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Maria Foscarinis discusses her book "And Housing for All: The Fight to End Homelessness in America."

Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by Author and Founder of the National Homelessness Law Center Maria Foscarinis to talk about her new book "And Housing for All: The Fight to End Homelessness in America." But first we get her reaction to the ICE raids in Los Angeles and other cities across America. Listen to her take on how these raids make addressing homelessness more complicated and more. Download the KBLA app to listen live and subscribe to "A More Perfect Union" podcast powered by KBLA Talk 1580 to never miss an episode. Calling all leaders, learners, and listeners - We've got a lot to talk about!

We discuss why housing insecurity undermines our democracy. We cover the evolution from Reagan, when homelessness was blamed on the individual, to the increasing recognition that housing is a human right.    Maria's civic action toolkit recommendations are:  Be an advocate against criminalization and call your representatives Join the https://housingnothandcuffs.org/ campaign   Maria Foscarinis is the founder of the National Homelessness Law Center and the author of And Housing for All: The Fight to End Homelessness in America.      Let's connect! Follow Future Hindsight on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/futurehindsightpod/   Discover new ways to #BetheSpark:  https://www.futurehindsight.com/spark    Follow Mila on X:  https://x.com/milaatmos    Follow Maria on X:  https://x.com/Mariafoscarinis    Read And Housing for All:  https://bookshop.org/shop/futurehindsight    Sponsor:  Thank you to Shopify! Sign up for a $1/month trial at shopify.com/hopeful.   Early episodes for Patreon supporters: https://patreon.com/futurehindsight  Credits:  Host: Mila Atmos  Guests: Maria Foscarinis Executive Producer: Mila Atmos Producer: Zack Travis

Founder of the National Homeless Law Center, and Author Maria Foscarinis comes in to talk about her new book "And Housing for All...The Fight to End Homelessness. She comes in to talk about what is causing the homelessness, and offers some solutions, with TJ on News Radio KKOBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6/5/25: Ashfield human rights atty Laura Pitter & Freedom Now Ex Dir Andrea Prasow: jailed journalists. Susanne Personette & Lois Barber: Amherst Plein Air Society's show at Forbes. Rep Jim McGovern: democracy in peril. ABA Human Rights Hero Maria Foscarinis: "And Housing for All: The Fight to End Homelessness in America."

6/5/25: Ashfield human rights atty Laura Pitter & Freedom Now Ex Dir Andrea Prasow: jailed journalists. Susanne Personette & Lois Barber: Amherst Plein Air Society's show at Forbes. Rep Jim McGovern: democracy in peril. ABA Human Rights Hero Maria Foscarinis: "And Housing for All: The Fight to End Homelessness in America."

6/5/25: Ashfield human rights atty Laura Pitter & Freedom Now Ex Dir Andrea Prasow: jailed journalists. Susanne Personette & Lois Barber: Amherst Plein Air Society's show at Forbes. Rep Jim McGovern: democracy in peril. ABA Human Rights Hero Maria Foscarinis: "And Housing for All: The Fight to End Homelessness in America."

6/5/25: Ashfield human rights atty Laura Pitter & Freedom Now Ex Dir Andrea Prasow: jailed journalists. Susanne Personette & Lois Barber: Amherst Plein Air Society's show at Forbes. Rep Jim McGovern: democracy in peril. ABA Human Rights Hero Maria Foscarinis: "And Housing for All: The Fight to End Homelessness in America."

Today I sit down with advocate and author Maria Foscarinis and discuss her latest book: And Housing for All: The fight to End Homelessness in America.In And Housing for All, founder of the National Homelessness Law Center Maria Foscarinis reveals the human impact of the housing crisis by sharing personal stories and examining the flawed policies that have perpetuated it. As millions face rising housing costs and encampments spread nationwide, she uncovers why past efforts have failed and what must change to achieve lasting solutions.Drawing from over 35 years of national advocacy, Foscarinis shares compelling stories of individuals and families impacted by homelessness, highlighting their resilience and growing leadership. Blending personal narratives with policy analysis, she reveals how deliberate decisions have fueled the crisis and how public narratives have sustained it.And Housing for All is essential reading for social justice advocates, policymakers, lawyers, and anyone invested in solving one of America's most pressing challenges.Buy the book HERE.Support the show HERE.

On this week's episode of Everyday Injustice, host David Greenwald speaks with Maria Foscarinis, a former Wall Street lawyer who left corporate law in the 1980s to become one of the nation's leading advocates for homeless rights. Foscarinis, who helped found the National Homelessness Law Center, joins the podcast to discuss her forthcoming book, Housing for All: The Fight to End Homelessness in America. The conversation tracks the roots of the modern homelessness crisis, beginning with the Reagan-era cuts to federal housing programs and continuing through today's growing reliance on criminalization rather than care. Foscarinis emphasizes that the United States has faced multiple waves of homelessness—from the explosion in the 1980s to the fallout from the 2008 foreclosure crisis and now the worsening crisis driven by the commodification of housing. Despite increasing visibility and public discourse around homelessness, she argues that the fundamental issue—access to safe, affordable housing—remains unresolved. “Housing is a human right,” Foscarinis insists, referencing both international law and decades of advocacy. The U.S., she notes, has never fully embraced that principle, instead relying on market-driven solutions that leave millions behind. The episode explores the harmful myths that continue to shape public perception and policy, particularly the idea—originating with Reagan—that homelessness is a choice. Foscarinis addresses the link between homelessness and substance use, cautioning against narratives that blame the individual while ignoring structural failure. She discusses how criminalizing homelessness—through encampment sweeps, arrests, and anti-loitering laws—has become a bipartisan failure, citing the Supreme Court's Grants Pass decision as a dangerous turning point that has sparked a surge in local anti-homeless ordinances. Finally, Foscarinis shares powerful stories from her book, including that of Danny, a Denver resident who lost limbs after being forced to live outside in the cold. She urges listeners to move beyond charity and become vocal advocates for systemic change: “Use your voice. Tell your representatives: housing is a human right.” As the episode makes clear, solving homelessness isn't about removing people from view—it's about creating a society where everyone has a safe place to live.

