First You Talk
The First You Talk podcast is about taking complex problems that affect Central Floridians and guiding listeners to understand the issue in a digestible way and come out of each episode being better informed, experiencing an increase in empathy toward others, and the ability to discuss these difficult problems in a thoughtful way.
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First You Talk
#1: Why is solving homelessness so hard?
Ever wonder why we can't just solve the problem of homelessness? Join us on a journey to discover the story of this complex issue, hear from people experiencing homelessness now, and learn what the City of Orlando is doing to try to alleviate this growing problem in the region.
Thank you to our guests:
- Mayor Buddy Dyer, City of Orlando
- Kathy, Rigoberto, Tiffany and David, clients of Samaritan Resource Center
- Mark Brewer, President/CEO, Central Florida Foundation
- Sandi Vidal, VP of Community Strategies and Initiatives, Central Florida Foundation
Resources mentioned on this episode:
- Central Florida Commission on Homelessness
- The Mental Health Systems Act of 1980
- Homeless Impact Fund at Central Florida Foundation Reports
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