Podcasts about homeless outreach

Dr. Shayan Rab, associate medical director at Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health, explains his revolutionary, if controversial, approach to helping mentally ill homeless individuals. As the county's first street psychiatrist, he created the Homeless Outreach and Mobile Engagement, or HOME Team, despite resistance from some quarters over concerns about liability and diagnostic protocols. His innovative program combines medical treatment, housing assistance, and human connection. While challenging conventional wisdom, Dr. Rab's work has become a model for how to approach the intersection of mental health and homelessness.

Also, Fort Worth's MLK Day parade is rescheduled due to inclement weather, and the U.S. Supreme Court on Friday ruled the ban on TikTok can take effect Sunday.

Kansas City made a concerted effort to support unhoused individuals in the first major winter storm of 2025, Mayor Quinton Lucas said in an interview with Up To Date. But the mayor admitted the city isn't where it should be in its housing policies — including in building a low-barrier shelter.

BMO employees and United Way of the Midlands volunteers assembled more than 200 homeless outreach kits for Giving Tuesday. New Visions Homeless Services will distribute the kits across the Omaha metro area. United Way of the Midlands spokesperson Carmen Steele says the process was rewarding and she is thankful for the work of the volunteers.

BMO employees and United Way of the Midlands volunteers assembled more than 200 homeless outreach kits for Giving Tuesday. New Visions Homeless Services will distribute the kits across the Omaha metro area. United Way of the Midlands spokesperson Carmen Steele says the process was rewarding and she is thankful for the work of the volunteers.

Here's how you can get a free 'Building The Kingdom' hat...Step 1: Order My New Book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/7rW5LuRStep 2: Fill Out the “Bonuses” form on https://launchbigbook.com, showing you ordered the book. Mark Rodriguez pastors LOVE+UNLTD church in Miami, FL. While Miami is in the south, it is far from a "southern church culture", city. In this podcast, Mark shares their unique strategy for planting their church. This podcast is great for any pastor, church leader, or anyone considering planting their own church someday. --Chapters:0:00 It's rude to skip intros1:55 When God called Mark to plant a church3:31 Mark's first step in church planting4:33 Mark's Launch experience5:22 Homeless Outreach for Interest Parties12:05 Launch Sunday Promotions13:53 The truth about mailers15:07 Church Plant Fundraising19:09 Church Planting during the pandemic22:00 How to find a venue for your church plant 23:13 Every church planter needs to do this23:58 What would Mark do different26:48 Church planting with your family27:50 How their church is getting new guests now32:29 How to get new church guests to stay34:40 Advice for new church planters--Follow Brady on Instagram: https://instagram.com/bradysticker Follow Mark on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markrodriguez

Matthew Garvey of Spirit Filled Hearts Ministry works with the ministry's Dunamis group, with a special focus on young adult ministry.  The Journey is a show that focuses on the world Young Adult Catholic's face and the powerful testimonies young adults have living a faithful life following Jesus.  In this episode, Matthew discusses personal issues and his conversion to Christ; as a follow-up on his episode about overcoming selfishness, in this episode Matthew talks about his work with homeless ministry.The Journey airs on Spirit Filled Radio 1:30PM Weekdays, Pacific Time.Listen to the live airing here or the podcast episode at https://www.spiritfilledevents.com/the-journeyDownload the free App for you phone or table click below. Access all podcast and live radio shows here.APPLE LINK FOR APPGOOGLE PLAY LINK FOR APP

Justin Scoggins has a passion for tattoos, and a passion for an authentic Christian faith, and finds an intersection of the two in his new book "Inking Christ: A Theological Approach to Faith." In a discussion that goes way beyond the surface discussion of ink and skin, we talk about what it means to be a true Christian witness, the status of our bodies as "temples," and what the Bible passages about "marking ourselves" are really about. This was a fascinating exploration for all of us. Dr. Justin Scoggins has is currently Associate Director of Homeless Outreach in Winter Haven, Florida and holds a Doctorate in Theology. From Quoir Publishing: Inking Christ is a celebration of art, faith, and the myriad ways they intertwine. It is an invitation to view tattoos not as marks of rebellion or mere decoration, but as sacred symbols that narrate the story of one's walk with Jesus. Through this book, Dr. Scoggins aims to inspire believers to embrace the artistry of tattoos as a legitimate and meaningful form of worship, reflecting the beauty and love of Christ in a unique and personal manner.

