview, but we will hear as he comes out of the darkness and into the light. He will talk about the value of the human spirit, the brilliance of a strong faith in God, and the powerful acceptance of the fact that homelessness is more of a relationship issue than it is a resource issue. Richard exudes success and redemption… and has learned to trust not only in others… but in himself. The music in this episode is the advent remix by Moby , and is called "Like a Motherless Child." The Homeless Podcast is proud to offer this music from  https://moby.com You can also listen to Moby on Spotify, iTunes, or anywhere else that you listen to music.

Amy is a champion for the homeless. And when I say champion, I don’t mean just someone who supports those without shelter. I mean a true, unmitigated… champion. In fact, I would liken her to a patron saint of the homeless. I arrived in February to meet Amy and learn about her mission. She has not only taken on the homeless epidemic in Port Angeles… she has helped to create a family of people who can trust her, come to her with anything, and count on her for always being present in their lives. Amy manages the Program of Olympic Penninsula Community Clinic called "Rediscovery." And she has had an impact on not only the homeless, but on the entire community. She changed minds, changed hearts and changes lives.If you’d like to learn more about Amy and the amazing work she is doing in Port Angeles, please visit the Olympic Penninsula Community clinic facebook page: https://facebook.com/yourlinktoresources   Amy will reach right back and answer any questions… even those that may seem trivial. You can help. You can grow. And you can acknowledge those the need acknowledgement. Who knows? Maybe you’ll be the person that someone write about someday. And maybe, just maybe, your chapter will be called “The Day Someone That Saw Me.”If you would like to be a part of this journey and support the Homeless Podcast, please consider becoming a monthly subscriber on patreon. For as little as 3-5 dollars per month, your support goes directly in the hands of those less fortunate through resources, warm meals, and giving hope to those that may feel life is just a downward spiral. I like to think the opposite. Life is a in inverted spiral, growing wider and brighter the higher we climb. Let’s share hope with those that so desperately need it. Visit  patreon.com/homelessPNW  to subscribe… it only takes 2 minutes, and is less than one latte or cappuccino per month. 

Rent control and loopholes in the law are a major part of the homeless epidemic. When you hear of a landlord dealing with tenants that won’t pay, consider there might be more to their story. When you hear of a tenant who might face eviction due to not paying, consider the tenant’s story. You might be surprised the harder you listen, and you just might realize that their journey is unique and can’t be lumped into a single issue. Our guest is Martin. He lives in the greater Los Angeles area and has spent time inside and outside the court system dealing with eviction notices, un-warranted shaming, and processes of developing an interest in the development of safe shelters.If you want to see your generosity go directly into the hands of the homeless, please consider becoming a Patreon subscriber for the Homeless Podcast at https://patreon.com/homelessPNW The price of one latte. Cheaper than a burger. The cost of a monthly premium channel subscription. The Homeless Podcast is proud support the homeless with ALL donations that come in, and provide warmth, comfort and a voice to the voiceless. If you’d like to donate, consider a monthly subscription for even as little as $5 per month. You can also make one-time donations. Your kindness goes directly to the homeless and offers you a chance to give back and help combat this epidemic that is growing across the globe. Simply click on the above link to sign up... it only takes two minutes. And your support will help continue lifting up those that are in dire need of your empathy and understanding.

Every day in the United States of America, 22 veterans commit suicide. Every night, 40,000 veterans sleep on the streets. The National Coalition for Homeless Veterans is doing all it can do to combat this growing epidemic. They are a voice to our Congress, a beacon of light to our troops, and a source of pride to our nation as an entity that seeks to care for those that have given the ultimate sacrifice. You can visit the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans at https://nchv.org There you can scroll to find your own area or state, look through a list, and find a shelter for veterans near you that surely could use your support. That is exactly how I found Sarge's Place, and that is what this episode is about. Gian Berselli is the founder of Astral Wolf Records. His mission is to share the voice and music of amazing people… and he believes that is real medicine. Gian has a certificate in Sound Healing, and his research extends to teaching effects of music and sound as a healing tool, especially for those with PTSD. The track featured on this episode is called Vocal Journey in D, from the album Journeys in Sound Healing, Volume 1, and can be found at the link below: Gian Berselli: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0e3PsT3zT2KUalNVRpQtQt  Visit Sarge's Place on Facebook, and check out the amazing work Cheri and her team is doing. Give them a call at 360-374-5252. https://www.facebook.com/SargesPlaceVeteranHousing/If you want to see your generosity go directly into the hands of the homeless, please consider becoming a Patreon subscriber for the Homeless Podcast athttps://patreon.com/homelessPNW The Homeless Podcast is proud support the homeless with ALL donations that come in, and provide warmth, comfort and a voice to the voiceless. If you’d like to donate, consider a monthly subscription for even as little as $5 per month. You can also make one-time donations. Your kindness goes directly to the homeless and offers you a chance to give back and help combat this epidemic that is growing across the globe. Simply click on the above link to sign up... it only takes two minutes.   https://bombas.com/homelesspodFor every pair of socks you buy, Bombas donates a pair to the homeless. Visit now to receive 20% off your first order.

