Not That Different

What does it really take to rebuild a life?In this episode of Not That Different, we sit down with Sarah Cody and Raquel Nashe, Workforce Development Specialists at The City Mission. Every day, they walk alongside residents who are stepping out of crisis and beginning the hard work of rebuilding — not just their résumés, but their confidence.We talk about what it looks like when someone enters The City Mission’s programs and starts preparing to re-enter society and the workforce. From overcoming employment gaps and rebuilding soft skills to navigating interviews and learning professional communication, Sarah and Raquel explain why writing a résumé is only about 3% of what they actually do.Because preparing for the workforce after experiencing homelessness isn’t just about finding a job — it’s about restoring dignity, stability, and belief.This conversation pulls back the curtain on what happens inside the Resource Center each day and reminds us of a powerful truth: Everyone is worth the effort.Learn more about the podcast, volunteer, or give:https://thecitymission.org/not-that-different-podcast/Connect with us:connect@thecitymission.orgFollow The City Mission:Instagram — @thecitymissionFacebook — https://www.facebook.com/thecitymission/Subscribe and share as we continue uncovering the stories behind the stats.

In this episode of Not That Different, host Jaime Buxton sits down with Katie Skizenta, Intake Specialist at Laura’s Home Women’s Crisis Center. Katie is often the very first person women speak to when they call for help, hearing their stories in moments of fear, uncertainty, and crisis.Through her frontline perspective, Katie shares what homelessness really looks like right now — the job losses, medical emergencies, domestic violence situations, and sudden life changes that can quickly unravel stability. Her experience challenges common assumptions and reveals just how close many of these women’s lives are to our own.This conversation sets the foundation for the heart behind Not That Different: when we listen to real stories, we begin to see that we’re more alike than we think.Learn more, volunteer, or give at thecitymission.orgConnect with us at connect@thecitymission.orgFollow The City Mission:Instagram: @thecitymissionFacebook: The City MissionSubscribe, share, and join us as we continue uncovering the stories behind the stats.

Why would a rescue mission start a podcast?In this introductory episode of Not That Different, host Jaime Buxton shares the heart behind the microphone. We explain who The City Mission is, what we do, and why we believe the conversation around homelessness needs to change.For over a century, The City Mission has walked alongside men, women, and children experiencing crisis — offering not just shelter, but long-term programming focused on recovery, workforce development, education, and restoration. But behind every program is a person. Behind every statistic is a story.This podcast exists to challenge assumptions, break down stereotypes, and remind us of a simple but powerful truth:The people experiencing homelessness are not “other.”They are parents, workers, neighbors — people whose lives took an unexpected turn.And if we’re honest, many of us are closer to crisis than we’d like to admit.In this episode, we share who we are, what makes our approach different, and where we believe this conversation can lead. Because when we truly listen, we begin to see it:You’re really not that different.Learn more, volunteer, or give:https://thecitymission.org/Connect with us:connect@thecitymission.orgFollow The City Mission:Instagram — @thecitymissionFacebook — https://www.facebook.com/thecitymission/Subscribe, share, and join us as we continue uncovering the stories behind the stats.