Podcasts about homelessness prevention

In this episode, we shine a light on family homelessness, one of New Jersey's more urgent but often overlooked social challenges.  When most people think about homelessness, they might picture a single adult on the street. But the true face of homelessness is often much younger, much more vulnerable. It's children clutching worn backpacks, parents working multiple jobs but still unable to secure stable housing, a mother and her two children living in cars, shelters, or cycling between temporary spaces. We explore the complex web of economic challenges, systemic barriers, and personal struggles that push families to the margins.  And we hear from two experts on the front lines working to create meaningful solutions: Taissa Kelly, CEO of Monarch Housing Associates, and Mike Callahan, Director of the New Jersey Office of Homelessness Prevention.   This is a difficult issue, but there is some reason for hope.   Learn more about our guests and their organizations here: https://monarchhousing.org https://nj.gov/dca/dhcr/offices/dhcrohp.shtml

James Hughes is president and CEO of the Old Brewery Mission in Montreal...Quebec's largest organization serving people who are experiencing homelessness. He edited and contributed to a book called, "Ending Homelessness in Canada: The Case for Homelessness Prevention.in this excerpt, James shares some 'Eviction Prevention' policy strategies.

James Hughes is president and CEO of the Old Brewery Mission in Montreal...Quebec's largest organization serving people who are experiencing homelessness. He edited and contributed to a book called, "Ending Homelessness in Canada: The Case for Homelessness Prevention.He is in Halifax for a symposium on about housing issues.This conversation starts on the explosion in homelessness in Canada - James tracks it to the years since 2020, and says it is beginning to define the urban spaces in this country.We also delve into some 'Eviction Prevention' strategies.

James Hughes is president and CEO of the Old Brewery Mission, in Montreal. It's Quebec's largest organization serving people experiencing homelessness. He speaks with Jeff Douglas, as he prepares to visit Halifax for a symposium on housing issues put on by the Housing & Homelessness Partnership, and the Nova Scotia Non-Profit Housing Association.

In My Place educates listeners on what cities like Nashville can do to prevent and end homelessness — while caring for our neighbors who are still unhoused. We talk to national and local guests about everything from best practices to worst failures and hear from people who intimately know the complexities of having nowhere to go. This show highlights how affordable housing affects each of us even if we think it doesn't.This series was created thanks in part to support from Pinnacle Financial Partners!This episode was produced by Judy Tackett and Tasha A.F. Lemley.Today's guests:Chad Bojorquez | Chief Program Officer, Destination HomeElizabeth “Liz” Leiserson | Eviction Right to Counsel Project Director, Legal Aid SocietyMary Katherine Rand | executive director, Mary Parrish CenterJulie Yriart | Eviction Right to Counsel Project Director, Nashville Hispanic Bar AssociationMelonyeRae Athey | Family Coach at Catholic CharitiesFurther in:• Overview Episode of In My Place• Episode 1: Homelessness Facts and Faces• Episode 2: Housing First• Episode 3: Housing Strategies• Episode 4: The interconnectedness of health care, housing and homelessness

Moira Brown with the Campobello Island Whale Rescue Team speaks about an endangered North Atlantic Right Whale named Shelagh that's entangled in fishing gear in the Gulf of St Lawrence. Susan Fullerton in Saint John speaks about her long-time friend, Arthur Irving, who died at the age of 93. And on the phone-in: James Hughes speaks about his new book, "Ending Homelessness in Canada: The Case for Homelessness Prevention."

In conversation with Stephen Gaetz, president and CEO of the Canadian Observatory on Homelessness, and a professor at Toronto's York University. Gaetz says that in Canada and the U.S., there are more people coming into homelessness than there are exiting it. He was recently part of a webinar on homelessness prevention.  

Last year, Catholic Charities helped 4,500 individuals who were experiencing housing insecurity. Through our 22 Affordable Housing residences for seniors, and an extensive network of referrals, our caring, resourceful staff accompanied each person to find and maintain a stable living situation. Join Katie Bredemann as she welcomes Associate Vice Presidents Angela Bailey and Millicent Ntiamoah to discuss how these programs have evolved in recent months, and how our work is having an impact on nationwide studies regarding poverty and homelessness.

