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Host Emma Hughes and Producer and Guest Host Gwyn Griffith, learn the story of Mark Horvach, the founder of Invisible People, a non-profit that educates the public about homelessness through storytelling, educational resources, and advocacy. Links and Further Reading:Invisible PeopleInvisible People Toolkit“Being Homeless Made Me a Better Person”: How Mark Hovarth Is Putting The World's Invisible People Back In The Spotlight - PHOENIX MagazineFor more information please visit familypromiseofspokane.org, or email us at podcast@familypromiseofspokane.org.Stay curious.

Today host Emma Hughes and producer Gwyn Griffith are joined by Michael Larson and Davey Schaupp, the producer and director of the documentary, No Place to Grow Old.No Place to Grow Old is the first documentary to capture a growing crisis unfolding quietly across America: older adults aging into homelessness. Follow this link to host a watch party or to learn more about the documentary: https://www.noplacetogrowold.com/Resources and Further Reading:Emerging-Crisis-of-Aged-Homelessness.pdfHow Much Does Supplementary Security Income (SSI) Pay Each Month?Average Rent by Year [1940-2025 ]: Historical Rental RatesSpokane Housing Coalition – Because Everyone Needs a HomeHosts: Emma Hughes Guest Host: Gwyn GriffithGuests: Michael Larson and Davey SchauppProducer: Cheree LaPierreResearch Assistant: Lucy PearsonRecorded at the Spokane Public Library

On today's episode of On the Corner of Homeless & Curiosity, Producer Gwyn Griffith joins hosts Joe Ader and Emma Hughes to answer frequently asked questions about homelessness. Homelessness is a complex issue. We don't claim to explore every part of this intersection, but hope that each conversation brings new clarity to the reality as a whole. Please keep an open, curious mindset as you listen, and seek to learn, just as we are.Hosts Emma Hughes and Joe Ader of ⁠⁠Family Promise of Spokane⁠⁠Guest Host: Gwyn Griffith Produced by Cheree LaPierre and Gwyn GriffithResearch Assistance: Lucy PearsonRecorded at The Spokane Public Library

On today's episode of On the Corner of Homeless & Criminal Justice (Part 2), hosts Joe Ader and Emma Hughes talk with Judge Andrew Biviano to get a better look into the judicial system in regards to homelessness. Homelessness is a complex issue. We don't claim to explore every part of this intersection, but hope that each conversation brings new clarity to the reality as a whole. Please keep an open, curious mindset as you listen, and seek to learn, just as we are.Guest: Judge Andrew BivianoHosts Emma Hughes and Joe Ader of ⁠⁠Family Promise of Spokane⁠⁠.Produced by Cheree LaPierre and Gwyn GriffithRecorded at The Spokane Public LibraryResources:Spokane District CourtFight, Flight, Fawn Response

On today's episode of On the Corner of Homeless & Criminal Justice (Part 1), hosts Joe Ader and Emma Hughes talk with Spokane Police Sgt. Richie Plunkett to explore what the role of police is in the fight to end homelessness. Homelessness is a complex issue. We don't claim to explore every part of this intersection, but hope that each conversation brings new clarity to the reality as a whole. Please keep an open, curious mindset as you listen, and seek to learn, just as we are. Guest: Spokane Police Sgt. Richie Plunkett, Hosts Emma Hughes and Joe Ader of ⁠⁠Family Promise of Spokane⁠⁠. Produced by Cheree LaPierre and Gwyn Griffith Recorded at The Spokane Public Library Resources: Spokane takes a different approach to policing: Behavioral Health UnitSpokane Police Deploy Mental Health Professionals As Partners - NAMI Spokane

Did you know that one in six hospitality workers live below the poverty line? On today's episode of On the Corner of Homeless & Hospitality, hosts Joe Ader and Emma Hughes talk with Chris Deitz of Big Table to explore the challenges facing this industry and how many of its employees are at risk of housing insecurity. Homelessness is a complex issue. We don't claim to explore every part of this intersection, but hope that each conversation brings new clarity to the reality as a whole. Please keep an open, curious mindset as you listen, and seek to learn, just as we are. Guest: Chris Deitz of Big Table Hosts Emma Hughes and Joe Ader of ⁠⁠Family Promise of Spokane⁠⁠. Produced by Cheree LaPierre and Gwyn Griffith Recorded at The Spokane Public Library Rick Clark - Giving Back Spokane Impact of COVID-19 on the hospitality industry: A supply chain resilience perspective AI in Hospitality Tipped Employees Minimum Wage by State Unreasonable Hospitality

