How One Man Rescued a Homeless Couple from the Streets

There's a Lesson in Here Somewhere

On this episode of There’s a Lesson in Here Somewhere, Minister Tashkovich shares the impactful and emotional story of helping a homeless couple off the streets. A former Minister for Foreign Investment of Macedonia, Minister Tashkovich reflects on Doris Buffet's philosophy of providing a "hand up, not a handout," and delves into the tedious process of navigating bureaucratic hurdles and system challenges to secure basic needs for Nikole and Joseph. This moving episode reveals the broader issues faced by the homeless, including mental health and addiction, and underscores the importance of compassion, trust, and determination in transforming lives. Minister Tashkovich’s story is an inspiring journey with twists and turns through personal and societal challenges, and is a must-listen for anyone interested in leadership and humanitarian efforts.
For more details, please check out Minister Tashkovich's great blog posts about Nicole & Joseph: Gligor Tashkovich – Together in Dignity – Medium and Nikole’s Affirmation of Life. By Gligor Tashkovich | by ATD Fourth World | Together in Dignity | Medium

Chapters

1. Exceptional Stories With Minister Toscovich (00:00:06)

2. Unexpected Government Offer and Citizenship Risk (00:05:19)

3. Acts of Kindness on the Streets (00:17:31)

4. Navigating Homelessness and Bureaucracy (00:28:59)

5. Solving Problems Big and Small (00:46:04)

6. Impactful Conversations on Homelessness and Leadership (00:56:34)

7. Addiction and Loss Story (01:03:13)

8. Nicole's Journey and Advocacy (01:18:54)

9. Minister Shares Powerful Story of Remembering (01:33:36)