Podcasts about downtown streets team

Trying to escape fundamentalist religion from a young age, a German-Turkish woman named Amira fights her way not just to freedom but also to motherhood. It's the moment when Amira finds herself in a women's shelter in San Francisco, California, with her 9-month-old baby that her life changes forever.Music and Transcripts Coming Soon! Unhoused or worried about loosing housing? We have listed some resources here.Facing housing obstacles in the California / San Francisco Bay Area? Downtown Streets Team can help.Facing housing obstacles in Tennessee? We have listed some resources here.National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK(8255)Domestic Violence Resources in TennesseeNational Domestic Violence Hotlin

This is Terry. He volunteers with the Downtown Streets Team, who once helped him get on his feet when he first moved to San Francisco. Now he helps clean the streets of needles and helps San Francisco's most vulnerable. We're going to follow him through the areas he serves while learning a bit about his own life story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gregory Nottage was a successful businessman when, at age 26, he was wrongfully convicted of first degree murder. He spent 19 years in prison before being exonerated after the killer confessed to the crime. He says he lost everything--except hope. Gregory was released from prison in 2014  with just $200 of "gate money."   What Gregory has done since his release is extraordinary: he earned two degrees, and now runs a non-profit that creates full-time, paid transitional jobs for its former homeless clients, often leading to permanent employment.  In this episode, Gregory details his daily life behind bars; how and why he decided to stop seeing himself as a victim; and why serving others--while in prison, and now on the "outside"--is his life's purpose.  This man's story is a lesson for all of us in perspective and gratitude.In this episode:Gregory recounts his first night in prison and learning prison politics (02:04)How he'd get through the days in prison (08:07)His lowest point, and how it was a catalyst for changing his perspective (11:08)Learning he was finally being released from prison (19:15)Reintegrating back into the "real world" (23:54)The impact Gregory's imprisonment had on his son (28:25)How and why he found his way into the nonprofit work he does now (31:12)What Streets Team Enterprises does for its clients (33:58)Gregory's work with police cadets on perception and homelessness (39:16)Want to know more about Gregory, Streets Team Enterprises, and Downtown Streets Team?Learn about Streets Team Enterprises on their website (scroll down to read about Gregory): https://www.streetsteam.org/our-work/workforce-development-programRead about the Downtown Streets Team on their website: https://www.streetsteam.org/Find them on Facebook: downtownstreetsteamConnect with them on Instagram: streetsteamTweet them on Twitter: downtownstreetsWatch videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/DowntownStreetsTeamWant to know more about "What It's Like To..."?Sign up to be on our Insiders' List to receive our newsletters and insiders' information! Go to whatitsliketo.net (sign-ups are at the bottom of the page)Follow us on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterLinkedInSupport the show