On this episode of 20 Minute Takes, Nikki Toyama-Szeto talks with Kevin Nye. Kevin is a writer and advocate working toward ending homelessness by engaging best practices. He's the author of the 2022 book, "Grace Can Lead Us Home: A Christian Call to End Homelessness." In this conversation, Kevin challenges listeners to think about homeless systemically, dispels some common myths about the problem of homelessness, and shares stories of communities who have taken steps of faithfulness to care for their neighbors experiencing housing insecurity. You can learn more about Kevin Nye here.Find him on Instagram or Threads.20 Minute Takes is a production of Christians for Social ActionHosted by Nikki Toyama-Szeto Produced by David de LeonEditing & Mixing by Wiloza MediaMusic by Andre Henry

Comedian Jiaoying Summers joins Adam for a wild ride through today's most outrageous headlines. They kick things off with the shocking new allegations from the Diddy trial, claiming Diddy forced Cassie to engage in acts with male prostitutes. The conversation takes a bizarre turn as they discuss Lyoto Machida and the supposed health benefits of drinking your own urine.Adam then shares a surreal AI video of himself jump roping, using it as a springboard to critique a questionable deodorant commercial that he believes symbolizes the decay of American society. From there, Adam pitches his outrageous idea for a certified gay gynecologist, claiming it would solve a host of ethical issues in that field.The laughs continue as Adam riffs on the Al Pacino classic "Cruising," recreating an improv scene from the BEAT IT OUT PODCAST with Jay Mohr—where Jay channels his inner Pacino and Adam takes on the role of Powers Boothe.News with Mayhem: Schwarzenegger's son shedding some serious weight, Gavin Newsom's new “plan” to end homelessness, Meghan Markle making headlines again and the internet being divided over a woman bringing a full rotisserie chicken onto an airplane. The show wraps up with Morgan Langley, the producer of the legendary TV series COPS. Morgan and Adam dig into the show's journey from being canceled to making a comeback, the role of media in public perception, how cowardice perpetuates misinformation, and why the mainstream media's Ponzi scheme might finally be unraveling. Get it on!FOR MORE WITH JIAOYING SUMMERS:INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: @jiaoyingsummersYOUTUBE: @jiaoyingsummersWEBSITE: jiaoyingcomedy.comFOR MORE WITH JASON “MAYHEM” MILLER:INSTAGRAM: @mayhemmillerTWITTER: @mayhemmillerWEBSITE: magnvs.io/pages/summit?via=mayhemThank you for supporting our sponsors:BetOnlineHomeChef.com/ADAMHomes.comMorgan & Morgan - ForThePeople.com/ADAMoreillyauto.com/ADAMPluto.TVSIMPLISAFE.COM/ADAMLIVE SHOWS: May 24 - Bellflower, CAMay 30 - Tacoma, WA (2 shows)May 31 - Tacoma, WA (2 shows)June 1 - Spokane, WA (2 shows)June 13 - Salt Lake City, UT (2 shows)June 14 - Salt Lake City, UT (2 shows)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today we talk with Jennifer Chisholm, executive director of the NH Coalition to End Homelessness, about the  organization's recent report that shows the number of people unhoused in NH is spiking to record numbers and what is being done to help. Sponsored by the Business of the Year Awards.

Portland Mayor Keith Wilson marked his first 100 days in office with an ambitious promise to end unsheltered homelessness within a year. But it remains an open question whether the city's $93 million budget deficit will get in the way.Just weeks after Wilson took office, city officials revealed that Portland is staring a down the barrel of major potential cuts to city services. City Administrator Michael Jordan released his proposal in February, and as deep as the cuts in that plan seemed, they only accounted for $35 million of the gap. The rest will be on the mayor and city council.

With so much attention on Donald Trump and the trade war, it's easy to forget about the other crisis facing Canada today: Housing affordability. All three major federal parties are pledging billions of dollars in their housing platforms. But are these plans ambitious enough to meet the moment? A group of industry associations and advocacy organizations have come together to form the Canada Housing Coalition. They have a blueprint for the next federal government's housing policy. For whoever ends up as Canada's next Prime Minister, solving the housing crisis will be a monumental task. Host David Smith speaks with Tim Richter, CEO of the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness, about what's at stake in this election for Canadians dreaming of an affordable place to call home.We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us: Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca  Or @thebigstoryfpn on Twitter