Description: Join us for an inspiring conversation with Lexi from PATH (People Assisting The Homeless) as we explore the incredible work they're doing to support our homeless neighbors. In this video, we'll dive into the importance of building relationships with those experiencing homelessness and how simple acts of kindness, like offering a hygiene kit, can restore dignity and hope. Lexi shares actionable guidance for young adults eager to make a difference, including the best approach for engaging with someone experiencing homelessness. Learn how to introduce yourself, what to say, and what to avoid to ensure every interaction is respectful and helpful. Topics Covered: Who is PATH and what do they do? Lexi's role at PATH and her insights. Common misconceptions about homelessness and the reality. The significance of hygiene kits and how they differ from simple distribution. How PATH uses these kits in outreach and relationship building. Success stories showcasing the positive impact of hygiene kits. The biggest challenges in addressing homelessness and how we can help. Ways for young adults to get involved with PATH, from volunteering in the kitchen to sorting donations. Advice for starting your own initiative to support the homeless community. Measuring the impact and success of PATH's programs. Additional tips and insights from Lexi. Whether you're looking to volunteer, donate, or simply learn more about homelessness and how to help, this video is packed with valuable information and heartfelt stories. Let's come together to transform lives and build a compassionate community! Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more inspiring content!

Everyone wants success; right?  What if it takes your focus off Christ?  What if, after climbing the mountain of "success", you decide to come back down off of that mountain to help others in their climb?  Today Victor Granillo has quite a story to share.  It's not a fable or fiction....it's real, it's relatable to so many....and MOST OF ALL, it's all about him realizing the importance of the relationship he has with Christ.Reach Out to Me:Website: www.dontignorethenudge.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/dontignorethenudgeIG: @dontignorethenudgepodcastPrivate FB group to WATCH interviews: www.dontignorethenudge.com/facebook__________________________________________________________________________________________Business/Personal Coaching with Cori:www.corifreeman.com(951) 923-2674Reach out to Victor Granillo:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vicgranillo/

Everyone wants success; right?  What if it takes your focus off Christ?  What if, after climbing the mountain of "success", you decide to come back down off of that mountain to help others in their climb?  Today Victor Granillo has quite a story to share.  It's not a fable or fiction....it's real, it's relatable to so many....and MOST OF ALL, it's all about him realizing the importance of the relationship he has with Christ.Reach Out to Me:Website: www.dontignorethenudge.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/dontignorethenudgeIG: @dontignorethenudgepodcastPrivate FB group to WATCH interviews: www.dontignorethenudge.com/facebook__________________________________________________________________________________________Business/Personal Coaching with Cori:www.corifreeman.com(951) 923-2674Reach out to Victor Granillo:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vicgranillo/

Sunday Service | A time of sharing testimonies, ministry updates from Food Pantry, Celebrate Recovery, and Homeless Outreach, and worship

Happy New Year!  We are very happy to be back after a two-month Hiatus during which time we have been working hard to bring you diverse slate of shows with some great guests in 2024.    As we kick off 2024 our guest today in Russell Ducharme manager of the City of Racho Cordova's Neighborhood Services.  The Neighborhood Services Division's goal is to grow and maintain strong and vibrant neighborhoods through five main programs: Code Enforcement, Animal Services, Parking Enforcement, Rental Housing, and Homeless Outreach. Collaborating with and educating our community about municipal codes, health and safety requirements, and animal services laws creates healthy neighborhoods, happy residents, as well as a sense of community and shared pride. We had a wide-ranging discussion with Russell who told us about the many services Rancho Cordova Neighborhood Services provides the residents of Rancho Cordova. If you enjoy this program, look out for future shows as we ride along with an Animal Services Officer as they go about their work and on another episode as we follow an officer from the Code Enforcment Division to give us a birds eye view on what these hard working men and woman do to keep Rancho Cordova the great city it is today, safe and beautiful. 

Find new episodes of the iChange Justice Podcast locally at noon on Thursdays on KOYS-LPFM 94.1-Bellingham and at 1:00 PM on Thursdays anywhere you get your podcasts. Joy Gilfilen, Host of iChange Justice, introduces John and Wes, two different men putting their lives back together after incarceration and then helping others get back on their feet. They talk about what it was like re-entering society in Cowlitz County, WA after felony convictions left them facing life after prison. Each discusses their journey from release to homelessness to getting jobs, then getting certified to help others through first living at, then being employed at the Community House on Broadway as Peer Mentors and housing specialists. John is now doing direct services in Homeless Outreach. What does it take? What's it like? How have things changed in the past few years?

State funding has been secured for San Diego's homeless outreach programs. In other news, we look at how a community garden in City Heights is healing a patch of land and the people who tend it. Plus, a street in Barrio Logan will be renamed Saturday after the neighborhood's priest Father Brown, who died in 2020.

