Best Interfaith Community Services Podcasts (2024)

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2024-9 Grants Pass v. Johnson, Part II--Conversation with Tish Inong, Director of Street Outreach and Housing 22:21

12d ago22:21

22:21

In this episode, Rabbi Joshua continues the conversation about the Grants Pass decision, and specifically how this might start directly affecting our city of Pasadena. He welcomes Friends In Deed's Director of Street Outreach and Housing, Tish Inong, MPA, MSW, LCSW. https://friendsindeedpas.org

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Tom McDaniel 37:58

22d ago37:58

37:58

Join us this week on Homeless in San Diego to listen to Tom McDaniel’s story. Tom went through both our residential and outpatient programs, worked hard in college, and two months ago graduated with his degree in air conditioning & refrigeration from Palomar College. He was recently accepted into the Davidson Honors College at the University of Mon…

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2024-8 Grants Pass v. Johnson, Part I 15:51

1M ago15:51

15:51

In this episode, Rabbi Joshua discusses the recent ruling by the Supreme Court, which overruled the 9th circuit in saying that 'camping' on the streets if you are homeless, even if you don't have anywhere else to go, does not constitute cruel and unusual punishment, and can be punished with citations or arrest. This first discussion is with one of …

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2024-7 2024 Homeless Count, Initial Thoughts from the Report 16:35

2M ago16:35

16:35

In this episode, Rabbi Joshua shares the highlights and findings from the recently released Pasadena 2024 Homeless Count report. In the next episode, he will bring on other folks to discuss the report and talk about what it means for the state of homelessness in our city. A link to the full report is included below. More about Friends In Deed: http…

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Mike Smack 34:03

2M ago34:03

34:03

Tune in to Interfaith’s Homeless in San Diego podcast as we feature local artist Mike Smack. Mike joins us to speak about his inspiring journey and the beautiful mural he created in our Escondido shelter. Inspired by conversations with detox clients, he incorporated serene clouds and even added a citrus design after seeing fresh oranges and lemons …

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Brandon O'Connell 51:04

3M ago51:04

51:04

Welcome to this special episode of Homeless in San Diego. Today, we are honored to have Brandon O'Connell as our guest. Brandon, a Job Coach at Vantage Point for three years, is now pursuing his own company to help people coming out of incarceration. His journey from Skid Row to a stable and fulfilling life highlights his remarkable resilience, inn…

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Eddie Walker 25:46

3M ago25:46

25:46

In this episode of Homeless in San Diego, we welcome our first-ever property manager, Eddie Walker. With over a hundred episodes behind us, we're excited to bring you a new perspective on the challenges and solutions surrounding homelessness. Eddie has been working with us for several years at Quince Park Apartments, providing invaluable partnershi…

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2024-6 Older Americans Facing Eviction is on the Rise 31:43

3M ago31:43

31:43

In this episode, Rabbi Joshua speaks with Stacey McCarroll, the Director of our Eviction Prevention and Rental Assistance program, about the overall state of evictions in our community, and the rising rate of older Americans in particular. There is a link to the report that we discuss below. https://friendsindeedpas.org/ https://endhomelessness.org…

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Jason Ritchie 42:53

4M ago42:53

42:53

This week on Homeless in San Diego, we welcome filmmaker Jason Ritchie, a storyteller driven by the struggles of his own life. Ritchie was incarcerated for over 17 years in the California prison system and has overcome drug and alcohol addiction. He used education for his personal rehabilitation and believes it to be a crucial contributing factor f…

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2024-5 Mental Illness is Real and Needs Our Attention: Conversation with Dr. Julie Moore 35:17

4M ago35:17

35:17

On this episode, Rabbi Joshua speaks with therapist and psychologist, Dr. Julie Moore, who has a private practice, but has been volunteering her services at Friends In Deed, offering twice a month walk-in sessions for both Street Outreach and TWR clients. This conversation covers a wide-range of topics around the area of mental health and how it re…

