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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: Jennifer Hansen and Rumyana Kudeva of Spokane Regional Health DistrictHosts Gwyn Griffith and Joe Ader of ⁠⁠⁠Family Promise of Spokane⁠⁠.⁠Produced by Gwyn Griffith and Lucy PearsonPodcast Assistance by Eleanor Pigg and Samuel McLaughlinResources:HOPE ProgramSpokane Regional Health Hope ProgramEpisode on Trauma and A.C.E.'sTo send in thoughts or comments please email podcast@familypromiseofspokane.org

How do you define success when ending homelessness? What data and trends can we trust? We ask these questions and discuss how Family Promise of Spokane utilizes data in this week’s episode about the Data behind ending homelessness. Want to learn more? Here are some resources that you might find helpful while listening to this episode. HMIS or CMIS- Homeless Management Information System COC- Continuum of Care PIT- Point in Time Count   Other resources: Statistics of Homelessness in America Coordinated Entry Want to get involved at Family Promise of Spokane? Visit our website at www.familypromiseofspokane.org or follow us on social media.

What is trauma and how does it affect us long term? What is the Adverse Childhood Experiences study and what happens when children are affected by hardships early on in life? Join us as we find out. Thank you to our guest Sadonia Garner for joining us today. Other resources: The Hand Model ACEs

Just how complicated is homelessness and poverty? How might you solve the problems that our families face? Is it really as simple as it may seem from the outside? Let's talk about affordability! Looking for more? Here is what we recommend: - Visit the Family Promise of Spokane website - Women Helping Women Fund - Our Girls Report 2023 - Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Explanation - Cost of Living Calculator, Default Spokane, WA

Does homelessness have an essential role in society? Can we actually live in a community without homeless persons? In fact, this scale of homelessness is a modern problem, but has historic roots. In 2022, there were more homeless children in American than there were homeless people during the entirety of the American Great Depression. Why has it come this far, and what legislation would need to occur to correct our trajectory? Join our hosts, Joe Ader and Emma Hughes as they dive into these questions, and so much more. Looking for more info? Here are the sources we found helpful for this episode: FAQs History of Poverty ThresholdsHistory of Responses to Homeless Modern Homelessness Proven Solutions 2022 Trends and Stats Want to know more about Family Promise of Spokane? Visit our Website or Social Media Accounts today!

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 SpokaneProducer: Gwyn Griffith and Lucy PearsonAssistance: 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 you listen, and seek to learn, just as we are.Guest: Tammy Meyers of Spokane Regional Health District Hosts Emma Hughes and Joe Ader of ⁠⁠⁠Family Promise of Spokane⁠⁠.⁠Produced by Gwyn Griffith and Lucy PearsonRecorded at The Spokane Public Library

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 to the reality as a whole. Please keep an open, curious mindset as you listen, and seek to learn, just as we are.Guest: Ammie Hawk of East Valley School DistrictHosts Emma Hughes and Joe Ader of ⁠⁠⁠Family Promise of Spokane⁠⁠.⁠Produced by Gwyn Griffith and Lucy PearsonPodcast Assistance by Charis TiampsonRecorded at The Spokane Public LibraryNotes and Resources:McKinney-Vento ActStudents Experiencing HomelessnessPCE- Positive ExperiencesCommunities in SchoolsBig Brothers Big SistersSpokane ResourcesFamily Promise of SpokaneAkinCrosswalk Youth ShelterLaunch NW

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 Resources and ProgramsNational Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)Family Promise of SpokaneFamily Promise National HUDWant to learn more?End Homelessness ResourcesResources for Policymakers and ProvidersSign up for, or donate to, the Family Promise of Spokane Fun Run here!

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 PeopleInvisible People Toolkit“Being Homeless Made Me a Better Person”: How Mark Hovarth Is Putting The World’s Invisible People Back In The Spotlight - PHOENIX MagazineFor more information please visit familypromiseofspokane.org, or email us at podcast@familypromiseofspokane.org.Stay curious.

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://www.noplacetogrowold.com/Resources and Further Reading:Emerging-Crisis-of-Aged-Homelessness.pdfHow Much Does Supplementary Security Income (SSI) Pay Each Month?Average Rent by Year [1940-2025 ]: Historical Rental RatesSpokane Housing Coalition – Because Everyone Needs a HomeHosts: Emma Hughes Guest Host: Gwyn GriffithGuests: Michael Larson and Davey SchauppProducer: Cheree LaPierreResearch Assistant: Lucy PearsonRecorded at the Spokane Public Library

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 listen, and seek to learn, just as we are.Hosts Emma Hughes and Joe Ader of ⁠⁠Family Promise of Spokane⁠⁠Guest Host: Gwyn Griffith Produced by Cheree LaPierre and Gwyn GriffithResearch Assistance: Lucy PearsonRecorded at The Spokane Public Library