September 11, 2023 -- How much will Fort Bragg's innovative Care Response Unit save the county's general fund?  Supervisors Ted Williams and Dan Gjerde brought Fort Bragg Police Chief Neil Cervenka to the Board of Supervisors Meeting on September 12 to provide an overview of the innovative homeless response program initiated by the city and managed through the police department.  The program known as “CRU” or Care Response Unit utilizes a non-enforcement type of interaction to help the homeless get what they need and hopefully get them off the street. The CRU team has served 321 individuals and successfully reconnected 22 homeless individuals with family or friends, persuaded 18 into rehab programs and moved 7 into permanent housing. The program which was initiated by Mayor Norvell got its start with grant funding from the State of California's Behavioral Health Justice Intervention Services Project.  Funding for the program through grant and city funds will only last through mid-2024.  Cervenka asked the BOS to fund the program for four years at a cost of 1.72 million using Measure B dollars.  Measure B is tax money that was designed to fund the construction of psychiatric and behavioral health facilities, operation costs, and services to treat mental illness and addiction.So how does the program save the money in the county's general fund? According to Chief Cervenka it costs a minimum of $107 dollars per day to incarcerate an individual in the county jail and goes up based on health and psychiatric needs. Since the CRU program's implementation there has been a sea change in how the Fort Bragg Police Department deals with the homeless and spends its officer hours.  There has been an overall 27 percent decrease in calls for service involving homeless from the 21/22 fiscal year to the current fiscal year.  The most dramatic being 242 calls in December of 2021 versus 58 in December of 2022.  There has been a 20% decrease in arrests of homeless and an increase in overall arrests.The program also includes contract staffing for Project Right Now, which helps youth with substance abuse disorders fight addiction. The Board of Supervisors directed staff to determine if current funding for homeless services, that is not as effective, can be redirected to CRU and agreed to send Cervenka's request to the Measure B Committee for consideration.  Williams also asked staff to determine how much money the CRU program has saved the county, presumably, due to reduced jail expenses.

In this week's episode, Pastor Darius and Pastor Aly sit down with one of our 5 for 5 speakers, Nico, and discuss:The connection between forgiveness and trusting in The LordThe difference between being convicted and being condemnedHow to be convicted in loveBeing bold with The LordWhat's happening at The BLOC this week:The 1st Saturday of each month is our Homeless Outreach at 8:00 AM.We start our Esther Bible Study Wednesday at 6:30 PM.Click this link to give to our Guatemala team

IN THE NEWS It's BE THE ONE Day. Wear BE THE ONE apparel and start the conversation about veteran suicide. Which Military Habits Veterans Should Keep or Toss in Their Post-Military Careers THIS WEEK'S GUEST National League of POW/MIA Families Chairman of the Board and CEO Ann Mills-Griffith talks about the non-profit organization's mission to provide the fullest possible accounting for those listed as MIA, and the recovery and identification of remains of those who died serving our nation. RAPID FIRE Serving those who served our country: Meet the North Carolina woman who found her purpose in helping homeless vets The VA is facing a growing number of claims as a key PACT Act deadline approaches 8 Simple Habits Could Add Decades Onto to Your Life: New Research Special Guest: Ann Mills-Griffiths.

Blake is joined on todays episode by Kevin Dahlgren, a homeless outreach consultant and drug counselor who hails from Portland, Oregon. The show leads off with Blake explaining how he met Kevin initially and why he was attracted to his work, before Kevin explains why he's so passionate about homeless outreach (2:03). Then, Blake asks Kevin to explain what the "homeless industrial complex" is, what happened in previous controversies surrounding Kevin and his work, and a conversation about the tweet that made Kevin famous (28:28). Lastly, Blake opens up about county employees not wanting him to platform Kevin anymore, thoughts on Multnomah County's recent proposal to give out tin foil, straws and glass pipes, what comes next in 2023 for Kevin (75:29) and lots more! Intro Song: 1. The Spinners - I'll Be Around Host & Producer: Blake Mayfield Guest: Kevin Dahlgren Download & Subscribe To "The Blake Mayfield Podcast" On Spotify, SoundCloud & Apple Podcasts Today

Sue Ann Baksh Lorray is a manager with one of the Top 5 banks in Canada. With 25+ years' experience in the Financial Industry and 10 years as a Financial Advisor, Sue Ann's goal is to educate and empower others. She is a member of a Diversity and Inclusion Committee that supports fair treatment in the workplace by ensuring those with diverse backgrounds are valued and respected. She is also a volunteer with Junior Achievement teaching the "Dollars With Sense" and "More Than Money" financial literacy programs to Grade 5 & 6 students.  As a people and thought leader, Sue Ann's passion is advocating for others, specifically women and children. Along with her husband, Sue Ann is founder of a non-profit organization, Life To The Fullest, providing mentorship programs and services to individuals who want to improve their lives but may not know where to start or just need assistance to learn and develop strategies for success. Some of the programs provided are Personal Development Workshops, Communication Skill Builds, Career and Business Development Workshops, Fresh Start Services for Newcomers to Canada, and Homeless Outreach.  Through her non-profit organization, Sue Ann has assisted with providing food and clothing to needy families in the Durham Region as well as financial guidance with budgeting and financial planning sessions. Sue Ann is a mother of four who has faced many personal challenges which includes surviving domestic violence and abuse. Through her struggles, Sue Ann has learned the power of positivity and resiliency which are life skills that she is eager to share in order to motivate and encourage others to be successful. https://www.instagram.com/sueannlorray/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/sue-ann-baksh-lorray-46178319b/recent-activity/all/ https://meetthemotivators.com/keynote-speakers/   Deborah Bailey is a writer and host of Women Entrepreneurs Radio podcast. Learn more about her and her books and writing courses at: https://DebBaileyWriter.com For Deborah's paranormal and fantasy romance fiction visit: https://AuthorDebBailey.com

In this episode, I speak with JMendez, Captain of the BVC about helping the homeless in Chicago with their annual homeless outreach this weekend.

