The Road Home

In this episode of "The Road Home Podcast," we sit down with Fernando Lemos, the passionate Executive Director of Mi Casa, a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering individuals and communities. Join us on a journey through Fernando's experiences, from his early days to his impactful role at Mi Casa. 🔗 Links and Resources: ⁠Episode Insights⁠ 🎧 Subscribe and Stay Tuned: Please take the time to rate and review us on ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠, ⁠Spotify⁠, or wherever you get your podcasts. It means a great deal to the show and it will make it easier for potential listeners to find us. #TRH #NCHV #TeamDepot

Join us on "The Road Home" as we delve into the crucial topic of tenant organizing with our esteemed guests, Mindy Woods, Housing and Homeless Advocate from the Resident Action Project, and Brooke Schipporeit, Manager of Field Organizing at the National Low Income Housing Coalition. In this episode, we explore the power of organized tenant movements in advocating for affordable and stable housing, and the impact of such initiatives on addressing homelessness among veterans. Tune in to gain valuable insights and actionable strategies for creating positive change in the housing landscape. Episode Insights #nchv #TeamDepot #UntilNoVeteranIsHomeless

Join us on the Road Home Podcast as we sit down with Scott Kratz, Vice President of Building Bridges Across the River (BBAR). In this enlightening episode, Scott shares his expertise on community-informed development and its transformative impact on affordable housing. 🏡 About the Episode: Scott dives deep into the core principles of community engagement, cultural sensitivity, and sustainable design that drive BBAR's mission. Discover how involving communities in the decision-making process leads to housing solutions that truly meet the needs of the people they serve. 🌐 Listen and Learn: Gain insights into the collaborative efforts shaping the future of affordable housing. Explore the innovative approaches BBAR employs to ensure inclusivity and affordability. Understand the importance of transparent communication and trust-building in community development. 🔗 Links and Resources: Episode Insights 🎧 Subscribe and Stay Tuned: Please take the time to rate and review us on ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠, ⁠Spotify⁠, or wherever you get your podcasts. It means a great deal to the show and it will make it easier for potential listeners to find us. #TRH #NCHV #TeamDepot

Welcome to The Road Home, a podcast by The National Coalition for Homeless Veterans. In this enlightening episode titled "Shared Housing," we delve into an innovative housing model that's reshaping the landscape of affordable living. Joining us are two esteemed guests, Louise Rothschild, Senior Associate at Abt Associates, and Annamarie Pluhar, President of Sharing Housing Inc. Together, they shed light on the concept of shared housing and its profound impact on communities and individuals facing housing challenges. Tune in to explore the profound impact and practicalities of shared housing, understanding how this innovative model provides affordable solutions and fosters community living for a diverse range of individuals. ⁠⁠⁠Episode Insights⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please take the time to rate and review us on ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠, ⁠Spotify⁠, or wherever you get your podcasts. It means a great deal to the show and it will make it easier for potential listeners to find us. #TRH #NCHV #TeamDepot

In this episode, we are joined by a distinguished guest, Julie Creamer, the VP of Acquisition at Preservation of Affordable Housing (POAH). Our focus today revolves around a crucial topic: Naturally Occurring Affordable Housing (NOAH). We dive into the critical importance of mission-driven organizations working diligently to capture NOAH properties to preserve their affordability. We also explore the funding programs available to support the acquisition of NOAH properties and the innovative strategies that can be employed to safeguard their affordability. Resources ⁠⁠⁠Episode Insights⁠⁠⁠ Please take the time to rate and review us on ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠, ⁠Spotify⁠, or wherever you get your podcasts. It means a great deal to the show and it will make it easier for potential listeners to find us. #TRH #NCHV #TeamDepot

In this enlightening episode of "The Road Home" podcast, brought to you by the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans, we dive deep into the world of Cooperative Housing. Our guest, Fred Gibbs, President of the National Association for Housing Cooperatives, is here to share his extensive knowledge and insights into this innovative housing model. Cooperative Housing offers a unique and empowering approach to homeownership, offering a sense of community and shared responsibility. Fred Gibbs delves into the principles of cooperative housing, highlighting the benefits it can bring to veterans and those experiencing homelessness. Join us as we explore how cooperative housing can provide a stable and supportive environment for our heroes who are transitioning from homelessness to stable, secure housing. Tune in to gain a comprehensive understanding of the cooperative housing movement, its significance, and how it can play a pivotal role in the mission to end veteran homelessness. Fred Gibbs' wealth of expertise is sure to inspire and educate, making this episode of "The Road Home" a must-listen for anyone passionate about tackling homelessness and supporting our veterans. Resources ⁠⁠Episode Insights⁠⁠ Please take the time to rate and review us on ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠, ⁠Spotify⁠, or wherever you get your podcasts. It means a great deal to the show and it will make it easier for potential listeners to find us. #TRH #NCHV #TeampDepot

On this episode of NCHV's "The Road Home", we delve into the fascinating world of community land trusts. In this episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Sandy Bishop, the Executive Director of Lopez Community Land Trust, situated on Lopez Island in the state of Washington. This enlightening conversation sheds light on the vital role of community land trusts in preserving and strengthening communities and promoting affordable housing. Resources ⁠Episode Insights⁠ Please take the time to rate and review us on ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠, ⁠Spotify⁠, or wherever you get your podcasts. It means a great deal to the show and it will make it easier for potential listeners to find us. #TRH #NCHV #TeampDepot

Our Guest We are joined by Chul Gugich, Principal, Policy and Legislative Research and Applications, of LeSar Development Consultants (LDC) Resources Episode Insights Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. It means a great deal to the show and it will make it easier for potential listeners to find us.

