Welcome to Unsheltered Conversations, a podcast from HomeAid America where we take an honest look at homelessness and the people, policies, and partnerships working to end it. In each episode, we'll talk with builders, nonprofit leaders, advocates, and those with lived experience to explore the deeper stories that often go untold. more

Every day we see more tents under bridges, more families living out of their cars. While the problems seem insurmountable, the solutions are simpler than you think.We share the real stories and the real solutions of homelessness… what works, what doesn't, and how communities like ours can do better. This is… Give Me Shelter. more

Just Help 1 LA's #1 podcast on homelessness and hope. Featuring Mark Hood , CEO of Union Rescue Mission , and hosted by Frank Mottek , this show delivers real solutions, inspirational stories, and powerful conversations that uplift and transform lives. 💛 Because helping just one can change everything. more

Welcome to the Homeless Unfiltered Podcast, hosted by Mark Horvath—the most raw, unfiltered podcast on homelessness you'll find. Get ready for real stories from people with lived and living experiences of homelessness, along with eye-opening insights from service providers, policymakers, and advocates. We dive deep into the hard truths, exposing both wins and failures in the fight against homelessness. This podcast will challenge you, inspire action, and spark change. Tune in and learn how to be part of the solution for positive change! more

A Podcast Featuring Discussions with Academics, Activists, and Advocates.It is hard to imagine today but there was a time in the not too distant past without so many people living in camps, on the streets, or in shelters. How did today's conditions of homelessness being largely accepted as 'just the way things' are come to be? Why is it that despite the well-meaning helping efforts and hundreds of millions of dollars spent over the last four decades homelessness remains widespread?  How has homelessness become as American as Apple Pie, Football, and Mass Shootings?   And, of course, it is not just the US as homelessness has become a normal part of the social landscape of nations across the globe. Can we imagine and enact different policies and practices that might prevent and end homelessness? Vin Lyon-Callo has been asking these questions in his research, teaching, and activism for the last four decades.  Through conversations and dialogue with activists, advocates, and academics, this podcast aims to explore how we got here and return our attention to the quest to end homelessness rather than simply manage people who are homeless or unhoused. more

Unseen Atlanta, an Atlanta Mission Podcast, shines a light on the untold stories of those who have experienced homelessness, revealing the hidden realities of this struggle and inspiring listeners to see hope, resilience, and the possibilities for change in Atlanta and beyond. Hosted by Rachel Reynolds and Jonathan Miller, each episode tells the real-life story of a journey through hardships like housing insecurity, hunger, trauma, and addiction. Each episode also features a subject matter expert — like a neuroscientist or a shelter director — to further contextualize the subject. Join us to see the unseen stories behind homelessness in Atlanta. more

Affordable housing is the backbone of better opportunities for all. ChangeMakers with Katie Goar analyzes the issues and challenges being faced in affordable housing today. In each episode, Katie speaks with finance experts, thought leaders, and change-makers to explore innovative solutions that provide more affordable housing options across the country. Whether you want to learn more about economic development, government funding, why affordable housing makes good economic policy, and why the total community benefits from affordable housing, this is the podcast for you. more

Portland native. Trial lawyer. Founding member of North America Recovers. https://www.northamericarecovers.orgResisting extremism through long form conversations. more

In the Collaborative Solutions podcast, listeners are introduced to a diverse panel of local experts from Kansas as they work to solve the challenging social issues that confront people experiencing homelessness. Through personal anecdotes and professional insights, James Chiselom, Barry Feaker, Misty Bosch-Hastings, and Brett Hartford highlight the importance of collaboration and compassion in finding solutions. more

Join the Life Center Staff as we look to examine the art of service. As believers, we have been called to serve each other, and the world. While it seems like it should be an easy concept, for anyone who has jumped into the messy world of service, we realize that serving people in real life is much harder than we thought it would be. Listen in as we talk through the difficulties of loving the world around us, whether it be the person on the side of the street holding the cardboard sign or our neighbor who has had a loved one pass away. more

The National Coalition for the Homeless highlights the stories of those overcoming the challenges of homelessness, poverty, discrimination, domestic violence, mental health and others. 'Voices of Homelessness will also highlight those that help. more

