Podcasts about Supportive housing

As Election Day approaches, Peggy Bailey from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities joins Paul and Goldy to discuss the devastating potential effects of the House Republican agenda and the Heritage Foundation's Project 2025. The proposals, supported by candidates who will be on your ballot this November, include a wholesale dismantling of federal government programs, cutting benefits, shifting costs to states, and penalizing working families in order to slash taxes for the rich. Bailey reveals the massive economic disinvestment and inherent racism and discrimination in the trickle-down agenda of Project 2025 and the House Republican agenda, even as she emphasizes the need for the federal government to revitalize the economy from the bottom up with investments in those who have been marginalized. Peggy Bailey is the Executive Vice President of Policy and Program Development at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. She previously served in the Biden-Harris Administration as the Senior Advisor on Rental Assistance to HUD Secretary Marcia L. Fudge. She also served as the Director of Health and Housing Integration for the Corporation for Supportive Housing, where she focused on Medicaid expansion and finding sustainable funding sources for the services that people with histories of homelessness and chronic health conditions need to maintain their housing. Twitter: @PeggyBaileyDC  @CenterOnBudget Further reading:  Report from the Center on Budget & Policy Priorities: House Republican Agendas and Project 2025 Would Increase Poverty and Hardship, Drive Up the Uninsured Rate, and Disinvest From People, Communities, and the Economy Stop Project 2025 Comic Book  Website: http://pitchforkeconomics.com Twitter: @PitchforkEcon, @NickHanauer, @civicaction Instagram: @pitchforkeconomics Threads: pitchforkeconomics YouTube: @pitchforkeconomics Substack: The Pitch

Mainstreet's Alex Guye has been looking at the lack of intersecting support for those among us who are confronted by homelessness, mental illness and substance use. This is her latest instalment, featuring Dr. Andrew Boozary of University Health Network in Toronto.

4pm: Residents shaken after 2nd homicide at Seattle supportive housing building //  Are non-sober living houses good or bad for residents and the community? // James Earl Jones passes away at 93 // Election 2024 // ‘No Politics Allowed’: These Americans Are Avoiding the Conversation at All Costs // Latest Nate Silver Polls looking bad for Kamala // Bernie on Harris Changing Positions:  She’s trying to win an election // What Kamala Harris and the Nissan Infiniti launch from 1989 have in common // Man had himself delivered in a box to his ex-girlfriend’s home

Over the course of this series, we have taken a closer look at the different aspects of homelessness examining the Housing First philosophy, the interconnectedness of housing and healthcare, prevention efforts, and what hidden homelessness looks like. In today's episode, we focus on the tools available for developers and communities to build supportive housing and the support systems necessary to help people maintain their homes. Additionally, we dive into braiding, a funding mechanism used to build units to serve people with zero income.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:Leah Werner | Director Ohio, Kentucky and Tennessee Program, CSHAngela Hubbard | Housing Director, Metro Nashville Planning DepartmentDavid Langgle-Martin | Chief Housing Officer, Park CenterAnita Smith | Speaker and advocate

The provincial government will invest $1.3 million to help set up transitional housing in Gander. The money is meant to create temporary places where homeless people can stay, in the hope that they'll eventually find permanent places to live. The Central Residential Services Board will run the facility's day-to-day operations and hire the staff. John Abbott is the province's Minister of Housing.

Join us for an inspiring and insightful conversation as I sit down with Kirsten Farrell, Director of The Goodman Center. Kirsten brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in communications and marketing, teaching professionals how to connect with their audience and make a significant impact.In this episode, Kirsten shares her journey from Hollywood actress to leading The Goodman Center, where she has facilitated countless workshops and webinars for prestigious clients like The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, UCLA, and the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Her expertise in storytelling has empowered public interest professionals to effectively convey their messages and drive positive change.We delve into the unexpected places Kirsten found hope, exploring her personal and professional transitions. Kirsten opens up about her decision to leave Hollywood, and what guided her onto a new path. One of the standout moments of our conversation is Kirsten's powerful statement: "It can be important but doesn't have to be serious." She discovered this perspective during a live workshop and this is definitely one of my favorite takeaways! Tune in to discover how Kirsten's work at The Goodman Center and her experiences with programs like The Corporation for Supportive Housing's Speak Up! Program LA have influenced her unique approach to storytelling and advocacy. Plus, hear about her creative endeavors with Impro Theatre, where she brings long-form narrative improv to life.Connect with Kirsten Farrell:www.thegoodmancenter.comOn LinkedIn Thank you for being a part of my community.Connect with me here: https://sharonhughes.netGrab your FREE Confidence workbook

What if you could ensure a smooth transition for a loved one from their longtime home to supportive housing, all while maintaining their dignity and quality of life? Join us as we sit down with Daphne Davis from Pinnacle Senior Placements, who brings 25 years of expertise to this heartfelt conversation. Daphne sheds light on the emotional and logistical hurdles families face during downsizing, emphasizing the necessity of understanding each individual's core values, health needs, and personal preferences. Learn the difference between independent placement agencies and franchises, and discover why a hands-on, personalized approach makes all the difference.Planning for aging and long-term care can be overwhelming, especially when medical emergencies arise. We stress the importance of open, proactive family discussions to avoid emotional and logistical challenges later. Personal stories illustrate how early conversations can ease difficult decisions, particularly when multiple siblings are involved. Daphne also explores the varying experiences family members might have with an aging parent, especially when cognitive issues are present, and how acknowledging these differences can lead to improved care.Navigating the intricacies of Medicaid, senior housing, and financial planning is crucial for a secure future. Daphne shares valuable insights on ethical practices in elder care, the differences between private pay and Medicaid clients, and the importance of financial preparedness. From securing Medicaid beds to having a power of attorney, we cover all the essential steps to ensure seniors can age with dignity. We also touch on the emotional aspects of downsizing and the various services available to assist seniors and their families during these transitions, ensuring they can embrace aging with grace and support.We Would Love to Hear Your Feedback!

