Miriam's Kitchen

The Power of Home

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The Power of Home is a podcast by Miriam’s Kitchen that explores the meaning of home and the impact of stable housing on individuals and communities. Through powerful stories, expert insights, and candid conversations, the podcast highlights the journey from homelessness to housing, the challenges of the system, and the solutions that drive change. Each episode amplifies voices of guests, advocates, and changemakers committed to ending chronic homelessness in D.C.

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The New Budget will Affect our Neighbors in the District 26.05.2026 21:11

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Episode 3: The Power of Home – Breaking Barriers: Mental Health and Homelessness 29.05.2025 8:31

In this episode of The Power of Home , we observe Mental Health Awareness Month and dive into the crucial intersection of mental health and homelessness. Host Lara Pukatch is joined by Wesley Thomas, an advocate with firsthand experience of homelessness, who shares his powerful story and the importance of a well-resourced street outreach network. Wesley discusses the stigma surrounding mental heal...

Episode 2: The Path Forward – Housing, Compassion, and Women’s Stories 26.03.2025 17:22

In this powerful episode of The Power of Home , we highlight the voices, solutions, and compassion driving the movement to end homelessness. We begin with a moving conversation with Rachelle Ellison , a member of Miriam’s Kitchen’s Speakers Bureau , who shares her personal journey through homelessness and her passion for advocacy. This interview, in honor of Women’s History Month , underscores the...

Episode 1: The Power of Home – The Importance of the PIT Count 21.02.2025 8:35

In our first episode of The Power of Home , a podcast by Miriam’s Kitchen, we explore how the Point-in-Time (PIT) Count serves as more than just a data collection effort—it’s a crucial tool in the fight to end homelessness. Join us as we talked with Andrew Wassenich from our Advocacy Team to discuss the impact of this year’s PIT Count, the challenges of conducting outreach during the winter months...