Homelessness remains California's biggest challenge, according to poll after poll of voters in the state. As officials struggle with ways to house all those people on the street, a bill designed to keep Californians from becoming homeless is making its way through the state legislature. Bill SB567, the Homelessness Prevention Act, is supported by a wide coalition of diverse groups and would strengthen protections for tenants to prevent evictions and keep people from ending up on the street. But it's been fiercely opposed by landlords, namely the California Apartment Association. The legislation has been the subject of protests and heated hearings at the state capitol, and yesterday it was approved by the Assembly Judiciary Committee as it continues to navigate the road to passage. For more on this, KCBS Radio's Doug Sovern, Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke with Brian Augusta, legislative advocate for the California Rural Legal Assistance Foundation, one of the many sponsors of this bill.

Last year, Catholic Charities Homelessness Prevention Call Center received more than 77,000 requests for assistance from people in Cook and Lake counties who were homeless or on the verge of being homeless. Our experience and trusted network of internal and community resources help address immediate needs of clients and offer them a path to greater stability in their lives. Join Phil Zepeda and Katie Bredemann as they welcome Wendy Avila and Ashley Styx to discuss the Call Center activity this summer.

Kruser talks to Jeff Herron from the Office of Homelessness Prevention and Intervention about their recent count of those without homes in Fayette Co.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kruser talks to Jeff Herron from the city's Office of Homelessness Prevention and Intervention and Bill Meck calls the show in hour 2.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we are joined by the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness President and CEO, Tim Richter to discuss CAEH's new proposal for a Homelessness Prevention and Housing Benefit from the Federal Government that will support people currently experiencing homelessness and prevent thousands of new people from ever having to experience homelessness. Take a listen to find out how you and your community can be a part of this bold new initiative.

Having the voices of youth at the table and leading work on the prevention of youth homelessness is critical. This week on the podcast we are joined by Samantha Lobb, the Chair of the Youth Council for the Youth Homelessness Prevention and Housing Stabilization Strategy of the York Region. We chat about the exciting By Youth For Youth Project her council is leading and much, much more! A great listen.

In 2017, Catholic Charities was asked by the City of Chicago to help initiate a program called CPS-FIT that identifies and assists families with children in the Chicago Public School System who are living in “temporary housing situations.” Join Katie Bredemann as she welcomes SHARON LOVE, Department Director for Permanent, Supportive Housing, and HERMESE BRYANT, an accomplished Housing Case Manager to discuss how CPS-FIT, along with other Homelessness Prevention programs helps families establish safe homes and begin to achieve their dreams.

We can't end homelessness if we don't prevent it from happening in the first place. Justin Sage-Passant and his team at Covenant House Toronto not only understand this, but are taking huge strides in preventing young people from experiencing homelessness. He joins us on the podcast to discuss their new prevention initiatives, Diversion, Youth Reconnect and Family and Natural supports, and the difference they are making in the Toronto youth homelessness space. Thank you to EllisDon for sponsoring this week's podcast.

How did St. Thomas-Elgin, a Built for Zero community reduce chronic homelessness by 25%?  Find out on this week's On The Way Home podcast as we are joined by Danielle Neilson the Supervisor of Housing Programs and Homelessness Prevention for St. Thomas-Elgin.  You don't want to miss it!