On this episode of Closed! Lee speaks with Sarah Pizer of The Hudson Companies about her exciting Hell's Kitchen development "The Lirio." We learn about the difference between affordable housing and supportive housing, how The Hudson Companies worked with the MTA to secure the development, and the importance of addressing community issues and needs when planning new developments.We also touch base about developing their condominium at One Clinton in Brooklyn over a beautiful branch of the Brooklyn Public Library, and everyone's favorite process to say (and least favorite process to go through) ULURP!You can learn more about The Hudson Companies and all their projects at www.hudsoninc.com, and as always you can learn about all your real estate and legal needs at bfklawoffice.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A recent survey indicates that supportive housing is not a comprehensive solution for mentally ill homeless individuals. The survey reveals an increase in homelessness in New York City, particularly among asylum seekers. Jenna D'Angeles from CBS2 interviewed the commissioner for the Department of Social Services, who highlighted a significant rise in shelter system usage, largely attributed to the asylum crisis. Supportive housing initiatives aim to offer permanent housing and services to homeless individuals, but progress has been slow. Mayor Eric Adams' plan to create 15,000 supportive housing units by 2028 is lagging, with only 3,853 units opened so far. The demand for housing far exceeds the available units, exacerbated by the influx of asylum seekers. Critics argue that supportive housing, while beneficial, is not sufficient for individuals with severe mental health issues. There is a call for more comprehensive solutions, including psychiatric hospitalization and law enforcement intervention for those breaking the law. The high cost of construction and limited resources further complicate efforts to address homelessness through housing alone. #homeless #progressive #newyork --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/darien-dunstan3/message

Marlo Mayers spoke with the media ahead of moving into a new supportive housing building in Nanaimo. Called Corenerstone, The 51 unit building is operated by Connective Nanaimo, formerly known as the Nanaimo Region John Howard Society. Residents at a temporary housing site in Nanaimo called Newcastle Place are being prioritized to move in, which […]

Central City Concern's President and CEO Andy Mendenhall and Senior Director of Supportive Housing and Employment Sarah Holland join Straight Talk's Laural Porter to discuss Portland's affordable housing and homelessness crisis. The organization has been serving Portland for 45 years as an affordable housing developer and service provider.

A new regular segment for the show called The Checkup, from Side Effects Public Media. After months of controversy, an all-girls charter school is one step closer to opening in Washington Township. More than 50 new apartments are open to people in need of permanent supportive housing in Indianapolis. A lack of oversight from the federal government has made labeling for PFAS confusing. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org/news and follow us on social media to get comprehensive analysis and local news daily. Subscribe to WFYI News Now wherever you get your podcasts. Today's episode of WFYI News Now was produced by Darian Benson, Abriana Herron, Drew Daudelin and Kendall Antron with support from Sarah Neal-Estes.

The proposed supportive permanent housing project in Redmond is continuing to draw backlash from Redmond residents after being moved from Kenmore, an armed robber at a Dollar Tree in Port Angeles fumbled bullets from his gun but still managed to rob the store, and some people are getting overly upset about moderately short shorts in fashion shows. //  Longfrom: Pierce County Sheriff Ed Troyer breaks down a political controversy with a Sheriff candidate and explains why he's not running for re-election. // Quick Hit: A Montreal man returned from vacation and was surprised to discover that the government sent him a letter saying he was dead.

Kevin Martone (he/him) is the Executive Director at the Technical Assistance Collaborative (TAC) and Lisa Sloane (she/her) is the Director at the Technical Assistance Collaborative (TAC) and they are Unapologetically Black Unicorns. Kevin and Lisa give us the overview of their “Priced Out” Report and they give details on the Affordable Housing Crisis for People with Disabilities. They talk about open vs. locked units, the Section 811 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities and ways in which to be active in your community. Priced Out: The Affordable Housing Crisis for People with Disabilities: https://www.tacinc.org/blog/priced-out-the-affordable-housing-crisis-for-people-with-disabilities-in-2024/ Priced Out Where You Live Tool: https://www.tacinc.org/resources/priced-out/   The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is now: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

Pacifica Housing CEO Carolina Ibarra joined People First Radio to talk a number of issues related to supportive housing, including new announcements in Nanaimo, The Nanaimo Acute Response Table, difficulties with data around supportive housing, and units in need of maintenance. “The way that we view and deal with supportive housing has to change because […]

Mar. 1, 2024 - Supportive Housing Network of New York Executive Director Pascale Leone highlights the lack of funding for longstanding supportive housing programs that are in jeopardy of folding if they don't get funding parity with new programs.