Season 4 of NCHV’s The Road Home podcast is coming soon! In previous seasons, we explored traditional affordable housing development projects, innovative short-term approaches, and housing justice as the means to ending veteran homelessness. This season we’ll take a turn and examine solidarity as a critical piece of the effort and identify how collective action can impact an individual veteran’s ability to access affordable housing.   Ending veteran homelessness requires all hands on deck. We need to partner to create a path forward that works for the most vulnerable veterans and resists the obstacles they face. And that is what we’ll talk about this season. We’ll discuss how collective action and working together impact affordable housing and delve into practices that help realize this goal. Joins us for this vital conversation... #NCHV #teamdepot #theroadhome #untilnoveteranishomeless

Our Guests James Williams, Director of Racial Justice Policy, Fair Share Housing Center Laura Foote, Executive Director, YIMBY Action Resources The Road Home Webpage Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. It means a great deal to the show and it will make it easier for potential listeners to find us.

Our Guest James Williams, Director of Racial Justice Policy, Fair Share Housing Center Resources The Road Home Webpage Episode 8 Insights Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. It means a great deal to the show and it will make it easier for potential listeners to find us.

Our Guest Shonterria “Terri” Charleston, Director, Training and Technical Assistance, Housing Assistance Council Resources The Road Home Webpage Episode 7 Insights Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. It means a great deal to the show and it will make it easier for potential listeners to find us.

Our Guests Milo Peinemann, CEO, American Family Housing Susan Michael, Vice President of Programs, New Directions for Veterans, Inc Resources The Road Home Webpage Episode 6 Insights Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. It means a great deal to the show and it will make it easier for potential listeners to find us.

Tune in this week as we discuss Disability Status Our Guests Dara Baldwin, Director of National Policy, Center for Disability Rights, Inc Milo Peinemann, CEO, American Family Housing Susan Michael, Vice President of Programs, New Directions for Veterans, Inc Resources The Road Home Webpage Episode 5 Insights Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. It means a great deal to the show and it will make it easier for potential listeners to find us.

Our Guests Rodney Harrell Vice President, Family, Home and Community, AARP Susan Michael, Vice President of Programs, New Directions for Veterans, Inc Resources The Road Home Webpage Episode 4 Insights Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. It means a great deal to the show and it will make it easier for potential listeners to find us.

Our Guests Lindsay Church Executive Director, Minority Veterans of America Bryan Ellicott, SAGEVets Program Manager, SAGE Resources The Road Home Webpage Episode 3 Insights Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. It means a great deal to the show and it will make it easier for potential listeners to find us.

Our Guests Eric Tars | Legal Director | National Homelessness Law Center Melinda Clemmons | VP, Central Midwest Market & Sr. Advisor, Equitable Path Forward | Enterprise Community Partners Briana Mason | Program Officer | Enterprise Community Partners Resources The Road Home Webpage Click here for insights from this week's episode. Enterprise Community Partners National Homelessness Law Center Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. It means a great deal to the show and it will make it easier for potential listeners to find us.

Season 3 of NCHV’s The Road Home podcast is here! In Seasons 1 and 2 we explored traditional affordable housing development projects, and innovative short-term approaches, respectively, as the means to ending veteran homelessness. In Season 3 our focus will shift to examine housing justice as an integral piece of the effort to end veteran homelessness. Using an equity lens, we’ll explore how specific demographic characteristics impact an individual veteran’s ability to access affordable housing. Our Guests Ann Oliva | CEO | The National Alliance to End Homelessness Antonia Fasanelli | ED | National Homelessness Law Center Resources Click here for Insights from this week's episode. National Coalition for Housing Justice | www.nchj.org The Road Home Web Page (Resources, Episode Schedule, Speaker Bios) Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. It means a great deal to the show and it will make it easier for potential listeners to find us.

Season 3 of NCHV’s The Road Home podcast is coming soon! In Seasons 1 and 2 we explored traditional affordable housing development projects, and innovative short-term approaches, respectively, as the means to ending veteran homelessness. In Season 3 our focus will shift to examine housing justice as an integral piece of the effort to end veteran homelessness. Using an equity lens, we’ll explore how specific demographic characteristics impact an individual veteran’s ability to access affordable housing.  If we want to end homelessness for veterans, we need to create a path forward that works for the most vulnerable and repairs the harmful impacts of systemic inequities and institutional racism. And that is what we'll talk about this season. We’ll discuss how specific demographic characteristics impact affordable housing access and delve into strategies and projects that mitigate those impacts. We hope you enjoy this important conversation.

Tune in this week as we discuss Grant and Per Diem (GPD) Conversion We speak to Leslie Wise, Portfolio Lead, Direct Community Support at Community Solutions, Allyson Randolph, Assistant Director, Real Estate at Community Solutions, and Dr. Audi, President, and CEO of Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries Click here for Insights from this week's episode. *Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. It means a great deal to the show and it will make it easier for potential listeners to find us.* Thanks! Search #NCHV on social media to find us and email us here at info@nchv.org.