How One Man Rescued a Homeless Couple from the Streets

06/11/24 • 94 min

On this episode of There’s a Lesson in Here Somewhere, Minister Tashkovich shares the impactful and emotional story of helping a homeless couple off the streets. A former Minister for Foreign Investment of Macedonia, Minister Tashkovich reflects on Doris Buffet's philosophy of providing a "hand up, not a handout," and delves into the tedious process of navigating bureaucratic hurdles and system challenges to secure basic needs for Nikole and Joseph. This moving episode reveals the broader issues faced by the homeless, including mental health and addiction, and underscores the importance of compassion, trust, and determination in transforming lives. Minister Tashkovich’s story is an inspiring journey with twists and turns through personal and societal challenges, and is a must-listen for anyone interested in leadership and humanitarian efforts.
For more details, please check out Minister Tashkovich's great blog posts about Nicole & Joseph: Gligor Tashkovich – Together in Dignity – Medium and Nikole’s Affirmation of Life. By Gligor Tashkovich | by ATD Fourth World | Together in Dignity | Medium

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There's a Lesson in Here Somewhere - How One Man Rescued a Homeless Couple from the Streets

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You're listening to . There's a Lesson in here , Somewhere , a podcast featuring compelling conversations with exceptional people . Whether it's an inspirational achievement , a hardship overcome or simply a unique perspective , these are stories we can all learn from . Here are your hosts , Jamie Serino and Carlos Arcila .

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