Register for the panel, "What Really Happens in Shelter: Education & Mental Health" on: http://bit.ly/3csx8zf Housing Housing Connect (https://housingconnect.nyc.gov/PublicWeb/) Search Lottery (https://housingconnect.nyc.gov/PublicWeb/search-lotteries) Furniture Ashley Furniture program: twin mattress, a bedframe, bedding, and a pillow. https://www.ahopetodream.com/participating-homestores Find a furniture bank https://furniturebanks.org/furniture-banks/ Mental Health Talk It Out Mental Health Counseling PLLC Talkitoutcounselingservices@gmail.com Domestic Violence New Destiny Housing https://newdestinyhousing.org/ Resource Center: https://newdestinyhousing.org/housing-help/ Family Justice Centers: https://www1.nyc.gov/site/ocdv/programs/family-justice-centers.page (includes locations and phone numbers). 24-hour Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-621-HOPE (4673) Safe Horizon Crime Victims Hotline: 1-866-689-HELP SafeChat offer information, advocacy and support: https://www.safehorizon.org/safechat/ Other resources: https://www.safehorizon.org/am-i-being-abused/ Homelessness Prevention, Housing Services, Legal Services HELP USA https://www.helpusa.org Phone: 212-779-3350 718-922-7980 Catholic Charities https://catholiccharitiesny.org/find-help 888-744-7900 Riseboro Housing (Mainly in Brooklyn communities) 718-366-3800 https://riseboro.org/ Hotline for Rental Assistance: 718-547-2800 Email: erap@riseboro.org Coalition for the Homeless https://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/ CFTH Crisis Intervention Hotline: 1-888-358-2384 Get Help: https://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/get-help/ CFTH Resource Guide: https://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/resource-guide/ CAMBA https://camba.org/programs/ Homebase: CAMBAHomebase@camba.org or call the following Brooklyn and Staten Island locations: * 1117 Eastern Parkway, 718-622-7323 * 1958 Fulton Street, 718-408-5756 * 2244 Church Avenue, 718-408-5766 * 120 Stuyvesant Place, 718-282-6473 * 209 Bay Street, 718-226-0496 CAMBA Emergency Food and Shelter Program - 20 Snyder Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11226 (718) 287-0010 Nazareth Housing 519 East 11th Street, NY, NY 10009 info@nazarethhousingnyc.org (212) 777-1010 Education Advocates for Children Education specialist helpline, Monday - Thursday 10am-4pm 866-427-6033 or send a message: https://www.advocatesforchildren.org/get_help/helpline/send_us_a_message Students in Temporary Housing Tip Sheet: https://www.advocatesforchildren.org/sites/default/files/library/students_in_temporary_housing.pdf?pt=1 Spanish Version: https://www.advocatesforchildren.org/sites/default/files/library/students_in_temporary_housing_spanish.pdf?pt=1 Resources for Spanish-Speaking Families Committee for Hispanic Children and Families Programs for underserved, low- and moderate- income children and families throughout NYC and the home-based child care providers. 212-206-1090 Ext: 355 or Ext: 310 Coalition for Hispanic Family Services Preventive Family Support Services Franc Villalobos - fvillalobos@hispanicfamilyservicesny.org

This week, we are joined by NYC advocate Mirtha, who has been in the homelessness prevention space for nearly 14 years. She shares about the resources available in the city to help with eviction, legal services, homelessness prevention, rental assistance, and so much more. Riseboro Community Partnership (Mainly in Brooklyn communities) https://riseboro.org/ Hotline for Rental Assistance: 718-547-2800 Email: erap@riseboro.org Riseboro Resources: Affordable Housing - https://riseboro.org/program/housing-development/ Adult Education - https://riseboro.org/program/adult-basic-education-abe/ Caregiver Support - https://riseboro.org/program/caregiver-support-2/ Case Management - https://riseboro.org/program/case-management/ Homelessness Prevention Services - https://riseboro.org/program/homebase-homelessness-prevention/ Legal Services - https://riseboro.org/program/legal-services-leap/ Rental Assistance Program - https://riseboro.org/program/rental-assistance-program-erap/ Other Services - https://riseboro.org/services Homebase Program - Safety net for risk of homelessness Homebase Locations - https://www1.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/homebase-locations.page Call 311 if at risk of eviction or homelessness. HRA Rental Assistance - https://www1.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/rental-assistance.page Homelessness Prevention - https://www1.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/homelessness-prevention.page Legal Assistance - https://www1.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/legal-assistance.page One Shot Deal (Emergency Assistance) - https://access.nyc.gov/programs/one-shot-deal/ Supportive Housing - https://www1.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/supportive-housing.page Section 8 - https://access.nyc.gov/programs/section-8/ CityFHEPS - https://www1.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/cityfheps.page CityFHEPS Application Documents - https://www1.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/cityfheps-documents.page Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @nyc_hov Email us to share your story: NYCHearOurVoices@gmail.com

In this episode Aaron Primm, Program Manager for the Dayton Mediation Center's Landlord/Tenant Homelessness Prevention Program, talks with Marcus and Amber about their experience with avoiding an eviction proceeding, and the help the City provided them with.

