Episode Outline
Ways to Listen
Overcast
00:19 Welcome Back!
01:31 Introduction to a new series focused on understanding the housing spectrum.
The spectrum includes:
Homelessness
Emergency and temporary housing
Supportive housing
Affordable rental housing
Market-rate housing
Duplexes and small-scale housing
Homeownership
Townhomes and single-family homes
03:57 Liz Clayson Kelly shares her background and connection to Charlotte.
06:32 Liz provides information about Roof Above. Roof Above began developing supportive housing, combining affordable housing with supportive services.
11:01 Courtney shares her background in clinical mental health counseling.
13:34 The table discusses why people experience homelessness:
Mental health
Substance use
Domestic violence
Divorce
Health crises
Job disruption
18:10 Discussion of national trends and why unsheltered homelessness is increasing
21:15 Discussion of shared housing as an affordable housing strategy. Roof Above utilizes different models, including:
Transitional housing
Shared living
Individual apartments
Roommate programs
Permanent supportive housing
33:07 Courtney shares a powerful story about reconnecting with a former client experiencing homelessness.
40:32 Overview of Roof Above's day services center. The center provides a place for people experiencing homelessness to access services and basic needs.
41:12 Roof Above operates multiple housing and service models, including:
Emergency shelters
Transitional housing
Permanent affordable housing
Permanent supportive housing
Roommate programs
43:10 Liz Ward shares a personal story connected to the Legacy at Carr Heights.
49:55 Affordable housing communities can benefit from community partnerships and volunteer support.
Examples include:
Bingo nights
Free haircuts
Occupational therapy support
Help with activities of daily living
51:35 Liz offers ways that people can volunteer
1:00 Listeners are encouraged to identify:
What they care about
Who they want to serve
What skills they have
Where they feel called to contribute
1:05 Courtney asks Liz Clayson Kelly the final question: What gives you hope each day?
1:09 Listeners are encouraged to learn more about homelessness and housing through Roof Above and Mecklenburg County resources.