Claudio Bono has an innovative solution to end Homelessness. He briefly shares his plan and introduces himself to America and the World on a recent telephone conversation with Creator and Host Rev. Renaldo McKenzie. Claudio Bono is a Hotelier who also serves as a City Manager in Cupertino with over 11 years of experience working in non profits and coordinating homeless programs. Claudio will sit with Renaldo Mckenzie, joined by David Fair, who was a city of Philadelphia Manager and currently serves on the board of several social services non profits aimed at providing Homeless shelters to children and Youths, to discuss the innovative solution to homelessness, given the planned cuts to social welfare including federal funds to homeless programs, on Thursday at 6:30pm and aired on Saturday/Sunday. Renaldo provides a preview of the discussions, then shared his insights and Claudio's statements via twitter. The discussions between Renaldo and Claudio follows after regarding some general ideas about his solution to ending homelessness and sharing some challenges to his solutions and plans to get buy-in.Claudio's statement is available here: via Twitter: https://x.com/Bonoclaudio/status/1901447618393215065Renaldo's initial response: https://x.com/RenaldoMcKenzie/status/1909011259456110857Subscribe ‪on any podcast stream. Find your stream at https://anchor.fm/theneoliberalVisit us at https://theneoliberal.comDonate to us at: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=USSJLFU2HRVAQ

Starting Monday, NJ Transit is offering 50% off roundtrip fares from five northern New Jersey stations to relieve traffic caused by a sinkhole that closed I-80. Meanwhile, a coalition of advocacy groups has released a detailed plan for how New York City's next mayor can end homelessness, focusing on targeted housing and mental health investments. Plus, the eastbound Grand Central Parkway ramp to the Long Island Expressway will close overnight through April for a $15 million construction project.

In this episode of the Construction Disruption podcast, co-hosts Todd Miller and Ryan Bell from Isaiah Industries sit down with Peter DeMaria, Chief Design Officer and co-founder of Mid-Rise Modular, LLC. Peter brings a wealth of experience in architectural design and academia, and he discusses his mission to address the global housing crisis through innovative and sustainable modular solutions. From his unique methods involving light gauge steel to the impact of policy and technology on construction, Peter's insights are invaluable for anyone interested in the future of housing and architecture. Don't miss out as he shares formative moments in his career and his vision for addressing homelessness both locally and globally.Timestamps00:00 Introduction and Co-Host Introduction00:13 A Bat in the House: Todd's Story01:42 Challenge Words Game02:19 Introducing Peter DeMaria03:37 Peter's Career Beginnings and Inspirations08:44 Mid-Rise Modular and Homelessness Solutions13:50 Challenges in Rebuilding After Fires18:41 The Benefits of Steel in Construction25:48 From Design to Manufacturing30:24 Addressing the Homeless Crisis34:12 A Heartfelt Encounter34:37 Reflections on Architectural Impact35:54 Insights from the International Builder Show36:48 Innovative Shower Solutions39:39 The Concept of Team Prefab41:24 Advice for Aspiring Professionals41:59 Embracing Technology and Change46:55 Rapid Fire Questions57:48 Final Thoughts and Contact InformationConnect with Peter OnlineLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-demaria-4b021b12/De Maria Design:https://demariadesign.com/Mid-Rise Modular: https://midrisemodular.com/TEAMprefab: https://www.teamprefab.com/For more Construction Disruption, listen on Apple Podcasts or YouTubeConnect with us on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedInThis episode was produced by Isaiah Industries, Inc.Construction Disruption was recently featured in this 15 Best Podcasts for Contractors list!This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

Today I'm really pleased to bring you an discussion with Kevin Nye, the author of "Grace Can Lead Us Home: A Christian Call to End Homelessness." He wrote the book a few years ago, and I read it about a year ago, and I've been increasingly interested in what can be done about the problem of homelessness. A lot of the things I grew up believing about homelessness have been proven false, and more importantly, a lot of the things I grew up believing about the PEOPLE experiencing homelessness were also proven false. So when I crossed paths with Kevin on social media, he seemed like a person that was really worth having a conversation with. I hope this is useful to you.You can find Kevin's book here:https://amzn.to/49zX6tIThis is Kevin's website:https://kevinmnye.com/And his Substack:https://kevinmnye.substack.com/You can watch this on YouTube too:https://youtu.be/VHeMMmYdCUc

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack In this Reboot Republic episode Rory is joined by guest co-host and Head of Social Justice and Policy at SVP, Louise Bayliss, for a discussion about the latest developments (or disappointments) in our politics, the widening poverty gap, the impact of the housing crisis on other parts of our society and then they answer some of our tortoise shack member questions. The Shed-Sits or Small Homes Reboot is out now here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-123781939 SpiceBag - Dignity for Palestine Details here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/ramadan-mubarak-123298347

