Local Voices — National Stage

Mark Kaleimamahu and John Brady through Zoom

Host Greg Anglea, CEO of Interfaith Community Services, welcomes you to the Homeless in San Diego Podcast Season Two: “Homebound.”

Joining us today is Mark Kaleimamahu and John Brady. Mark is a choir member who incredibly overcame homelessness. John is the Director of Advocacy for Voices of our City with lived-experience himself.

2020 Giving Tuesday:

On the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, we are celebrating #GivingTuesday.

This December 1st, you can ensure organizations like Interfaith and Voices of our City, have the necessary funds to help our neighbors through COVID-19. These unprecedented times need your unprecedented support. Let’s make a difference, together.

Visit our website for more information: www.interfaithservices.org

John’s Message:

“Being Homeless is not easy - it’s a full-time job. Spread compassion”

Mark’s Message:

“Hope, Kindness, and a Smile. Keep it in mind”

America’s Got Talent “Golden Buzzer” Moment: Watch "Sounds of the Sidewalk”

Voices of our City: www.voicesofourcity.org

Surviving Cancer and Homelessness through COVID

Jennifer Kacizak at Interfaith Community Services

Host Greg Anglea, CEO of Interfaith Community Services, welcomes you to the Homeless in San Diego Podcast Season Two: “Homebound.”

Joining us today is Jennifer Kacizak. Jennifer is a Cancer survivor, Homelessness survivor, and all-around inspiration. Could you imagine facing both during COVID-19?

2020 Holiday Adopt a Family:

Every year, Holiday Adopt-a-Family pairs generous donors with families in need. Adopters fulfill their holiday wishes and provide comfort, support, and community.

Adoption Signups are available until Friday, November 6th. If you missed that window, you can still donate to the Holiday Adopt-a-Family program and help individuals and families this holiday season.

Visit: www.interfaithservices.org/holidayadopt

Jennifer’s Message:

“Re-evaluate your perspective on Homelessness - It could happen to anyone.”

KPBS Segment:

Watch Tania Thorne’s full article about our new "Hotel of Healing" featuring Jennifer.

Homelessness: A Common Cause

Anne Miskey, CEO of Union Station Homeless Services.

Host Greg Anglea, CEO of Interfaith Community Services, welcomes you to the Homeless in San Diego Podcast Season Two: “Homebound.”

Joining us today is Anne Miskey. Anne is the CEO of Union Station Homeless Services in San Gabriel. Last year, they helped over 1,100 people out of homelessness and continue to do much of the same work we do in San Diego. Enjoy!

Interfaith Community Services
2020 Virtual Annual Meeting:

We would like to invite you to Interfaith Community Services’ 2020 Virtual Annual Meeting. At this year’s Virtual Annual Meeting, you will have the opportunity to reflect on the past, and look forward to how we approach the future with innovation as we respond to the continued challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. We are inspired to gather together and celebrate the generosity and the resilience of our community to serve those in need. Please join us as we seek to welcome new and transformative ways to positively impact those who are underserved. Don’t forget to tune in to hear two very special announcements!

When: Wednesday, September 9th 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM

RSVP: Visit www.interfaithservices.org/RSVP to sign up!

Contact Ilona Beyer for questions: ibeyer@interfaithservices.org

Anne’s Message:

“Listen, learn, and understand what homelessness does. The more you begin to understand, the more impassioned you’ll be to help.”

Union Station Homeless Services’ Racism and Homelessness Webinar:
www.facebook.com/USHSNews/videos/2999248243635392 

Homeless Mental Health: “A Tiny Bandaid on a Big Wound”

Michael Joseph at Interfaith Community Services

Host Greg Anglea, CEO of Interfaith Community Services, welcomes you to the Homeless in San Diego Podcast Season Two: “Homebound.”

Joining us today is Michael Joseph. Michael is a Homelessness Advisor for Simtech Solutions, Advocate for the Homeless Experienced Advocacy and Leadership Network, and a quintessential Interfaith success story.

Interfaith Ad Break:

Believe it or not there is a shortage of quarters due to COVID-19. Many of our clients need quarters to do their laundry, and we’re unable to support this need due to increased scarcity. In order to provide our community the ability to do wash their clothes, we are asking YOU for your help.

Do you have a jar of coins around? A roll of quarters? Bring your quarters to 550 W. Washington Ave. 8 AM - 5 PM Weekdays to support our neighbors in need. Anything helps - Thank you!

Michael’s Tranformative Thought:

“If you consider yourself lucky, please consider sharing that luck with others that are less privileged.”
Volunteer with Lucky Duck Foundation or at Interfaith Community Services.

On the Frontlines: Interfaith's COVID-19 Response Efforts

Host Greg Anglea, CEO of Interfaith Community Services, welcomes you to the Homeless in San Diego Podcast — Season Two: “Homebound.”