This week we have a short, but very special, episode to share with you. One former guest of Family Promise of Spokane sent in a letter and graciously allowed us to share it with you. This letter is just one experience of homelessness, and the journey to being housed. Her story shows that it is possible to break the cycle of homelessness. Thank you to our host Emma Hughes & Joe Ader, our producers Gwyn Griffith & Cheree LaPierre, and a special thank you to our voice actor Emberly Jurgens. If you would like to learn more information about Family Promise of Spokane please visit our website. If you would like to donate to our organization and help other families find their way home, please click here.

Welcome to today's episode, “On the Corner of Homelessness & Talking to Kids ”.  Hosts Joe Ader and Emma Hughes welcome a very special guest, Kama Einhorn, Senior Director of Content Design for Sesame Workshop's Research, Education, Data & Impact group to talk about how and when to talk to children about homelessness. Homelessness is a complex issue. We don't claim to explore every part of this intersection, but hope that each conversation brings new clarity to the reality as a whole. Please keep an open, curious mindset as you listen, and seek to learn, just as we are. Guest: Kama Einhorn from Sesame Workshop Hosts Emma Hughes and Joe Ader of ⁠⁠Family Promise of Spokane⁠⁠. Produced by Cheree LaPierre and Gwyn Griffith Recorded at The Spokane Public Library Links to additional reading: Homepage - Sesame Workshop Why Sesame Street connected food insecurity to family homelessness – Chasing the Dream | PBS Asking for Help - Sesame Workshop H Is for Hope - Sesame Workshop Sampled Audio in Episode: Dot to Dot Sesame Street Video Ribbons of Hope Sesame Street Video A huge thank you to the team at Sesame Workshop for making this episode possible!

Welcome to today's episode, “On the Corner of Homelessness & Education ”.  Hosts Joe Ader and Emma Hughes welcome guest Barbara Duffield, Executive Director of SchoolHouse Connection, to discuss the intersection of education and homelessness. They will explore how the end of homelessness is rooted in education. Homelessness is a complex issue. We don't claim to explore every part of this intersection, but hope that each conversation brings new clarity to the reality as a whole. Please keep an open, curious mindset as you listen, and seek to learn, just as we are. Guest: Barbara Duffield Executive Director of SchoolHouse Connection Hosts Emma Hughes and Joe Ader of ⁠⁠Family Promise of Spokane⁠⁠. Produced by Cheree LaPierre and Gwyn Griffith Recorded at Central Spokane Public Library Links to additional reading: https://nationalhomeless.org/Voices of Youth Count – Chapin HallHomelessness in pregnancy: perinatal outcomesStudents Experiencing HomelessnessUPDATE: Report: 72% of jobs will require more than a high school diploma in 2031Title I, Part A Program ModelsWhat is a liaison? (McKinney-Vento)How Does the Way We Define Homelessness Affect Students? Hidden Homelessness in the U.S.: Why Congress Must Change HUD's Definition of Homelessness to Align With Other Federal Agencies Quote from SchoolHouse Connection Youth Voices

Today's special LIVE bonus episode centers around former Family Promise of Spokane guests. Those who found FPS, went through our program, and are now no longer homeless. They ended the cycle of homelessness for their families. This episode was recorded live so some of the audio is a bit hard to hear. We ask that you still listen because these voices are important to hear. This episode was made possible by the support of our title sponsors, Providence and Wellpoint. Thank you most of all to our panelists, Wulan, Jamie, Musa, and Norm. Also, a disclaimer: homelessness is a complex issue. We don't claim to explore every part of this intersection, but hope that each conversation brings new clarity to the reality as a whole. Please keep an open, curious mindset as you listen, and seek to learn, just as we are. Hosts Emma Hughes and Joe Ader of ⁠⁠⁠Family Promise of Spokane⁠⁠⁠. Produced by Cheree LaPierre and Gwyn Griffith Recorded live at St. Luke Lutheran Church If you would like to support Family Promise of Spokane and be a part of the end to homelessness, consider a one time gift or becoming a monthly donor.