Lawrence Armstrong is the chairman of Ware Malcomb, a leading design firm that he helped grow from 3 offices to over 46 offices globally. He started at the company in 1984 and eventually purchased it from the founders in 1992. As an architect and artist, Lawrence has leveraged both his creative and strategic skills to drive the firm's success.Balancing Creativity and Business @ 3:28Lawrence believes it's important for architects and designers to develop both their creative and business skills. He advocates for "whole brain" thinking, drawing inspiration from Renaissance figures like Leonardo da Vinci who excelled in diverse domains. Lawrence's own background as an internationally exhibited artist has complemented his work as a business leader.Scaling and Integrating a Geographically Distributed Firm @ 7:00Under Lawrence's leadership, Ware Malcomb expanded from 3 offices to over 46 offices across the US, Canada, Mexico, and Brazil. He emphasizes the importance of maintaining a "one team" culture and consistent service delivery across the distributed offices, leveraging centralized resources and collaborative processes.Developing Future Leaders @ 9:35Recognizing the need for strong leadership as the company scaled, Lawrence focused on building a leadership development program to identify, train, and mentor the next generation of leaders at Ware Malcomb. This included executive coaching, mentorship, and creating opportunities for emerging leaders to take on greater responsibility.Philanthropy and Community Engagement @ 43:34In addition to his work at Ware Malcomb, Lawrence has been actively involved in addressing homelessness in his local community of Orange County, California. He helped launch a program called "United to End Homelessness" that has housed over 1,100 people through innovative approaches like landlord incentives.Reflections on the Creative Process @ 48:55As Lawrence transitions from CEO to Chairman, he is spending more time pursuing his passion for art and creativity. He discusses the iterative, collaborative process of writing his new book "Layered Leadership" and is open to the possibility of future writing projects, though he is focused on the current book launch for now.

According to state statistics from 2024, 3,410 people were experiencing homelessness in Connecticut. That's up 13% from numbers recorded in January 2023. What are we doing to address homelessness in our state? In studio, we meet State Representative Kadeem Roberts from Norwalk, who serves as the co-chair of the End Homelessness Caucus, to find out what lawmakers are doing to combat homelessness. IMAGE CREDIT: Eric Urbanowicz

Deacon Jim Vargas, President and CEO of Father Joe's Villages, is joined by Paul Delessio, FJV's Director of Coordinated Services, to discuss its expanded services that are tailored to meet the needs of each individual that include adding Psychiatry and Harm Reduction outreach to the Street Health program and innovative housing solutions.About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 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 UnionA 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/

In this episode of Security Heroes, host Lisa Falzone is joined by Aaron Quarles, Assistant Professor in Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine. Since completing his M.D. at Harvard Medical School in 2015, Aaron has worked as an Emergency Medicine Physician working to advance Health Equity, particularly through his work as a Board Member at Facing Forward to End Homelessness.Join them as they:Explore what sparked Aaron's interest in emergency medicineDelve into an example of a concerning case Aaron has recently witnessedDiscuss the current landscape of violence in emergency departmentsExamine an instance where a patient pulled a gun on AaronTouch on trauma-informed approaches to violent situationsAnd much more!

Sarah Fox CEO, Coalition to end homelessness, Kerstin Augur, Communications Director, Community Renewal Team (CRT). Together they discuss the Coldest night of the year event on Saturday.

Today, we are diving into one of the most pressing issues facing our communities—homelessness. There's certainly a lot to be said about this issue, but the focus of our discussion today is one of the key groups that plays a central role in Sonoma County's effort to end homelessness in our community. That is the Sonoma County Homelessness Coalition.Joining us today is Andrew Akufo, Program Planning & Evaluation Analyst, for the Department of Health Services – Homelessness Services Division.

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, February 12, discussing county news and events. She shared an update from the Orange County Partnership to End Homelessness, the upcoming opening of the Drakeford Library Complex, and more. The post Orange County: Partnership to End Homelessness, Honoring Lynching Victims, Drakeford Library Opening appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Across the Treasure Valley there are hundreds of families without a place to call home, which is something that one nonprofit is trying to change. 

On this episode of the SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show, Wayne Kimmel interviewed the President and CEO of the American Gaming Association, Bill Miller. Miller is the President and CEO of the American Gaming Association (AGA), which represents the $329 billion U.S. casino industry. Since joining the AGA in 2019, Miller has elevated the association's influence in Washington, advanced key industry priorities, and deepened member engagement. In 2019, the American Gaming Association (AGA) launched the "Have A Game Plan" campaign to educate sports fans about the principles of responsible sports betting. This campaign emphasizes key guidelines, including setting a budget and adhering to it, keeping betting a social activity, understanding the odds, and placing bets with trusted, regulated operators. In 2021, SeventySix Capital became the first investment firm to join the initiative. Most notably, under Miller's leadership, the AGA navigated the gaming industry through the COVID-19 pandemic. He led the advocacy effort that united AGA members and the broader gaming industry, secured unprecedented federal relief and created a favorable policy landscape for gaming's remarkable recovery. He has advanced efforts to strengthen the gaming industry's commitment to responsibility, build a sustainable legal sports betting market, accelerate casino payments modernization, diminish the illegal gambling market, and initiate industry-wide efforts on workforce development and sustainability. Miller has also reinvigorated the Global Gaming Expo, the gaming industry's premier tradeshow. Miller has more than three decades of experience on Capitol Hill and representing business interests in Washington, D.C. Prior to joining the AGA, Miller served as the top lobbyist at Business Roundtable, the association of chief executive officers of America's leading companies. During his tenure, he led consequential lobbying efforts to pass the landmark 2017 tax reform legislation and usher in the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement. Miller also spent time as a partner at international corporate communications firm Brunswick, providing strategic counsel to several U.S. and international corporations. At the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Miller served as senior vice president and national political director. Miller drove the Chamber's political affairs and federal lobbying efforts for more than a decade, where he created a favorable policy environment for the U.S. business community to thrive. Early in his career, Miller served as chief of staff and campaign manager for Representative Constance A. Morella (MD-8), overseeing the Congresswoman's legislative and political agenda. Miller is recognized as an influential leader in Washington, including being named to Washingtonian magazine's Most Influential People List (2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024) and The Hill's Top Lobbyists (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024). Miller is a member of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's C100, and he also sits on the Editorial Advisory Board of Global Gaming Business and iGB Executive. He currently serves as a member of the Board of Governors for Ford's Theater, and he also sits on the Boards of Directors for the International Center for Responsible Gaming, Public Affairs Council, U.S. Travel Association, and the National Alliance to End Homelessness, where he chairs its Finance Committee. Miller earned a B.A. degree from the University of Maryland and J.D. from American University Washington College of Law. He resides in Washington, D.C. with his two sons. Bill Miller: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/williamcmiller/ X: https://x.com/BillMillerAGA