You might not see them every day, but our street outreach teams are some of this city's unsung heroes who are making a difference 24/7/365. These outreach teams are doing the hard work of engaging with unhoused New Yorkers and getting them into more permanent, safe housing. In this episode of the Get Stuff Done-Cast, NYC Mayor Eric Adams speaks with outreach worker Xaveir Shakesphere and Dept. of Social Services Commissioner Molly Wasow Park about how there is no one-size-fits-all approach to the intersecting crises of homelessness and serious mental illness, and how outreach work can change someone's life forever.

Tiffany Buckley discusses her 501(c)(3) Volunteer KC (VKC) with Radio Active Magazine regular Spencer Graves.  VKC helps support other nonprofits and homeless outreach groups with volunteers and donations. They celebrate their […] The post Volunteer KC connects volunteers and donors with homeless outreach groups appeared first on KKFI.

Joining Sarasota Police Chief Rex Troche on the podcast this episode is Sergeant Morrison and Deidre "Dede" Jones of the City of Sarasota's Homeless Outreach Team. Learn about the resources they provide to those in need and what community partners they work with most frequently. Chief Troche, Sgt. Morrison, and "Dede" Jones also talk about the best ways you can help the Homeless Outreach Team and why some handouts can be harmful. 

Jimmy, came through Interfaith twice, and is now housed, sober, and working fulltime as an employee with the Union. In his story he shares that when facing homelessness, it was difficult to accept help when it was offered, but through the endless efforts of the Homeless Outreach team he accepted the help and got the help he needed.  Through his and trials and tribulations Jimmy has turned his life around, and hopes that he can inspire people with his story.  

Jimmy, came through Interfaith twice, and is now housed, sober, and working fulltime as an employee with the Union. In his story he shares that when facing homelessness, it was difficult to accept help when it was offered, but through the endless efforts of the Homeless Outreach team he accepted the help and got the help he needed.  Through his and trials and tribulations Jimmy has turned his life around, and hopes that he can inspire people with his story.  

John & Rebecca who are both volunteers with the organization will talk about the work they are facing with the increase of homeless people on our streets.   reachingouthomelessoutreach@gmail.com   0834643056

“Too Close or Too Far: Setting Best Boundaries with Clients” will be provided over four days in 2-hour segments via distance learning due to the COVID-19 context. This training focuses on expanding the practice, knowledge, and skill of outreach workers, social workers, case managers, peers, and psychologists who work in Homeless Outreach services in Los Angeles County. The format of each day will include 1 hour of didactic training on concepts, theory, and research related to interpersonal boundaries in client-outreach worker relationships followed by 1 hour of vignette-based activities and facilitated discussion. The didactic portion will begin with an overview of key terms related to interpersonal closeness in therapeutic work including boundaries, boundary clarification, boundary-setting, transference, counter-transference, empathy, and autonomy, with an emphasis on building self-reflection skills around these concepts. The trainers will explore with participants how to recognize when boundary clarification is needed, as well as consider implications of client-provider power dynamics, culture, and professional background/training on their experience and management of boundaries with clients. Additionally, this training will employ a trauma informed lens, to help providers best understand how past experiences may shape their clients' approach to boundaries, as well as their own (Levenson. 2017). Participants will be taught to reflect on internal and interpersonal client experiences utilizing concepts such as the neglect-overprotect continuum and moral distress (Mänttäri-van der Kuip, 2019; Marsh & Kelley, 2018). Trainers will also guide participants in identifying personal values and characteristics that impact their experiences of setting boundaries with clients. Finally, provider wellbeing will be discussed, with a review of strategies to prevent burnout including radical acceptance and eliciting or providing quality supervision (Begic et al., 2019; Linehan, 2015). The vignette-based activities and discussion will focus on four types of common boundary situations that can come up in work with unsheltered individuals: avoidance, over-identification, sexualized transference, and countertransference. Participants will be encouraged to apply concepts from didactic portion of each day's training to the vignettes, including identifying boundary-setting skills for each scenario. Recorded on September 15, 2022.