Welcome to today's episode, “On the Corner of Homelessness & Public Libraries ”. Today host Joe Ader is joined by guest host Gwyn Griffith, and guest Andrew Chanse. Homelessness is a complex issue. We don't claim to explore every part of this intersection, but hope that each conversation brings new clarity to the reality as a whole. Please keep an open, curious mindset as you listen, and seek to learn, just as we are. Guest: Andrew Chanse Executive Director of Spokane Public Library Hosts Emma Hughes and Joe Ader of ⁠⁠Family Promise of Spokane⁠⁠. Produced by Cheree LaPierre and Gwyn Griffith Recorded at Central Spokane Public Library Links to Spokane Library: Library of Things Social Services at Central Friends of the Spokane Library Links to additional reading: Spokane Public Library will add new social work team to central branchWindstorm closes schools; 380,000 without powerSpokane's cooling resources for extreme heatPeer Spokane partners with Spokane Public Library to put peer service specialists in librariesThese States Have the Largest Homeless PopulationsNational Center on Family Homelessness | American Institutes for ResearchAdvocacyWhy Public Libraries Will Stay Relevant in 2019 and BeyondNeil Gaiman: Why our future depends on libraries, reading and daydreamingThese innovative library ideas showcase outside-the-box thinkingLibraries Reaching Out: A Year of Innovation

Welcome to today's episode, “On the Corner of Homelessness & Funding ”. Today we the guest are, your hosts, Emma & Joe! Homelessness is a complex issue. We don't claim to explore every part of this intersection, but hope that each conversation brings new clarity to the reality as a whole. Please keep an open, curious mindset as you listen, and seek to learn, just as we are. Hosts Emma Hughes and Joe Ader of ⁠Family Promise of Spokane⁠. Produced by Cheree LaPierre and Gwyn Griffith Recorded at Central Spokane Public Library Links to referenced articles and additional reading: Are You Misappropriating Your Nonprofit's Funds? A Look At Restricted Donations Nonprofit, Not-for Profit & For-Profit Organizations Explained A new way to judge non-profits: Dan Pallotta at TED2013 | TED Blog Shelter Audit Points Toward Scattered Site Model Family Promise's FLASH Program helping house families Funding Sources for Ending Homelessness Spokane Valley to have homeless shelter beds for the first time Differences Between Public and Private Sources of Funding

Welcome to today's episode, “On the Corner of Homelessness & Advocacy”. Today we have Stacy Pollard from Family Promise joining us via online call. Homelessness is a complex issue. We don't claim to explore every part of this intersection, but hope that each conversation brings new clarity to the reality as a whole. Please keep an open, curious mindset as you listen, and seek to learn, just as we are.  Hosts Emma Hughes and Joe Ader of ⁠Family Promise of Spokane⁠. Special Guest Stacy Pollard of Family Promise Produced by Cheree LaPierre and Gwyn Griffith Recorded at Central Spokane Public Library Links to referenced articles and additional reading: Advocacy 101: Types, Examples, and PrinciplesHomeless Children and Youth Act (H.R. 5221)Advocating to End Family Homelessness - Family Promise Using Advocacy to End HomelessnessJohnson v. Grants PassBeing in Spokane parks after hours made an arrestable offenseSpokane voters criminalize homeless camps near places children gather Homeless Children and Youth Act (H.R. 5221) Groups to consider: National Low Income Housing CoalitionSPOKANE HOMELESS COALITION

Today's important conversation centers around homelessness and childhood trauma. First, a disclaimer: homelessness is a complex issue. We don't claim to explore every part of this intersection, but hope that each conversation brings new clarity to the reality as a whole. Please keep an open, curious mindset as you listen, and seek to learn, just as we are. News articles, definitions and further reading: Homelessness & Adverse Childhood Experiences ACE's: Adverse Childhood Experiences What is Trauma? What is Trauma Informed Care? Recognizing and Treating Child Traumatic Stress Long Term Effects of Child Abuse and Neglect Stress vs. Trauma For fun extra reading: Spokane End Hobbit House