Please Fill Out the Listener Survey! Episode Summary: Today, I'm joined by visual and performance artist, educator, and community leader Victor Mavedzenge. Victor describes his feelings of not belonging and some of the ways that that feeling shaped him as a person and an artist. His journey from his home country of Zimbabwe, to London, to Berkeley, CA have led him to embrace an international identity. A natural community builder, Victor shares the story of how the 2nd Friday Art Talk panel discussion started and what it's grown to today. We also touch on his role as Project Manager at Downtown Streets Team, an organization that works with the unhoused population in Northern and Central California. TranscriptTopics Covered:●     How Victor turns to painting as a way to reset during times of transition●     Victor's experience in London as a person from a former British colony●     The danger of having a limited identity●     Victor's vision for the 2nd Friday Art Talk event●     What draws Victor to the role of community builder   Resources:   ●     Learn more about the 2nd Friday Art Talk hosted by VictorGuest Info:●     Victor's Website●     Victor's Instagram Special Offers: ●     Check out https://newsly.me and use the promo code ARTHEALS for a free one-month premium subscription.Follow Me:●     My Instagram ●     My LinkedIn●     My Twitter●     Art Heals All Wounds Website●     Art Heals All Wounds Instagram●     Art Heals All Wounds Twitter●     Art Heals All Wounds Facebook●     Art Heals All Wounds Newsletter   Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Please Fill Out the Listener Survey! Episode Summary: Today, I'm joined by visual and performance artist, educator, and community leader Victor Mavedzenge. Victor describes his feelings of not belonging and some of the ways that that feeling shaped him as a person and an artist. His journey from his home country of Zimbabwe, to London, to Berkeley, CA have led him to embrace an international identity. A natural community builder, Victor shares the story of how the 2nd Friday Art Talk panel discussion started and what it's grown to today. We also touch on his role as Project Manager at Downtown Streets Team, an organization that works with the unhoused population in Northern and Central California. TranscriptTopics Covered:● How Victor turns to painting as a way to reset during times of transition● Victor's experience in London as a person from a former British colony● The danger of having a limited identity● Victor's vision for the 2nd Friday Art Talk event● What draws Victor to the role of community builder Resources: ● Learn more about the 2nd Friday Art Talk hosted by VictorGuest Info:● Victor's Website● Victor's Instagram Special Offers: ● Check out https://newsly.me and use the promo code ARTHEALS for a free one-month premium subscription.Follow Me:● My Instagram ● My LinkedIn● My Twitter● Art Heals All Wounds Website● Art Heals All Wounds Instagram● Art Heals All Wounds Twitter● Art Heals All Wounds Facebook● Art Heals All Wounds Newsletter See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Chapelle started smoking and drinking at 10. As he got older, he became obsessed with getting high. He did methamphetamines for at least 20 years, he smoked crack, he smoked KJ, he sniffed paint, he sniffed gasoline, he even sniffed glue. He got married, had 4 kids, and even landed a good job. But he couldn't stop thinking about getting high. As he puts it: “I was addicted. I wanted to be a good man, I wanted to be a father, but I was addicted.” Eventually Chapelle lost his wife, lost his kids, lost his jobs, and ended up homeless. But he still wasn't ready to change. Then, a doctor examined him and told him he had stage 4 cancer. That's when Chapelle hit rock bottom: “Cancer changed my whole life. Once I realized I had cancer, I realized I didn't have any time to waste.” Chapelle surrendered his life to God and stopped trying to get high. Now he is celebrating 4 years clean and sober. He works @ Downtown Streets Team, he's got his own place, he pays his own bills, and he's a dad. Any of his kids can call him and he will be there: “because I'm not using.”. If you would like to become involved in your community and help people like Chapelle, go to https://streetlifeministries.org/and donate or volunteer.

News No Man's Sky's new update is like The Amazing Race in space Xbox, Xbox 360 games added to Microsoft's cloud gaming program PlayStation Plus offers Days Gone, Oddworld: Soulstorm in April Among Us is getting a new art style and 15-player lobbies Analogue delays Pocket handheld to October Grand Theft Auto 5 joins Xbox Game Pass this month, with MLB The Show 21 and more Pac-Man 99, a new battle royale game, comes to Nintendo Switch Sealed Super Mario Bros. sells for $660,000, shattering record for most expensive game ever Niftski Breaks The Super Mario Bros. Speedrun Record With A Perfect Run Announcement! Come check out Mash's fundraiser stream on April 17th at 2pm PDT. I'll be putting on a "concert" stream while playing Expert Pro drums on Rock Band 3, and I'll be raising money for the Downtown Streets Team. Check https://gamingforgood.stream for more details! What We've Been Playing Mash Nidhogg - PS4 Cuphead - PS4 Spider-Man - PS4 Journey - PS4 Rock Band 3 / 4 - 360/XOne Super Smash Bros Ultimate - Switch GoldenEye 007 (Remastered) - Xenia/360 Andy Guacamelee / Guacamelee 2 - PC/Xbox Minecraft - PC Wii Sports club - Wii U Super Smash Bros Ultimate - Switch GoldenEye 007 - XBOX360 Turok: Dinosaur Hunter - PC