This week, Barry and his guest, Robyn Miller of the Winchester Area Temporary Transitional Shelter, invite listeners to 'walk in the shoes of their homeless guests'.  'The Coldest Night Of The Year' is a fundraising walk on 2/22 through Winchester to raise money to support the shelter's mission of providing a warm place to sleep and spend the day, as well as nourishment for the area's homeless.  Also on this episode, Barry announces the good news that the Chain of Checks campaign raised more than anticipated, and was able to provide 6 grants to local nonprofits.  Since 1986, Chain of Checks has raised over $2 million!  

Kevin Nye joins the Amateur Activist to talk about his first book, Grace Can Lead Us Home: A Christian Call to End Homelessness. Kevin is an author, advocate, father, and husband, passionate about using his experience with the unhoused to demystify and humanise an epidemic that often leaves us feeling overwhelmed and numb.  Kevin and Isabela talk through the book — focusing on the importance of language, the reality of homelessness in America, why we simply manage homelessness instead of ending it, and more.  As always, we are so grateful for everyone who listens and shares. When you get a moment, we'd be so grateful if you left a review on Apple Podcasts, rated us on Spotify, or tagged us in your stories on Instagram, @amateuractivistpod Connect with me on Instagram, @belagiirrll Connect with Kevin on Twitter @kevinmnye1 Purchase Kevin's first book here. A big thank you to David Andrew for producing the music for this season. Follow him ⁠here

This month, we are joined again by Ken Mueller, Operations Liaison for Business Intelligence in the VA Homeless Programs Office to talk about the 2024 Point-in-Time Count results.Mr. Mueller talks about recent trends in Veteran homelessness, how Veterans compare to other Americans experiencing homelessness, and the causes for the 7.6% decrease in Veteran homelessness since 2023.Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness are strongly encouraged to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance.Closed Caption Transcript is available at:  https://www.sharedfedtraining.org/Podcasts/EVH_S1EP33.pdf    ===============================Find your nearest VA: https://www.va.gov/find-locationsLearn more about VA resources to help homeless Veterans: https://www.va.gov/homelessRead the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's press release on the 2024 Point-in-Time Count: https://www.hud.gov/press/press_releases_media_advisories/hud_no_24_327Read the 2024 Annual Homelessness Assessment Report: Part 1: Point-in-Time Estimates: https://www.huduser.gov/portal/sites/default/files/pdf/2024-AHAR-Part-1.pdfListen to our first episode with guest Ken Mueller: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/news-update-data-reveal-that-veteran-homelessness-decreased-by-11--51740464View our graphic “The Reduction in Veteran Homelessness from 2010 to 2024”: https://www.va.gov/HOMELESS/docs/PITReduction2010-2024.pdfRead All In: The Federal Strategic Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness: https://www.usich.gov/federal-strategic-plan/overviewDownload our One Team Approach Implementation Toolkit: https://www.va.gov/homeless/oneteam-toolkit.aspListen to our episode on our One Team Approach: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1ep28-ending-veteran-homelessness-as-one-team--60665818Read our article on VA Homeless Programs' Fiscal Year 2025 Budget: https://www.va.gov/HOMELESS/featuredarticles/Where-Does-the-Money-Go.aspRead our article on VA's implementation of Housing First: https://www.va.gov/HOMELESS/featuredarticles/VAs-Implementation-of-Housing-First.aspRead our article on our 2023 Homelessness Goals results: https://news.va.gov/128260/va-exceeds-goal-to-house-homeless-veterans/