The Salty Talk with Salty Farm Ministries - a homeless outreach ministry in Panama City Beach, Florida taking Jesus to the streets. Watch as the founders, JL & Rachelle, share the God stories from those streets!! Hear testimonies from our 'friends on the streets' and about how God is providing and guiding Salty Farm Ministries as the ministry grows from their mobile food and mobile shower ministry and into the future missions God has for them. more

Homelessness is a deeply complex and multifaceted issue in America today. Join your hosts, Joe and Emma, as they delve into the many intersecting factors that shape the experiences of those facing homelessness. more

We the Unhoused is a podcast created by Theo Henderson with the goal of uplifting voiceless citizens. Begun while Theo was living on the streets of LA for over eight years, the show provides an intimate look at the unhoused experience. more

'Homeless' is one of the most dehumanizing labels we use—reducing nearly a million unique lives to a single, harmful stereotype. We're three friends seeking to better understand the housing crisis and its root causes. In this series, we speak with people who have experienced homelessness, along with social workers, mental health professionals, researchers, law enforcement, and everyday community members trying to make sense of a complex issue. Together, we explore the human stories, systemic challenges, and lived realities behind one of the most pressing social issues of our time. more

We talk about life issues homelessness those that are in need. We discuss and come up with action plans to end homelessness; sex trafficking human trafficking and Hunger by connecting with other nonprofits and organizations within our community and abroad to implement a plan to resolve these issues. more

Voices of Hope is a podcast from Wheeler Mission dedicated to sparking real, honest conversations about homelessness, community care, and the everyday work of nonprofits creating change. Rooted in the mission of Wheeler—and reaching far beyond—we highlight stories of resilience, challenge systems of injustice, and celebrate hope in action. Whether you're a nonprofit professional, an advocate, or simply someone who cares, this podcast invites you to listen, learn, and be part of building a more compassionate community for all. more

Discover The Humanity of Homelessness, a podcast from Church at the Park that brings you honest, heartfelt conversations with people experiencing homelessness, community leaders, and staff. more

From the days of the Koch administration to Mayor Adams stepping into City Hall, New York City has spent hundreds of billions of dollars trying to solve the city's housing problem. Yet from sky-high rents to crumbling public housing to rising rates of homelessness, the problem persists.Join housing experts Rafael Cestero and Kirk Goodrich, as they look at how New York City's housing problem has evolved during their combined 60 years in the industry and wrangle with the most daunting challenges still ahead. more

Homeless in San Diego: Real People, Real Stories, is a podcast created by Interfaith Community Services, a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization located in North San Diego County. Hosted by Greg Anglea, CEO of Interfaith Community Services, each episode features a local professional's perspective on the issue of homelessness, as well as shares the real story of an individual or family who has experienced homelessness in San Diego. more

Powerful and dramatic stories and discussions of incredible life transformations through the work SafeHouse Ministries does to love and serve people impacted by Homelessness, Addiction, and Incarceration. more

Real people. Real stories. Sheboygan Stories: Unhoused and Unheard is a raw and honest podcast sharing the voices of those experiencing homelessness in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. Hosted by Scott LaBonte, co-founder of Sheboygan Area Pay It Forward, each episode amplifies stories of survival, struggle, and strength from the streets, shelters, and systems that often forget the people they serve. No filters. Just truth. more

Listen.Up.People. features faculty, alumni and community partners of the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work who are dedicated to advocacy on the most critical issues of our time. We're talking about what's happening and why it's happening. more

Welcome to Nowhere, where you'll hear from people who have lived on the boundaries of society, on the streets, on the road, past and present. I cover homelessness, community organizing, as well as the wider system of capitalism that has created these conditions. Nowhere is a lack of true home, as well as our address in this universe. I interview people from the perspective of my own lived experience of three years of homelessness around the US, as well as my own journey with addiction and recovery. This is a labor of love, and an effort to spread compassion and understanding for those who have survived or are currently surviving conditions of the utmost difficulty, as well as an attempt to give voice to those who have not survived. Thanks for listening, to support this podcast please subscribe, leave a review, and share with your friends and enemies. nowherepod.substack.com more

