Podcasts about opportunity village

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To kick off Season 8 of Stories of Hope, Brady and Sarah chat with Rebecca Dennis, the Director of Opportunity Village. Rebecca's story of God's faithfulness will leave you in awe. He made a promise to her—a promise of blessing and goodness—and He always fulfills His promises. Through small signs and wonders, God reminds her that He will remain faithful even when she falls short. Rebecca's story reminds us all that God is who He says He is: kind, loving, forgiving, and steadfast. He prepares us for the journey and never leaves us alone. You won't want to miss this.

On this episode of Stories of Hope, Sarah and Brady talk with Destiny, a graduate of The Opportunity Village who is now the manager of our Easley Resale Store. Destiny's story is beautiful and moving—you can't help but believe the Lord has His hands on her life and the lives of her family. You do not want to miss this episode.

Season 7 of Stories of Hope is starting off strong! Brady and Sarah sit down with DeeDee Pitts, a former resident of The Opportunity Village, who shares her incredible story about the relentless power of God. From her struggle with drugs to losing custody of her children, DeeDee speaks about how good God has been in setting her free from addiction and restoring her family.

In the season 6 premiere, Brady and Sarah sit down with Victoria McDonald. She is a past Opportunity Village resident and her story is one of pure beauty. We get to talk about her time in the program, how she truly started to follow Jesus, the decision to take on being a single mom and so much more. You won't want to miss this story of hope!

Guests: Bob Brown, President and CEO, Opportunity Village

Guests: Bob Brown, President and CEO, Opportunity Village

Carol Cline-Ong is a Henderson born cowgirl, turned corporate leader who defines work ethic and excellence. She's the Co-Founder of MDL Group, which started in 1989. Her contributions to the community and industry manifest in organizations like Spread the World NV, Boys Scouts of America Troop 256, Police Athletic League, Council for a Better Nevada, Opportunity Village, CASA Foundation, CREW, and much more. Carol has also achieved the pinnacle with a BOMA Lifetime Leadership Award in 2017. Carol is a tireless leader, dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, and Orange Theorist. She has fond memories of growing up on Lake Mead Avenue in Henderson, barrel-racing her horse as a cowgirl, attending Basic High School. Her journey to the top in her industry is a lesson in seizing opportunities and being willing to learn every step of the way.

A few years ago, when Gabe Piechowicz decided to change careers from logging to religious ministry, he didn’t imagine that his work would be almost exclusively focused on helping people get off the streets in Eugene. But shortly into his new career, he was calling local shelters to help find a place for some of his church’s neighbors and Dan Bryant answered his phone. Bryant is the founder and director of Opportunity Village, one of Oregon’s first village-model temporary shelters, informed by Dignity Village in Portland. Piechowicz ended up working at Opportunity Village but ultimately began his own ministry in a separate housing program he founded called Everyone Village. EV, as it’s called for short, is on a four acre piece of land that was essentially donated. There’s a warehouse that’s been converted into a community meeting space, kitchen and office, as well as a separate building with full plumbing that has showers, toilets and a washer/dryer. There are 60 structures here, all with electricity:  tiny homes called “cottages of hope,” white prefabricated sheds and RVs that are parked inside the lot.  The village is self-governed, with expectations, rules and requirements. The people who live here are getting back on their feet, overcoming—and in the process of overcoming —a variety of social and economic challenges. Some of them joined us and shared their story when we visited EV recently and recorded a show as part of a solutions-oriented series focused on some of Oregon’s biggest problems. Our guests were: Dan Bryant and Gabe Piechowicz of Everyone Village; Brittany Quick-Warner of the Eugene Chamber of Commerce; as well as villagers Laura Dwinell, Sam Jones and Terri Kulick, and former Opportunity villager, Paul Miller.

From hustling pool at age nine, to making and blowing a fortune in his native Kentucky, Billy Walters has risked it all - and then some. Walters is telling his story in a new book: "Gambler: Secrets From a Life at Risk." Billy shares a few of his stories: developing the first computer-driven sports betting program, running an offshore book that bet games all over the world, doing prison time, working with Opportunity Village and much more.  Hosts: Jonathan Jossel, Gary Vickery  

S5:E5  Adora Emery plays an important role in the lives of our Opportunity Village residents every day. Her heart for people comes from her love of the Lord and her understanding of His love for her. Adora's struggle with community and finding her purpose in God is incredibly inspiring because she tackles it head-on, with the Father leading the way. She lets Him be her comfort, her support, her friend, and her everything. Her story is beautiful and will leave you feeling encouraged.

S5:E4 Alyson Rainey, an Opportunity Village graduate, shares her amazing testimony of how God pulled her out of a ditch and placed her in His kingdom. Her battle with drugs, homelessness, and hopelessness was no match for the goodness and sovereignty of God. Alyson will bring you to tears with her excitement about how God can heal ANYONE. All they have to do is call on Him. 