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David Fitzgibbons 31:54

4M ago31:54

31:54

In honor of Volunteer Appreciation month we have a remarkable podcast episode for you. Our guest today is none other than David Fitzgibbons, a dedicated volunteer and donor at Interfaith. David has been serving as an intake volunteer every Tuesday and Thursday for over four years, helping to meet the basic needs of our community. He assists with ob…

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2024-4 Living in Your Car at Age 70 33:38

5M ago33:38

33:38

On this episode, Rabbi Joshua talks with Suzanne, a woman who has seen a great many challenges in her life, including cancer and the loss of her parents and siblings in just a few short years. Before getting sick, she was a successful paralegal with a solid career and a stable life. She tells her story of going from that place to living in her car …

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2024-3 My Dog is My Home: Emotional Support Animals Save Lives 44:37

6M ago44:37

44:37

It is often said that "dogs are a person's best friend." This is certainly true, and perhaps more so, for our unsheltered neighbors experiencing homelessness. On this episode, Rabbi Joshua speaks with Christine Kim, founder of a non-profit called My Dog is My Home, which does advocacy work around the issues of emotional support animals specifically…

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Dr. Kadri Webb & Dr. Nate Sessoms 47:47

6M ago47:47

47:47

"I think one of the things I'm most proud of about the organization and obviously your leadership is a huge part of that, is that the organization has taken this bold stance to say we are going to stand up against injustice, we are going to serve the most vulnerable, be proud of it, and we're not going to be quiet about it." Dr. Nate Sessoms This w…

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2024-2 Anthony and His 7 year-old Chess Champion Son Get Housed! 44:12

6M ago44:12

44:12

In this special episode, Rabbi Joshua talks at length with Anthony, a man our Street Outreach team worked with and helped get permanently housed. He has a pretty inspiring story, albeit difficult, which includes his incredible son winning chess tournaments while sometimes living in a motel with his dad. This is one you won't want to miss--and will …

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Point In Time Count 2024 33:10

6M ago33:10

33:10

Joining CEO of Interfaith Community Services, Greg Anglea, are 3 employees each with their own diverse careers and their take on the Point In Time Count. Throughout the podcast, we tackle essential questions, such as the motivation behind participating in the PITC, the personal experiences of those involved, and the impact of the count on our commu…

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Lisa Halverstadt 45:25

7M ago45:25

45:25

Interfaith's podcast, 'Homeless in San Diego,' is making a grand return! Not only are we launching the first episode back with senior investigative reporter Lisa Halverstadt, but going forward each episode will have a video version. Lisa Halverstadt is a senior investigative reporter for Voice of San Diego who has been digging into the region’s hom…

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2024-1 Bad Weather Shelter Reopening! 26:31

8M ago26:31

26:31

Welcome to 2024! In this first episode of the new year, Rabbi Joshua talks about the Bad Weather Shelter as this is the first time we will be operating in 3 years! There is a new location, Trinity Lutheran Church, and so Rabbi Joshua has a conversation with Pastor Sharon Richter, who shares her faith journey and why the church is so supportive and …

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2023-16 FID 2023 Recap 17:52

9M ago17:52

17:52

For this final episode of the year, Rabbi Joshua shares some of the numbers and highlights of how our services were provided this past year. It was a record year in all of our programs, both in number of people attending and in the new ways we have been able to serve. Our staff has grown, our budget has grown, our visibility has grown, our voluntee…

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Peter Seidler- A Commitment to Help 31:01

10M ago31:01

31:01

Join us for a reflective journey in this special episode of "Homeless in San Diego: Real People, Real Stories" as we pay tribute to the late Peter Seidler. Your host, Greg Anglea, CEO of Interfaith Community Services, guides us through a poignant exploration of a past episode featuring Peter Seidler, Managing Partner of the San Diego Padres. In thi…

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2023-15 It's Not Just a Job, it's a Spiritual Calling: Interview with TWR's Jane Armbruster 41:45

10M ago41:45

41:45

We are back! After a bit of a hiatus, we are thrilled to post a brand new episode. After sharing some updates and highlights from the past few weeks, Rabbi Joshua has a wonderful interview and conversation with Jane Armbruster, The Women's Room Program Manager and Case Counselor. Jane shares deeply about her life story, which includes being a profe…