The Love Overwhelming Podcast: When life feels overwhelming, love listens. Hosted by Charles D. Hendrickson, founder of Love Overwhelming, this podcast explores how hope grows where understanding begins. Each episode brings authentic stories of recovery, resilience, and redemption from people who have faced homelessness, poverty, trauma, and life transitions. This is not theory. It's lived experience. It's the voice of a community rebuilding through connection, faith, and shared humanity. Charles brings decades of experience in housing, behavioral health, and peer support to every conversation, showing what happens when compassion becomes action and systems change from the inside out. If you believe in practical hope, real recovery, and stories that matter, subscribe now and join a movement proving that love still changes everything. Learn more at www.loveoverwhelming.org Email: chendrickson@loveoverwhelming.org Phone: 360.846.0272 Website: www.loveoverwhelming.org more

The Young People to the Front Podcast (YP2FPod) aims to elevate youth voices and increase awareness about youth homelessness in LA. By exploring the causes and LA-specific issues that intersect with youth homelessness, as well as highlighting actions that can be taken to solve it, we hope to build a broad support network and deepen our connection to the community. more

Podcast From A Poverty Skola from the Unhoused Nation called amerikkklan- The introduction to the podcast series created by formerly unhoused, incarcerated revolutionary daughter of Dee, single.mama, co-founder of POOR magazine/Prensa POBRE/ , journalist, teacher, poet &welfareQUEEN more

Welcome to Homeless But Human—a podcast that invites you into the streets for real conversations about homelessness, dignity, and what it means to love well. We tackle the common questions and quiet hesitations that keep many from engaging with the poor—and offer practical, relational, and deeply human ways to respond. You'll hear directly from missionaries, our homeless friends themselves, and those who've found that true friendship is the most radical form of charity. What if the person you pass on the corner had one real friend—someone who knew their name, their story, and didn't walk away? What if that friend was you? If you've ever wondered what to say, what to do, or how to really help, you're in the right place. This isn't a podcast about quick fixes—it's about slow, faithful love that changes everything. more

Established in 2018 at Cal Poly Pomona, the California Center for Ethics and Policy (CCEP) investigates pressing national and global challenges—such as climate policy, healthcare, artificial intelligence, immigration, and racism—through a Californian lens. This podcast series examines housing insecurity, and in doing so brings together students, artists, philosophers, and advocates to debate, tell stories, and share ideas. more

They Are Us: Breaking Through Stigma explores the root causes of homelessness and substance use, featuring personal stories from those in recovery alongside insights from local and national experts. Hosted by Juliana Lukasik, Central City Concern Public Affairs Director, this podcast challenges misconceptions, instills hope, and explores proven solutions in housing, health care, and employment to break the stigma.Produced by Central City Concern, a nonprofit based in Portland, Oregon. more

Doing What Works dives into pressing societal and environmental challenges through insightful discussions and expert interviews. Each season brings a fresh, educational perspective on complex issues, empowering listeners to think critically about creating meaningful change more

Lotus Village is a holistic emergency shelter for women, youth and children experiencing homelessness in Miami, FL. In this show, we amplify the voices and stories of our sheltered guests, share our trauma-informed and innovative solutions from over 15 years of shelter operations, and explore solutions to end homelessness in our country. For more information on Lotus House, visit www.lotushouse.org or follow us on social media @lotushouseshelter. more

Street Life Ministries is an organization that serves our homeless neighbors on the Mid-Peninsula. Handing out an average of 35,000 meals a year, you can only imagine the different types of people we meet and the wild stories we hear. This is where we share those stories. Welcome to the church of the street. more

Mental Health Association Oklahoma created The Mental Health Download podcast to share stories each week about mental illness, homelessness, incarceration and suicide, and how each can impact our lives in a profound way.Mental health affects everyone, yet the social stigma attached to mental health issues keeps so many of our family members, friends, colleagues and neighbors silent.Why are we so afraid to talk about these issues?Each week, our host Adi McCasland invites guests to share how mental illness, suicide, homelessness and incarceration have affected their work or lives. more

Welcome to Common Sense Citizen , a Thrive LA podcast where civic leaders, entrepreneurs, and everyday Angelenos come together to discuss real solutions to LA's biggest challenges. In this premiere episode, host Ryan Afari is joined by fellow Thrive LA Officers—Casa Vega owner Christy Vega and attorney/activist Sam Yebri—as well as venture capitalist and Thrive LA member John Kim, to dive into what's broken in Los Angeles—and what we can do about it. From small business struggles to housing policy, homelessness, public safety, and civic accountability, this roundtable offers a raw, honest look at how everyday citizens are being left behind—and why it's time to bring common sense back to local politics. If you're tired of political extremes, fed up with inaction, and ready to be part of the change, you're in the right place. more