An hour of peaceful music for you to reflect, find calmness and simply sit and listen. We are in an unprecedented time of uncertainty, and the Homeless Podcast, Blue Piper Productions and supporting artists want to give you the opportunity to be surrounded by healing sound. All artists are listed in the episode notes, and you can learn more about their music in the links. We will continue with regular scheduled podcasts in two weeks, hearing stories of recovery and redemption. Opening - Fergus Cahillane on Mandolin; 1.Azam Ali - Aj Ondas; 2.Charles Szczepanek - Voices in the Rain; 3.Anúna/Michael McGlynn - Aisling; 4.Gian Berselli - Vocal Journey in D; 5.Native American Flute (RFM); 6.Summit (RFM); 7.Astral - Nomyn (RFM); 8.Charles Szczepanek - Whispers in the Mountains; 9.Azam Ali/Niyaz - Iman; 10.Anúna/Michael McGlynn - Amhrán na Gaoithe (Song of the Wind); Closing - Fergus Cahillane on Mandolin Azam Ali: https://azamalimusic.com; https://open.spotify.com/artist/5FjTtbpfWj8SBN3SGjkY0W Anúna: https://anuna.ie; https://open.spotify.com/artist/59OUpsEQlEUXDHVEOPQ7sC Charles Szczepanek: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2RHgkbONbH9he8kovTc0MX Gian Berselli: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0e3PsT3zT2KUalNVRpQtQt There is a critical need for blood and platelets. If you can donate, please visit https://www.redcrossblood.org/donate-blood/dlp/coronavirus--covid-19--and-blood-donation.html

David rose out of the ashes, and is on his journey. He says that he is open to changing his opinions and has a growth-mindset that most should envy. "Humankind has not woven the web of life. We are but one thread within it. Whatever we do to the web, we do to ourselves. All things are bound together. All things connect." -Chief SealtheIf you would like to be a part of this journey and support the Homeless Podcast, please consider becoming a monthly subscriber on patreon. For as little as 3-5 dollars per month, your support goes directly in the hands of those less fortunate through resources, warm meals, and giving hope to those that may feel life is just a downward spiral. I like to think the opposite. Life is a in inverted spiral, growing wider and brighter the higher we climb. Let’s share hope with those that so desperately need it. Visit https://patreon.com/homelessPNW to subscribe… it only takes 2 minutes, and is less than one latte or cappuccino per month. 

You can view the concert here:  Visit http://www.anuna.ie/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anunaofficial/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anunachoir/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Anuna_ChoirFollow Anúna on Facebook and Instagram, as well as Twitter to see the direct link to this amazing gift of music. This special concert will be released on St. Patrick's Day, so make sure you are subscribed to Anúna's pages. You will be able to make donations through links provided in this social media launch to varios homeless shelters around the world. Tune in...

David had it all: family, house, boat, million-dollar contracts... and he lost it. But he has found peace... and he is changing lives. Opening and episode music by artist Azam Ali can be found at https://open.spotify.com/artist/5FjTtbpfWj8SBN3SGjkY0WIf you want to see your generosity go directly into the hands of the homeless, please consider becoming a Patreon subscriber for the Homeless Podcast athttps://patreon.com/homelessPNWThe price of one latte. Cheaper than a burger. The cost of a monthly premium channel subscription. The Homeless Podcast is proud support the homeless with ALL donations that come in, and provide warmth, comfort and a voice to the voiceless. If you’d like to donate, consider a monthly subscription for even as little as $5 per month. You can also make one-time donations. Your kindness goes directly to the homeless and offers you a chance to give back and help combat this epidemic that is growing across the globe. Simply click on the above link to sign up... it only takes two minutes. And your support will help continue lifting up those that are in dire need of your empathy and understanding.Every day in the United States of America, 22 veterans commit suicide. Every night, 40,000 veterans sleep on the streets. The National Coalition for Homeless Veterans is doing all it can do to combat this growing epidemic. They are a voice to our Congress, a beacon of light to our troops, and a source of pride to our nation as an entity that seeks to care for those that have given the ultimate sacrifice.You can visit the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans at https://nchv.orgThere you can scroll to find your own area or state, look through a list, and find a shelter for veterans near you that surely could use your support. That is exactly how I found Sarge's Place, and that is what this episode is about.Visit Sarge's Place on Facebook, and check out the amazing work Cheri and her team is doing. Give them a call at 360-374-5252.https://www.facebook.com/SargesPlaceVeteranHousing/https://bombas.com/homelesspodFor every pair of socks you buy, Bombas donates a pair to the homeless. Visit now to receive 20% off your first order.