Welcome to Out of the Streets of Portland, a podcast focused on sharing the stories of people who are currently or formerly homeless in our community, and helping navigate the systems and services that the Joint Office of Homeless Services and its partners either have in place, or are developing, to help people move out of homelessness and back into stable, supportive housing.  Today we explore the impact of the Supportive Housing Services measure, passed by Metro area voters in 2020. The Ten-year regionwide program goals include connecting 5,000 chronically homeless households with supportive housing, building new outreach teams, stabilizing 10,000 households experiencing or at risk of homelessness in permanent housing and expanding the network of culturally specific service providers. In 2023, Multnomah County met most of the annual goals set by Metro for implementation of the supportive housing services measure, and 99% of people housed in 2022 remained in housing a year later. We speak with Cristal Otero of the Supportive Housing Services team at the Joint Office of Homeless Services to find out more. We also hear from Jessica, who recently got into housing thanks to funding from the Supportive Housing Services measure. She was supported by provider Do Good Multnomah and volunteers with PDX Saints Love, an organization that provided her help and support on the street, and where she now works doing outreach and peer support. More information about the Supportive Housing Services measure, including the 2023 annual report, can be found at johs.us/shs. This podcast is produced by the Joint Office of Homeless Services, a Multnomah County department with funding from the County, the City of Portland, Metro, and the state and federal governments to house, shelter, and provide, street outreach, navigation, employment assistance, assistance obtaining social security income, and case management to people experiencing homelessness in our community. Please subscribe to our podcast to get notified every time a new episode is posted. You can find us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts by searching for ‘Out of the Streets of Portland'. And you can find this podcast, along with a ton of information, data and reports, at our website johs.us. Thanks again for listening to Out of the Streets of Portland.

Rachel Diller serves as Senior Managing Director, Acquisitions and Co-Chief Investment Officer for Bridge Investment Group, a $50bn+ AUM multi product real estate investor, where she oversees the Bridge Workforce & Affordable Housing strategy. Rachel has over 20 years of experience in real estate and finance and has capitalized 120+ real estate projects worth $3.6 billion in 23 states. Rachel joined Bridge from UrbanView Capital, a specialist real estate fund manager dedicated to sustainable and impact investing. Prior to that, she was a Managing Director at Goldman Sachs in the firm's Urban Investment Group (UIG), a principal investing platform that deploys capital to underserved domestic urban markets. Previously, she was a Managing Director in the Commercial Real Estate Group of Centerline Capital Group. Rachel began her career as a New York City Urban Fellow, developing transitional housing projects for New York City's Department of Homeless Services, where she was the Director of Facility, Planning and Development. Rachel serves on the board of Corporation for Supportive Housing and is an Adjunct Professor in Columbia Business School's Real Estate MBA Program. She earned a BA in Urban Studies from University of Pennsylvania and an MBA from Columbia Business School.Our conversation with Rachel starts at Penn and moves into her ‘bleeding heart' days in the public sector working for the City of New York. We hear about her pivot into the private sector and how her roots in housing affordability have stayed with her throughout her career and into her current role with Bridge. Rachel and Bridge's novel approach to taking care of the community, not just the bricks and mortar, is not only commendable but is ultimately accretive to Bridges' investments.We greatly enjoyed this conversation and working with Rachel and her team on their acquisition of The Suburban Boston Value-Add Portfolio in 2023. Tom Greeleyhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasgreeley/tom.greeley@nmrk.comMike Greeleyhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelgreeley1Michael.greeley@nmrk.com

The Massachusetts emergency shelter system is officially overburdened, according to state data, and officials say they have to turn away families while putting them on a waitlist. While the ongoing migrant crisis is contributing to this, there are other factors forcing residents onto the streets, including inflation and the skyrocketing cost of housing. Pine Street Inn in Boston has been working for years to create more permanent supportive housing in the Boston area, hoping to uplift those who find themselves at their lowest and help them get back on their feet. Lyndia Downie returns to the show to update Nichole on their efforts and talk about what's fueling the Commonwealth's housing emergency.

On today's episode of The “Center”, we will be joined by Shannon Sander-Welzien, Executive Director of the YWCA in Clinton Iowa, and Michelle Plasschaert, the YWCA's Empowerment Center Director for a discussion about the proposed Supportive Housing program that the team at the YWCA has developed for Clinton, Iowa.Permanent Supportive Housing is an evidence-based housing intervention that significantly reduces returns to jail and homelessness, reliance on emergency health services, and improves overall quality of life for those who participate in this type of program. According to the YWCA, in Clinton County, 1 in 3 people are at risk of homelessness due to poverty, and this has only increased with the impact of COVID-19. YWCA Clinton operates under the Housing First Model. Housing First is an evidence-based homeless assistance approach that prioritizes providing permanent housing to people experiencing homelessness, thus ending their homelessness, and serving as a platform from which they can pursue personal goals and improve their quality of life. The Supportive Housing Initiative proposed by the YWCA will provide a wider breadth of opportunity for the YWCA to provide solutions for vulnerable populations within Clinton and Jackson counties; complementing the services that the YWCA already provides to our neighbors facing homelessness.This week's podcast will focus on some of the talking points for the Clinton YWCA's Supportive Housing Project, including information about the updated location for the proposed project, who the project will serve, the importance of the grant and other funding that has been received for this project, and the long-term benefits that this project will provide to the community of Clinton, IA.After listening, if you're interested in supporting the YWCA's Supportive Housing Project, there are two ways that you can help out. The first is to contact your city council person to express your support. Also, on November 14th there will be a board meeting for the City Council. At this time the City Council will go into public hearing for the YWCA's Supportive Housing project, and members of the greater Clinton Community will be able to speak.  After all public addresses, Clinton's City Council will vote on the new proposed site for this Supportive Housing Project. Our listeners are encouraged to make a statement in support of this project; however, if making a statement goes beyond your comfort level, you are invited to stand in support of this project by being present at this meeting. "Sweet Times" is by All Bets Off, and is provided by Adobe Stock.

