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In this episode of the Rural Homelessness Podcast, host Matt McChlery speaks with Ed, who shares his personal experience of homelessness. Ed discusses the challenges he faced while being homeless, including the cycle of crime and imprisonment to have a roof over his head. He also highlights the difficulties of finding basic necessities like food and shelter while living on the streets. Ed emphasizes the importance of understanding and compassion towards homeless individuals and dispels misconceptions about homelessness. He expresses gratitude for the support he received from The Ferry Project, which helped him turn his life around and find stability. Website ferryproject.org.uk Takeaways Homelessness is not a choice for many individuals, and it is important to dispel misconceptions and stereotypes about homeless people. Living on the streets presents numerous challenges, including finding food, shelter, and basic necessities. Support from organizations like The Ferry Project can make a significant difference in helping homeless individuals turn their lives around and find stability. Understanding and compassion from the public can go a long way in supporting homeless individuals and helping them reintegrate into society. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Rural Homelessness Podcast01:28 Ed's Experience of Homelessness03:25 Challenges Faced on the Streets06:05 Finding Support at The Ferry Project09:02 Settling into Life at The Ferry Project10:03 Highlights and Progress at The Ferry Project11:29 Misconceptions about Homelessness12:28 Compassion and Highlights from Strangers15:25 The Importance of Understanding Homelessness16:01 Life After Homelessness17:29 Hopes for the Future18:57 The Impact of The Ferry Project20:25 Conclusion and Call to Action    

Learn how to start a conversation about homelessness with children, teaching them how to show kindness toward an issue that's often misunderstood and judged unfairly: https://lnkd.in/eHYv4Kxu

All the yes on this 🙌. As someone who has faced both addiction and housing insecurities, I assure you trauma is the gateway. I do believe because we do not talk about it or share of how recovery is possible because of shame and stigma, how hope is not gone, the cycles continue. It is why I recover outloud. No human should ever be seen as a blight because they are experiencing homelessness. They are mothers, fathers, siblings, children. They ARE Philadelphians. When we say “let’s cleanup our streets and rid the neighborhood of the unhoused so we don’t have to look at it” as we’re seeing this harmful rhetoric growing recently, you are talking about your neighbors, someone’s child, someone’s family, a fellow Philadelphian. When we say those in addiction or experiencing homelessness are unworthy or unwanted, you forget that we DO recover, that if there is breath in our lungs, hope is not lost. 8 years and 2 months of life I’ve gotten to live in recovery, so when you see them as disposable, you see me, this PhD researcher, mother, daughter, sister, and nationally recognized executive leader as disposable. I AM the face of addiction. Imagine what might be possible if we all had equitable access to care and resources? I long for a city that cares for ALL of its citizens. Instead of “ridding ourselves” of the unhoused let’s rid ourselves of the barriers to healthcare, mental health services, food security, housing and employment. Human beings are not disposable elements to be swept away for your comfort. Sweep our streets of the inequities, not people. #weDOrecover #NotThrowawayPeople #addressTheTrauma

In this blog, Mel Jean discusses some tips for creating surveys for youth with lived/living experiences of homelessness: https://bit.ly/3zMFf5o

Did you know that 70% of families who enter transitional housing successfully move into permanent homes? Transitional housing programs offer essential support, from job training to counseling, helping break the cycle of homelessness. (Source: National Alliance to End Homelessness, 2023) #WorldHomelessDay, #StarGospelMission, #EndHomelessness #10DaysTo1010 #HousingForAll #SupportAndEmpower #BrighterTogether #EverybodyDeservesAHome #CharlestonSC #TransitionalHousing

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Some encouraging strategies for results-driven efforts to abate homelessness. What really works? What works better and why? Take a couple of minutes to find out: https://lnkd.in/ghPchwcQ

Discover how a dedicated team of social workers targets homelessness among veterans; from outreach to providing temporary and permanent housing solutions. An insightful 90-second clip on how these dedicated programs are instrumental in effectively battling veteran homelessness.

Curious how CHIME mappings work? We use a tailored Sequential Intercept Model to enhance support for children in families facing homelessness. By mapping local systems, setting priorities and creating action plans, we ensure children and parents get the help they need. #CHIME #EndHomelessness #CommunitySupport #SIMModel #ResearchMethods