Today's important conversation centers around when homelessness and disabilities intersect. First, a disclaimer: homelessness is a complex issue. I've been reminded of that throughout each of the conversations we've had. This conversation is no different. We don't claim to explore every part of this intersection, but hope that each conversation brings new clarity to the reality as a whole. Please keep an open, curious mindset as you listen, and seek to learn, just as we are. The disability community is rapidly evolving to using identity-first language like disabled person, in place of person-first language like a person who has a disability. This is because it views disability as being a core component of identity, much like race and gender. Some members of the community, such as people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, prefer person-first language. In this episode, the terms may be used interchangeably. Hosts Emma Hughes and Joe Ader of Family Promise of Spokane Special Guest Anthony Horn Produced by Cheree LaPierre and Gwyn Griffith Recorded at Central Spokane Public Library Links to referenced articles and additional reading: Anthony Horn Facebook page Revive Spokane Vacancy Rates in Spokane Washington Come & See at Family Promise of Spokane. Join us to visit our facilities to learn more about how FPS works to end homelessness in our community.

Welcome to today's episode, “On the Corner of Homelessness AND Global Migration”.  Homelessness is a complex issue. We don't claim to explore every part of this intersection, but hope that each conversation brings new clarity to the reality as a whole. Please keep an open, curious mindset as you listen, and seek to learn, just as we are.  Hosts Emma Hughes and Joe Ader of Family Promise of Spokane. Special Guest Dr. Mark Finney is the Executive Director of Thrive International.  Produced by Cheree LaPierre and Gwyn Griffith Intern: Emberly Jurgens Recorded at Central Spokane Public Library Terms: Immigrant: a person who transitions across a foreign border to stay for an extended period of time. Refugee: A subset of immigrants who are crossing a border for humanitarian reasons (often times due to persecution) Internally Displaced Person: someone who is forced to leave their home but who remains within their country's borders. Asylum Seeker: a person who has left their home country as a refugee and is seeking admission in a port of entry in another. Links to referenced articles and additional reading: Who is a refugee, a migrant or an asylum seeker? Refugees and Asylum | USCIS Office of Refugee Resettlement Profile of the Unauthorized Population - County Data (48141) Immigration Has Been a Defining, Often Contentious, Element Throughout U.S. History Immigration and adult transitions - PubMed Refugees in U.S. Have Contributed Nearly $124B to U.S. Government Budget, New HHS Study Reveals https://budget.house.gov/imo/media/doc/the_baseline_and_the_border_crisis.pdf Migrant surge makes U.S. housing crisis worse Migration, cultural bereavement and cultural identity Thrive International hosts women's-only pool party as an inclusive event for international residents https://www.ohchr.org/en/migration/reframing-narratives-migration 'Never underestimate the power of coming together': Unity in the Community brings different cultures together in Riverfront Park for 29th year "Home" by Warsan Shire Thrive International

This is the second part of a two part episode. If you have yet to hear part 1, please go back and listen to that first. Today we're lucky to have Special Guest Claire Jefferson-Glipa. Claire is the Executive Director of FP Riverside. Claire has over 10 years of experience in non-profit management. She excels in establishing partnerships and collaborations. Claire is a powerful public speaker and a passionate servant leader. Hosted by Emma Hughes (Outreach and Recruitment Director) and Joe Ader (Executive Director) of Family Promise of Spokane Guest: Claire Jefferson-Glipa (Family Promise of Riverside) Produced by Cheree LaPierre and Gwyn Griffith Terms, Articles and Links referenced in this episode: ⁠Skin color and Race⁠⁠A 'Forgotten History' Of How The U.S. Government Segregated America⁠⁠Mapping Race and Segregation in Spokane Washington⁠ ⁠Redlinging's Lingering  Shadows  - Housing discrimination shaped Spokane in ways that are still visible today | Spokane Historical⁠⁠The Origins of Segregated Neighborhoods in Spokane - It Started in the Cemeteries | Spokane Historical⁠⁠Timeline of Systemic Racism against AAPI⁠ ⁠To Dismantle Anti-Asian Racism, We Must Understand Its Roots⁠⁠Myths and Questions about Homelessness⁠ ⁠Who is Homeless?⁠ ⁠How to Shift from a Scarcity Mindset to an Abundance Mindset⁠⁠What Is the Halo Effect? ⁠⁠L.A. County to Pay $20 Million for Land Once Seized From Black Family (Published 2023)

