Empower Wyandotte
Empower Wyandotte
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Welcome, neighbor! We’re glad to have you in a space where we dive into what we can do to make our already resilient communities healthier, stronger, and more united. Stay a while!
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The podcast centers on social determinants of health, community engagement, and the challenges surrounding homelessness and poverty, with episodes discussing topics such as functional zero approaches to homelessness and the impact of ethical storytelling in community outreach.
Welcome, neighbor! We’re glad to have you in a space where we dive into what we can do to make our already resilient communities healthier, stronger, and more united. Stay a while!
In this conversation, Jessica Schmidtberger and Vanessa Matt discuss the concept of functional zero in addressing homelessness, emphasizing the importance of street outreach and community support. They explore strategies for effective outreach, the significance of building trust with individuals experiencing homelessness, and the role of advocacy and allyship in supporting marginalized communities. The discussion also highlights practical ways for community members to contribute to efforts aimed at alleviating poverty and homelessness.
resources:
Zero KC | CITY OF KANSAS CITY | OFFICIAL WEBSITE
San Diego Homeless Outreach Worker (HOW) Best Practices
Functional Zero – Community Solutions
takeaways:
- Functional zero indicates a community's overall experience of homelessness is rare and brief.
- Street outreach connects individuals with essential services.
- Building rapport is crucial in outreach work.
- Being an ally means showing up for those in need.
- Advocacy involves providing accurate information to combat disinformation.
- Community support can take many forms, including volunteering and donations.
- Understanding local resources is key to effective outreach.
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keywords:
Functional zero, homelessness, street outreach, community support, advocacy, allyship, Kansas City, resource navigation, poverty, social work
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