Homelessness in the number one most pressing social issue facing Seattle today. Back in March, we invited representatives from Chief Seattle Club, Metropolitan Improvement District and Union Gospel Mission to share what their organizations do, how they support people in this community and some of the solutions to challenges they have found through their work.

In this episode, you'll learn: 

• The staggering statistics of homelessness in Seattle
• Recently funding has been cut for fighting homelessness, what can we do now?
• Humanizing homelessness is an important aspect in solving this crisis
• Giving the homeless a bed is not enough, they need support and services to get them on the right path

Speakers:

• Chris Park - Outreach Manager, Metropolitan Improvement District

• Colleen Echohawk - Executive Director, Chief Seattle Club

• Jeff Lilley - President, Union Gospel Mission

Related Content:

• Seattle Union Gospel Mission: https://www.ugm.org/
• Chief Seattle Club: https://www.chiefseattleclub.org/
• Evicted Book: http://www.evictedbook.com/

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Episode Length: 55:18