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Episode Outline
0:30 It’s June!
2:58 Introduction to Elizabeth Kurtz & Charlotte Family Housing
5:53 Elizabeth shares the changes with the economic instability amongst her clients
7:04 Elizabeth dives deeper into Charlotte Family Housing and who it is that she calls ‘the hidden homeless’
8:30 How you find Charlotte Family Housing
9:54 Elizabeth shares statistics on the men and women they serve
· 96% are single mom headed households
· They are one of the only programs for single dads
· They are one of the transitional shelters that can provide services to moms with teenage boys
11:24 Liz inquiries about the intake process and qualifications with their program
16:16 Elizabeth shares the 6 things that highly impact long term housing stability
1. A stable steady income
2. Financial literacy and savings habits
3. Stable childcare
4. Reliable transportation
5. Access to mental and physical healthcare
6. A Village- stable supportive network
18:35 Elizabeth sheds light on why homelessness is isolating
19:31 Elizabeth and Courtney drop a gem “Celebration actually counteracts the trauma, builds self-esteem, and creates joy”
20:35 Liz inquires about what happens after those first 90 days as folks move into scattered site transitional housing program
24:31 Liz explains what LIHTC means (Low Income Housing Tax Credits)
25:40 Elizabeth breaks down their funding avenues and partnerships
27:34 Elizabeth shares some of their challenges at Charlotte Family Housing and the need to expand
33:09 Elizabeth shares a powerful story about a resident at a DreamKey Property and how they provide holistic wraparound services to clients
34:47 Courtney dives into property owners wanting Trauma Informed Care for their property managers
38:10 Learn more and connect with Charlotte Family Housing via Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Website, & Blogs
39:00 Elizabeth shares a story about a woman named Cheryl
42:49 Liz describes The Butterfly Effect
43:00 Elizabeth drops a gem, “for every woman you pull out of poverty, she brings six along with her”
43:48 Liz asks for what resources are available for families who may not be ready for the program
45:41 Discussion of the scale of homelessness
50:25 Courtney asks Elizabeth to share one authentic thing about herself, she’s always had a fascination with poverty
55:00 Elizabeth leaves us with a quote, “peace does not mean to be where there is no noise, trouble, or hard work; but it’s to be in the middle of those things and still be calm in your heart”