Welcome to the Home is Everything Podcast Series. In this ongoing series, we will be discussing several facets of the work Anawim Housing does in our community - from affordable housing, to permanent supportive housing. Hear stories of inspiration and learn more about Anawim by tuning in for engaging discussions with Anawim staff, partners, advocates, and individuals that call Anawim home.
Date: 3/19/20 | Featuring Shelby Ridley, Director of Homeless Support Services with Primary Healthcare and Cynthia Latcham with Anawim Housing, moderated by Russ Frazier
Research shows that the lack of safe, affordable housing can negatively impact health – and that housing interventions for low income people have been found to improve health outcomes and decrease health care costs. This podcast will explore the intersection and relationship between housing and healthcare and how housing is healthcare.
Date: 2/11/20 | Featuring Ehren Stover-Wright from ICA and Cynthia Latcham with Anawim Housing , moderated by Russ Frazier
Did you know that every year our community works to count every individual experiencing homelessness on a single night in January? What’s the point of a Point-in-Time Count? How does data drive solutions that can help our community end homelessness? You’ll hear the answers to these questions—and more—in a conversation between Ehren Stover-Wright, Senior Analyst at the Institute for Community Alliances and Cynthia Latcham, Director of Programs & Services at Anawim Housing.
Date: 1/6/20 | Special Guest: Hannah Landgraf, Anawim's Director of Advancement
In our sixth episode, Anawim Housing President Russ Frazier interviews Director of Advancement, Hannah Landgraf. Hannah transitioned into the Advancement role for Anawim back in September after two years working as a Program Manager - providing her insight and experience working with our tenants in Permanent Supportive Housing. She comes to the position with passion, purpose, and a goal of widening and strengthening Anawim's circle of support through storytelling and relationship building.
Date: 10/31/19 | Special Guests: Tonya and Bonnie, Anawim permanent supportive housing program tenants
In our fifth episode, Anawim Housing President Russ Frazier interviews Bonnie and Tonya, two Anawim Housing Permanent Supportive Housing program tenants, who share their unique and personal stories. Bonnie and Tonya are both participants in Anawim Housing's Full Circle program, and share of their journey from homelessness to housing - providing perspective and insight into ways our community is helping and ways our community can do better at helping address homelessness. They each shine a light on what it is really like to experience homelessness and to have found stability through housing.
Date: 6/10/19 | Special Guest: Dan McBee, Anawim Program Manager
In our fourth episode, Anawim Housing President Russ Frazier interviews Program Manager Dan McBee about Anawim's Permanent Supportive Housing Programs. Dan shares stories from the field, the importance of building trust between clients, and the very real and positive effect having a home makes in someone's life.
Date: 3/20/19 | Special Guest: Stacie O'Connor, Anawim Supportive Services Manager
In our third episode, Anawim Housing President Russ Frazier interviews Supportive Services Manager, Stacie O'Conner, about all the services and resources available to Anawim tenants. Stacie discusses what the Sister Stella Rental Relief Fund and Wellness Fund are and gives specific examples of how those funds have helped families and individuals at Anawim. She shares about the tenant gardens, and future volunteer opportunities and events!
Date: 1/23/19 | Special Guest: Cynthia Latcham, Anawim Director of Programs and Services
In our second episode, Anawim Housing President Russ Frazier interviews Director of Programs and Services, Cynthia Latcham, about the Housing First model and its central importance in the work of our Program Team. Cynthia discusses complex trauma and the impact this has on every individual entering Anawim Housing that has come from homelessness. She recalls a personal success story she has witnessed and how our team here works toward long term healing and progress for those individuals.
Date: 10/29/18 | Special Guest: Jeremy Orcutt, Anawim Program Manager
In our first episode, Anawim Housing President Russ Frazier speaks with Program Manager Jeremy Orcutt about Anawim's Permanent Supportive Housing Programs. Jeremy shares firsthand accounts of the emotional impact and positive effects he has witnessed in his own clients; clients who came from homelessness and trauma, to now having a place to permanently call home and a strong support system within Anawim.
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