A few years ago, when Gabe Piechowicz decided to change careers from logging to religious ministry, he didn’t imagine that his work would be almost exclusively focused on helping people get off the streets in Eugene. But shortly into his new career, he was calling local shelters to help find a place for some of his church’s neighbors and Dan Bryant answered his phone.Bryant is the founder and director of Opportunity Village, one of Oregon’s first village-model temporary shelters, informed by Dignity Village in Portland. Piechowicz ended up working at Opportunity Village but ultimately began his own ministry in a separate housing program he founded called Everyone Village. EV, as it’s called for short, is on a four acre piece of land that was essentially donated. There’s a warehouse that’s been converted into a community meeting space, kitchen and office, as well as a separate building with full plumbing that has showers, toilets and a washer/dryer. There are 60 structures here, all with electricity:  tiny homes called “cottages of hope,” white prefabricated sheds and RVs that are parked inside the lot.The village is self-governed, with expectations, rules and requirements. The people who live here are getting back on their feet, overcoming—and in the process of overcoming —a variety of social and economic challenges. Some of them joined us and shared their story when we visited EV recently and recorded a show as part of a solutions-oriented series focused on some of Oregon’s biggest problems. Our guests were: Dan Bryant of Opportunity Village; Gabe Piechowicz of Everyone Village; Brittany Quick-Warner of the Eugene Chamber of Commerce; as well as villagers Laura Dwinell, Sam Jones and Terri Kulick, and former Opportunity villager, Paul Miller.

In this episode, we had a conversation with ANDMORE Chairman & CEO Bob Maricich, who was recently named as the 2023 Industry Icon Honoree by TSNN. He shared insight into the company he founded in 2011, built over the last 13 years and rebranded with a new name in 2023. Maricich talked about the transition of ownership from Bain Capital and Oaktree Capital Management to Blackstone, which has supported the company's expansion and acquisitions since 2017. Find out how and where the company is investing to transform ANDMORE into an omnichannel wholesale marketmaker for the gift, home furnishings and apparel industries. Podcast host Danica Tormohlen also shared the top five new stories from Trade Show News Network, Exhibit News Now and Corporate Event News that were published in the second half of July 2023. Our guest Bob Maricich is the Chairman and CEO of ANDMORE – formerly International Market Centers (IMC) – the premier omnichannel wholesale marketmaker for the gift, home furnishings and apparel industries.  Maricich was instrumental in envisioning and developing the strategy for the creation of International Market Centers, L.P. In 2011, he founded IMC with sponsors Bain Capital and Oaktree Capital Management raising more than $1B to fund the purchase of the International Home Furnishings Center, the ShowPlace properties, and the Market Square properties in High Point, NC, and merging them with the World Market Center in Las Vegas to form the world's largest operator of premier permanent showroom and tradeshow space for the furnishings, home décor, and gift industries. During the next five years IMC built or purchased five additional buildings in High Point, NC, bringing their total to 17 buildings.  In 2017, Maricich led IMC's transition to new ownership by Blackstone, one of the world's leading investment firms, and Fireside Investments. In 2018 he directed IMC's acquisitions of AmericasMart in Atlanta, GA, and the subsequent acquisition of the Atlanta Decorative Arts Center (ADAC), creating a compelling portfolio spanning the east and west coasts of the United States that now encompasses more than 22 million square feet of world-class B2B exhibition space.  With the AmericasMart aquisition, IMC also became the managing partner of LightFair, North America's largest architectural and commercial lighting trade show and conference as well as owner and operator of the Atlanta Convention Center at AmericasMart which hosts dozens of outside events, meetings and conferences each year. In 2020, despite the Covid shutdown, IMC constructed the 315,000 sf Expo at World Market Center Las Vegas, addressing the lack of downtown Las Vegas exhibit space. In 2022, IMC acquired luxury tradeshow Shoppe Object and has since expanded it dramatically. In 2023, IMC rebranded to ANDMORE repositioning the company as a fully omnichannel marketmaker utilizing digital tools to extend the value of physical markets and fuel year-round opportunities for buyers and sellers to connect and grow. Under Maricich's leadership, ANDMORE serves more than 350,000 global wholesale buyers through its physical markets, design centers and digital channels. It presents some 34 apparel, furniture, gift, home décor and lifestyle markets and buying events – in permanent showroom space and trade show exhibits – in Atlanta; High Point, NC; Las Vegas; and New York. Some 2,200+ exhibitors showcase their products in permanent showroom spaces. It brings in an additional 7,000+ temporary exhibitors in 2 million sf of trade show exhibit space each year. It serves the design trade year-round through showroom offerings and programming at ADAC, AmericasMart and the Las Vegas Design Center. Additionally, it offers digital innovations that optimize the physical market experience.  Maricich joined World Market Center as CEO in January 2008. Prior to that, he spent 11 years as CEO of Century Furniture Industries, a leading luxury furniture manufacturer. From 1989-1996 Maricich was President and CEO of American Drew Furniture and American of Martinsville, at the time the largest manufacturer of furniture for the hospitality industry. Additionally, he was an executive with Flexsteel Industries, R.S Bacon Veneer Company and Texaco.  In 2015, the Anti Defamation League honored Maricich with the American Heritage Award. In 2016 he was honored as Man of the Year by the Tri-State Home Furnishings Association. In 2017, Maricich received the American Heritage Distinguished Service Award from the American Home Furnishings Alliance. In 2019, he was named a Furniture Industry Icon by the International Home Furnishings Representatives Association. Marcich was listed among The Atlantan Magazine's 25 Most Influential People in Atlanta, and also was included in Atlanta Magazine's 500 Most Powerful Leaders in Georgia. In 2021, Maricich was inducted into the American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame, the industry's highest honor.  Maricich has been an active board member for numerous charitable organizations including City of Hope, Opportunity Village, and the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation. Maricich is a graduate of Montana State University with a degree in Civil Engineering. He and his wife, Ande, have been married for 50 years and have three grown sons. He especially enjoys his lifelong passion for fly-fishing.  The Maricich's reside in Key Largo, FL, and Kennebunkport, ME. Connect with Bob on LinkedIn here.  

TRIGGER WARNING: Mentions of alleged rape. This Sunday's podcast is a doozy. Our paranormal investigation team took a trip to Ohio to visit an old building called the Madison Seminary. This will have been our 9th ghost hunt and we don't think we were really prepared for the type of paranormal activity we encountered. Listen as we share the history and hauntings and uncover possible secrets of this haunted building. Once home to American war heroes of women and men alike, this paranormal place houses more than meets the eye. From a horror of a women's parolee program called, "Opportunity Village" to a malicious growl once caught on an EVP, and an alleged murder of a young woman buried in the floor, the secrets of the Madison Seminary are the real horrors of this haunted location. The paranormal experiences we faced may have just changed our perspectives on ghostly encounters forever. Because let's be real. The most terrifying thing in life is not death. Its people and the horrors in history they can create.FOR MORE WATCH THE VIDEO ON THIS TOPIC: https://youtu.be/oUklTkG5O8wOR READ THE BLOG: https://www.metapsyckicks.com/journalOR JOIN OUR PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/metapsyckicks——-BOOK A PSYCHIC MEDIUM READING:Olivia the Medium: https://www.metapsyckicks.com/our-servicesBOOK A TAROT READING:Emily the Intuitive: https://www.metapsyckicks.com/our-services-----RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS:Our YouTube Setup ►► https://kit.co/metapsyckicks/meta-psyckicks-youtube-setupOur Podcast Setup ►► https://kit.co/metapsyckicks/meta-psyckicks-podcasting-setupEm's Tarot Collection ►► https://kit.co/metapsyckicks/em-s-tarot-card-collectionOther Divination Tools: ►► https://kit.co/metapsyckicks/other-divination-toolsDISCLAIMER: This description might contain affiliate links that allow you to find the items mentioned in this video and support the channel at no cost to you. While this channel may earn minimal sums when the viewer uses the links, the viewer is in NO WAY obligated to use these links. Thank you for your support!-----ARE YOU A PSYCHIC QUIZ: https://www.metapsyckicks.com/extrasTELL US YOUR PARANORMAL STORIES HERE: https://www.metapsyckicks.com/extrasCHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE AND BLOG:www.metapsyckicks.comEMAIL US: metapsyckicks@gmail.com——-SAY HI ON SOCIAL:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Np1K0QH8e-EDHhIxX-FaAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/metapsyckicksTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@metapsyckicks?lang=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Meta-PsycKicks-107812201171308Em's Pet Channel - Chin Villain: https://www.youtube.com/chinvillainOlivia The Medium:Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/oliviathemedium/Twitter - https://twitter.com/OliviaTheMediumSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/meta-psyckicks/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A man's body was found near a homeless encampment connected to homicide, a family renews push for probe into murder, thousands of Santas race on Fremont street to fundraise for Opportunity Village and more on 7@7.

Former Chief Fundraiser of Opportunity Village in Nevada, Linda Smith shares evergreen fundraising wisdom. >> Read More on the Learning Edge Blog

Taylor Gardner is a passionate person with a big heart who feels deeply. In this episode, she vulnerably shares how she navigated the Process with so much passion. Taylor describes herself as a driven, compassionate, and goal-oriented entrepreneur. The focus of her work in the world changed when she found herself frustrated with the lack of resources and limited opportunities for her sister Lindsay and Lindsay's peers. Lindsay has Downs Syndrome. As a young adult just out of school, there were few opportunities awaiting Lindsay. Taylor decided to do something about it. In April of 2017, she planted the seeds of The Garden Foundation - a non-profit that serves those with disabilities. The story of Taylors' Process is also one of deep grief. At the Process, Taylor was able to fully grieve her father's death. Through her deep work there, she found a sense of peace for the first time since her father's passing. She allowed herself to 'go to that place' we both fear and long for because we know we will find healing there. MORE ABOUT TAYLOR GARDNER Taylor is the Founder and CEO of both  The Garden Foundation and Tribe Inclusive. The Garden Foundation supports and enhances the lives of people with disabilities by providing a place of education, inspiration, independence, and inclusion.! is while Tribe Inclusive is a national online learning platform. Taylor has served on boards for the Down Syndrome Organization of Southern Nevada and the Young Professional Board for Opportunity Village. She's also served as the Inclusion Officer for Local for All. Taylor also managed the Las Vegas Learning Program for the Down Syndrome Organization of Southern Nevada, a supplemental educational program for children with Down Syndrome. Taylor, through The Garden Foundation LV, founded World Inclusion Day on October 10th. She continues to provide a place of inspiration, education, independence, and inclusion* for those with different abilities and their families. The National Association of Women Business Owners in Southern Nevada recognized Taylor as a ‘Woman of Distinction.' She currently serves on the Nevada Governor's Council for Developmental Disabilities. More on Themes From the Show: What is Down's Syndrome? If you're wondering how to relate to kids/people with special needs or disabilities: How to Help Your Child Relate to Kids With Special Needs Just Say Hi: Communicating Effectively with People Who Have Disabilities Video: How to not be awkward when interacting with those with disabilities. Symptoms & Stages of Grief * Inclusion: "Inclusion is bigger than just disabilities. It's accepting and celebrating differences of cultures, backgrounds, races, sexes, religions, and differences in perspectives." Discover if the Process is right for you. Subscribe on Apple/iTunes

In this episode, Adam Browning, a graduate of The Opportunity Village program, shares how the Lord has changed his life. He has such a grateful heart for the community, others in need, his family, and those closest to him.  We are so grateful for his hard work and dedication to The Dream Center! Visit our website at dreamcenterpc.org for more information.Follow us on Facebook :@TheDreamCenterPickensCountyFollow us on Instagram:@dreamcenterpickens

We are starting season 3 of Stories of Hope strong with today's episode. In this episode, you will hear the story of Nichole Wooton, our Resident Manager for The Opportunity Village. She has a deep love for the Lord that comes from years of pursuit. We are grateful to have her as a newer addition to our team! Visit our website at dreamcenterpc.org for more information.Follow us on Facebook: @TheDreamCenterPickensCountyFollow us on Instagram: @dreamcenterpickens

Matthew Holt of U.S. Integrity and Adam Joseph from Opportunity Village discuss the brackets of the NCAA Tournament. We look at the seedlings and key matchups of intriguing first round games and some early food wagers have already begun.

Monday, March 15 2021: Get daily free sports picks, sports betting tips and advice from Teddy Covers and The Prez Monday through Friday on WagerTalk Today. On every show, the Dynamic Duo break down the biggest games on the board with special guest handicappers, giving out free NBA, college basketball, NHL, soccer and UFC picks, and they check-in with elite Vegas bookmakers to get legit inside info from real-life sharps.On Monday's show, Marco D'Angelo joins Prez and Teddy for a look at tonight's NBA slate, including the Brooklyn Nets vs New York Knicks; Dallas Mavericks vs LA Clippers; and Charlotte Hornets vs Sacramento Kings. Gregory from Opportunity Village in Las Vegas stops by to talk about their NCAA Tournament bracket challenge, which WagerTalk is proud to sponsor.

In this episode, we hear from one of our hosts, Joey Turner. Joey is the program director for Opportunity Village. He is passionate about sharing the Good News, and we are grateful to have him on our team! Visit our website at dreamcenterpc.org for more information. Follow us on Facebook: @TheDreamCenterPickensCountyFollow us on Instagram: @dreamcenterpickens

In this episode, we hear from one of our recent Opportunity Village graduates, Amanda! We are so proud of who she has become through the work of the Lord in her life. Visit our website at dreamcenterpc.org for more information. Follow us on Facebook: @TheDreamCenterPickensCountyFollow us on Instagram: @dreamcenterpickens

In this episode, we hear from Debbie Crawford. Debbie is an Opportunity Village graduate and is now the Assistant Manager at our Easley Resale Store. Her love for the Lord and story of life change are encouragements to everyone she meets. Visit our website at dreamcenterpc.org for more information. Follow us on Facebook: @TheDreamCenterPickensCountyFollow us on Instagram: @dreamcenterpickens

In this episode, we hear from one of our former Opportunity Village residents, Destiny. Her love for the Lord stems from her radical life transformation through Christ. You will be encouraged and challenged by her testimony! Visit our website at dreamcenterpc.org for more information. Follow us on Facebook: @TheDreamCenterPickensCountyFollow us on Instagram: @dreamcenterpickens 