“Too Close or Too Far: Setting Best Boundaries with Clients” will be provided over four days in 2-hour segments via distance learning due to the COVID-19 context. This training focuses on expanding the practice, knowledge, and skill of outreach workers, social workers, case managers, peers, and psychologists who work in Homeless Outreach services in Los Angeles County. The format of each day will include 1 hour of didactic training on concepts, theory, and research related to interpersonal boundaries in client-outreach worker relationships followed by 1 hour of vignette-based activities and facilitated discussion. The didactic portion will begin with an overview of key terms related to interpersonal closeness in therapeutic work including boundaries, boundary clarification, boundary-setting, transference, counter-transference, empathy, and autonomy, with an emphasis on building self-reflection skills around these concepts. The trainers will explore with participants how to recognize when boundary clarification is needed, as well as consider implications of client-provider power dynamics, culture, and professional background/training on their experience and management of boundaries with clients. Additionally, this training will employ a trauma informed lens, to help providers best understand how past experiences may shape their clients' approach to boundaries, as well as their own (Levenson. 2017). Participants will be taught to reflect on internal and interpersonal client experiences utilizing concepts such as the neglect-overprotect continuum and moral distress (Mänttäri-van der Kuip, 2019; Marsh & Kelley, 2018). Trainers will also guide participants in identifying personal values and characteristics that impact their experiences of setting boundaries with clients. Finally, provider wellbeing will be discussed, with a review of strategies to prevent burnout including radical acceptance and eliciting or providing quality supervision (Begic et al., 2019; Linehan, 2015). The vignette-based activities and discussion will focus on four types of common boundary situations that can come up in work with unsheltered individuals: avoidance, over-identification, sexualized transference, and countertransference. Participants will be encouraged to apply concepts from didactic portion of each day's training to the vignettes, including identifying boundary-setting skills for each scenario. Recorded on September 29, 2022.

“Too Close or Too Far: Setting Best Boundaries with Clients” will be provided over four days in 2-hour segments via distance learning due to the COVID-19 context. This training focuses on expanding the practice, knowledge, and skill of outreach workers, social workers, case managers, peers, and psychologists who work in Homeless Outreach services in Los Angeles County. The format of each day will include 1 hour of didactic training on concepts, theory, and research related to interpersonal boundaries in client-outreach worker relationships followed by 1 hour of vignette-based activities and facilitated discussion. The didactic portion will begin with an overview of key terms related to interpersonal closeness in therapeutic work including boundaries, boundary clarification, boundary-setting, transference, counter-transference, empathy, and autonomy, with an emphasis on building self-reflection skills around these concepts. The trainers will explore with participants how to recognize when boundary clarification is needed, as well as consider implications of client-provider power dynamics, culture, and professional background/training on their experience and management of boundaries with clients. Additionally, this training will employ a trauma informed lens, to help providers best understand how past experiences may shape their clients' approach to boundaries, as well as their own (Levenson. 2017). Participants will be taught to reflect on internal and interpersonal client experiences utilizing concepts such as the neglect-overprotect continuum and moral distress (Mänttäri-van der Kuip, 2019; Marsh & Kelley, 2018). Trainers will also guide participants in identifying personal values and characteristics that impact their experiences of setting boundaries with clients. Finally, provider wellbeing will be discussed, with a review of strategies to prevent burnout including radical acceptance and eliciting or providing quality supervision (Begic et al., 2019; Linehan, 2015). The vignette-based activities and discussion will focus on four types of common boundary situations that can come up in work with unsheltered individuals: avoidance, over-identification, sexualized transference, and countertransference. Participants will be encouraged to apply concepts from didactic portion of each day's training to the vignettes, including identifying boundary-setting skills for each scenario. Recorded on October 13, 2022.

“Too Close or Too Far: Setting Best Boundaries with Clients” will be provided over four days in 2-hour segments via distance learning due to the COVID-19 context. This training focuses on expanding the practice, knowledge, and skill of outreach workers, social workers, case managers, peers, and psychologists who work in Homeless Outreach services in Los Angeles County. The format of each day will include 1 hour of didactic training on concepts, theory, and research related to interpersonal boundaries in client-outreach worker relationships followed by 1 hour of vignette-based activities and facilitated discussion. The didactic portion will begin with an overview of key terms related to interpersonal closeness in therapeutic work including boundaries, boundary clarification, boundary-setting, transference, counter-transference, empathy, and autonomy, with an emphasis on building self-reflection skills around these concepts. The trainers will explore with participants how to recognize when boundary clarification is needed, as well as consider implications of client-provider power dynamics, culture, and professional background/training on their experience and management of boundaries with clients. Additionally, this training will employ a trauma informed lens, to help providers best understand how past experiences may shape their clients' approach to boundaries, as well as their own (Levenson. 2017). Participants will be taught to reflect on internal and interpersonal client experiences utilizing concepts such as the neglect-overprotect continuum and moral distress (Mänttäri-van der Kuip, 2019; Marsh & Kelley, 2018). Trainers will also guide participants in identifying personal values and characteristics that impact their experiences of setting boundaries with clients. Finally, provider wellbeing will be discussed, with a review of strategies to prevent burnout including radical acceptance and eliciting or providing quality supervision (Begic et al., 2019; Linehan, 2015). The vignette-based activities and discussion will focus on four types of common boundary situations that can come up in work with unsheltered individuals: avoidance, over-identification, sexualized transference, and countertransference. Participants will be encouraged to apply concepts from didactic portion of each day's training to the vignettes, including identifying boundary-setting skills for each scenario. Recorded on October 27, 2022.