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San Francisco Supervisor Dean Preston has introduced legislation that would push the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to fill half of its 1,002 vacant supportive housing units and remain at a vacancy below five percent moving forward. We're joined by Supervisor Preston, who represents District 5, which includes the Tenderloin, the Haight, the Fillmore, Japantown, Civic Center and the Western Addition. —- Subscribe to this podcast: https://plinkhq.com/i/1637968343?to=page Get in touch: lawanddisorder@kpfa.org Follow us on socials @LawAndDis: https://twitter.com/LawAndDis; https://www.instagram.com/lawanddis/ The post SF Proposal to Immediately House 500 Houseless People w/ Supervisor Dean Preston appeared first on KPFA.

In this episode of Our Homes, Dan Rinzler, Associate Research Director with California Housing Partnership, shares his evaluations on Tahanan, a recently constructed permanent supportive housing project in San Francisco. Tahanan's development utilized cost-saving measures in financing, design, and construction, reducing residential costs and development times by roughly 40 percent compared to other PSH housing projects in San Francisco. Tahanan's success and departure from common development practices represent an opportunity to reassess PSHs and governing requirements that put a burden on cost and time requirements on desperately needed housing. This episode of Our Homes was hosted by Senator Stanley Chang.

What if we looked at homelessness as solvable rather than intractable? What would we do if we considered the 580,000 people who are homeless on any given night in America as having been failed, as opposed to being failures? That is the perspective that Ann Oliva brings to her leadership of the National Alliance to End Homelessness, the organization that inspired her throughout highly productive tenures at the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Corporation for Supportive Housing and the Center for Budget and Policy Priorities. At the Alliance, Ann is building on an impactful portfolio, from researching how systemic racism pushes marginalized people towards homelessness, to educating lawmakers about public policy solutions to providing community based organizations with hands-on assistance to advancing communications about homelessness. Ann remains hopeful in large part because she knows what is possible. She knows that bold federal investment in affordable housing, at scale, is the real solution to our homelessness crisis. And she is closely connected to the many community, nonprofit and public leaders who are poised to make transformational change a reality.  

The City of Chattanooga's Office of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (OHSH) works to both prevent homelessness as well as rapidly house residents experiencing homelessness through street outreach services, community partnerships, a rapid re-housing program, as well as provide emergency services when needed. https://chattanooga.gov/ohsh You can sign up for the Chattanooga Civics Newsletter at buttondown.email/ChattanoogaCivics For more civic resources visit ChattanoogaCivics.com To support the show go to patreon.com/ChattCivics Music credits: Loopster by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4991-loopster License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Funk Game Loop by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3787-funk-game-loop License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Thousands of people are released from prisons and jails every year, many of them over the age of 50 and totally without resources. They suffer from poor medical care, poor nutrition, and feel anxious about returning to the outside world with no skills or support systems. They are also discriminated against in finding housing and jobs. Christine Green is the Director of Supportive Housing with the Osborne Association, an innovative re-entry program supporting individuals returning to the community from incarceration. She reminds us that formerly incarcerated people need support and understanding.Brought to you by NEXTVillageSF.orgNEXT Village SF is a neighborhood nonprofit providing services and support that empowers members to live independently.

