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“... roughly 14% of students reported experiencing homelessness. Housing-related hardship is even more common: 43% in the Trellis Strategies 2024 survey reported difficulty maintaining stable housing, underscoring how many students may be at risk of homelessness”This week we talk to Jillian Sitjar from School House Connection and Carla Fletcher from Trellis Strategies, who partnered together to le...

What is better than a podcast? A podcast AND a Youtube Series! You can now find us on YouTube with a new series called "Until They're Housed." We will go over common misconceptions, history of homelessness, ask tough questions! Episode one can be heard on this episode of "On the Corner of Homelessness &" or can be found on YouTube here : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=...

Over $1.5 trillion dollars are spent each year across more than 100 federal programs designed to support Americans, and yet people continue to need assistance and poverty still exists. On today's episode of On the Corner of Homelessness & Our Safety Net, hosts Joe Ader and Gwyn Griffith talk with Clarence H. Carter, commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Human Services and author of &...

On today's episode of On the Corner of Waiting, host Gwyn Griffith talks with a Family Promise of Spokane's Keep Housing Case Manager, Mirelle, about language barriers in homelessness. Homelessness is a complex issue. We don’t claim to explore every part of this intersection, but hope that each conversation brings new clarity to the reality as a whole. Please keep an open, curious mindset...

We have talked about A.C.E.'s (Adverse Childhood Experiences) but have you heard of P.C.E.'s (Positive Childhood Experiences)? This month, Gwyn & Joe talk to Jennifer Hansen and Rumyana Kudeva from Spokane Regional Health District. Both are SRHD health program specialists and H.O.P.E. facilitators, and bring the framework of positive childhood experiences to our community. Guest: Jenni...

This past year we have discussed a lot of intersections between homelessness and different aspects of community. We are taking a moment to look back, reflect, and dive deeper into some of these topics. Hosts: Joe Ader and Emma Hughes of Family Promsie of Spokane Producer: Gwyn Griffith and Lucy Pearson Assistance: Samual McLaughlin

On today's episode of On the Corner of Waiting, hosts Joe Ader and Gwyn Griffith talk with Tammy Meyers, homeless outreach coordinator for the Spokane Regional Health District (SRHD). Homelessness is a complex issue. We don’t claim to explore every part of this intersection, but hope that each conversation brings new clarity to the reality as a whole. Please keep an open, curious mindset as yo...

Did you know that 1 in 25 students in Spokane Public schools are homeless? On today's episode of On the Corner of Public Schools, hosts Joe Ader and Emma Hughes talk with Ammie Hawk, a Student Services and McKinney-Vento liaison for East Spokane Valley. Homelessness is a complex issue. We don’t claim to explore every part of this intersection, but hope that each conversation brings new clarity...

Host Joe Ader and Producer and Guest Host Gwyn Griffith, talk about fear, guilt and shame in homelessness, both for the housed and unhoused. This conversation digs into why people feel the need to ignore or "fix" the problem of homelessness, why our intentions matter, how shame might be a good thing (what?), and much, much more. Links and Further Reading: Need resources? Homelessness Res...

Host Emma Hughes and Producer and Guest Host Gwyn Griffith, learn the story of Mark Horvach, the founder of Invisible People, a non-profit that educates the public about homelessness through storytelling, educational resources, and advocacy. Links and Further Reading: Invisible People Invisible People Toolkit “Being Homeless Made Me a Better Person”: How Mark Hovarth Is Putting The World’s Invisib...

Today host Emma Hughes and producer Gwyn Griffith are joined by Michael Larson and Davey Schaupp, the producer and director of the documentary, No Place to Grow Old . No Place to Grow Old is the first documentary to capture a growing crisis unfolding quietly across America: older adults aging into homelessness. Follow this link to host a watch party or to learn more about the documentary: https://...

On today's episode of On the Corner of Homeless & Curiosity, Producer Gwyn Griffith joins hosts Joe Ader and Emma Hughes to answer frequently asked questions about homelessness. Homelessness is a complex issue. We don’t claim to explore every part of this intersection, but hope that each conversation brings new clarity to the reality as a whole. Please keep an open, curious mindset as you...