Interfaith Community Services CEO Greg Anglea, along with our frontline staff, speak about our COVID-19 response efforts. This virtual behind-the-scenes tour of Interfaith’s program leaders at multiple Interfaith locations brings you “on the frontlines!”

Watch the video recording: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zh7oRt6l7mU

Emergency Fund Ad Break:

Over the past few months, I have been inspired by the strength and commitment of our Interfaith staff and volunteers.  Interfaith Community Services is helping individuals and families who never thought they would need us. We have seen the numbers of people helped more than quadruple. 

With the passage of the CARES ACT, we have received many questions about how the new law impacts personal income, financial management, retirement accounts, wills, trusts, real estate and charitable giving.  

As you navigate this challenging time and  protect the people and causes you care about, please consider supporting interfaith continue to help the thousands of people in need every week.

For more information on the CARES ACT Please contact Robert Adams at (760) 803-9615 or radams@interfaithservices.org 

Thank you for being part of those special people that care about Interfaith Community Services!

Ways to Give:

Emergency Fund

With the need for rental assistance and basic essentials like food at an all-time high, monetary donations allow us to help families as quickly as possible. Please visit our donation page at www.interfaithservices.org/donate and select “Emergency Fund” in the menu.

Purchase for a Purpose

Interfaith has created an Amazon Wishlist to make donating easy. Now, supporters like you can ensure our food pantry has the supplies necessary to feed the thousands of people seeking assistance each week during this crisis.

Volunteer Opportunities

Interfaith has volunteer opportunities available for you, both on-site and from the comfort of your home, including face mask making, sack lunch building, and much more!

Email: getinvolved@interfaithservices.org

Poverty: How to End Homelessness

Iain de Jong at the recording studio

Host Greg Anglea, CEO of Interfaith Community Services, welcomes you to the Homeless in San Diego Podcast — Season Two: “Homebound.”

Here to talk about his expertise on homelessness is Iain de Jong. Iain is the President and CEO of ORGCODE and the author of “The Book on Ending Homelessness.”

Emergency Fund Ad Break:

At Interfaith Community Services, we pride ourselves on connecting people back with their community. Omar and Janey know that the key to accomplishing that at a regional level is through research-based solutions.

 A strong database network, not only allows us to properly track the success of our programs, but also the long term success of our people.

So, we are revamping our database! Unfortunately, this endeavor will near $115,000. And so far, we’ve raised $80,000. Yet, thanks to Funders Together to End Homelessness, we have a $25,000 matching grant opportunity for this endeavor. That means every dollar you give will be matched 100% down to the penny. If we can reach that goal, our project will be nearly fully funded.

With your support, we can help thousands of people successfully reconnect with their community. To donate, please visit our website www.interfaithservices.org/donate and select “Matching Opportunity” in the drop-down menu. Thank you.

Iain’s Transformative Thought:

• There’s hope in the future of San Diego’s social service personnel. The commitment of community leaders, such as the Regional Task Force on the Homeless, is a great contribution to us all.

Housing: Stay Healthy, Stay Alive

Michael Tatum on webinar from Stella Residence

Host Greg Anglea, CEO of Interfaith Community Services, welcomes you to the Homeless in San Diego Podcast — Season Two: “Homebound.”

In this episode, we will be talking to Michael Tatum. Michael is a formerly homeless individual and now a resident of the new Stella Housing Development in Mission Valley. He is one of the 62 clients receiving case management from Interfaith at the development.

Emergency Fund Ad Break:

Interfaith Community Services is here for people in their time of need, and now more than ever, our services are critical. Governor Newsom’s state-wide “stay at home” order identified Interfaith as an essential service; our services, staff, and volunteers are indispensable at a time like this.

We need your help now more than ever. With personnel and resources stretched thin, we need donations and volunteers to continue our important work. Help Interfaith continue to lift up our neighbors in need and address the unique health challenges COVID-19 creates for the poorest of our community.

For a limited time, our friends at The David T. & Dorris E. Staples Foundation will match all donations up to $40,000. This doubles the impact of your contribution. Please note “Staples Match” on your contribution. To donate visit interfaithservices.org/donate and select “Emergency Fund” in the drop-down menu.

We will remain committed to supporting the most vulnerable among us during these times and are doing everything to be sure we can. Thank you for the outpouring of support, ensuring our doors remain open to those most in need.

Michael’s Transformative Thought:

“Stay healthy, stay alive, and may God be with all of us.”

COVID-19: On the Frontlines

Abigail Celestino at our 550 W. Washington Location

Host Greg Anglea, CEO of Interfaith Community Services, welcomes you to the Homeless in San Diego Podcast — Season Two: “Homebound.”

In this special episode, Abigail Celestino, Interfaith Case Manager, and Eren Hernandez, Program Manager of Emergency Services, join Greg Anglea to talk about Interfaith’s response to COVID-19. We see the stories on the news, but what do the people on frontlines have to say?

Tune-in and find out!

Emergency Fund Ad Break:

Interfaith Community Services is here for people in their time of need, and now more than ever, our services are critical. Governor Newsom’s state-wide “stay at home” order identified Interfaith as an essential service; our services, staff, and volunteers are indispensable at a time like this.

We need your help now more than ever. With personnel and resources stretched thin, we need donations and volunteers to continue our important work. Help Interfaith continue to lift up our neighbors in need and address the unique health challenges COVID-19 creates for the poorest of our community.

For a limited time, our friends at The David T. & Dorris E. Staples Foundation will match all donations up to $40,000. This doubles the impact of your contribution. Please note “Staples Match” on your contribution. To donate visit interfaithservices.org/donate and select “Emergency Fund” in the drop-down menu.

We will remain committed to supporting the most vulnerable among us during these times and are doing everything to be sure we can. Thank you for the outpouring of support, ensuring our doors remain open to those most in need.

Eren’s Transformative Thought:

Interfaith’s Work is Valuable: The “Helping People Help Themsleves” model works. So, if you are thinking of becoming a donor or volunteer, you should know that you are in good hands.

Abigail’s Transformative Thought:

It’s Never Too Late to Help: Interfaith is ready and willing to support the community.

Bring donations to 550 W. Washington Ave. Escondido, CA. Monday-Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Housing: It Happened Slow, But All at Once

Greg Anglea and Anthony White Podcasting on Zoom

Host Greg Anglea, CEO of Interfaith Community Services, welcomes you to the Homeless in San Diego Podcast — Season Two: “Homebound.”

This season we are diving into four topics: Housing, Recovery, Poverty, and Mental Health.

Here to talk about their expertise with Housing is Anthony White. Anthony is a veteran who experienced homelessness after serving our country. Now, Anthony serves a different purpose. With a new found passion in Homeless Advocacy at the local and state level, he is a proud member of the San Diego Homeless-Experienced Advocacy and Leadership (HEAL) Network.

Emergency Fund Ad Break:

Interfaith Community Services is here for people in their time of need, and now more than ever, our services are critical. Last week, Governor Newsom issued a state-wide “stay at home” order for all Californians. Essential services and people who provide them are exempt from this order. Interfaith is identified as essential; our services, staff, and volunteers are indispensable and exempt from the executive order.

Interfaith will prove to be an essential leader in addressing the economic fallout caused by COVID-19 in the coming weeks and months. For now, though, we are in crisis response mode. We need your help now more than ever. With personnel and resources stretched thin, we need donations and volunteers to continue our important work.

Interfaith has created an Emergency Fund in response to COVID-19 with all donations matched up to $50,000. To donate visit interfaithservices.org/donate and select “Emergency Fund” in the drop-down menu.

We will remain committed to supporting the most vulnerable among us during these times and are doing everything to be sure we can. Thank you for the outpouring of support, ensuring our doors remain open to those most in need.

Anthony’s Transformative Thought:

Your Voice Matters: In order to make change happen on Homelessness, we need to hear from people who have experienced it. Contact your representatives and make your voice heard today.

Anthony’s New York Times Article:

Visit the New York Times Article: In College and Homeless

Poverty: Can Homelessness be Predicted?

Janey Rountree, Greg Anglea, and Omar Passons

Host Greg Anglea, CEO of Interfaith Community Services, welcomes you to the Homeless in San Diego Podcast — Season Two: “Homebound.”

This season we are diving into four topics: Housing, Recovery, Poverty, and Mental Health.

Here to talk about their expertise with Poverty is Omar Passons and Janey Rountree. Omar is the Director of Integrative Services for the County of San Diego and Janey is the founding Executive Director of the California Policy Lab at UCLA.

Together, they are using research-based solutions to address economic inclusion and poverty in San Diego. Janey’s research is developing groundbreaking algorithms to determine the likelihood of someone becoming homeless, thereby attempting to answer one of the most important questions about prevention:

Can homelessness be predicted?

Database Ad Break:

At Interfaith Community Services, we pride ourselves on connecting people back with their community. Omar and Janey know that the key to accomplishing that at a regional level is through research-based solutions.

 A strong database network, not only allows us to properly track the success of our programs, but also the long term success of our people.

So, we are revamping our database! Unfortunately, this endeavor will near $115,000. And so far, we’ve raised $80,000. Yet, thanks to Funders Together to End Homelessness, we have a $25,000 matching grant opportunity for this endeavor. That means every dollar you give will be matched 100% down to the penny. If we can reach that goal, our project will be nearly fully funded.

With your support, we can help thousands of people successfully reconnect with their community. To donate, please visit our website www.interfaithservices.org/donate and select “Matching Opportunity” in the drop-down menu. Thank you.

Janey’s Call to Action:

Invest in Prevention - We need more rigorous evidence to address structural poverty. To learn more about the UCLA’s Policy Lab visit: www.capolicylab.org.

Omar’s Call to Action:

Help People with Prevention - This research is an opportunity for elected officials and community leaders to reframe their approach to prevention solutions.