As is customary, HUD released its annual report on homelessness at the end of 2024. It revealed a startling year-over-year increase in homelessness among individuals and families in the United States. Among the devastating data, there were bright spots such as a decrease in homeless veterans. But the reporting and punditry surrounding the report was less than stellar, and the news was buried in a matter of days. Crucially, some of the worst reporting on HUD’s findings came from left wing media sources who pointed to immigration as one of the drivers of the increase, conveniently and uncritically parroting conservative talking points while ignoring the more pertinent narratives. Chapters Intro: 00:00:37 Chapter One: A Point in Time. 00:03:12 Chapter Two: Whether Building a Home or a Narrative, Framing Matters. 00:07:39 Chapter Three: Housing First: When Evidence Meets Ideology. 00:17:03 Bring it Home, Max. 00:26:20 Post Show Musings: 00:30:55 Outro: 00:58:21 Resources HUD: The 2024 Annual Homelessness Assessment Report (AHAR) to Congress Tsemberis, S., & Eisenberg, R. F. (2000). Pathways to Housing: Supported Housing for Street-Dwelling Homeless Individuals with Psychiatric Disabilities National Alliance to End Homelessness. (2000). A Plan, Not a Dream: How to End Homelessness in Ten Years. Washington, DC U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness. (2010). *Opening Doors: Federal Strategic Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness. Washington, DC Department of Housing and Urban Development. (2014). Housing First in Permanent Supportive Housing Brief Gillespie, S., et al. (2021). Denver Supportive Housing Social Impact Bond Initiative: Final Outcome Report. Urban Institute Los Angeles County Department of Health Services. (2019). Housing for Health Year Four Evaluation Report Wright, B. J., et al. (2016). Health in Housing: Exploring the Intersection between Housing and Health Care. Center for Outcomes Research and Education National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. (2018). Permanent Supportive Housing: Evaluating the Evidence for Improving Health Outcomes Among People Experiencing Chronic Homelessness Gubits, D., et al. (2016). Family Options Study: 3-Year Impacts of Housing and Services Interventions for Homeless Families. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Y-Foundation. (2020). A Home of Your Own: Housing First and Ending Homelessness in Finland National Alliance to End Homelessness. (2020). Rapid Re-Housing Works: What the Evidence Says Padgett, D. K., et al. (2016). Housing First: Ending Homelessness, Transforming Systems, and Changing Lives. Oxford University Press UNFTR Episode Resources Over The Borderline Series: Introduction. Part One. Part Two. Part Three. -- If you like #UNFTR, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify: unftr.com/rate and follow us on Facebook, Bluesky, TikTok and Instagram at @UNFTRpod. Visit us online at unftr.com. Buy yourself some Unf*cking Coffee at shop.unftr.com. Check out the UNFTR Pod Love playlist on Spotify: spoti.fi/3yzIlUP. Visit our bookshop.org page at bookshop.org/shop/UNFTRpod to find the full UNFTR book list, and find book recommendations from our Unf*ckers at bookshop.org/lists/unf-cker-book-recommendations. Access the UNFTR Musicless feed by following the instructions at unftr.com/accessibility. Unf*cking the Republic is produced by 99 and engineered by Manny Faces Media (mannyfacesmedia.com). Original music is by Tom McGovern (tommcgovern.com). The show is hosted by Max and distributed by 99. Podcast art description: Image of the US Constitution ripped in the middle revealing white text on a blue background that says, "Unf*cking the Republic."Support the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unftrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While the debate over homeless policy plays out across the country, Project HOME has offered resources to homeless people in Philadelphia for decades. We talk with the co-founder, who just retired after 35 years. For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at considerthis@npr.org.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Chandler Esslinger, FM Coalition to End Homelessness and Board Chair of the ND Coalition for Homeless People and Katie Jo Armbrust, Grand Forks Housing Authority & with the ND Coalition for Homeless People, join Joel Heitkamp in studio for a longform conversation about homelessness in North Dakota. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Illinois, Black residents are eight times more likely to be homeless than white residents. The lack of affordable housing, the racial wealth gap, the legacy of redlining all drive these high rates. This is outlined in a report from the Institute for Research on Race and Public Policy, commissioned by the Illinois Office to Prevent and End Homelessness. Reset hears more about these structural factors and what can be done to alleviate these disparities from Illinois State Homelessness Chief Christine Haley. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.

In this special episode of Natural Collisions, we celebrate Co.act Detroit's five-year anniversary, recorded live at the historic Jam Handy in Detroit. Join us as we highlight the incredible work of nonprofit organizations from across Southeast Michigan.We explore how Co.act Detroit has supported collaboration, innovation, and impact in our communities through speeches and interviews with leaders and changemakers. This milestone is not just about the past five years—it's about inspiring a shared vision for the future. Don't miss this inspiring reflection on what's possible when nonprofits unite for a greater cause.Speakers:Kelly Brittain, Vice President of Impact at the Children's Foundation - https://yourchildrensfoundation.org/Rashard Dobbins, Executive Director at Class Act Detroit - https://www.classactdetroit.org/Amanda Andere, CEO at Funders Together to End Homelessness - https://www.funderstogether.org/ Interviews:Kourtney Neloms - Catalyst Consulting 313Tony Russell - Detroit Community SolutionsShadora Ford - Destined For GreatnessDavid Silver - Detroit Horse PowerAdriene BulgerAmanda Holiday - Congress of CommunitiesGeorge Cole - Act Now ServicesJackie Dunlap - Teachers Supporting TeachersT. Yarnell Ball - Read Art Loud To find out more about Co.act Detroit visit - https://coactdetroit.org/ Timestamps:00:00 - Welcome01:38 - Welcome from Allandra Bulger03:15 - Kelly Brittain07:47 - Rashard Dobbins13:08 - Amanda Andere21:37 - Allandra's Thank You23:29 - Celebration Interviews

Ri Coalition to End Homelessness Executive Director Kim Simmons talks challenges with the state's Coordinated Entry System. the phone portal for people experiencing homelessness to secure shelter, as well as other issues pertaining to the unhoused crisis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

01/03/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined in the KFGO studio on this cold winter day by Chandler Esslinger and Taylor Syvertson to talk about addressing homelessness in Fargo and Moorhead. Taylor Syvertson is the Director of Community Impact at the United Way in Fargo and Chandler is the Executive Director of the Fargo-Moorhead Coalition to End Homelessness.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12/23/24: Ahead of Christmas, Joel is off and Jamie Selzler is in the hosting chair of “News and Views.” He’s first joined by Chandler Esslinger, the Executive Director of the Fargo-Moorhead Coalition to End Homelessness.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 2025 legislative session is only weeks away in the state of Utah. One of the issues they will focus on right off the bat is homelessness. What will finally work to end homelessness in Utah? What should we spend money on that will actually work? KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests on A Woman's View. Her guests this week include Luz Lewis-Perez, Director of Development and Programs for the Kidney Foundation for Utah and Idaho and singer and songwriter Cherie Call. 

