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Homeless Unfiltered by Invisible People

Invisible People
Homelessness
Housing First
Healthcare
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Radical Acceptance
Canada
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Economic Poverty
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Los Angeles
Toronto
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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 homeless... more

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Politicians are calling it “help.” In reality, it looks a lot more like forced labor and internment camps for homeless people.

In this episode, I sit down with Eric Tars from the National Homelessness Law Center to unpack how billionaire-backed lobb... more

Harm reduction is under attack—and when harm reduction loses, people die. “Treatment First/Only” promises a simple fix, but addiction isn’t a light switch that a person can turn off. In this urgent episode, we break down what actually saves lives: tr... more

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Tamera Kohler leads one of the most complex homelessness responses in America — San Diego’s. In this episode, she opens up about how faith, trauma, and leadership shaped her journey from growing up in poverty to becoming CEO of the San Diego Regional... more

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In Los Angeles, more than 3,000 young people experience homelessness on any given night. Many come out of foster care or the juvenile justice system, and too often LGBTQ youth and youth of color are hit hardest. But there are proven solutions.

In th... more

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The homeless services system is cracking under pressure. In this candid conversation with Iain De Jong, we unpack how the pandemic showed the sector at its best, nimble and innovative, but left behind burnout and lost staff. Since then, the housing m... more

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Why has veteran homelessness dropped while Latino homelessness keeps increasing? In this episode, I talk with Melissa Chinchilla, PhD, a homelessness researcher and policy advocate, about what these opposite trends reveal. We explore how the VA’s int... more

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What does it really take to make Housing First work? In this episode, I sit down with Deb DeSantis, President & CEO of the Corporation for Supportive Housing (CSH), a national leader advancing supportive housing solutions across the country.

We talk... more

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This is our sixth podcast with Iain De Jong, and it may be the most urgent one yet. Across the country, criminalization of homelessness continues to grow while public support for housing as a solution keeps slipping. We talk candidly about where we a... more

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Recent Guests

Alixe Dittmore
Housing & Shelter Capacity Building Coordinator
National Harm Reduction Coalition
Episode: The War on Harm Reduction: “Recovery First” Is a Death Sentence
Erika Hartman
Chief Executive Officer of Safe Place for Youth
Safe Place for Youth
Episode: 3,000 Homeless Youth in LA: How to Solve It
Melissa Chinchilla
PhD Homelessness Researcher and Policy Advocate
Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority
Episode: Why Veteran Homelessness Fell — And Latino Homelessness Increased
Zach Brown
CEO of the West Virginia Coalition to End Homelessness
West Virginia Coalition to End Homelessness
Episode: Rural Homelessness Ground Zero: Inside West Virginia’s Hidden Crisis
Christine Haley
Chief Homelessness Officer for the State of Illinois
State of Illinois
Episode: Why So Many Homeless People Are Black
Marcy Thompson
Vice President of Programs and Policy at the National Alliance to End Homelessness
National Alliance to End Homelessness
Episode: Housing First Didn’t Fail. We Did.
Terrilee Kelford
Registered psychotherapist, chair of Cornerstone Landing Youth Services, leader in Canada's National Alliance to End Rural and Remote Homelessness.
Cornerstone Landing Youth Services
Episode: The Hidden Crisis: Why Rural Homelessness in Canada Is Ignored
Shane Pelletier
Executive Director for the National Indigenous Homelessness Council
National Indigenous Homelessness Council
Episode: Why Mainstream Solutions Fail Indigenous Homelessness—And What Actually Works
Rico Morales
Justice consultant and former homeless individual shaping policy for unhoused people.
Hennepin County
Episode: They Were Once Homeless. Now, They’re Shaping Policy

Host

Mark Horvath
An advocate dedicated to raising awareness about homelessness, providing a platform for voices that are often unheard. Horvath is known for his raw storytelling and engaging style that captivates audiences while challenging societal perceptions.

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Faith, Trauma, and Leadership: Leading San Diego’s Homelessness Response
Q: What would you say to concerned citizens here in San Diego that want to do something and how they can help?
People should donate their talents, not just money, to help non-profits better their operations and outcomes.
Faith, Trauma, and Leadership: Leading San Diego’s Homelessness Response
Q: What tips could you give to other non-profit leaders?
Learn to speak the language of the day to carry the work forward and engage the public to gain support for the cause.
Faith, Trauma, and Leadership: Leading San Diego’s Homelessness Response
Q: How did growing up in poverty shape what you do today?
Growing up in poverty made me attuned to trauma and motivated me to change the systems that don't work for people. It instilled in me a determination to help others who experience similar struggles.
Why Veteran Homelessness Fell — And Latino Homelessness Increased
Q: What are the challenges and successes that we're having with veterans' homelessness?
She highlights that while there have been significant reductions in veteran homelessness, challenges remain, particularly around the needs of veterans with unique health issues.
Why Veteran Homelessness Fell — And Latino Homelessness Increased
Q: So why homelessness?
Melissa explains her introduction to homelessness through tenant organizing, which opened her eyes to the precarious state of low-income renters in LA.

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Real stories and raw experiences define this engaging podcast, focusing on the complex issue of homelessness. Each episode features heartfelt conversations with individuals affected by homelessness, service providers, and advocates, offering unique perspectives on the struggles and systemic challenges surrounding this pressing issue. Listeners are presented with both victories and failures in the fight against homelessness, encouraging a deeper understanding and fostering meaningful dialogue. The podcast stands out for its commitment to authenticity and its potential to inspire listeners to advocate for transformative solutions.

Throughout various discussions, the podcast addresses multifaceted topics such as rural and Indigenous homelessn... more

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5. Christine Haley
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