In this video and podcast Alan has a discussion with Hannah Fox about the use of mediation in supporting homelessness prevention for young people at risk of having to leave their family home. Hannah Fox is a Psychology graduate who has spent the last 7 years working with young adults in a variety of settings, including residential care homes, schools and in the community. Hannah is a CAOS-trained mediator who currently works at The Bridge, a charity in Leicestershire in the UK, that provides specialist services to support individuals who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. See their website at this link: https://www.thebridge-eastmidlands.org.uk/services/talk2sort Please share your thoughts and questions about the discussion in the comments section or via email at caos@caos-conflict-management.co.uk Alan Sharland has been a Mediator and Conflict Coach for over 27 years working in a wide range of dispute situations including neighbour disputes, workplace disputes, complaints (NHS, Special Educational Needs, University Student), group disputes and others. He was Director of a community mediation service in West London for 11 years and now runs CAOS Conflict Management. https://www.caos-conflict-management.co.uk Connect with Alan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alansharland If you would like Conflict Coaching via Zoom, please contact Alan via this webpage: https://www.caos-conflict-management.co.uk/conflict-coaching.html Communication and Conflict Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/communicationandconflict/ Communication and Conflict website: https://www.communicationandconflict.com Books and ebooks: How to Resolve Bullying in the Workplace: Stepping Out of the Circle of Blame to Create an Effective Outcome for All https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Resolve-Bullying-Workplace-Effective/dp/1511941316 A Guide To Effective Communication for Conflict Resolution - How Mindful Communication Supports Growth Through Conflict. Purchase the book at this link on amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1790335221 CREDITS Outro Music: All Colours Pt 6 by Bob Holroyd, from album Hollowman: https://music.apple.com/us/album/hollowman/677559200

Episode 12: Homelessness Prevention Programs and Services features advocate Grace Ruiz from CAMBA, a nonprofit organization that provides holistic social services, including homelessness prevention in New York. (https://camba.org). Grace shares information about Homebase, the Emergency Rental Assistance Program, Program Parachute, and more, which may be helpful to families at risk of or currently experiencing homelessness. Find additional details on the resources below. About Homebase Provides homeless prevention services to New Yorkers experiencing housing instability and aftercare services for families and individuals exiting the shelter to permanent housing. https://www1.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/homebase.page https://access.nyc.gov/programs/homebase/ Homebase Locator - https://www1.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/homebase-locations.page Find assistance and apply for SNAP, cash assistance, housing, employment, and other benefits. https://access.nyc.gov About Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) - https://www1.nyc.gov/site/hpd/index.page HPD Affordable Housing - https://www1.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/find-affordable-housing.page Report a Complaint (Safety issue, housing discrimination, tenant harassment) - https://www1.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/report-a-housing-complaint.page About Section 8 - https://www1.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/about-section-8.page About Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) - https://otda.ny.gov/programs/emergency-rental-assistance/ https://www1.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/new-york-emergency-rental-assistance-program-erap.page About Project Parachute Funds and Services for Tenants Experiencing Need (FASTEN) https://www.projectparachute.nyc HELP USA https://www.helpusa.org Phone: 212-779-3350 718-922-7980 Catholic Charities https://catholiccharitiesny.org/find-help 888-744-7900 Riseboro Housing https://riseboro.org/division/housing/ 718-366-3800 Eviction Hardship Declaration During the COVID-19 Pandemic Form https://nycourts.gov/eefpa/PDF/Residential_Eviction_Hardship_Declaration-English.pdf (ENGLISH) https://nycourts.gov/eefpa/ (Other languages available here)