In this special and final episode of The Market Pulse for 2024, host Aaron Fichera welcomes Lynne Williams, Executive Director of HomeAid Austin, and Kim McCorkle, the organization's Development & Outreach Director, to discuss the critical issue of homelessness and how the construction and real estate industries can be a force for positive change. Lynne and Kim share the inspiring history of HomeAid Austin's mission, the success stories behind their projects, and the innovative partnerships that have helped expand their reach. They'll also shed light on current housing initiatives designed to provide safe, stable environments for Austin's most vulnerable populations, and highlight upcoming events and community engagement opportunities. Builders, developers, and tradespeople won't want to miss this chance to learn how they can get involved, lend their expertise, and help shape a better, more inclusive Austin. Join us for an insightful and actionable conversation on creating lasting solutions to homelessness through compassionate collaboration and industry leadership.

Over the past few years, homeless encampments have become a fixture in every major city across Canada. Governments of all stripes have been grappling with the best approach to dealing with them. Is it best to clear out encampments, and push the people living there into the shelter system? Or is it better to take a hands off approach, and accommodate encampments as best as possible? In the province of Ontario, the Ford Government has taken the drastic step of tabling legislation to give municipalities more power to evict people living on public land, and shield authorities from lawsuits afterwards. Is that a step in the wrong direction? Host David Smith speaks with Tim Richter, CEO of the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness, about why governments are struggling to effectively deal with chronic homelessness.Over the past few years, homeless encampments have become a fixture in every major city across Canada. Governments of all stripes have been grappling with the best approach to dealing with them. Is it best to clear out encampments, and push the people living there into the shelter system? Or is it better to take a hands off approach, and accommodate encampments as best as possible? In the province of Ontario, the Ford Government has taken the drastic step of tabling legislation to give municipalities more power to evict people living on public land, and shield authorities from lawsuits afterwards. Is that a step in the wrong direction? Host David Smith speaks with Tim Richter, CEO of the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness, about why governments are struggling to effectively deal with chronic homelessness. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or @thebigstoryfpn on Twitter

In This Episode Jeff Shore interviews Scott Larson, CEO of HomeAid, discussing the organization's mission to combat homelessness through the building industry. Scott shares transformative projects, personal stories, and the challenges faced in community resistance. They delve into the complexities of homelessness, Scott's personal journey with cancer, and the importance of living with purpose and community involvement.   Timestamps 00:00 Understanding Homelessness: A Complex Issue 12:40 The Role of HomeAid in Addressing Homelessness 18:49 Community Resistance and Overcoming Challenges 23:51 Personal Journeys: Cancer and Compassion 29:50 Getting Involved: How to Support the Cause   About Scott Scott Larson joined HomeAid America as the CEO in October of 2019. Larson brings more than 30 years of nonprofit leadership, strategic planning, project management, program implementation, and community development to HomeAid America. For the past 21 years, Larson served as the Executive Director of HomeAid Orange County, the founding chapter of HomeAid. Larson united builders, community leaders, service providers, and government officials to lead the development of 33 housing projects, valued at $64 million that added more than 975 beds, allowing thousands of previously homeless individuals and families access to safe, dignified housing.   Acknowledgement: Builder365 is powered by Opendoor for Builders. For easy sales and smooth moves, visit www.opendoor.com/builder365   

The ACLU and a Chicago-based group have blasted the city of Peoria days after it enacted a ban on camping in public spaces. In an email, the Chicago Coalition to End Homelessness, the Peoria Chapter of the ACLU of Illinois, and the ACLU of Illinois ripped on the Peoria City Council, which voted 6-5 to implement the ban to regulate and curb homeless encampments.

President-elect Donald Trump has a strategy to tackle the homeless crisis at the national level. He pitched his plan during his campaign, but the question now is: will it happen? And if it does, how will it affect communities here in the Northwest? Trump outlined his vision last year on his "Agenda 47" website. "Our once-great cities have become unlivable, unsanitary nightmares surrendered to the homeless, the drug-addicted, and the violent and dangerously deranged," Trump said. "The homeless have no right to turn every park and sidewalk into a place for them to squat and do drugs. Americans should not have to step over piles of needles and waste as they walk down the street."