California is hoping to solve a massive homeless problem with a change in the state constitution. One lawmaker is proposing an amendment that proclaims “adequate housing” as a fundamental right. It's not clear what “adequate housing” would mean, but if it gets on the ballot, and it's passed by voters, it would be the first such constitutional amendment in the nation.   Hi, I'm Kathy Fettke and this is Real Estate News for Investors. Please remember to subscribe to this podcast and leave us a review.   Assembly Constitutional Amendment 10   Assemblyman Matt Haney of San Francisco proposed the amendment which is currently working its way through the state legislature. The measure, called Assembly Constitutional Amendment 10, would make state and local governments responsible for upholding this mandate.   There would have to be some guidelines as to what's “adequate.” As reported by the Orange County Register, it could include the creation of more housing, better tenant protections, the repurposing of under-utilized or vacant properties, as well as housing subsidies. (1)   What is “Adequate Housing”?   Lobbyist Chris Micheli told the Register: “Some people might view ‘adequate' as merely having a roof over your head. It could also mean shelter inside a gymnasium or a large building of some sort, almost like when we have emergencies.” Or would it mean that everyone is entitled to a standalone single-family home or an apartment?   Assemblymember Haney told the Orange County Register that: “California has been at the epicenter of the housing crisis” with 30% of the nation's homeless living in California. Haney says: "We have more Californians living on the street than anywhere else in the nation.”   Basic Human Needs: Housing, Food, Water   Assemblymember Sharon Quirk-Silva, who supports the proposal, says the goal is to consider housing as a basic human need. She says: “There (are) really only three basic needs… and that is housing, food and water… And I think many of us grew up taking that for granted, but what we've seen over the last decade in California has not only been a housing crisis but, of course, a homeless crisis. And that's what propels me to support this.” (2)   She says the big challenge is the housing shortage. There are just not enough beds for all the people who need them. She says: “We just have not kept pace with housing production in California…” That's resulted in high rents, and as as rents move higher, more people end up on the street, or they move out of state. But she says: “Many individuals are just one rent payment away from being homeless.”   To get on the ballot, the proposal would need approval by a two-thirds majority in both the State Assembly and Senate by June of 2024. It received a 6 to 2 approval in the Assembly Committee on Housing and Community Development. That pushed it on to a Senate committee. (3)   Concern About the Courts Setting the Standard   Some of the lawmakers expressed concern about who would be responsible for setting the “adequate housing” standard. “Assemblyman Joe Patterson of Rocklin, who voted against the proposal, said: “I think the state and local governments haven't done a good job on housing which I think has contributed to homelessness, but I'm concerned about the hundreds of judges we have in California having different ideas about what this means.”   Cal Matters reports that more than a hundred groups and organizations that advocate for renters and affordable housing are showing support for the proposal, while none are publicly opposing it. But, it did say that the League of California Cities has “expressed reservations.” (4)   Price Tag?   As for the cost of the bill, Cal Matters cited a study done in 2022 by the Corporation for Supportive Housing and the California Housing Partnership. That analysis determined that to house all the homeless people living in California, it would cost $8.1 billion a year for the next 12 years.    Before that, in 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill that would have guaranteed housing for everyone. He said the estimated $10 billion a year price tag was too much.   Dramatic Shift in Our View of Housing   The proposal would create a dramatic shift in the way we view housing. And despite the odds of it making it through the legislature, onto the ballot, and approved by voters, the end result would be game-changing. In the words of Micheli: “To have something enshrined in the constitution is very significant.”   You can read more about this by following links in the show notes at newsforinvestors.com. You can also become a member of RealWealth while you are there to learn more about housing and the real estate market. Just click on the “Join for Free” button in the upper right corner. And please remember to subscribe to the podcast!   Thanks for listening! Kathy Fettke   Links:   1 - https://www.ocregister.com/2023/05/16/how-adding-a-right-to-housing-in-the-california-constitution-could-alleviate-the-crisis-2/   2 - https://enewspaper.dailynews.com/infinity/article_popover_share.aspx?guid=57c96a91-d516-465b-a2d1-0736c464df08   3 - https://therealdeal.com/la/2023/06/08/sacramento-lawmaker-proposes-constitutional-right-to-housing/   4 - https://calmatters.org/housing/2023/06/right-to-housing-california-constitution/

There are enough vacant apartments in the city's public and supportive housing systems to accommodate 15,000 people, according to data shared with the Daily News by Brooklyn Councilman Lincoln Restler, who's questioning why Mayor Adams' administration isn't doing more to fill those units amid the continuing migrant crisis.

Do you believe in 2nd chances in life? How about 3rd or 4th chances? Sometimes we feel down on our luck, but most of us can't truly comprehend the depth of that statement, and how it relates to those who have been incarcerated, including those incarcerated for decades with no real education  and no work experience to help them when released. New York Times reporter, Ginia bellafante, wrote the article "Starting Over After Years in Prison: a Compassionate Path."  It was published Sunday, April 2, 2023 and highlighted the challenge of reintegrating older people after dacades of being incarcerated and reintroducing them to society without skills or a comprehensive education.Also mentioned in the NY Times article is Christina Green, the  director of the “Marcus Garvey supportive housing program in Brownsville, Brooklyn. In March 2019, after her release from incarceration, she joined the “Workforce Development Group”, which lead her to a position as a ‘community health worker.  In time, Christina rose to ‘program director' at the ‘HJN'-The Health Justice Network, which in turn lead her to her current position as ‘program director' at Marcus Garvey beginning in March 2022." Christina is invested in paying forward the support she received to other people reentering society. She says that most applicants who have been approved, spent about 20-40 years incarcerated. Marcus Garvey provides permanent housing and additional reentry services for people returning from incarceration. From financial and tech literacy classes to interview preparation, Christina hopes to make these important reentry services easier to access for residents at Marcus Garvey.One of the biggest obstacles Christina had to overcome was forgiving her mother as well as her stepfather in order to heal and turn her life around. She's committed to helping others who have had similar experiences with substance abuse and incarceration and is "grateful for the journey." "I feel I can be a light and bring other people to recovery and help to give them the tools in order to succeed after their incarceration." Osborne Association:https://www.osborneny.org/https://www.osborneny.org/stay-informed/christina-green-marcus-garvey-supportive-housing-program-program-directorSamaritan Daytop Village:http://www.samaritanvillage.org/index.phpNew York City Housing Authority (NYCHA)https://www.nyc.gov/site/nycha/index.page    