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2023-14 A Conversation with Los Angeles Times Columnist Steve Lopez 59:01

12M ago59:01

59:01

In this very special episode, Rabbi Joshua has a wide-ranging interview with Steve Lopez, an award-winning journalist and best-selling author, who has been a columnist with the Los Angeles Times for nearly two decades. Mr. Lopez is the author of the book, The Soloist, which chronicles his journey with a man he met on the streets, Nathaniel Ayers, w…

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2023-13 "It's Like Heaven" A Personal Story of a Guest in The Women's Room in Her Own Words 14:26

1y ago14:26

14:26

In this episode, Rabbi Joshua talks with Ondina, a guest in The Women's Room who worked with our staff first to find a domestic violence shelter for safety, and then locate permanent housing. Ondina is an inspiring and energetic woman who shares her story with passion, emotion and immense gratitude. You can't help but be moved listening to her shar…

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2023-12 Renting in California? Either make $44/hr or work 3 minimum wage jobs! 28:03

1y ago28:03

28:03

In part 2 of the conversation about the National Low Income Housing Coalition's report, 'Out of Reach," Rabbi Joshua dives into the wage rate needed to live in and around Pasadena, which is 3x the rate of the minimum wage! The statistics aren't pretty, but they are real. During the break, learn about FID's upcoming movie night fundraiser, Stories f…

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045 Ed Presnillo: Founder Honoring USA Heroes 11:45

1y ago11:45

11:45

For Those who served and sacrifice their lives for our country should Never Be Forgotten. Unfortunately, they are. Honoring USA Heroes has come up with a solution to keep the Fallen Heroes alive allowing the family to move on with life. Contact Ed Website: https://honoringusaheroes.org/ Phone: 619-227-4571…

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2023-11 Don't Make $24/hr? Good Luck Renting a 1-bedroom home in America 21:43

1y ago21:43

21:43

In the first of a multi-part series, Rabbi Joshua begins to unpack a report called 'Out of Reach,' published annually by the National Low Income Housing Coalition, which tracks the cost of rentals in every state, and compares them with the wage rate need to afford a modest one or two bedroom home. This episode focuses nationally, hence the title of…

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044: Alisa Espinoza, University Development Counselor, Military Division with Grand Canyon University 9:41

1y ago9:41

9:41

Alisa Espinoza is the University Development Counselor, Military Division with Grand Canyon University. The rigorous demands of the military, including long hours, irregular schedules, and frequent relocation, can make earning a degree difficult. GCU is dedicated to the educational goals of military professionals, DOD personnel, and their families.…

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2023-10 The Demographic of the Forgotten: A Conversation with FID Substance Abuse Specialist Olivia Esteb 26:01

1y ago26:01

26:01

We are back after a few weeks hiatus! On this episode, Rabbi Joshua talks with Olivia Esteb, the Substance Abuse Specialist on our Street Outreach team, who shares her story of growing up in Pasadena, having health and personal challenges as a kid that led her to a dark place, heroin addiction, homelessness, prison. And how, after many stints in re…

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Scott 22:30

1y ago22:30

22:30

Scott life had hit rock bottom. After serving in the Air Force and battling homelessness and addiction on the streets of San Diego, he felt trapped in despair. Yet, a glimmer of hope emerged when he realized he had the unwavering support of the VA. With nothing left to lose, he sought solace at the VA hospital, where he began his journey to recover…

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043: Kayla Camac, the 2023 Fleet Week in November Event 6:51

1y ago6:51

6:51

Kayla Camac with the 2023 Fleet week which is Nov. 3 – Nov. 12 where there will be over a dozen activities from Softball tournaments, Military and Veteran Art Exhibits, Military Band concerts, Ship tours and military displays, and much more. Website: https://www.fleetweeksandiego.org/By Kayla Camac

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042: Curtis Winfree, Interfaith Veteran Service talking on Haven House and Family Shelter 15:27