In this episode of Inspired Nonprofit Leadership, host Sarah Olivieri interviews Susan Parks, President and CEO of Orange County United Way. Susan shares her journey from being a donor to becoming a leading figure in the organization, and discusses the strategic planning processes that have driven significant impact in the community. The conversation touches on setting measurable goals, the importance of collaborative research, and innovative programs addressing homelessness, financial security, and student success. Learn valuable tips for effective nonprofit leadership and strategic planning, and get inspired by the success stories from Orange County United Way.   Episode Highlights Meet Susan Parks: CEO of Orange County United Way Strategic Planning: Past and Present Measurable Goals and Community Impact The Importance of Research and Data Strategic Planning Models and Capacity Building Leadership Lessons and Team Building Meet the Guest As President and CEO of Orange County United Way, Susan B. Parks leads the nonprofit organization's mission to improve lives and strengthen the Orange County community. Parks has a long history with the organization as a former board member and one of the founding members of Orange County United Way's Women's Philanthropy Fund. She was also an active player in the development of the nonprofit's 10-year strategic plan to achieve substantial and sustainable social change in our county. Under Parks' leadership, the organization launched three key initiatives (United to End HomelessnessSM, United for Financial SecuritySM and United for Student SuccessSM), which tackle the Orange County community's most critical issues and seek to provide long-term solutions that break the cycle. She also spearheaded the organization's acquisition of 2-1-1 Orange County (211OC), a key service that connects thousands of the community's most vulnerable residents with health and human service resources via a free, 24-hour emergency contact center. Prior to joining United Way, she held executive roles in several Fortune 500 and 1000 companies, in addition to being an entrepreneur. Parks has received numerous accolades including the 2023 LA Times Inspirational Women in Leadership Award, 2021 Excellence in Executive Leadership Honoree Award by the CSU Fullerton's Center for Leadership, the 2020 Woman of the Year Award from Congressman Lou Correa, the Impact 2020 CEO of the Year Award, and many others. Parks currently serves on the Commission to End Homelessness and is a member of the University of California,Irvine (UCI) Chief Executive Roundtable. Connect with Susan: >>Website: https://www.unitedwayoc.org >>LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sue-parks-92a5185/ >>Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/unitedwayoc?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw   Sponsored Resource Join the Inspired Nonprofit Leadership Newsletter for weekly tips and inspiration for leading your nonprofit! Access it here >> Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don't miss a single episode, and while you're at it, won't you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated! Let us know the topics or questions you would like to hear about in a future episode. You can do that and follow us on LinkedIn. Connect with Sarah: On LinkedIn>> On Facebook>> Subscribe on YouTube>>

Kevin Adler grew up with a beloved uncle, Mark, who never forgot to send him a Hallmark card on his birthday.  Over time, Kevin learned that his uncle was unhoused and suffering from schizophrenia.  When Mark died at the age of 50, Kevin decided that working to solve the crisis of homelessness would be his life's work.  The experience of having a close relative in this predicament made him realize that “everybody is somebody's somebody,” and deserving of our compassion.  He founded Miracle Messages, a nonprofit working to tell the stories of individuals who are unhoused, in hopes of connecting and reuniting them with estranged friends and family.  To date, they have facilitated more than 800 people and have created a phone buddy system where volunteers communicate weekly with their assigned partner, building relationships where none existed before. Kevin Adler tells this story in his new book, When We Walk By, and shares many of these stories in this episode, while also describing his optimistic views on basic income and affordable housing programs.    Chapters: 03:09 The Personal Journey Begins Kevin recounts his personal connection to homelessness through his Uncle Mark, whose struggles profoundly influenced his life's work. This emotional story sets the stage for Kevin's mission to humanize those experiencing homelessness.  05:19 The Crisis of Shared Humanity Kevin discusses the dual crises of inadequate service systems and a lack of shared humanity in addressing homelessness.   08:12 The Jeffrey Story Kevin shares the poignant story of Jeffrey, a man he helped reconnect with his family after years of separation.   12:00 Understanding Relational Poverty The conversation shifts to the concept of relational poverty, emphasizing the importance of social connections in preventing homelessness.   16:39 Challenging Stereotypes Kevin discusses the harmful stereotypes surrounding homelessness and the diverse experiences of those affected.   19:54 Miracle Messages Programs Kevin elaborates on the various programs of Miracle Messages, including family reunification and the Miracle Friends Phone Buddy program.   25:00 The Impact of Basic Income The discussion turns to the controversial topic of basic income, with Kevin sharing insights from his organization's pilot program.   30:01 Rethinking Assistance: The Impact of Basic Income In this chapter, Kevin Adler discusses the misconceptions surrounding financial assistance for the homeless, emphasizing that many recipients prioritize housing and basic needs over substance use.   32:01 Success Metrics: Measuring Impact Adler shares the positive outcomes of Miracle Messages' programs, revealing that 80% of reunions lead to improved health and social conditions.   34:17 The Cost of Homelessness: A Financial Perspective This chapter dives into the financial implications of homelessness, comparing the costs of emergency services for unhoused individuals to the potential savings of providing basic income.   36:47 The Affordable Housing Crisis Adler tackles the pressing issue of affordable housing, discussing the systemic underinvestment and barriers faced by those in need.   39:13 Lessons from History: The 1906 San Francisco Earthquake Drawing parallels between the 1906 earthquake and today's homelessness crisis, Adler illustrates how collective trauma can lead to community resilience and action.   46:15 Taking Action: How You Can Help In this chapter, Adler encourages listeners to engage with their communities and challenge misconceptions about homelessness.  

This is Talking Royals - our weekly podcast about the royal family - with presenter, Charlene White and ITV News' Royal Editor Chris Ship and Royal Producer Lizzie Robinson.This week, Chris and Lizzie join Charlene to discuss the Diplomatic Corps Reception and why Paul Mescal met King Charles.Plus, Prince Harry gets a tattoo in the name of the Invictus Games.

According to government data, homelessness in the U.S. increased 12 percent in 2023 compared to 2022. But one group has seen significant improvement over the last 15 years: veterans. Much of that can be credited to a government housing program known as HUD-VASH. Lisa Desjardins speaks with Ann Oliva, CEO of the National Alliance to End Homelessness, to learn more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders