Hugh's Story

Hugh at Interfaith Community Services Offices

Host Greg Anglea, CEO of Interfaith Community Services, welcomes you to the Homeless in San Diego Podcast. Joining us today is Hugh.

Hugh joined us to share his reflections on working with Interfaith. “They Listen. Ask questions. Asking for help is the hardest, but they kept on reminding me that I have a purpose. Life keeps getting better.”

Resources:

Interested in supporting the Give Where You Live Challenge?
www.interfaithservices.org/donate

Contact Us:
www.interfaithservices.org/contact

Beverly's Story

Beverly at Interfaith Community Services’ Offices

Host Greg Anglea, CEO of Interfaith Community Services, welcomes you to the Homeless in San Diego Podcast. Joining us today is Beverly.

Her story highlights the shortage of shelter beds in San Diego County, the reality that many people experiencing homelessness are employed, and the positive impact of our Homeless Outreach Team. 

“Thanks to Interfaith and all the people who really backed me up and never gave up hope on me. They saw the value in me. I am feeling stronger and good about reaching my goals.”  

Resources:

Interested in supporting the Abraham and Lillian Turk Recuperative Care Center?
www.interfaithservices.org/donate

Contact Us:
www.interfaithservices.org/contact

Trauma-Informed Care

Jen Halverson, Behavioral Health Clinician

Host Greg Anglea, CEO of Interfaith Community Services, welcomes you to the Homeless in San Diego Podcast. Joining us today is Jen Halverson, Behavioral Health Clinician at Interfaith.

Jen shares important information about factors that may contribute to people becoming homeless, ways to support, and integral advice to help our neighbors in need.

Watch Interfaith Community Services CEO and Host, Greg Anglea, and Jen in the video podcast: https://youtu.be/_gXklBGsH4M

Resources:

Address the ongoing needs created by COVID-19. Donate to our Resilience & Recovery Fund:
www.interfaithservices.org/donate

Contact Us:
www.interfaithservices.org/contact

Linda's Story

Linda with her Graduation Degree

Host Greg Anglea, CEO of Interfaith Community Services, welcomes you to the Homeless in San Diego Podcast. Joining us today is Linda. 

Linda struggled with substance use to cope with a difficult upbringing. After becoming homeless, Linda was forced to stay in hotels for months while she worked on securing housing for her partner and two kids. Linda eventually found a place, but in order to afford it, she had to secure a loan which quickly exhausted her savings and had her falling behind on rent once again.

Realizing that her situation would be unsustainable, Linda reached out to Interfaith for help. Here, she was matched with a case manager who helped her secure rental assistance, enroll into a financial education course, and work on monthly budgets where she could reduce spending and save.

Linda has now graduated adult school and is looking to enroll into college, where she can work towards her dream of becoming a parole officer. Linda says “I want to bring light to dark places."

Watch Interfaith Community Services CEO and Host, Greg Anglea, and Linda in the video podcast:

https://youtu.be/lFyEMpcj0ok

Resources:

Address the ongoing needs created by COVID-19. Donate to our Resilience & Recovery Fund:
www.interfaithservices.org/donate

Volunteer:
www.interfaithservices.org/volunteer

Contact Us:
www.interfaithservices.org/contact

Agents of Change

Kim Nye, Senior Services Case Manager

Host Greg Anglea, CEO of Interfaith Community Services, welcomes you to the Homeless in San Diego Podcast. Joining us today is Kim Nye, Senior Services Case Manager. 

Kim works with seniors in need at Interfaith by providing them with resources to live healthy, safe and thriving lives. She shares, “it’s surprising how many seniors we have struggling with homelessness, the amount of income they have, and available affordable or low-income housing.”  

Watch Interfaith Community Services CEO and Host, Greg Anglea, and Senior Services Case Manager, Kim Nye in the video podcast:

https://youtu.be/9R7IPeBxM_s

Resources:

Address the ongoing needs created by COVID-19. Donate to our Resilience & Recovery Fund:
www.interfaithservices.org/donate

Interfaith’s Recovery and Wellness Center:
www.interfaithservices.org/program/recovery-wellness

Contact Us:
www.interfaithservices.org/contact

Kids are 100% of the Future

Kenan Pala and Greg Anglea

Host Greg Anglea, CEO of Interfaith Community Services, welcomes you to the Homeless in San Diego Podcast. Joining us today is Kenan Pala.

Kenan is the CEO and founder of Kids4Community. His primary goal is to encourage other children his age and younger to get involved with their communities. He actually started his volunteering journey with Interfaith at our Nutrition Center providing meals for our neighbors in need. Now , he’s on his way to earn his undergraduate degree and we had a chance to catch up with the young superstar.

Kids4Community:

Kids4Community want to help children and their families give back to their communities in a meaningful way. To do this, they work with charitable organizations to develop programs that are specifically meant to engage children from five years and up so they can be introduced to the concept of charitable work early in their lives.

Learn more: https://kids4.org/

Video Podcast:

The Homeless in San Diego Podcast is now streaming in video! Watch now: https://youtu.be/RKPwIy4nPl8

Journey to Healing

Mauro Alvarez and Greg Anglea

Host Greg Anglea, CEO of Interfaith Community Services, welcomes you to the Homeless in San Diego Podcast. Joining us today is Mauro Alvarez.

Mauro is a local artist and now the visionary behind the largest mural in Escondido titled "Journey to Healing." This mural will live on as a symbol of recovery for all those who will begin transforming their lives at the Abraham and Lillian Turk Recuperative Care Center, for years to come.

Abraham and Lillian Turk Recuperative Care Center:

With construction currently underway, we are transforming a former 77-room motel into a place of healing and restoration for our local neighbors working to overcome homelessness and rebuild their lives. For more information about the new Turk Center visit: www.interfaithservices.org/turkcenter

Video Podcast:

The Homeless in San Diego Podcast is now streaming in video! Watch now: https://youtu.be/I1JNbGq9HE4

A Mother's Endless Love

Brenda Mitchell and Greg Anglea

Host Greg Anglea, CEO of Interfaith Community Services, welcomes you to the Homeless in San Diego Podcast.

Joining us today is Brenda Mitchell. Brenda redefines the words strength and community leader.  She “can’t sit back feeling sorry for herself, but instead, is hearing a call to action” with the hopes that no one feels her heartbreak. Listen and learn more about Brenda’s beloved son, Andrew, and her insights and recommendations for supporting our loved ones and neighbors experiencing homelessness, mental health and addiction. Click here to watch the video version of the podcast!

The Andrew Salazar Memorial Golf Tournament:

In partnership with Friends of La Posada, The Andrew Salazar Memorial Golf Tournament on July 16th will raise funds supporting our organizational efforts in ending homelessness. There are still sponsorship opportunities available, please visit: givebutter.com/stophomelessnesstournament.

Brenda’s Message:

“If you see someone on the street, don’t turn your head, say hello.”

You Got to Give to Get

Richard 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 Richard. Richard lived on the streets for 25 long years. Now, Richard’s been housed for over 10 years. He enjoys cooking at home and working on his art. Even more incredibly, he opens his home to other people experiencing homelessness.

Making Faith Places Safe Places:

In 2020, Dr. Kadri J. Webb, Vice Chair of Interfaith Community Services, along with a multitude of business and faith leaders from the greater San Diego region, joined forces to form the “Multi-City Racial Reconciliation Coalition.” Their first action item?

An Anti-Racist training for faith communities designed to address racial inequities in our communities. Visit: www.interfaithservices.org/faith

Richard’s Message:

“You got to give to get and you got to get to give.”

"The only thing harder than being homeless is getting out of homelessness"

Phyllis and Peggy Peattie 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 Phyllis and Peggy Peattie. Phyllis is a Dental Hygienist who experienced homelessness in San Diego for over a decade. Peggy is an independent photojournalist, documenting the stories of homeless populations and teaching visual journalism at SDSU and UCSD. Really great conversation!

Year-End Giving:

There are still people out there like Phyllis. What can we do? Support local organizations and help our neighbors in need. Help Interfaith Community Services reach our Year-End Fundraising Goals.

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

Phyllis’ Message:

“Compassion - It’s amazing what a smile and a ‘Hello, how are you?’ can do.”

Visit Feeding San Diego: feedingsandiego.org

Peggy’s Message:

“People are experiencing hardship, offer a word of kindness or assist with resources.”

Visit Tales of the Street: Talesofthestreet.com

Interfaith Rental Assistance:

Complete a screening: www.interfaithservices.org/program/housing