1y ago15:27

15:27

Curtis Winfree, GPD Program Manager, Interfaith-Veteran Services. An update on Veteran Housing, Housing Stability, along with speakers Erendira Hernandez and Gersain Medina presenting on Haven House and Family Shelter. Website: https://www.interfaithservices.org/By Curtis Winfree

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041: Joselyne Grace, Canine Support Teams 18:57

1y ago18:57

18:57

Guest Speaker Joselyne Grace. Since 1989, Canine Support Teams mission has been to provide specially trained dogs to persons with disabilities to support their person, social, and occupational independence. As an ADI-accredited non-profit, they provide service dogs to Veterans free of cost. Get Connected Website: https://caninesupportteams.org/ Pho…

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Ep. 40 Dacian Martinez: Legislative Updates for Veterans 6:00

1y ago6:00

6:00

Dacian Martinez / Field Representative Laurie Davies, Assembly, Seventy-Fourth District Website: https://www.assembly.ca.gov/davies District Office Phone: 760-433-7400By Dacian Martinez

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Hugh Hughes/ Residency Apparel 28:01

1y ago28:01

28:01

Hugh Hughes is the president of Residency Apparel, a social enterprise using custom, branded apparel to support women transitioning into permanent housing in Los Angeles. For over the last ten years, Residency has worked with and alongside the unhoused population in LA, and they are able to fund that work through their donors and their clients that…

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Ep. 39 Carole Dupuis and Jake, P.A.C.T. The Therapeutic Benefits of Support Animals for Veterans 15:34

1y ago15:34

15:34

Carole Dupuis, Founder P.A.C.T. for Veterans. The therapeutic benefits of support animals for veterans with PTSD is undeniable and well supported by professional literature. P.A.C.T. for Veterans is offering a 3 month program free of charge to the veterans in hope to create a tight bond between the veterans and their canines. Website: https://veter…

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Ep. 38 Jeaneane Henson: The Daniel Ferguson Memorial Foundation 13:21

1y ago13:21

13:21

Jeaneane Henson, The Daniel Ferguson Memorial Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) non profit that seeks to bring camaraderie and strength of mind and body to the veteran community. Their mission is to prevent suicide by promoting mental and physical fitness, thereby creating a new brotherhood for our veterans. Website: https://www.danielsmemorialfoundation.…

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Lynn (Ashley's Hope pt.2) 34:01

1y ago34:01

34:01

We welcome back Lynn Solorzano, Founder and President of Ashley’s Hope. Lynn started this non-profit in memory of her daughter, Ashley. Ashley passed away after 8 years living on the streets of San Diego -- she was only 25. The mission of Ashley’s Hope is to provide people struggling with homeless-related issues dignity, respect and most importantl…

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Ep. 37 Elizabeth Wright-Jossie: Primary Prevention Integrator for Mental Health 22:05

1y ago22:05

22:05

Guest Speaker: Elizabeth Wright, Primary Prevention Integrator speaks about the mental health and other programs that are available for our active duty veterans. Get Connected Discover more about VANC: https://www.vanc.me/. Follow VANC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VeteransAssociationNorthCounty. Learn more about our amazing sponsor, John S…

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2023-9 "It Won't Happen to Me": One Woman's Story on the Streets 24:44

1y ago24:44

24:44

For this very special episode, Rabbi Joshua speaks to one of the guests in The Women's Room, who opens up about her life and experience of being homeless for the past 5 years. Having had a stable upbringing, a career and loving parents, the death of her mother sent her into a downward spiral, causing PTSD, which led to the loss of jobs, inability t…

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Rich 33:20

1+ y ago33:20

33:20

Rich has lived experience of homelessness and addiction. He is a former Marine, MMA, Fighter, and Police Officer whose life has not been easy. While dealing with trauma Rich turned to drugs as an escape from reality. Ultimately, he ended up homeless for 12 years. Since then, Rich has gone through programs and reflects on his journey to self-suffici…

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Ep. 36 Ed Harrington: Highly Inspired Transitions for Veterans (HIT4VETS) 12:42