On today's episode of On the Corner of Homeless & Criminal Justice (Part 2), hosts Joe Ader and Emma Hughes talk with Judge Andrew Biviano to get a better look into the judicial system in regards to homelessness. Homelessness is a complex issue. We don’t claim to explore every part of this intersection, but hope that each conversation brings new clarity to the reality as a whole. Please ke...

On today's episode of On the Corner of Homeless & Criminal Justice (Part 1), hosts Joe Ader and Emma Hughes talk with Spokane Police Sgt. Richie Plunkett to explore what the role of police is in the fight to end homelessness. Homelessness is a complex issue. We don’t claim to explore every part of this intersection, but hope that each conversation brings new clarity to the reality as a who...

Did you know that one in six hospitality workers live below the poverty line? On today's episode of On the Corner of Homeless & Hospitality, hosts Joe Ader and Emma Hughes talk with Chris Deitz of Big Table to explore the challenges facing this industry and how many of its employees are at risk of housing insecurity. Homelessness is a complex issue. We don’t claim to explore every part of this...

This week we have a short, but very special, episode to share with you. One former guest of Family Promise of Spokane sent in a letter and graciously allowed us to share it with you. This letter is just one experience of homelessness, and the journey to being housed. Her story shows that it is possible to break the cycle of homelessness. Thank you to our host Emma Hughes & Joe Ader, our produc...

Welcome to today’s episode, “On the Corner of Homelessness & Talking to Kids ”.  Hosts Joe Ader and Emma Hughes welcome a very special guest, Kama Einhorn, Senior Director of Content Design for Sesame Workshop’s Research, Education, Data & Impact group to talk about how and when to talk to children about homelessness. Homelessness is a complex issue. We don’t claim to explore every part of...

Welcome to today’s episode, “On the Corner of Homelessness & Education ”.  Hosts Joe Ader and Emma Hughes welcome guest Barbara Duffield, Executive Director of SchoolHouse Connection , to discuss the intersection of education and homelessness. They will explore how the end of homelessness is rooted in education. Homelessness is a complex issue. We don’t claim to explore every part of this inte...

Today’s special LIVE bonus episode centers around former Family Promise of Spokane guests. Those who found FPS, went through our program, and are now no longer homeless. They ended the cycle of homelessness for their families. This episode was recorded live so some of the audio is a bit hard to hear. We ask that you still listen because these voices are important to hear. This episode was made pos...

Welcome to today’s episode, “On the Corner of Homelessness & Public Libraries ”. Today host Joe Ader is joined by guest host Gwyn Griffith, and guest Andrew Chanse. Homelessness is a complex issue. We don’t claim to explore every part of this intersection, but hope that each conversation brings new clarity to the reality as a whole. Please keep an open, curious mindset as you listen, and seek...

Welcome to today’s episode, “On the Corner of Homelessness & Funding ”. Today we the guest are, your hosts, Emma & Joe! Homelessness is a complex issue. We don’t claim to explore every part of this intersection, but hope that each conversation brings new clarity to the reality as a whole. Please keep an open, curious mindset as you listen, and seek to learn, just as we are. Hosts Emma Hugh...

Welcome to today’s episode, “On the Corner of Homelessness & Advocacy”. Today we have Stacy Pollard from Family Promise joining us via online call. Homelessness is a complex issue. We don’t claim to explore every part of this intersection, but hope that each conversation brings new clarity to the reality as a whole. Please keep an open, curious mindset as you listen, and seek to learn, just as...

Today’s important conversation centers around homelessness and childhood trauma. First, a  disclaimer : homelessness is a complex issue. We don’t claim to explore every part of this intersection, but hope that each conversation brings new clarity to the reality as a whole. Please keep an open, curious mindset as you listen, and seek to learn, just as we are. News articles, definitions and further...

Today’s important conversation centers around when homelessness and disabilities intersect. First, a disclaimer : homelessness is a complex issue. I’ve been reminded of that throughout each of the conversations we’ve had. This conversation is no different. We don’t claim to explore every part of this intersection, but hope that each conversation brings new clarity to the reality as a whole. Please...

Welcome to today’s episode, “On the Corner of Homelessness AND Global Migration”.  Homelessness is a complex issue. We don’t claim to explore every part of this intersection, but hope that each conversation brings new clarity to the reality as a whole. Please keep an open, curious mindset as you listen, and seek to learn, just as we are.  Hosts Emma Hughes and Joe Ader of Family Promise of Spokane...