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Changing the Narrative About Homelessness
The Changing the Narrative about Homelessness Podcast features insightful discussions with local and national experts on topics such as housing, homelessness, and community issues.
This informative and engaging podcast builds upon the success of the Changing the Narrative Webinar Series, recognized as one of the top 5 "Most Innovative Awareness Campaigns in 2021" by the Los Angeles Business Journal.
The podcast continues the conversation and promotes understanding and empathy for those affected by homelessness. Join us in changing the narrative about homelessness in our neighborhoods. Together, we can be the solution we want to see in our communities.
Changing the Narrative About Homelessness
The Rent is Too Damn High: The Cost of Housing and Homelessness
The number one reason for the increase in people experiencing homelessness is the shortage of affordable housing. It is estimated that over half a million low-income renter households in LA County do not have access to an affordable home. Sarah Saadian, SVP of Public Policy and Field, National Low Income Housing Coalition and Sarah Hunter, Director, RAND Center on Housing and Homelessness in Los Angeles join Anne Miskey to talk about the direct link between the high cost of housing and homelessness. But there is hope and innovative solutions to address this crisis.
Learn more:
RAND Center on Housing and Homelessness
National Low Income Housing Coalition and their report:
Out of Reach: The High Cost of Housing
This podcast is produced by Brenda Lynch and Katie Cookerly-Dietrich, edited by Jesse Lumen, with production assistance and music by Colin Feldmeth. Special thanks to our Union Station Homeless Services Lived Expertise Advisory Panel (LEAP) for their insights.
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