Christmas 2020 will be exceptional. For some, the hardships and sacrifices will be especially acute. In London, between July and September this year 3,444 people were recorded as rough sleeping in the capital and nearly 2,000 of these were new to the streets.One in four people who are homeless will spend Christmas alone.In this Xmas appeal episode of Thought and Leaders, Jonathan Gabay talks to Jon Sparkes, the Chief Executive of Crisis, as well as Laura, one of the people whom Crisis has helped support. Before joining Crisis, Jon was Chief Operating Officer of UNICEF UK and Chief Executive of SCOPE. He also had a successful commercial career as Human Resources Director of the international technology firm, The Generics Group. Jon is a Non-Executive Director of South Yorkshire Housing Association, Chair of the Welsh Government’s Action Group on Ending Homelessness, and is a member of the UK Government’s Rough Sleeping Advisory Panel and the Scottish Government’s Homelessness Prevention and Strategy Group.As you will hear, Laura is a brave, resilient, and positive person - supported by Crisis.No one wants to be alone this Christmas. For too many there will be no choice. It costs just £28.22 to give someone a Crisis Christmas. If you can help or would like to volunteer, please contact today. Thought and Leaders is a Gabay production. To sponsor the shows or to discuss this episode as well as your own content needs, please DM or email reinvent@me.com(Listening time 25 minutes).

In this week's episode of Kentucky Newsmakers WKYT's Bill Bryant talks to Kentucky Education Commissioner Dr. Jason Glass and Polly Ruddick with the Office of Homelessness Prevention and Intervention in Lexington.

Vermont opened up its $25 million Rental Housing Stabilization Program in July, giving renters and landlords a way to apply for coronavirus relief funds to cover unpaid rent going back to March. This hour, we talk to Vermonters struggling to pay rent during the pandemic, and to program administrators about what it means for tenants and landlords, and for evictions.

Minnesota’s Governor and Lt. Governor recently announced that 100 million dollars of federal Coronavirus relief funds will be allocated for rent relief and preventing homelessness during the pandemic.

Riverside County was selected by the state as one of four counties to participate in a new program to aid vulnerable homeless senior populations. Riverside County announced a 100-Day Challenge to end senior homelessness on Tuesday. The program will move one hundred and forty seniors 65 and older from emergency hotel and motel programs into permanent housing by September 3. The county will use existing programs to locate housing, including Project RoomKey, a state program to protect high risk individuals and prevent the spread of COVID-19. The effort is led by the county’s Housing, Homelessness Prevention and Workforce Solutions Department in partnership with a team of city and non-profit partners including the Riverside University Health System, and the Housing Authority. Owners of rental properties interested in working with the program should contact Housing Navigation Coordinator Lindsay Sisti at (951) 343-5605 or by email at Lsisti@rivco.org.

Bill Bryant sits down with Kentucky health commissioner Dr. Jeffrey Howard about health concerns impacting the state. He also talks with Polly Ruddick with Lexington's Office of Homelessness Prevention and Intervention.

Bill Bryant sat down with Republican U.S. Rep. Andy Barr and Polly Ruddick with the Lexington Office of Homelessness Prevention and Intervention.

Steve Berg of the National Alliance to End Homelessness joins host Jeff Olivet for an engaging conversation about preventing homelessness. They address housing policies and changes to systems that would keep people stably housed. Visit thinkt3.com and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn for more resources to grow your impact. Learn More National Alliance to End Homelessness Housing Research from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities Tenant Based Vouchers Second Chance Act Grant Program  

Steve Berg of the National Alliance to End Homelessness joins host Jeff Olivet for an engaging conversation about preventing homelessness. They address housing policies and changes to systems that would keep people stably housed. Visit thinkt3.com and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn for more resources to grow your impact. Learn More National Alliance to End Homelessness Housing Research from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities Tenant Based Vouchers Second Chance Act Grant Program  

Renee looks at homelessness from the perspectives of advocates in Kentucky's two largest cities. First, she speaks with Natalie Harris, executive director of Louisville's Coalition for the Homeless, and then with Charlie Lanter, director of Lexington's Office of Homelessness Prevention and Intervention.