Missy Young is the CIO of Switch, and someone who has proven herself as a leader both in business and in the community.  We discuss the challenges of diversity and inclusion in STEAM, mentoring within the community and at work, and explore how we can all do something for ourselves and others in small ways every day.  Missy truly lives a life to bring good to her community and her team through strong leadership and giving back.  This is an inspirational discussion and really opens up your eyes as to how great organizations like Opportunity Village and FIRST Robotics are creating opportunities and what we can do to amplify the good they are doing. Opportunity Village:  https://www.opportunityvillage.org  FIRST Robotics:  https://www.firstinspires.org/robotics/frc   

Today we visited with Quida Chancey live at Brilliant Baltimore Here's some background on Quida and her organization:LaQuida Chancey was born in Manhattan and moved to Baltimore as a child, raised in Baltimore County with her parents and 2 younger sisters. LaQuida graduated from Western Tech in Catonsville and after high school attended Spelman College in Atlanta, GA. She graduated in 2004, with a B.S. in Computer Science and mathematics minor and moved back to Baltimore in 2006 and purchased a home in East Baltimore in 2009.In 2014, she begin investing in the Baltimore Real Estate Market and Xavier Estates, LLC was formed. As a developer who focuses on affordability and first time home buyers, it didn't seem to be enough to make an impact just focusing on those two things. Her desire was to get into the business of RE to create more black homeowners, and that really wasn't happening as quickly or as easily as planned.Admittedly, she is obsessed with tiny homes and designed a few with affordable housing in mind because by definition they can be an affordable housing solution. Throughout the years, she has always volunteered with organizations that focused on homelessness advocacy like United Way, #HashtagLunchBag Baltimore ,Save our Village Baltimore, and participated in a multitude of local events. That exposure has allowed for countless conversations and brainstorming sessions over the years. Taking those conversations and ideas one step further, Smalltimore Homes was founded in February 2018 and by April it had received 501(c)(3) status. After witnessing many of the tent encampments around Baltimore were being cut off from public access and realizing that whole communities were being dismantled was really the key factor in forming the nonprofit. Ending the tent encampments doesn’t solve homelessness, it satisfies the public perception. LaQuida has been working with the homeless population for many years now, but until recently, shel believes there is an actual war on homelessness. In a city like Baltimore where red-lining was created, it’s shocking that 4 of 5 homeless people in Baltimore are black.After researching a number of tiny home communities on the west coast like - Opportunity Village, Emerald Village and Cottage Village, it was obvious that she could do more here using those models because they are thriving and sustaining communities in some cases for over 10 years. Chancey believes that hard part is done and we just need to tweak the blueprint to fit Baltimore. The idea is that Smalltimore Homes’ tiny home & micro shelter communities could address Baltimore blight and vacancies by deconstructing/disassembling those properties first, dispose of debris, anything hazardous, and keep what is salvageable and safe to rebuild. There are thousands and thousands of properties to choose from, and several deconstruction companies in Baltimore like ARC and Details Deconstruct. She believes it has the potential to be a very successful model for transitional tiny home communities with the potential to grow into an entire eco-system that creates a stronger Baltimore.Find LaQuida Chancey - IG: @SmalltimoreHomesdotorg Website: smalltimorehomes.orgSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/baronessbree)Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/baronessbree)

From a life of poverty and abuse to the glamor and celebrity of the Las Vegas Strip, Linda Smith has lived quite a life. But when her son was born with special needs, that's when her true passion and calling kicked in and Linda made an enormous impact, raising hundreds of millions of dollars to help those in need. Linda taught herself to dance. She found the courage to find her voice. She overcame a harrowing 17-year journey of setbacks and politics to win a victory for what was right for her son, Christopher. And, she wrote Unwanted: How a Mother Learned to Turn Shame, Grief, and Fear into Purpose, Passion, and Empowerment. Now, nothing can stop her from raising others up. Hear about a life trajectory that led to the Christopher Smith Foundation and a legacy of love and support that will last for generations. SHOW NOTES: For more information, find us on Facebook and Twitter (@nobodysview), or join the Facebook conversation at Simple Spirituality. Discover even more at www.thenobodyguidetolife.com or find the book at https://amzn.to/2sEkdjO. Also listen on: iTunes, Stitcher, iHeart Radio, Spotify, PlayerFM, Castbox, TuneIn, Spreaker, Blubrry and more! “When I look back…I don't know that I would change much, even though it was, at times, horrific.” “You can lay down and die…or you can kick into gear.” “We have to be kind and say nice things to people.” “Show people what you have inside of you…believe in yourself.” “All they want is a chance at a life we all take for granted.” “With Chris, I went down the path that he laid out for me.” Links: Website: http://lindaslife.com/ Christopher Smith Foundation: https://www.christophersmithfoundation.org/ Opportunity Village: https://www.opportunityvillage.org/ Book: Unwanted: How a Mother Learned to Turn Shame, Grief, and Fear into Purpose, Passion, and Empowerment https://amzn.to/2mnQdcr --- www.nobodysview.com/affiliate_disclosure/