Today we hit the streets! The streets of Cali that is! We speak with Chris and Logan from the not-for-profit organization Downtown Streets Team, that helps clean up the streets while helping people off the streets. We hop you enjoy this episode of real people making a real IMPACT! Chris Richardson - Chief Program Officer for DST Contact: chris@streetsteam.org Logan McDonell - Senior Director of Development for DST Contact: LoganPMcD@gmail.com DST is building Teams that restore dignity, hope and purpose, and provide a path out of homelessness. Website: streetsteam.org

With these tips, you'll be equipped to help your family safely and effectively help people facing homelessness. My guest is Logan McDonnell, Senior Director of Development for Downtown Streets Team in San Jose. You'll learn how to give an easy and appropriate response to someone asking for help, and how to easily direct them to the best help available. Downtown Streets Team is a nonprofit organization reaching much of Northern California. Those facing homelessness can receive help with employment and housing, and can get their basic needs covered. For more info.: www.streetsteam.org. - Chris Jackson  

Today, we are talking with Rachel Davidson, Director of the Sacramento Chapter of the Downtown Streets Team. The Downtown Streets Team is one of St. John’s Community Partners, meeting each Wednesday afternoon in Goethe Hall. In our conversation we’ll learn more about the organization, their mission and work, and their upcoming event in their Storyteller’s Series.

Every family has someone who would love to help someone facing homelessness. Who is that in your family? With these tips, you'll be equipped to help your family safely and effectively help people. My guest is Logan McDonnell, Senior Director of Development for Downtown Streets Team in San Jose. You'll learn how to give an easy and appropriate response to someone asking for help, and how to easily direct them to the best help available. Downtown Streets Team is a nonprofit organization reaching much of Northern California. Those facing homelessness can receive help with employment and housing, and can get their basic needs covered. For more info.: www.streetsteam.org. - Chris Jackson  

Sue Hall speaks with Logan McDonnell with DownTown Streets Team about the progress they are making getting the homeless off the streets and into jobs, housing and career mentoring. http://streetsteam.org/index