A new way to look at homelessness; sharing facts, dispelling myths, and empowering a global community of people working toward a day when homelessness is truly rare, brief, and non-recurring. more

HOMELESS TO WHOLENESS is a ministry of Gospel Rescue Mission of Tucson, Arizona. We're a team of Christ-followers on a mission to help others find hope and restoration. Please listen in as we share inspirational stories of individuals who overcame extreme challenges and found new life in Christ, moving from homelessness to wholeness.  more

Want to know what the Department of Veterans Affairs is doing to end Veteran homelessness? Join us each month as we explore all the ways our country is working to ensure that every Veteran has a safe and stable place to call home.Host: Shawn Liu more

HOMELAND is a 10-episode podcast series that brings clarity to the homelessness crisis by highlighting the work of those leading efforts to end homelessness in their communities. Through intimate storytelling, the podcast answers complicated questions and offers hope. more

Welcome to Home Street Home, where first hand experiences of the un-housed are shared to enlighten, deepen understanding, and inspire action. more

Formerly Housing for Huntsvillians ,this podcast chronicles one couple's quest to eliminate homelessness in their hometown by August 2026.Huntsville, Alabama is one of the best places to live in large part due to how far your paycheck goes here. But, all that is changing as housing costs have skyrocketed over the past five years. And as housing prices rise, rates of homelessness are rising too.Huntsville is hardly alone. Rates of homelessness are skyrocketing in growing cities across the US.The reason is simple. In high-growth cities, housing costs are rising faster than paychecks.According to The Council of Economic Advisers, poverty researchers, and advocates, the cost of housing is, by far, the biggest contributor to rising homelessness.A recent landmark report from the Benioff Homelessness and Housing Initiative at the University of California, San Francisco, draws from nearly 3,200 questionnaires and 365 in-depth interviews. It's the single deepest study on homelessness in America in decades, the largest representative study of homelessness since the mid-1990s, and the first large-scale representative study to use mixed methods (surveys and in-depth interviews). According to the authors, 'High housing costs and low income left participants vulnerable to homelessness.' And high housing costs keep unhoused people unhoused. 'While participants faced many barriers to returning to housing, the primary one was cost,' the authors write.Mental health, addiction, and disability do make it more difficult for a person to afford housing. But they do not cause homelessness. We're creating far more homeless people every day in this country than the much slower rise in mental illness, addiction, or disability can explain. What causes homelessness is not being able to afford a home.Huntsville is hardly alone. Cities across the US are facing severe nationwide housing crises. Nationwide, half of renters must spend more than 30 percent of their income on housing.This is a direct result of cities severely underbuilding housing.We know housing prices create and exacerbate homelessness nationwide. But just looking at Huntsville, we can see that both housing prices and the number of homeless individuals both began to rise around 2016. Today, Huntsville is home to an estimated 600 unhoused people.Since at least 2016, Huntsville's population has been growing faster than we've built new homes just like in San Francisco, Seattle, Denver, and Austin have been doing for far longer. And just like in those cities, high rents have priced residents out of their homes and onto the streets, spiking homelessness too.Between 2000-2020 Huntsville added 57,000 new residents but built fewer than 10,000 new units of housing. When demand rises faster than supply, prices rise. If projections are correct, Huntsville will end up having added 28,089 new units of housing between 2004 and 2024. But even that isn't going to be enough to lower average rents.The only way to lower average housing costs in Huntsville is to build far more abundant, affordable, dense new housing.There will always be a small percentage of the population who, due to physical and/or mental challenges, cannot manage to secure and maintain housing without assistance. But we're not seeing rates of homelessness grow at an alarming pace because so many more people are suddenly facing crippling illness. What they're suddenly facing is rising rents and stagnant incomes. And in nearly every case, homelessness creates or worsens physical illness, mental illness, and addiction, not the other way around.While it's true that labor and materials have become more expensive, the primary reason for rising housing prices and rising homelessness is a simple one: Supply and demand. All else equal, when demand outstrips supply, prices rise. And when supply outstrips demand, prices fall.That data is clear that when cities build more homes, average rents more