LaQuida Chancey was born in Manhattan and moved to Baltimore as a child, raised in Baltimore County with her parents and 2 younger sisters. LaQuida graduated from Western Tech in Catonsville and after high school attended Spelman College in Atlanta, GA. She graduated in 2004, with a B.S. in Computer Science and mathematics minor and moved back to Baltimore in 2006 and purchased a home in East Baltimore in 2009. In 2014, she begin investing in the Baltimore Real Estate Market and Xavier Estates, LLC was formed. As a developer who focuses on affordability and first time home buyers, it didn't seem to be enough to make an impact just focusing on those two things. Her desire was to get into the business of RE to create more black homeowners, and that really wasn't happening as quickly or as easily as planned. Admittedly, she is obsessed with tiny homes and designed a few with affordable housing in mind because by definition they can be an affordable housing solution. Throughout the years, she has always volunteered with organizations that focused on homelessness advocacy like United Way, #HashtagLunchBag Baltimore ,Save our Village Baltimore, and participated in a multitude of local events. That exposure has allowed for countless conversations and brainstorming sessions over the years. Taking those conversations and ideas one step further, Smalltimore Homes was founded in February 2018 and by April it had received 501(c)(3) status. After witnessing many of the tent encampments around Baltimore were being cut off from public access and realizing that whole communities were being dismantled was really the key factor in forming the nonprofit. Ending the tent encampments doesn’t solve homelessness, it satisfies the public perception. LaQuida has been working with the homeless population for many years now, but until recently, shel believes there is an actual war on homelessness. In a city like Baltimore where red-lining was created, it’s shocking that 4 of 5 homeless people in Baltimore are black. After researching a number of tiny home communities on the west coast like - Opportunity Village, Emerald Village and Cottage Village, it was obvious that she could do more here using those models because they are thriving and sustaining communities in some cases for over 10 years. Chancey believes that hard part is done and we just need to tweak the blueprint to fit Baltimore. The idea is that Smalltimore Homes’ tiny home & micro shelter communities could address Baltimore blight and vacancies by deconstructing/disassembling those properties first, dispose of debris, anything hazardous, and keep what is salvageable and safe to rebuild. There are thousands and thousands of properties to choose from, and several deconstruction companies in Baltimore like ARC and Details Deconstruct. She believes it has the potential to be a very successful model for transitional tiny home communities with the potential to grow into an entire eco-system that creates a stronger Baltimore. Find LaQuida Chancey - IG: @SmalltimoreHomesdotorg Website: smalltimorehomes.orgSupport the show (http://patreon.com/BaronessBree)

My guest on this edition of PodKats! is one of the co-founders of Opportunity Village, Linda Smith. She has just released the book “Unwanted, How a Mother Learned to Turn Shame, Grief and Fear Into Purpose, Passion and Empowerment. Linda helped raise a half a billion dollars at Opportunity Village in Las Vegas from 1978 through 2016, and lauched such initiatives as the Great Santa Run, Camelot and Magical Forest. Opportunity Village, of course, is the organization that provides assistance for adults with intellectual disabiliteis. All of this charitable work was inspired by Linda’s late son, Christopher, who was born with Down Syndrome.

In the summer of 2018 I made the trip up to Eugene Oregon, a beautifully crunchy place where homelessness is an equally tricky issue. I pitched a tent and stayed for 3 nights in a pretty well known place called Opportunity Villiage. Opportunity Villiage is experiment born from research documented in a book you should read if you’re listening to this podcast called Tent City Urbanism: From Self-Organized Camps to Tiny House Villages, written by city planner named Andrew Heben. The 30 person city sanctioned villiage on the outskirts of Eugene is about half tiny homes, these are basically four walled structures with a bed and space for furniture and half of the housing are quonset huts which are canvass tent numbers on wooden platforms. Each participant pays 30 dollars a month to stay there and has to do a weekly shift working security at the front gate and pitch in for grounds maintenance. The village is most known for its self governance structure and I really wanted to see this place first hand. My time there was extremely eye-opening. It wasn’t perfect, there was drama, but overall most people I interacted with there were thankful that project existed and served as a resources to them in their lives. My guest today, Ren, was one of the Villagers and this is their story. Show notes: National Suicide prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255 Square One Villages Tent City Urbanism: From Self-organized Camps to Tiny House Villages