On Wednesday's Mornings with Eric and Brigitte, Pery Canon from Hope South Florida joins us to discuss outreach to the homeless this holiday season, and an opportunity for the homeless to receive free foot care on Saturday, October 29 in Fort Lauderdale. The mission of Hope South Florida is to provide HOPE for the homeless and hurting through housing, case management, support services and strategic alliances. Their goal is to bring about transformation in the lives of the homeless and hurting through the provision of housing solutions and support services. Hope South Florida Free Foot Care.pdfSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anna is a licensed social worker and member of Interfaith's Homeless Outreach team, who works closely with Officer Ferry of the Oceanside Police Department's Homeless Outreach. The H.O.T. works closely with several service providers to help accomplish this goal by connecting these individuals with the various resources that are available to them to assist them in finding permanent housing. 

Schools are back but they are still dealing with the setbacks and learning loss all due to the pandemic.  Recently we saw Department of Education data showing 9-year-olds are behind in reading and math, the sharpest decline we've seen since 1990.  The learning loss was generally worse in districts that kept classes remote longer.  To combat this, states are spending billions on tutoring, expanded summer school, and more individual attention for students.  Scott Calvert, reporter at the WSJ, joins us for more on what schools are doing and how they are tracking progress.   Next, we'll tell you about LA's first street psychiatrist trying to tackle mental health in the homeless population where it is desperately needed.  Dr. Shayan Rab leads the Homeless Outreach and Mobile Engagement (HOME) team and approaches homeless individuals with the hopes of getting them long-term treatment and off the street.  Since this street-based treatment is not done in a traditional setting, Dr. Rab and his team must get creative and resourceful in how they provide help and even fill prescriptions.  Doug Smith, senior writer at the LA Times, joins us for how street psychiatry is trying to pull some out of homelessness.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From providing health services through an incredible mobile clinic to creating meaningful community through long-term relationships! Hear all this and more as we visit with Karla Hedquist, Stormont Vail Health Director of Community Health Engagement, and Jenny Falk, TRM's Director of Homeless Outreach and MAP!To learn more about TRM Ministries: Click Here!To support TRM, Click Here!

Wrap around services to those experiencing homelessness!Jenny Falk, Director of Homeless Outreach & MAP (Mobile Access Partnership), shares about all the amazing services provided through MAP, how those services are taken out to those in need, but more importantly how those services provide a bridge to build critical relationships to provide healing!Join us this Friday, June 10th, from 8-10am at the Stormont Vail Event Center East Parking Lot for the MAP One Year Anniversary Celebration! Trailer tours, live music, raffle prizes, and more!To learn more about TRM Ministries: Click Here!To support TRM, Click Here!

Dr. Roberto Mezzina headed the Dipartimento di Salute Mentale in Trieste until his retirement in late 2019.  Both of the California delegations that visited Trieste (in 2017 and 2019) were graciously welcomed by Dr. Mezzina and his staff in our quest to understand the culture and principles that make this system so noteworthy.   Within those two delegations were representatives from the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department (LASD), harboring a deep desire to embrace a more human-focused posture on how to come alongside people with mental illness, both in the county jail system and in the community.  The Department is also interested to lean into guiding principles of the U.N. Declaration of Human Rights – which is espoused by the Italian system – as a framework to guide how people with mental illness are cared for in our society.In April 2022, Dr. Mezzina was invited to Los Angeles at the behest of the L.A. Sheriff's Foundation to come alongside some specialized divisions in the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department:  the Homeless Outreach Services Team (HOST) and the Mental Evaluation Team.    Dr. Mezzina also toured the remarkable program that was initially started in 2016 at Twin Towers to provide a more caring and therapeutic environment for the most seriously mentally ill patients in the jail.  Under the leadership of the Sheriff's Department and the Department of Health Services Correctional  Mental Health division, this program, described in an article which appeared in the Christian Science Monitor,  has expanded.  (See website created by the Mental Health Assistants for more information about this innovation.)Dr. Mezzina's visit to Los Angeles coincided with the filming of an episode of the CNN documentary series, “Life with Lisa Ling.” This episode (to be aired in the show's next season) will focus upon the mental health crisis in Los Angeles County.  The producers and host of this show participated in some of the outreach and engagement conducted by the LASD HOST Team and Dr. Mezzina.   This interview was conducted in person in the podcast studio at Verdugo Sound on the way to the airport.  Dr. Mezzina also provides an update on the changing political climate in Trieste – a topic that was introduced in a podcast interview that can be found in Season Two, Episode Seven.