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 keep an open, curious mindset as you listen, and seek to learn, just as we are.Guest: Judge Andrew BivianoHosts Emma Hughes and Joe Ader of ⁠⁠Family Promise of Spokane⁠⁠.Produced by Cheree LaPierre and Gwyn GriffithRecorded at The Spokane Public LibraryResources:Spokane District CourtFight, Flight, Fawn Response

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 whole. Please keep an open, curious mindset as you listen, and seek to learn, just as we are. Guest: Spokane Police Sgt. Richie Plunkett, Hosts Emma Hughes and Joe Ader of ⁠⁠Family Promise of Spokane⁠⁠. Produced by Cheree LaPierre and Gwyn Griffith Recorded at The Spokane Public Library Resources: Spokane takes a different approach to policing: Behavioral Health UnitSpokane Police Deploy Mental Health Professionals As Partners - NAMI Spokane

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 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. Guest: Chris Deitz of Big Table Hosts Emma Hughes and Joe Ader of ⁠⁠Family Promise of Spokane⁠⁠. Produced by Cheree LaPierre and Gwyn Griffith Recorded at The Spokane Public Library Rick Clark - Giving Back Spokane Impact of COVID-19 on the hospitality industry: A supply chain resilience perspective AI in Hospitality Tipped Employees Minimum Wage by State Unreasonable Hospitality

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 producers Gwyn Griffith & Cheree LaPierre, and a special thank you to our voice actor Emberly Jurgens. If you would like to learn more information about Family Promise of Spokane please visit our website. If you would like to donate to our organization and help other families find their way home, please click here.

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 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. Guest: Kama Einhorn from Sesame Workshop Hosts Emma Hughes and Joe Ader of ⁠⁠Family Promise of Spokane⁠⁠. Produced by Cheree LaPierre and Gwyn Griffith Recorded at The Spokane Public Library Links to additional reading: Homepage - Sesame Workshop Why Sesame Street connected food insecurity to family homelessness – Chasing the Dream | PBS Asking for Help - Sesame Workshop H Is for Hope - Sesame Workshop Sampled Audio in Episode: Dot to Dot Sesame Street Video Ribbons of Hope Sesame Street Video A huge thank you to the team at Sesame Workshop for making this episode possible!

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 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. Guest: Barbara Duffield Executive Director of SchoolHouse Connection Hosts Emma Hughes and Joe Ader of ⁠⁠Family Promise of Spokane⁠⁠. Produced by Cheree LaPierre and Gwyn Griffith Recorded at Central Spokane Public Library Links to additional reading: https://nationalhomeless.org/Voices of Youth Count – Chapin HallHomelessness in pregnancy: perinatal outcomesStudents Experiencing HomelessnessUPDATE: Report: 72% of jobs will require more than a high school diploma in 2031Title I, Part A Program ModelsWhat is a liaison? (McKinney-Vento)How Does the Way We Define Homelessness Affect Students? Hidden Homelessness in the U.S.: Why Congress Must Change HUD’s Definition of Homelessness to Align With Other Federal Agencies Quote from SchoolHouse Connection Youth Voices

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 possible by the support of our title sponsors, Providence and Wellpoint. Thank you most of all to our panelists, Wulan, Jamie, Musa, and Norm. Also, 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. Hosts Emma Hughes and Joe Ader of ⁠⁠⁠Family Promise of Spokane⁠⁠⁠. Produced by Cheree LaPierre and Gwyn Griffith Recorded live at St. Luke Lutheran Church If you would like to support Family Promise of Spokane and be a part of the end to homelessness, consider a one time gift or becoming a monthly donor.

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 to learn, just as we are. Guest: Andrew Chanse Executive Director of Spokane Public Library Hosts Emma Hughes and Joe Ader of ⁠⁠Family Promise of Spokane⁠⁠. Produced by Cheree LaPierre and Gwyn Griffith Recorded at Central Spokane Public Library Links to Spokane Library: Library of Things Social Services at Central Friends of the Spokane Library Links to additional reading: Spokane Public Library will add new social work team to central branchWindstorm closes schools; 380,000 without powerSpokane’s cooling resources for extreme heatPeer Spokane partners with Spokane Public Library to put peer service specialists in librariesThese States Have the Largest Homeless PopulationsNational Center on Family Homelessness | American Institutes for ResearchAdvocacyWhy Public Libraries Will Stay Relevant in 2019 and BeyondNeil Gaiman: Why our future depends on libraries, reading and daydreamingThese innovative library ideas showcase outside-the-box thinkingLibraries Reaching Out: A Year of Innovation