Welcome to the 89th episode of Giving Back Insights, my Thursday solo show where I talk about how our guests and their charities serve others, to explore actions each of can take to make a difference in people’s lives and to share. Today I’m discussing my reunite with my brother. Listen to today’s episode and don’t forget to give your feedback and valuable comment. Enjoy!   Key Takeaways: A few months ago I was at the Tuesday meeting of Downtown Streets Team, soaking up the success stories of our unsheltered neighbors making progress in their lives and listening to members share the love with their fellow team members to keep hope alive.  These “revivals without religion” as Joan from Dolby calls them are a source of inspiration and strength for me, a reminder of how much I have and how much a hand up, rather than a handout, can do. This is where I heard two members from an organization called Miracle Messages.  This group has a simple and powerful mission: Help your neighbors experiencing homelessness reunite with their families and friends.  Kevin Adler and Nancy Erhard from Miracle Messages were guests and shared some powerful stories of impact: Giving Back Podcast: Miracle Messages I was paying special attention to Miracle Messages for a personal reason.  I hadn’t seen my older brother Tom for 18 years. For a variety of reasons and confounding factors, he removed himself from our entire family, nuclear and extended.  I had no idea where he was, although earlier searches had pointed to areas around the Bay Area. Handsome, smart and athletic, Tom was as All-American as it gets.  A three-sport athlete and charming, he also took classes at UC Berkeley while in high school.  Women wanted to be with him, men wanted to BE him. I know I certainly did. 8 years his junior, I would spend my summers watching him play basketball with his friends and trying to impress him. His life took a major turn when he was in a bad car accident during his junior year in high school.  Competitive sports was now out, and he took to working after school. He graduated on time, went to college and then dropped out.  He was used to the money and put his energy into work instead of his education. More importantly, I think, is that he’d gone from exceptional to “merely” special.  He was used to the spotlight and it frustrated him that the ease of his former life was gone.  He went through a series of jobs that he was great at, but left each because he wasn’t moving up fast enough, not receiving the recognition he thought he’d earned. Along the way, he also had arguments with family and friends.  Quick-witted and quick-tempered, major blowouts were not uncommon.  Armed with a sense of righteousness as well as a black belt in karate, he could be a particularly fearsome opponent.  Even worse when he was feeling frustrated and lashing out. But even as a child, I could see that his anger masked the goodness that he had in his heart.  He was generous and funny and always wanted to help. In fact, looking back, I can see that his frustration with many jobs was that he DID go above and beyond but felt disrespect when his expectations, expressed or not, went unfulfilled.  All of us want to know that our lives have meaning and that our work has value. And I think all of know how frustrating it feels when our needs go unfulfilled and we don’t have the language or guidance to know how to ask for what we want.  I know I do, and on many occasions both personal and professional. Tom was struggling during those years when I was in high school and then to college.  Emotionally as well as financially. He was looking for his new identity, a sense of self and purpose.  Struggling to move on to a new chapter. And when our father died, he had the hardest time of all of us.   He and our father had a special relationship.  The first son after two daughters, our father finally had a boy to take fishing and camping and horse around with in a way he couldn’t with my sisters.  They spent so much time together. I remember seeing photos of them when I was little and wondering why Dad and I didn’t do the same things. Not jealous of Tom, just a little sad. So he got more and more distant after Dad died, moving from occasional visits to occasional calls until one Christmas was the last we heard from him.  And it’d been years until earlier in 2018 when Nancy from Miracle Messages got involved. She connected with Tom and left him a couple of messages. I waited with high hopes, and after a few months of not hearing from him, I asked Nancy to contact Tom again.  Nothing. I decided that I’d waited long enough and called him.  Have you ever seen that TV show “Name That Tune” where contestants bid down the number of notes they need in order to, well, name that tune.  One word was all I needed to know it was Tom when he picked up the phone. He was talking to me before I was even born and “hello” was all it took to recognize him.   I spoke with Christina Noel from Arc Benders about how connecting with him after so long was a marker of who I’ve become and who I want to be.  I wanted to tell him that I love him and I miss him, that it’s okay to be nervous or scared, and that no matter what he chooses to do, I’m here for him.  I got to tell him that, and I meant it. I meant it with all my heart. Like Celeste Fremon says about Father G from Home Boy Industries, “It was never his job to save them.  It was his job to love them.” I just want to love him.  I’m in that space and I am at my best living there. That’s how I can serve Tom. I got to meet up with Tom a few days later.  It was great to see him and hear him and hug him.  Feeling his love and pouring back into him was a gift I’ll always hang on to.  No matter what the future holds for us, he knows that whatever he chooses, he is loved. I am eternally grateful to my Dad who showed me what unconditional love looks like.  Thankfully, I was open to receiving that gift before he died. I am also so thankful that the Universe brought Bill Verity into my life by way of the remarkable Midori Verity.  We talked about Miracle Messages and hopefully re-connecting with Tom. Bill was kind enough to share his own story of family challenges and encouraged me in just the right way to reach out to Tom if he didn’t call.   Remember: Always err on the side of love & kindness. Love & Gratitude, Rob Facebook Live: https://www.facebook.com/rob.lowe.50999405/videos/426167404453946 Mentioned in This Episode: Giving Back Podcast Downtown Streets Team Miracle Messages Home Boy Industries Arc Benders Giving Back Podcast: Miracle Messages