1y ago12:42

12:42

Ed Harrington, Founder of Highly Inspired Transitions for Veterans (HIT4VETS). HIT4VETS has been running regular classes for military personnel preparing to leave the service for over 7 years to help them integrate into the civilian community. Ed runs a monthly networking group in North County San Marcos to Temecula and Oceanside. Contact: Ed Harri…

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Shannon 39:54

1+ y ago39:54

39:54

Shannon came to interfaith through a referral to be part of our RWC Program (Recovery and Wellness). After successfully graduating from the program, she is now a live in Manager of a women's sober living home. Through the trials and tribulations of her life, Shannon has overcome homelessness, is sober, and lives a life to help others.…

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Ep. 35 Chuck Callahan: Work For Warriors 13:49

1+ y ago13:49

13:49

Chuck Callahan, Veterans Staffing Consultant Work For Warriors is a not-for-profit that assists Veterans and their families find meaningful employment. They do this through our partnerships with organizations and companies that agree to partner with us to post their open positions. All of our services are free. Contact: Chuck Callahan LinkedIn: htt…

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2023-8 Hope Amidst the Struggle: Homelessness, Women, Mortality, and Mental Heath in Pasadena 38:21

1+ y ago38:21

38:21

Continuing with Mental Health Awareness month, Rabbi Joshua is joined by two experts, and local celebrities in the work of homelessness and housing, Dr. Joe Colletti and Dr. Sofia Herrera. In this wide-ranging conversation, we hear about the latest data from around the state; a focus on women and their unique struggles; the benefit of tiny homes an…

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Ep. 34 Kaitlyn Siewert: Reins Of Valor (REINS) 12:37

1+ y ago12:37

12:37

Kaitlyn Siewert, Executive Director REINS features a program called Reins Of Valor offering a community-based program for active-duty military members, and veterans to come and receive equine-assisted therapy and create comradery to help navigate the transition between the two. Contact: Kaitlyn Siewert Website: https://reinsprogram.org/ 760-731-916…

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2023-7 "Don't Call Me Crazy!" Mental Health and Homelessness, Myths and Facts 28:21

1+ y ago28:21

28:21

May is Mental Health Awareness month, so Rabbi Joshua is talking with Tish Strickland, Program Director of FID's Street Outreach and Housing. Tish is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a speciality in mental health. The conversation covers mental health stigmas, trauma-informed care, street medicine opportunities and how we best care for, and o…

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Mei pt.2 31:55

1+ y ago31:55

31:55

We are happy to welcome back Mei. Mei inspires all of us at Interfaith. In Mei’s own words, she “suffered bouts of homelessness throughout her life and has managed to obtain secure housing and push forward through many years of trauma since childhood. “ In 2020, Mei opened Daydream, a gift shop located on Grand Avenue in Downtown Escondido, and lau…

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Ep. 33 Ray Flores at the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce “Military Affairs Committee” meeting 42:50

1+ y ago42:50

42:50

The men and women who serve our Nation deserve our support - Today, Tomorrow, Always. Visit VANC today at VANC.me. This was recorded on April 21st, 2023 at the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce's 3rd Friday monthly meeting of the “Military Affairs Committee.” Everyone is invited and you do NOT need to be a member of the Chamber to attend. Get Connected …

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Elizabeth 39:48

1+ y ago39:48

39:48

Liz Rosas faced homelessness in San Diego for a year, from December 2013 to December 2014. Now, she actively advocates for others who are currently experiencing homelessness. She is a member of the Regional Task Force on Homelessness' Continuum of Care Advisory Board, representing those who are and were previously homeless. Additionally, she active…

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Ep. 32 Lori Cooper: Hospice of the North Coast 6:38

1+ y ago6:38

6:38

Lori Cooper, RN, BSN “Director of Partner of Relations” at Hospice of the North Coast. Come hear about the flagship of their program called the HONOR SALUTE, a simple but powerful ceremony conducted at the home of a terminally ill Veteran. Website: https://hospicenorthcoast.org/ (760) 431-4100By Lori Cooper

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