Sarge's Place is a home for veterans seeking shelter, and their champion, Cheri, has made it a refuge of comfort and stability. She has changed lives... she has saved lives.Opening and episode music by artist Azam Ali can be found at https://open.spotify.com/artist/5FjTtbpfWj8SBN3SGjkY0WEvery day in the United States of America, 22 veterans commit suicide. Every night, 40,000 veterans sleep on the streets. The National Coalition for Homeless Veterans is doing all it can do to combat this growing epidemic. They are a voice to our Congress, a beacon of light to our troops, and a source of pride to our nation as an entity that seeks to care for those that have given the ultimate sacrifice.You can visit the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans at https://nchv.orgThere you can scroll to find your own area or state, look through a list, and find a shelter for veterans near you that surely could use your support. That is exactly how I found Sarge's Place, and that is what this episode is about.Visit Sarge's Place on Facebook, and check out the amazing work Cheri and her team is doing. Give them a call at 360-374-5252.https://www.facebook.com/SargesPlaceVeteranHousing/If you want to see your generosity go directly into the hands of the homeless, please consider becoming a Patreon subscriber for the Homeless Podcast athttps://patreon.com/homelessPNWThe price of one latte. Cheaper than a burger. The cost of a monthly premium channel subscription. The Homeless Podcast is proud support the homeless with ALL donations that come in, and provide warmth, comfort and a voice to the voiceless. If you’d like to donate, consider a monthly subscription for even as little as $5 per month. You can also make one-time donations. Your kindness goes directly to the homeless and offers you a chance to give back and help combat this epidemic that is growing across the globe. Simply click on the above link to sign up... it only takes two minutes. And your support will help continue lifting up those that are in dire need of your empathy and understanding.https://bombas.com/homelesspodFor every pair of socks you buy, Bombas donates a pair to the homeless. Visit now to receive 20% off your first order.

"I’m diseased because I’m homeless, and it’s judgement. People just need to quit judging the problem."As Opie talks about the kids that he has helped off the streets and recalls being the best man in a wedding ceremony for one of them, I notice he gets a bit emotional. He truly is proud of this fact and it has made a major impact on him. I can’t help but wonder if he is thinking about his own children that are with his ex-wife back in Illinois. He hasn’t heard from them in two years, and I can’t imagine going that long without talking to immediate family.Follow Homeless on Facebook and Instagram:https://www.facebook.com/homelessPNWhttps://www.instagram.com/homeless_podcastGrab a pair or five of Bombas socks, and provide a pair or five for the homeless:https://bombas.com/homelesspod 

Jackson has been in the park for over 2 years. He lost his wife to sickness… and remarks how he is so grateful for the time God gave me with her. He is in his upper 50’s, wears a camouflage jacket that looks old and torn, and lights up a cigarette. Jackson can’t find a job, can’t get on the list to be accepted into the tiny home village that the city built, and can’t understand where all the money has gone that  "...is supposed to help us get on our feel." He understands the desperation and economic disasters that have led to so many being without homes. He has lost his greatest love to the elements, and has the look of both victim and owner of his predicament. On his face… pain.Follow The Homeless Podcast on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube. Also, you can visit us online to select any carrier from Spotify to Apple Podcasts.

What if you could just pack up a small bag and walk out the door? What if you could leave all the worries, financial struggles, career pressures, family obligations and debt behind you? Would you do it? Would you head out that door into the world and look for any way to forget the past? Or, would you take your past with you, reflecting on your life choices and your intentions to be free from responsibility? This episode about Tad, Mark and Davy explores those that CHOOSE to live on the fringe... without a home and striving to live in ultimate freedom. But then again, freedom can be a trap.

While walking along the streets of Olympia, Washington, I came across Jennifer who wanted to not only tell her story, but give a point of view that is not what the non-homeless would assume is normal. She speaks of her struggles with trying to be part of the working middle-class, dealing with psychiatric ward personnel, and her battle with prescription drugs that have been made readily available to her. What  we assume is the cause is often the result. And what we assume is the result can often be the cause. Don't look away...Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube. Also, you can visit us online to select any carrier from Spotify to Apple Podcasts.

The Homeless Podcast explores the lives of individuals who live on the fringe of society, examining what really happens when someone loses everything. In this podcast, you will hear the personal stories of those who have found themselves down a pathway that they perhaps never thought they would travel. Homeless premiers January 1st, 2020. You can find new episodes on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, or anywhere you listen to podcasts. Subscribe today!