In the summer of 2018 I made the trip up to Eugene Oregon, a beautifully crunchy place where homelessness is an equally tricky issue. I pitched a tent and stayed for 3 nights in a pretty well known place called Opportunity Villiage. Opportunity Villiage is experiment born from research documented in a book you should read if you're listening to this podcast called Tent City Urbanism: From Self-Organized Camps to Tiny House Villages, written by city planner named Andrew Heben. The 30 person city sanctioned villiage on the outskirts of Eugene is about half tiny homes, these are basically four walled structures with a bed and space for furniture and half of the housing are quonset huts which are canvass tent numbers on wooden platforms. Each participant pays 30 dollars a month to stay there and has to do a weekly shift working security at the front gate and pitch in for grounds maintenance. The village is most known for its self governance structure and I really wanted to see this place first hand. My time there was extremely eye-opening. It wasn't perfect, there was drama, but overall most people I interacted with there were thankful that project existed and served as a resources to them in their lives. My guest today, Ren, was one of the Villagers and this is their story. Show notes: National Suicide prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255 Square One Villages Tent City Urbanism: From Self-organized Camps to Tiny House Villages

We can never be good enough. We can never earn what we do not deserve. And what the lawyer didn’t understand is what some of us do not understand. The answer to his problem was standing right in front of him. God loves his creation and he sent Jesus to do what we could not do for ourselves. Luke 10:29 (NRSV) 29 But wanting to justify himself, he asked Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?” Luke 10:30–37 (NRSV) 30 Jesus replied, “A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell into the hands of robbers, who stripped him, beat him, and went away, leaving him half dead. 31 Now by chance a priest was going down that road; and when he saw him, he passed by on the other side. 32 So likewise a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side. 33 But a Samaritan while traveling came near him; and when he saw him, he was moved with pity. 34 He went to him (literally means, came down upon him) and bandaged his wounds, having poured oil and wine on them. Then he put him on his own animal, brought him to an inn, and took care of him. 35 The next day he took out two denarii, gave them to the innkeeper, and said, ‘Take care of him; and when I come back, I will repay you whatever more you spend.’ 36 Which of these three, do you think, was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of the robbers?” 37 He said, “The one who showed him mercy.” Jesus said to him, “Go and do likewise.” The word Jesus uses in the story is this word, Σπλάγχνον--splangkh´-non – it literally means “to have the bowels yearn.” Luke 15:20 (NRSV) 20 So he set off and went to his father. But while he was still far off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion; he ran and put his arms around him and kissed him. 36 Which of these three, do you think, was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of the robbers?” 37 He said, “The one who showed him mercy.” Jesus said to him, “Go and do likewise.” ἔλεος -- el´-eh-os The Greek term for mercy, eleos, is often used to characterize the action of God’s faithfulness. To be merciful is to be like God; to give because someone has need, not because someone deserves.  Luke 1:78 (NRSV) 78By the tender(splongnon) mercy (elehos) of our God, Mercy does not need reasons. What can we do, out of compassion and mercy, to prevent people from getting in the ditch to begin with? 1. Dream Center The Dream Center exists to encourage, educate, and empower people in need through the love of Jesus Christ. This is a focused ministry to the poor of our communities. In 2017, 353 people in needing some sort of emergency assistance. 190 of them were considered homeless 176 of those with children. Opportunities : Teaching classes on a variety of topics, helping out at Opportunity Village, to serving food at SHINE, the soup kitchen. 2. Volunteering in Pickens County Schools Opportunities: become a reader, a classroom mom or dad, helping with homework, going on field trips or working one on one with kids in the classroom. Volunteer Training here at the church. 3. Meals on Wheels Mission: 

