Opportunity Starts at Home

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The Opportunity Starts at Home podcast takes a deep look at opportunity in America, especially how housing shapes that opportunity. Of all the factors that affect our ability to thrive, both economically and socially, few are more important than the homes in which we are raised. Housing predicts the kind of neighborhood you’ll grow up in; the quality of school you’ll attend; and your access to transportation, amenities, resources, job opportunities, and social networks. Housing is simply fundamental to achieving the American Dream. Intro/Closing Song by: David Szesztay - "Joyful Meeting" URL:h...

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Episode 2 - Broadening the Housing Movement, A Panel Discussion 14.05.2018 1:04:58

A must listen! A fascinating panel discussion with senior leaders from the National Low Income Housing Coalition, National Education Association, National Alliance to End Homelessness, NAACP, Community Catalyst, and Children's Defense Fund about why each of their organizations joined the Opportunity Starts at Home campaign and the various ways in which housing is deeply connected to their own sect...

Episode 1 - "Good Housing is Good Health" w/ Dr. Megan Sandel 26.04.2018 32:10

Episode 1 - Dr. Megan Sandel This episode dives into the deep connections between housing and health with a nationally recognized expert in the field. Sometimes, the prescription that patients really need for their ailments is a safe, decent, affordable home. Dr. Sandel explains her career journey as a pediatrician and how she became an affordable housing advocate; the various ways in which housin...