Last fall, Salt Lake City invested $6 million to help develop 400 units of permanent supportive housing for people experiencing homelessness. So far, only 94 have opened with a project called The Point at Fairpark, a converted motel run by Switchpoint Community Resource Center. Switchpoint executive director Carol Hollowell joins host Ali Vallarta to make the case for charging ahead with this type of resource over emergency shelters.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kitsilano Coalition calls for independent review of permanent modular supportive housing  Guest: Cheryl Grant, Spokesperson, Kitsilano Coalition Taxi carjacking in New Westminster ends with police chase, takedown Guest: Sergeant Andrew Leaver, New West Police Department Public drug use ban passed in Kamloops and other jurisdictions look to follow suit  Guest: Katie Neustaeter, Kamloops City Councillor Should the city be obligated to help fund AC units for its residents?   Guest: Daniel Fontaine, New Westminster City Councillor Squamish Nation warns public of danger of wildfires Guest: Wilson Williams, Squamish Nation Elected Councilor & Spokesperson U.S. States begin to ban TikTok & American parents take on social media giants in court Guest: Andy Baryer, Tech and Digital Lifestyle Expert at HandyAndyMedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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There's some exciting news from CASA and Region 10's supportive housing venture, The Village on San Juan. After more than a year of planning, the project is set to break ground at the end of May.Support the show: https://www.montrosepress.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How does the quality of supportive housing vary in BC? Guest: Frances Bula, Urban Issues and City Politics Contributor for The Globe and Mail Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reacting to the BC government's plans on supportive housing Mario Miceli, Executive Director of the Italian Cultural Center reacts to the BC government's plans on supportive housing Hidden Histories: The Sikh Migration Path to Canada Karen Dosanjh, co-producer of Hidden Histories discusses the importance of shining a light on the stories of early Sikh settlers in BC.  Should we change the names of schools? Breen Ouellette, Vancouver-based lawyer, of Metis descent, and a Former election candidate for the federal NDP discusses whether or not we should change the names of schools to better reflect Canada. B.C hotels supplying rooms to foreign workers amid a housing shortage Ingrid Jarrett, President and CEO of the British Columbia Hotel Association discusses the lack of housing for foreign workers in the hospitality industry. Day 1 of public servants going on strike Jamey Mills, Public Service Alliance of Canada's Regional Executive Vice-President for British Columbia discusses the first day of the public servant strike. The Vancouver Park Board is asked to crack down on inappropriate swim attire at public pools Scott Jensen, Vancouver Park Board Commissioner discusses the need to crack down on inappropriate swim attire at public pools. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mario Miceli, Executive Director of the Italian Cultural Center reacts to the BC government's plans on supportive housing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 7, 2023 - New supportive housing projects may be fun to announce and fund, but Patrick Boyle, assistant vice president of public policy at Volunteers of America-Greater New York, is warning state policymakers not to ignore the needs of the state's aging supportive housing infrastructure.

Mario Miceli, Executive Director of the Italian Cultural Centre discusses the  Italian Cultural Centre's opposition to a proposed supportive housing project Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reactions to the decision to remove the Stanley Park Bike Lane Peter Ladner, Board member of the David Suzuki Foundation, Board Chair of BC Cycling Coalition, and former Vancouver City Councillor provides his reaction to the decision to remove the Stanley Park Bike Lane. The Italian Cultural Centre opposing a proposed supportive housing project Mario Miceli, Executive Director of the Italian Cultural Centre discusses the Italian Cultural Centre's opposition to a proposed supportive housing project Vancouver City Hall's report looking at the permitting of housing developments Peter Meiszner, Vancouver City Councillor discusses cutting through the red tape at Vancouver City Hall. Why remove the Stanley Park Bike Lane? Scott Jensen, ABC Vancouver Park Board Commissioner discusses the decision to remove the Stanley Park Bike Lane. Is it time to cancel Netflix? The password sharing crackdown begins Andy Baryer, Tech and Digital Lifestyle Expert at HandyAndyMedia.com discusses the backflash Netflix is facing as users voice displeasure over password sharing crackdown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Following some specific criteria, Summit Pointe helps those who are unhoused and living with behavioral health issues get back on a path of relative independence. The Permanent Supportive Housing program assists folks to stay on that path by providing supports that can often prove live-saving.Episode ResourcesSummit Pointe websiteSummit Pointe First Step Psychiatric Urgent CareMore Summit Pointe episodes—Could your organization or business use purposeful exposure like this in order to share your story? Check out Livemic Communications for more information.The Richard Piet Show and Summit Pointe Series are Livemic Communications podcasts.