ControlTalk NOW — Smart Buildings VideoCast|PodCast for week ending Oct 23, 2016 starts with the release of the 2016 ControlTrends Awards Nomination Ballot! This is your opportunity to ensure your organization’s champions and the great people, products, and solutions in our industry are recognized. Two new categories have been added to the awards: ControlTrends Women of the Year and ControlTrends Most Impactful Video of the Year. Also this week: Video from the Geek Group; AHR EXPO Innovation Award Announcement; CANDI announces its PowerTools software has been integrated with the Intel® Building Management Platform (Intel® BMP); $6.5 Million DOE Funding Opportunity; Next Generation Innovation Episode 001 released; Contemporary Controls at Plugfest 2016; EasyIO’s Mike Marston Demos FW-14; and CBERD: U.S. and India PACE Update. ControlTalk Now The Smart Buildings Video Cast Episode 202 from Eric Stromquist on Vimeo. Electronics How-To: Relays the Basics a Contractor Needs to Know. Cool video from the Geek Group on relays! Based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, The Geek Group provides access to science, technology, engineering and math by developing programming and facilities for individuals and institutions to learn, explore, innovate and play at an independent pace according to their needs. The Geek Group has many thousands of members scattered across the globe, in every state in the US and one hundred and forty-two countries. Come help us build Awesome! Thanks Chris, well done. ControlTrends Breaking News AHR Expo Innovation Awards Donates $22,500 to Opportunity Village. WESTPORT, Conn., October 18, 2016 – Each year as part of its submission process, the AHR Expo Innovation Awards Competition collects entry fees that are then donated in full to a charitable organization within regional proximity to the corresponding year’s show. For 2017, the AHR Expo announces Opportunity Village as the recipient of $22,500 in AHR Expo Innovation Awards proceeds, to be directly applied toward HVACR upgrades and new equipment purchases at three existing and one new campus location. CANDI Integrates with Intel Building Management Platform to Provide Edge-to-Cloud IoT Data Access. October 20, 2016 – CANDI today announced that its PowerTools software has been integrated with the Intel® Building Management Platform (Intel® BMP), which is now available. Intel® BMP is a manageable IoT platform with built-in security that enables cloud-based smart building applications and services with easy access to the data and things in small to mid- sized buildings. CANDI-enabled gateways simplify smart building deployments by making it quick and easy—and often automatic—to integrate smart products such as meters, switches, thermostats, lights, sensors, cameras, and building controls. Make Your 2016 ControlTrends Awards Nominations Today!ControlTrends is excited to announce that the 2016 ControlTrends Awards nomination period has begun. This is your opportunity to ensure your organization’s champions and the great people, products, and solutions in our industry are recognized. Two new categories have been added to the awards: ControlTrends Women of the Year and ControlTrends Most Impactful Video of the Year. Click here for the Nomination Ballot! ENERGY DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES $6.5 MILLION TO SCALE UP THE ENERGY EFFICIENCY OF US COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS. Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) Number: DE-FOA-0001518: The Building Technologies Office (BTO) has announced the availability of $6.5 million for DE-FOA-0001518, “Scaling Up the Next Generation of Building Efficiency Packages.” BTO seeks proposals driving innovation in real building technology demonstrations while also fostering the collaboration of dynamic demonstration teams. The General Services Administration (GSA) Green Proving Ground program is a key collaborator, will participate in the review committee, and offer demonstration host sites. Next Generation Innovation Episode 001. Next Generation Innovation is all about Smart Buildings and Smart People from The Young Guns Perspective. Rob Allen from Stromquist and Company along with his rotating co-hosts Josh Felperin, Jason Houck and Brad White invite guests to discuss HVAC, Lighting, Security and Smart Building Controls and their perspective of how it all fits and works together. Whether you’re a manufacturer, contractor, distributor or end user there will definitely be something you’ll enjoy on the Next Generation Innovation podcast. Contemporary Controls Plugging in from New Hampshire, at the 2016 BACnet International Plugfest. October 2016 – The BACnet International Plugfest 2016 at the InterOperability Lab at the University of New Hampshire, Durham, New Hampshire gave attendees the opportunity to live test new products and features. The conference, for manufacturers of BACnet products, allows attendees to test their BACnet products with BACnet devices from other attendees in a neutral and friendly environment. “One of the benefits of attending PlugFest is the chance to test new products,” said Mingshu Wang, an engineer at Contemporary Controls. “We attend PlugFest every year because it gives us a unique chance to see how our products interact with those from another company.” EasyIO’s Mike Marston Demos the FW-14 Live at Pittsburgh’s Carpenter’s KML Apprentice Training Facility. ControlTrends had the opportunity to join Mike Marston, VP Worldwide Sales at EasyIO Holdings, when visited with Pat Butler, Facility Manager at KML Carpenters, and Dave Simmers, a Systems Integrator with Renick Brothers Mechanical Contractors. Mike demos the awesome new FW-14 wireless controller technology that uses BACnet over IP and Mesh to Mesh integration between controllers using live wire sheets (no uploading/down loading). Great demo video! CBERD: The Eagle and the Tiger: U.S.-India Partnership Advancing Building Energy Efficiency Innovations. The United States and India have a long and successful strategic partnership in the energy sector. In November 2009, the United States and India launched the Partnership to Advance Clean Energy (PACE), which is working to accelerate inclusive, low carbon growth by supporting research and deployment of clean energy technologies. Under PACE-R (research), the U.S. and India support research in solar energy, building energy efficiency, advanced biofuels, smart grid, and energy storage. The post ControlTalk NOW — Smart Buildings VideoCast|PodCast for Week Ending Oct 23, 2016 appeared first on ControlTrends.

Over 100 people from all over the country piled into a tiny bar and welcomed Matt Paul and Jacob to an afternoon love recording of Ice Cream Social. Live Scoop Mail and Jock Vs Nerd: Creamer Jean, Another Sarah, Ryer Appledorn, Joe Swam, Billy Tierney, St John John, Andy Cheek and his daughter, Steel This Beer's Augie Carton. A fantastic and overwhelming day for the boys and a nice little fundraiser for Opportunity Village of Las Vegas. Enjoy!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Boomer and Senior Travel focus this travel show on traveling with kids in Las Vegas Nevada. Activities and restaurants that is good for a family vacation or outing. A visit to Opportunity Village and their Magical Forest during the Charismas season will help their charity as well as provide great family entertainment. Fun things to […]