Chris Spangle and Mark Warner discuss homelessness in America. Warner worked for a homeless shelter for nearly a decade before going into politics. They discuss why someone becomes homeless and how local communities can manage populations without government intervention. Econtalk: Erica Sandberg on Homelessness and Downtown Streets Team - https://www.acast.com/econtalk/erica-sandberg-on-homelessness-and-downtown-streets-team Wheeler Mission Ministries - https://wheelermission.org/ Thomas Sowell on the Housing Boom and Bust - https://youtu.be/5GoAGuTIbVY

Host Sue Hall speaks with Kalie Standish Manager of Corporate Outreach for Downtown Streets Team and Pastor Paul Bains with Project We Hope on how they are helping Bay Area homeless people regain dignity and strength to get off the streets and how a recent $250,000 donation from Google is helping.  https://www.projectwehope.org/ http://bit.ly/2FlVdDi

Podcaster and writer Erica Sandberg talks with EconTalk host Russ Roberts about homelessness in San Francisco. Sandberg talks about what the city can do about homelessness and her experience with Downtown Streets Team, which gives homeless people in the Bay Area the chance to work in exchange for gift cards that let them buy food and other basics.

In 2015 Greta Schaaf graduated from a public high school in northern, VA. She had applied to, and been accepted at, University of Delaware but she didn’t feel quite ready to make that transition. Taking a gap year wasn’t an option that was widely discussed at her high school but she followed a hunch that it might be a good path for her and attended a gap year fair. Representatives from various programs were discussing options involving travel and adventure and some very large price tags. Americorps didn’t have a table at the fair but someone there suggested that she look into it. Greta did her research and learned that Americorps is a one year volunteer program that pays participants a stipend, a modest scholarship, and offers the opportunity to earn college credits. Greta applied for a program on the west coast, and after some frustrating bureaucratic delays that she describes in the podcast, was accepted. Through AmeriCorps, Greta has been able to travel, see the world, and work with amazing from across our nation. The skills that she gained during that time are sure to serve her well as she now prepares to begin her college career. Greta has a family connection to the Ever Better Podcast. Lise Metzger, Greta’s mother, was my guest on podcast episode 26, Grounded Photographer. Lise is a photographer and writer who documents the lives and work of women farmers on her blog, GroundedWomen.com. In our podcast discussion, Lise talked about her daughter’s gap year and the great experience she was having. That piqued my interest because my son is a high school senior, so I pay close attention when someone discusses the paths that students are taking after graduation. In fact, if you know of someone who is considering post-high school options, send them a link to this podcast so that they can learn from Greta's experience. Listen to the podcast to hear Greta discuss: Her decision to take a gap year and the leap of faith that guided her to Americorps Diversity in Service Learning credits that she earned that will apply at U. Delaware Accepting the program on short notice Packing everything she would need for ten months into a green military bag, a couple of hours before catching her flight to California How AmeriCorps is structured Why the travel and the focus on the environment made the National Civilian Community Corp (NCCC) a good fit Environmental stewardship projects including: Removal of invasive species Cleaning habitat areas Learning about the drought in California The San Jose “Keep Coyote Creek Beautiful” Project as well as her interaction with the “Downtown Streets Team,” which helps the homeless transition into housing and job The way that AmeriCorps pays individuals for their project work How her team pooled their money to shop for food Learning about budgeting and food shopping Why her dad says “You look so much older. You’ve gained so much experience. This year has been so good for you.” Her mom’s initial concern that she would not want to go to school after this experience Why some colleges are recommending a gap year Long-term contacts and networks that Greta gained through AmeriCorps Greta's plans to do another AmeriCorps program after college Quotes from Greta: “I am so glad I got into AmeriCorps!” “I am ready for school now. I wasn’t really ready last year.” If you have a question for Greta send it to Lisa@EverBetterU.com and I'll get it to her!   Contact Lisa:  Lisa@EverBetterU.com @EverBetterU

Brandon Davis, Project Director of Downtown Streets Team (DST), tells us about the organization's 10 years of helping the homeless find shelter and employment.