We're back, baby!   And today we're discussing how California's unhoused community was forced to deal with nearly three weeks of storms, while both local and statewide elected officials made calls for more violent sweeps.   To begin, Shannon discusses what went down here in Sacramento during the deluge, and how guests at Maryhouse were affected. Thousands of our neighbors are fighting for their lives, and yet elected officials such as Sacramento County Supervisor Phil Serna are focused on carrying out more unconstitutional homeless sweeps.   On the state level, Governor Gavin Newsom has given fiery speeches trying to place blame on municipalities for the state's rise in homelessness. However, if you look at the budget he proposed this month, you'll see that he's actually trying to *decrease* the state's commitment to affordable housing.  A recent study by the Corporation for Supportive Housing found that California could house all its unhoused constituents if we spent about $8 billion per year--about 3% of the state's total budget--over the next 12 years. But the governor doesn't want to do that, and Josh Gohlke at the Sacramento Bee rightly raked him over the coals for his refusal to take responsibility.   Even if Newsom did support that budget, is the political will there for legislative Dems? The party owns a combined 94 of 120 seats in the Assembly and Senate combined (62 and 32, respectively), but just 29 of those legislators are in the Progressive Caucus (and let's not forget that last year their Legislative Caucus chair, Asm Ash Kalra, let the CalCare bill die without a vote).   Of those 29 members, 11 counted the California Real Estate PAC as a top-ten donor in the last election cycle.   So, again, is the political will there in Sacramento to actually fund a solution to homelessness?   Thanks for listening, defund the police and, as always: Twitter: @youknowkempa, @ShanNDSTevens, @Flojaune, @guillotine4you Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/voicesrivercity   Sacramentans can hear us on 103.1 KUTZ Thursdays at 6 pm and again Fridays at 8 am. If you require a transcript of our episodes, please reach out to info@voicesrivercity.com and we'll make it happen. And thank you to Be Brave Bold Robot for the tunes.  

“I volunteer at a safe sober space. I serve on the board of a retreat for healing that happens once a year. I serve on the Board of StartOut which helps LGBTQ + entrepreneurs gain access to mentorship and resources and fundraising to increase our representation as founders of companies. I will always do this work, because these are the same kind of organizations that empowered me to have the life I lead today.” Jugal Patel Throughout this special series on covid-19's impact on our nonprofits, small businesses and local governments we have heard from numerous voices who continue to show up in a pandemic to support our unhoused community members. They have shared with you all the wonderful solutions that our nonprofits and local governments are working on to help reduce the number of our neighbors who find themselves un-housed.As we enter 2023 and the third year of the covid-19 pandemic we wanted to hear from one of our government departments about the housing and wrap around support services they are providing to our unhoused neighbors. In this episode we feature the voices of the executive director of the  Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing for the City and County of San Francisco, Shireen McSpadden, the Manager of Housing Subsidy Programs at the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, Alan Guttirez along with a participant in the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing Flex Housing Pool program Jugal Patel as well as the Executive Director of Episcopal Community Services of San Francisco, Beth Stokes.To find out more about the flex housing pool program along with other housing and wrap around support services that the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing for the City and County of San Francisco provides please go to h s h dot org And for more information about all of the wrap around services that the Episcopal Community Services of San Francisco provides and to make a donation please go to e c s dash s f dot orgPlease consider donating to Voices of the Community - Voices of the Community is fiscally sponsored by Intersection for the Arts, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, which allows us to offer you tax deductions for your contributions. Please consider making a donation to help us provide future shows just like this one.

What would it take to house every single homeless person in San Francisco? That question has long vexed politicians, advocates for the unhoused and ordinary citizens. But new analysis paints a gloomy picture of the costs.Ending unsheltered homelessness would require vast increases in housing, shelter and prevention services, according to the report from the city's Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing and homelessness consultancy firm Focus Strategies. That would cost the city another $1.45 billion over three years. And it would take over $410 million each year after that to keep the programs running.The city's latest homeless census in February counted 7,754 people experiencing homelessness in San Francisco. Most—4,397 of them—were sleeping outside. Support the showSign Up For Exclusive Episodes At: https://reasonabletv.com/LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for new videos every day. https://www.youtube.com/c/NewsForReasonablePeople

