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Episode 12 - Creating Safe Spaces: Foundations for LGBTQ+ Youth with Levi Wagner of Trinity Haven
July 13, 2023

Episode 12 - Creating Safe Spaces: Foundations for LGBTQ+ Youth with …

Join us on this episode of Homeward Indy as we dive into the transformative work of Trinity Haven, a remarkable organization supporting LGBTQ+ youth in Indianapolis. Our guest, Levi Wagner, shares insights into Trinity Haven'...

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Episode 11 - Neighbors First: Stories with Alli Christman of Englewood Community Development Corporation
June 30, 2023

Episode 11 - Neighbors First: Stories with Alli Christman of Englewoo…

Welcome neighbors, to this week’s episode of Homeward Indy with guest Alli Christman of Englewood Community Development Corporation! Steve and Alli discuss the similarities and differences between property management and case...

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Episode 10 - “There’s Always Something Good”: Perspectives from Deagria Cook of Family Promise of Greater Indianapolis
June 15, 2023

Episode 10 - “There’s Always Something Good”: Perspectives from Deagr…

Join us in this groundbreaking conversation with Shelter Case Manager Deagria Cook on her work with Family Promise of Greater Indianapolis, a non-profit organization providing diversion, emergency shelter and aftercare suppor...

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Episode 9 - Come Serve with Us: A Call to Community with Vickie Tyner of Food 4 Souls
June 1, 2023

Episode 9 - Come Serve with Us: A Call to Community with Vickie Tyner…

Join us for an uplifting episode of the Homeward Indy podcast as we sit down with Vickie Tyner, the Director of Food 4 Souls, a faith-based nonprofit dedicated to serving the homeless community and individuals experiencing ex...

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Episode 8 - Renewing Hope: Empowering Homeless Veterans with April Vail of HVAF
May 20, 2023

Episode 8 - Renewing Hope: Empowering Homeless Veterans with April Va…

Join us for a deeply moving conversation with April Vail, of HVAF (Helping Veterans and Families), as she illuminates her role and the organization's unwavering dedication to assisting those who have served our country. A Per...

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Episode 7 - Love Walks Alongside: Supporting Youth and Young Adults with Kelsie Stringham-Marquis of Outreach Indiana
May 2, 2023

Episode 7 - Love Walks Alongside: Supporting Youth and Young Adults w…

Kelsie Stringham-Marquis, Outreach Indiana’s Director of Community Partnerships, discusses the organization's mission to equip and empower Youth and Young Adults (YYA) experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Outreac...

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Episode 6 - Becoming an Effective Board Member: Insights from CHIP Board Chair Scott Sheehan
April 17, 2023

Episode 6 - Becoming an Effective Board Member: Insights from CHIP Bo…

Join us as we sit down with Scott Sheehan, Chairman of the CHIP Board, to discuss his experiences as a board member for Horizon House and CHIP. Scott shares his insights on the importance of surrounding yourself with compassi...

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Episode 5 - Unlocking Affordable Housing Beyond Crisis: Greg Stocking Speaks on Landlord Engagement and Collaborative Action
April 1, 2023

Episode 5 - Unlocking Affordable Housing Beyond Crisis: Greg Stocking…

Greg Stocking, Vice President of Rental Assistance Programs at RDOOR Housing Corporation (formerly Merchant's Affordable Housing), talks with Steve about HomeNow Indy's efforts to expand affordable housing and engage landlord...

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Episode 4 - Housing is a Human Right: The Damien Center, AIDS Services, and Beyond with Karsyn Mohler
March 15, 2023

Episode 4 - Housing is a Human Right: The Damien Center, AIDS Service…

Karsyn Mohler, the Continuum of Care Housing Program manager at the Damien Center, reflects on harm reduction, navigating housing discrimination, his experiences in working with clients and explains the services and programs ...

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Episode 3 - Journey to Health and Home: Tawana Johnson and Theresa Patterson of Gennesaret Free Clinics
Feb. 28, 2023

Episode 3 - Journey to Health and Home: Tawana Johnson and Theresa Pa…

Join us as we talk with Tawana Johnson and Theresa Patterson, two incredible women making a difference in the lives of those experiencing homelessness and medical crises. Tawana shares her journey as a social worker, leading ...

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Episode 2 - Kindness and Purpose: An Extraordinary Conversation with Housing Specialist Barb Williams
Feb. 13, 2023

Episode 2 - Kindness and Purpose: An Extraordinary Conversation with …

Join us in this episode as we sit down with Barb Williams, a housing extraordinaire with a true heart for ending homelessness. She shares her perspective on the system and her recent work with Merchant's Affordable Housing. B...

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Episode 1 - Breaking Down Barriers: A Conversation with Lindsay Leonhard of the Homeless Initiative Program
Feb. 1, 2023

Episode 1 - Breaking Down Barriers: A Conversation with Lindsay Leonh…

Join us for an enlightening discussion with Lindsay Leonhard, Entry Point Team Supervisor at the Homeless Initiative Program (HIP), as she shares her decade of experience working towards ending homelessness. Host Steve asks a...

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Episode 0 - Homeward Indy Introductions: Exploring CHIP and the Indianapolis Continuum of Care with Elliot Zans and Steve Barnhart
Feb. 1, 2023

Episode 0 - Homeward Indy Introductions: Exploring CHIP and the India…

In the first episode of Homeward Indy, Host Steve Barnhart interviews Elliot Zans, the HMIS Technical Assistance Coordinator for CHIP and co-producer of the podcast. They share their backgrounds and how Steve's passion for he...

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