My guest this week is Garrett Underwood, Founder/Executive Director of Seed House Project, a live-work home for at-risk youth. He is also the owner of Malachi Clothing, a well-known Christian Clothing company in Southern California. Garrett oversees all programs within the Seed House Project. His goal is to reinvent the transition for youth to adulthood using technology and new innovative ideas to create change within the homelessness in LA. He has now housed more than 100 people, and he has created hope for each person who walks through his home. 3:10 – Garrett 101 He started with a clothing company and gave hygiene packages to homeless people. His heart expanded and he wanted to do more to help homeless people. 4:39 – The fixer When Garrett sees a problem, he wants to try to fix it. He moved into a trailer for six months with no running water and got to see what other people experienced, like loneliness and embarrassment. 8:55 – Homeless issue Garrett visited skid row when he was 20, and he previously visited homeless shelters. He has always loved kids, and especially wanted to help them. 12:55 – Common threads Garrett started seeing common threads of things that made it difficult for people to improve their lives. His definition of homelessness is not the absence of a home or a building. His definition of homelessness is the absence of hope. 19:36 – Finding your purpose Garrett tries to convince people they have talent and purpose in this world. People need to have powerful experiences that change and expand their worldview. 23:37 – Myths about homelessness Not every homeless person is an addict. 28:48 – Seed House Seed House is a live-work space for at-risk youth. They offer wrap around services, such as credit building and instant employment. 31:15 – Five-step roadmap The roadmap is a snapshot of the 90-day course. Everyone has a story, and you are an expert about your own life. 35:39 – Get to know you Guilty pleasure? Painting and sculpture What makes him laugh? His niece. FEATURED QUOTES My definition of homelessness is not the absence of a home, a building. I think the definition of homelessness is the absence of hope. I'm a fixer. When I see a problem, I want to try to fix it. Not every homeless person is an addict. CONNECT: https://seedhouseproject.org/ https://storychanger.ck.page/798575d5e7 Thank you to our partner of the show! Are you looking to clean up your household cleaning products this year? MamaSuds would like to help! The best way is to simply start with one product. Every time you run out of a specific cleaning product, replace it with a non-toxic one. Another tip, purchase a product that has multiple uses. The MamaSuds Collection has many multiple use products (castile soap or the toilet bombs are just a few!). Their blog has lots of great tips and a castile soap recipe that you can print and make a lot of your own effective cleaners! Give them a try at www.mamasuds.com and don't forget to use the coupon code MOLLY for 15% off your order! About Garrett Underwood:  Garrett Underwood is currently the Executive Director of Seed House Project, a Live/Work home or at-risk youth. His position entails overseeing daily operations, meeting financial quota, and most importantly managing all programs within the organization. Some of the programs consist of; Self actualization development, Business or Non - Profit Execution plan, Credit building, Financial literacy and Emotional Intelligence Development. Mr. Underwood received his Masters at Azusa Pacific for Organizational Behavior & Development. Previously before attending Azusa he started a Faith- Based Clothing Company called Malachi Clothing. The business model was “ buy one give one” for every purchase a hygiene kit was given away to someone in need, In return the customer would receive a free prayer bracelet with the name of the person that received the care package. The company partners with over 50 shelters & group homes across Los Angeles, and gave over ten thousand care packages a year. Unfortunately the demands of recourse increased and care packages wasn't enough to fulfill the need, which lead Mr. Underwood to make a major shift in his career. In 2016 Mr. Underwood decided to dive deeper in the homeless crisis in Los Angeles. He volunteered at all the major organizations within Los Angeles, The Dream Center, My Friends Place and PATH ( People Assisting The Homeless) to name a few. Two years later Mr. Underwood became the lead Coordinator for the Homeless Outreach for all over the Los Angeles Country as well as the Program Manager at PATH. He also took on as the lead site counselor at Covenant house, the leading housing program for homeless youth in Los Angeles. During his experience he began to see a common thread within the many different issues within the homeless crises in Los Angeles. He noticed lack of affordable housing was a big issue but he also took note of the physiology of hope. Those that had something to look forward to, whether a job, school or family 90% of them either obtained or maintained their housing. This static led Mr. Underwood developed an employment program that created purpose. Working with the shelters he previously partnered with, he conducted workshops around storytelling and the impact one story can have. The participants would have the opportunity to share their story within the jewelry they created. The jewelry was then distributed to stores across LA, therefore sharing their story to hundreds of people. This created purpose and employment. Within the first year Mr. Underwood was able to employ over 98 individuals. The one other issue he couldn't solve was affordable housing. He decided to donate his home and move into a trailer to meet the need in whatever way he could. He was able to house 16 people at a time. Three years later Mr. Underwood has now housed over a 100 people and created hope for each person that walks through his home. He has perfected the art of finding one's purpose with extensive assessment tools and a curriculum to how you can turn your purpose into a program to serve others.

When someone experiencing homelessness asks for money, it can be hard not to wonder: Am I getting scammed? Would I be contributing to an addiction? What are they really going to use it for? In today's episode, we're back with Sam Schultz, our Director of Homeless Outreach, to discuss another common question we get asked: what do you do when a homeless person asks for money?