New York City's shelter mandate, requiring the city to offer a placement to everyone who needs it without forcing anyone to accept it, is often cited as a model. Now San Francisco's Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing is developing a plan to offer some kind of shelter — ranging from a safe place to pitch a tent to a more permanent solution — to everyone willing to take it. While temporary shelter alone will not solve homelessness, advocates for shelter expansion see it as a crucial step. But critics worry a major investment in shelter will come at the cost of longer-term interventions. | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod Fixing Our City is part of the San Francisco Chronicle's SFNext Project Got a tip, question, comment? Email us at sfnext@sfchronicle.com The homelessness department's strategic planning town hall will be held on Monday, Dec. 5 at 5 p.m. Details: https://hsh.sfgov.org/events/strategic-planning-town-hall/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Sara Joy and Eric talk with Pastor Dwayne Cline about James North Baptist Church and their journey towards providing affordable housing in their neighborhood in the north end Hamilton, Ontario. With a vision for incarnational ministry, James North has been serving their neighborhood for over 130 years. As one of the most economically depressed neighborhoods in the city, they have faithfully provided care and resources for many of those struggling to make ends meet. As the neighborhood tide began to change with new development and rising property prices in more recent years, the church recognized a growing need to provide affordable housing options for the long-time local residents. Their solution was to build affordable housing into their church property plans.The church had already drawn plans and paid over $700K in costs for designing their new church building when they hit the pause button to rethink their property. In prayerful consideration, they decided to go back to the drawing board and design a new building that would also accommodate 45 units of affordable housing. The total project cost was $22 million with half of those costs related to the housing and half related to the church. They used a mix of government funds and a church capital campaign to cover the development expenses. Additionally, they worked in close collaboration with Indwell, a faith-based affordable housing developer, to guide the project to successful completion. Indwell also provides the property management and supportive services necessary for the property. The level of grit and collaboration required of the church has been great, but their relationships with the city officials and local neighborhood players opened doors for a successful project. Eric and Sara Joy also speak with two field guides who provide more insight into the affordable housing context and resources that exist to guide churches in participating and advocating in this arena. Jill Shook, founder of Making Housing and Community Happen, explains classifications of affordable housing and talks about how churches can advocate for policy changes that allow for more affordable housing production in their communities while also considering opportunities for churches to play a direct role in providing it themselves. Patrick Duggan, Executive Director of the United Church of Christ Church Building and Loan Fund, gives some practical steps for churches to assess whether affordable housing makes sense in light of their location and their mission. He also shares about ways churches can mitigate risks by partnering with organizations like his to guide the development process.Episode ContributorsDwayne Cline is the Lead Pastor of James North Baptist Church in Hamilton, Ontario. Dr. Jill Shook is the Founding Director of Making Housing and Community Happen, working with churches to bring about housing justice in the United States. She is author of Making Housing Happen: Faith Based Affordable Housing Models. She has developed and taught Housing Justice and Community Organizing in the Azusa Pacific University MA Social Work Department. Today she does a variety of workshops, including One-Day Housing Justice Workshops around the US. Rev. Dr. Patrick Duggan is the Executive Director of the United Church of Christ Church Building and Loan Fund. He is responsible for advancing the mission and growing the capacity, reach and social impact of CB&LF products and services. Patrick has more than 30 years of experience in bi-vocational ministry, serving the local church while working in the public sector, including education, government, nonprofit organizations and economic and community development.Access more Show Notes with pictures and resources related to this episode. Sign up for the free online Community Forum on August 23, 2022 to discuss this episode with Eric, Sara Joy, and Chris and other podcast listeners. Register today!More information about this podcast and helpful church and urbanism resources can be found on The Embedded Church website.Related ResourcesJames North Baptist ChurchGrowing to Serve: The Story of James North - videoIndwell - a Christian charity that creates affordable housing communities Making Housing and Community Happen - a faith-based nonprofit that equips congregations, community leaders, and neighbors with practical tools needed to transform their communities to end homelessness, and to stabilize the cost of housingUnited Church of Christ Church Building & Loan Fund - an institution that transforms communities by helping the Church live into God's economy, helping congregations plan, raise, finance, and build transformative projectsCNU - Members Christian Caucus: Churches + Affordable Housing Case StudiesMinistries of Mercy by Tim KellerChristianity's Surprise by C. Kavin RoweMaking Housing Happen: Faith Based Affordable Housing Models by Jill ShookKey Terms- Affordable Housing- Displacement- Entitlements- Gentrification- Inclusionary Zoning- Tax Credits- ZoningShow CreditsHosted and Produced by Eric O. Jacobsen and Sara Joy ProppeEdited by Adam Higgins | Odd Dad Out Voice ProductionsTheme Music by Jacob ShafferArtwork by Lance Kagey | Rotator Creative

The stereotype that is often voiced about those experiencing homelessness is that they are substance abusers, but it's not that simple according to our guests Jen O'Neal (Clinical Supervisor for Supportive Housing) and Catherine Smith (Peer Support Specialist for Supportive Housing) at Volunteers of America. Join us in learning more about how substance use and abuse interacts with homelessness and why relationship is therapeutic.   https://voaak.org https://www.facebook.com/VOAAlaska @VOAAlaska   #anchoredcity   Resources Used to Make This Episode: Rocke, K. & Van Dyke, J., 2017, Incarnational training framework: A training guide for developing leaders engaged in city transformation, 2nd edn., Street Psalms Press, Tacoma. P. 49.

July 20, 2022 - City Limits Deputy Editor David Brand highlights the plight of New Yorkers with mental illnesses who are being placed in unsafe or inadequate housing by non-profit organizations receiving millions of dollars in state funding, but likely not enough to meet the rising cost of New York City apartments.

What happens when San Francisco fails its most vulnerable residents? Thousands of people have been left to languish and even die in the city's supportive housing single-room-occupancy hotels, which have been lauded as a tool to manage the homelessness crisis. The buildings are overseen by a city agency that reports directly to Mayor London Breed. Chronicle reporters Joaquin Palomino and Trisha Thadani visited 16 buildings, interviewed more than 150 residents and frontline workers and reviewed tens of thousands of pages of public records. Their investigation found that leaders have for years neglected the SROs, leaving many residents trying to rebuild their lives in increasingly desperate situations. Of the 515 SRO tenants tracked by SF after leaving permanent supportive housing in 2020, a quarter died while in the program. An additional 21% returned to homelessness. At least 166 people fatally overdosed in city-funded hotels in 2020 and 2021. Since 2016, the year city leaders created the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, the number of homeless people in the city has increased by 56%, according to data exclusively obtained by The Chronicle. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.