Renee looks at homelessness from the perspectives of advocates in Kentucky's two largest cities. First, she speaks with Natalie Harris, executive director of Louisville's Coalition for the Homeless, and then with Charlie Lanter, director of Lexington's Office of Homelessness Prevention and Intervention.

“My employees' job is to take care of our clients; as a leader my job is to take care of them.” – Kathy Sibert Kathy Sibert firmly believes that when you are no longer excited about something you’re doing, it’s time for a change. In her case that change was life changing - she moved her family back to the U.S. after living all over the globe and gave up a corporate career to lead a then-floundering local non-profit serving the homeless in Arlington, VA. Since then Kathy has used her brilliance, commitment and incredible passion to transform A-SPAN into an award winning organization changing the lives of clients, staff and community members! What You'll Learn: What it was like for Kathy to transition from living and working overseas to running a local non-profit and how the two experiences are connected How Kathy transformed A-SPAN from a money losing, low morale organization into the incredible force for change How her global mindset informs her leadership style Differences in managing and motivating non-profit vs. corporate employees What Kathy learned in the corporate world that can help non-profit leaders succeed Difference between skill vs. cause-specific learning curves and how each can be conquered How do we undertake ending homelessness? (Hint: it's actually by providing homes to the homeless!) How to inspire caring, hope and activism in the community Reasons most people become homeless and what all of us have in common with a person living on the street What Kathy is doing to grow and develop her staff Importance for leaders to learn and gain support from peers How to recognize when it's time for a life and/or career change Links & Resources A-SPAN – Kathy’s amazing non-profit providing support and housing to the homeless in Arlington, VA Doug Duncan interview – episode with President of Leadership Greater Washington referenced in Kathy’s interview Mark Bergel's interview - episode with Founder of A Wider Circle we referenced in Kathy’s interview Leadership Arlington – Arlington County leadership program Kathy recommends Center for Nonprofit Advancement - fantastic organization that awarded Kathy with an EXCEL award and recognized the A-SPAN board for their leadership.  Center's CEO Glen O'Gilvie was the featured guest on Episode 5. About Kathy Sibert Kathleen Sibert has over 25 years of experience in financial management, staff development, strategic planning, marketing and communications. Her global work includes experience in banking, technology, marketing and the nonprofit sector in 29 countries on five continents. She earned her Master’s in Business Administration from Thunderbird School of Global Management in Arizona and her Bachelor of Science from Florida State University. She is currently the President/CEO of A-SPAN, which provides life-sustaining services for Arlington’s street homeless. In her role, Ms. Sibert led a strategic expansion of services, with a focus on ending homelessness through permanent housing. Since Ms. Sibert joined the organization in November 2008, A-SPAN won the contract to operate Arlington’s Emergency Winter Shelter, added the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-housing Programs, and Nursing Services now delivered through a full-time nurse practitioner. She spearheaded Arlington’s inclusion in the national 100,000 Homes Campaign through 100 Homes Arlington, which has provided housing for 100 of the most medically vulnerable people in Arlington. Under her leadership, A-SPAN worked with Arlington’s Department of Human Services and other area homeless service providers to end veteran homelessness in Arlington last December, becoming just the second county in the nation to do so. In October 2015, A-SPAN opened a new, state-of-the-art Homeless Services Center, a first of its kind in the DC Metro area. The Center provides shelter, day and medical services including a five-bed medical respite program, year-round, all under one roof. An Arlington native, Ms. Sibert is the Co-Chair of the Outreach, Education, and Advocacy Committee of the Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness. She received a 2012 Arlington Woman of Vision Award. Under her, A-SPAN was named Nonprofit of the Year for 2011 by the Arlington Chamber of Commerce, honorable mention recipient of The Washington Post 2015 Award for Excellence, and Board Leadership Award 2015 winner. Ms. Sibert won the Gelman, Rosenberg, and Freedman 2015 EXCEL Award for leadership achievement in the areas of innovation, motivation, community building, ethical integrity, and strategic leadership.