Today we're lucky to have Special Guest Claire Jefferson-Glipa. Claire is the Executive Director of FP Riverside. Claire has over 10 years of experience in non-profit management. She excels in establishing partnerships and collaborations. Claire is a powerful public speaker and a passionate servant leader. Hosted by Emma Hughes (Outreach and Recruitment Director) and Joe Ader (Executive Director) of Family Promise of Spokane Guest: Claire Jefferson-Glipa (Family Promise of Riverside) Produced by Cheree LaPierre and Gwyn Griffith Terms, Articles and Links referenced in this episode: Skin color and Race A 'Forgotten History' Of How The U.S. Government Segregated America Mapping Race and Segregation in Spokane Washington Redlinging's Lingering  Shadows  - Housing discrimination shaped Spokane in ways that are still visible today | Spokane Historical The Origins of Segregated Neighborhoods in Spokane - It Started in the Cemeteries | Spokane Historical Timeline of Systemic Racism against AAPI To Dismantle Anti-Asian Racism, We Must Understand Its RootsMyths and Questions about Homelessness Who is Homeless? How to Shift from a Scarcity Mindset to an Abundance Mindset What Is the Halo Effect? L.A. County to Pay $20 Million for Land Once Seized From Black Family (Published 2023)

We're lucky to have Dr. Luis Manriquez with us for today's episode. Dr. Manriquez is a board-certified doctor. His passion is exploring the spectrum of health from acute disease to social factors and their effect on health. You can find him working with people experiencing homelessness on street medicine, working with community partners to create a healthier Spokane for all and teaching students as a clinical assistant professor at WSU's College of Medicine. Hosted by Emma Hughes (Outreach and Recruitment Director) and Joe Ader (Executive Director) of Family Promise of Spokane Guest: Dr. Luis Manriquez (CHAS) Terms, Articles and Links referenced in this episode: ⁠Street Medicine⁠: a program set up to provide care to the homeless population where they are and facilitate the connection between homeless service organizations and healthcare. Spokane Street Medicine #509-481-3152  Street medicine official website Inside Efforts to Provide Health Care to Youth Who Are Unhoused. Integrating Social and Health Equity into Medical Education and Practice CHAS street medicine team provides medical care to homeless and vulnerable populations Mortality of US Homeless Population Homeless People Are 16 Times More Likely to Die Suddenly How Washington is treating housing as health care Health Insurance Coverage in the United States: 2022 Millions of Americans live nowhere near a hospital, jeopardizing their lives | CNN Youtube Video: Street Medicine With Dr. Luis Manriquez  ED: Emergency Department

What is case management, what is the changing future of case management, and why does Family Promise of Spokane use case management in their programs? Hosted by Emma Hughes (Outreach and Recruitment Director) and Joe Ader (Executive Director) of Family Promise of Spokane Guest: Chris Harbert (Family Services Assistant Director) Terms and Links referenced in this episode: Case Management Case Management is a dynamic process that assesses, plans, implements, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates to improve outcomes, experiences, and value. The practice of case management is professional and collaborative, occurring in a variety of settings where medical care, mental health care, and social supports are delivered. Services are facilitated by diverse disciplines in conjunction with the care recipient and their support system. Eligibility rules- Answers what type of aid a person can access, and when they can do so On the Corner of Homelessness & Data https://open.spotify.com/episode/4qoBgjnJPS987fgXZ9K0kh?si=f42550fd3ce042d9 Housing First- Housing First is an approach that prioritizes providing permanent housing to people experiencing homelessness, thus ending their homelessness and serving as a platform from which they can pursue personal goals and improve their quality of life.  https://endhomelessness.org/resource/housing-first/ Housing Ready-  People experiencing homelessness were required to first participate in and graduate from short-term residential and treatment programs before obtaining permanent housing.  In the linear approach, permanent housing was offered only after a person experiencing homelessness could demonstrate that they were “ready” for housing. Housing Only- An approach where housing is provided without any additional support services R.A.F.T.- Rapid Access Funding Tool Permanent Supportive Services: (current definition) non-time-limited housing for persons with disabling conditions who have experienced homelessness or risk of homelessness and are offered voluntary supportive services aimed at assisting the client in maintaining the terms of their lease agreement. DSHS- Department of Social and Health Services: https://www.dshs.wa.gov/ RFTA- Request for Tenancy Approval 

