Making the Invisible Visible - Finding Home Part 2

12/14/24 • 62 min

“So, if people need potable water, then we need to provide them with that. Or if people are looking for a job that we don't need to categorize that. We can start to put away our own judgment and provide them with the opportunity that they're putting in front of us versus us telling them, no, no, you need to go get treatment before you get a job”- Mary Carl

In Part Two of our “Finding Home” Live Show, experts and those with lived experience discuss the complexities of homelessness in San Francisco; Along with solutions, focusing on the urgent need for safe housing, community collaboration, and long-term investment to create lasting impact and stability for those affected.

Host: George Koster Guests: Sammie Rayner - Community Forward, Meghan Freebeck - Simply the Basics, Lydia Bransten - The Gubbio Project, Mary Carl - Miracle Messages, Erica Kisch - Compass Family Services

Key Highlights and Takeaways from the Panel Discussion:

Long-Term Solutions: Experts emphasize the importance of long-term investment in stable housing and community services, particularly for vulnerable populations like women and older adults.
Safety and Dignity: Safety is a central concern, with a focus on ensuring safe spaces for those experiencing homelessness, and not just offering shelter, but the right kind of support.
Coalition-Building: Collaboration between organizations, government, and the community is essential for creating a comprehensive and sustainable approach to addressing homelessness.

Three Things you can do to support our unhoused neighbors:

Donate or Volunteer: Support the organizations featured in the discussion by donating or offering your time to help those experiencing homelessness
Advocate for Funding: Encourage local policymakers to support and fund long-term housing solutions, like Proposition A, to create permanent housing and safer environments for all.
Join Community Initiatives: Participate in local initiatives to provide services such as hygiene kits, food, and shelter for those in need, and help bridge gaps in services.

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Key Highlights and Takeaways from the Panel Discussion:

Long-Term Solutions: Experts emphasize the importance of long-term investment in stable housing and community services, particularly for vulnerable populations like women and older adults.
Safety and Dignity: Safety is a central concern, with a focus on ensuring safe spaces for those experiencing homelessness, and not just offering shelter, but the right kind of support.
Coalition-Building: Collaboration between organizations, government, and the community is essential for creating a comprehensive and sustainable approach to addressing homelessness.

Three Things you can do to support our unhoused neighbors:

Donate or Volunteer: Support the organizations featured in the discussion by donating or offering your time to help those experiencing homelessness
Advocate for Funding: Encourage local policymakers to support and fund long-term housing solutions, like Proposition A, to create permanent housing and safer environments for all.
Join Community Initiatives: Participate in local initiatives to provide services such as hygiene kits, food, and shelter for those in need, and help bridge gaps in services.

Connect with us:

Watch, Listen & Discover: Visit our Finding Home Series Page
Donate to help us continue to make shows like this one:
Subscribe to our e-newsletter to find out more about each show topic and participating in live shows:
YouTube: Watch this episode on our YouTube channel
Feedback: Share your thoughts and show ideas at [email protected]

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Harnessing the Power of Arts: Advocacy, Equity, and Community Transformation

"For the first time, we are centering artists in our work with an equity-centered, artist-centered cultural plan... with a big emphasis on affordable housing and live-workspace for artists” - Jonathon Glus, City of San Diego

In this engaging episode of Voices of the Community, we spotlight transformative policy wins and the visions shaping the future of California's arts and culture sector. Recorded live at the second annual California Arts and Culture Summit in Sacramento, this episode features highlights from a dynamic PechaKucha-style panel discussion moderated by Jennifer Laine, Executive Director of the San Benito County Arts Council.

Jennifer and fellow arts leaders explore local and statewide victories, including Measure P in Fresno, the California Creative Corps, and pioneering collaborations with California State Parks. These stories showcase how advocacy, cross-sector partnerships, and data-driven strategies can elevate the creative economy and inspire meaningful change.

Join us as we discuss key insights from the summit and actionable steps for empowering artists and cultural organizations to tackle pressing issues like equity, climate resilience, and workforce development.

Watch, Listen and Discover how you can support and shape the future of the creative economy!

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Creative Equity: "Building Sustainable Futures for Artists and Communities"

"Artists must be at the center of decision-making, shaping policies and funding structures that directly impact their work and their communities” - Nataki Garrett

Show Guests

Tiara Amar
- Title: Advocate for Art Workers’ Rights
- Key Points:
  - Advocates for fair pay and professional protections for musicians.
  - Highlights the Fair Play Initiative for setting pay minimums.
  - Showcases transformative impact through grassroots campaigns and fellowship programs.
Nurit Smith
- Title: Executive Director, Music Forward Foundation
- Key Points:
  - Stresses the importance of aligning education with industry needs.
  - Advocates for holistic creative economy education, including entrepreneurship and business skills.
  - Explores solutions for workforce development and advocacy.
Nataki Garrett
- Title: Keynote Speaker and Arts Policy Advocate
- Key Points:
  - Discusses sustainable funding models for arts organizations.
  - Emphasizes access and inclusivity in creative spaces.
  - Highlights the transformative role of artists in policy and advocacy.

Three Ways You Can Support the Work of our Guests:

Advocate for fair pay and professional protections for artists by engaging with local policymakers and supporting initiatives like the Fair Play Campaign.
Partner with organizations championing creative economy education to help bridge the gap between education and industry.
Support place-keeping initiatives by investing in community-based projects and amplifying the voices of local artists.

For more information, guest details, and resources from this episode, visit our episode web page. Dive deeper into these vital discussions and access the California Arts & Culture Summit Resource Guide today

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