People sometimes wonder if there is a homeless problem in Las Vegas. Like most communities there is but in this conversation on Twitter Spaces we hear from the city's Community Services Director and The Salvation Army on the many programs and services available to help the homeless like a homeless recuperative center, the new improved Homeless Courtyard, feeding and clothing the homeless, the MORE Outreach program , the Salvation Army and more. Learn more at lasvegasnevada.gov/homeless

This is one of the most common questions we get asked at Christ in the City. In this episode, we're joined by Sam Schultz, Christ in the City's Director of Homeless Outreach to discuss: The reality of what it takes to get a job while homeless, from facing practical roadblocks to deeper spiritual wounds Why would we help someone who doesn't appear to be helping themselves? How can we approach this question with more empathy?

We look at homelessness in Milwaukee and how outreach efforts have been impacted by the pandemic. Then, we hear from the first Asian American woman to work on the Brewers medical staff, about her major league baseball journey so far. Plus, the director of the play Black Nativity shares how he hopes this year's production will help Milwaukee's Black community.

In this episode, we visit with Kim Williams-Gaston, Valeo Behavioral Health Care's HOPE Team Leader, and Jenny Falk, Senior Director of Homeless Outreach & Director of MAP Operations, about stories from outreaching the homeless, the value of knowing people by name, and the difference collaboration makes in reaching those in need!To learn more about Valeo, Click Here!To learn more about TRM Ministries: Click Here!To support TRM, Click Here!

At the Broward Sheriff's Office, we treat our homeless population with the dignity, respect and compassion it deserves. Our Homeless Outreach Team is leading the effort to end the cycle of homelessness and connect those in their times of need and crisis with the appropriate services. Tune in to this supersized episode where I sit down with Captain Audrey Jones and Lieutenant Edward Rafailovitc for an enlightening conversation about how BSO's Homeless Outreach Team is helping one of Broward's most vulnerable populations. Tune in and be sure to subscribe, share this episode with a friend and follow @bsosherifftony on Instagram to keep up with the latest BSO news between podcast episodes.

Eric Protein Moseley used to be a homeless crackhead that traveled the country with his young daughter. Now, he is a social impact documentary filmmaker that is published on Austin.gov His dream to someday become a known figure in the Austin area by incorporating with major tech companies. I plan to put into place a pilot program called Each One Teach One Infrastructure. Eric wants to make sure that every American citizen is living within mainstream society. If somebody were to help him with his dream they would put him in contact with Elon Musk, Governor Abbott, or Joe Lonsdale to help me by hiring an upper-class homeless individual to work as a Homeless Outreach Public Safety Worker, crested by Each One Teach One Infrastructure. Curious about Each One Teach One Infrastructure? Curious about upper-class homeless individuals? Listen to the podcast! Know Elon Musk, Governor Abbot, or Joe Lonsdale? Let's get them connected with Eric Protein Moseley! Contact Eric: Email: ericpmoseley@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eric.p.moseley Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Int5TiA1s9w Contact me at: Timothy Douglas, eXp Realty (c) 512-591-6138 (e) timothy.douglas@exprealty.com Instagram: @Timdouglas924 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/timothy.douglas.148 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/timothy-douglas-Austin-TX Information About Brokerage Services: https://bit.ly/2S0rVEP Consumer Protection Notice: https://bit.ly/3tQuXcA

Eric Protein Moseley used to be a homeless crackhead that traveled the country with his young daughter. Now, he is a social impact documentary filmmaker that is published on Austin.gov His dream to someday become a known figure in the Austin area by incorporating with major tech companies. I plan to put into place a pilot program called Each One Teach One Infrastructure. Eric wants to make sure that every American citizen is living within mainstream society. If somebody were to help him with his dream they would put him in contact with Elon Musk, Governor Abbott, or Joe Lonsdale to help me by hiring an upper-class homeless individual to work as a Homeless Outreach Public Safety Worker, crested by Each One Teach One Infrastructure. Curious about Each One Teach One Infrastructure? Curious about upper-class homeless individuals? Listen to the podcast! Know Elon Musk, Governor Abbot, or Joe Lonsdale? Let's get them connected with Eric Protein Moseley! Contact Eric: Email: ericpmoseley@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eric.p.moseley Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Int5TiA1s9w Contact me at: Timothy Douglas, eXp Realty (c) 512-591-6138 (e) timothy.douglas@exprealty.com Instagram: @Timdouglas924 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/timothy.douglas.148 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/timothy-douglas-Austin-TX Information About Brokerage Services: https://bit.ly/2S0rVEP Consumer Protection Notice: https://bit.ly/3tQuXcA

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The Hunters talk with their guest, Mariana Bichette, wife of former big-league baseball player Dante Bichette and mom of current pro baseball players Dante Jr. And Bo Bichette. Mariana talks about the life of a major league family and about using their means to help others. Her work with an outreach to the homeless population in St. Petersburg, FL called “Serve St. Pete” is discussed. This episode highlights how one of the key ways to help is to be dependable in relationships with people. And sometimes that means just bringing pizza.