In the second half of On the Corner of Homelessness & Local Government, Nicolette Ocheltree (Manager of Homeless and Housing Initiatives in Spokane), Joe Ader, and Emma Hughes, continue to have a conversation of the role of Local Government in regards to homelessness, what we can learn, and where we can go from here. Want to donate to Family Promise of Spokane? You can find us at www.familypromiseofspokane.org. Click on the donate tab to make a gift today. Thank you for listening, and thank you for your support.

Hosts Emma Hughes and Joe Ader of Family Promise of Spokane, talk with Spokane City's Manager of Housing and Homelessness Initiatives, Nicolette Ocheltree. This casual conversation is the first part of a two part discussion of the role of local government regarding homelessness.

How do you define success when ending homelessness? What data and trends can we trust? We ask these questions and discuss how Family Promise of Spokane utilizes data in this week's episode about the Data behind ending homelessness. Want to learn more? Here are some resources that you might find helpful while listening to this episode. HMIS or CMIS- Homeless Management Information System COC- Continuum of Care PIT- Point in Time Count   Other resources: Statistics of Homelessness in America Coordinated Entry Want to get involved at Family Promise of Spokane? Visit our website at www.familypromiseofspokane.org or follow us on social media.

What is trauma and how does it affect us long term? What is the Adverse Childhood Experiences study and what happens when children are affected by hardships early on in life? Join us as we find out. Thank you to our guest Sadonia Garner for joining us today. Other resources: The Hand Model ACEs

Just how complicated is homelessness and poverty? How might you solve the problems that our families face? Is it really as simple as it may seem from the outside? Let's talk about affordability! Looking for more? Here is what we recommend: - Visit the Family Promise of Spokane website - Women Helping Women Fund - Our Girls Report 2023 - Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Explanation - Cost of Living Calculator, Default Spokane, WA

Does homelessness have an essential role in society? Can we actually live in a community without homeless persons? In fact, this scale of homelessness is a modern problem, but has historic roots. In 2022, there were more homeless children in American than there were homeless people during the entirety of the American Great Depression. Why has it come this far, and what legislation would need to occur to correct our trajectory? Join our hosts, Joe Ader and Emma Hughes as they dive into these questions, and so much more. Looking for more info? Here are the sources we found helpful for this episode: FAQs History of Poverty ThresholdsHistory of Responses to Homeless Modern Homelessness Proven Solutions 2022 Trends and Stats Want to know more about Family Promise of Spokane? Visit our Website or Social Media Accounts today!

One of our hosts, Emma Hughes introduces the podcast and discusses her hopes for this season. At the heart of it, homelessness results when. You did something bad. Something bad was done to you. Or circumstance. At the heart of it all, homelessness is a loss of community. Join us in exploring where the system struggles to truly solve homelessness, how issues of our time intersect and where personal responsibility is required. The only true common factor that leads to homelessness is a loss of community. There isn't a second cousin or close friend willing to give you a couch to stay on anymore, there is no church or non-profit of community group willing to lend you rent. No one to help you work your way out of addiction, fight against systemic injustices, or even just fix your car. Homelessness is an incredibley complex issue, but doesn't have to be. Come with us on an educational and empathy building journey, where the complex intersections of homelessness & "___________" will be slowly untangled, and we get to a point where we can and will end the cycle of homelessness, together. Want to know more about Family Promise of Spokane? Visit our Website and Social Media today!