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Homeward Bound of WNC works together with Buncombe County EMS and other local nonprofits to provide healthcare services, and ultimately housing services, to our most vulnerable neighbors.

In this episode of Dwelling, we talk to Iain De Jong, international expert on homelessness about permanent supportive housing, myths surrounding homelessness, and his experience with permanent supportive housing motel conversions.

To make a donation to the Home is Key Capital Campaign, follow this link: https://homewardboundwnc.org/?form=HOMEISKEY In this episode of Dwelling, Homeward Bound's podcast about homelessness and homelessness solutions in Asheville and Buncombe County, we talk to Jenny Moffatt, Permanent Supportive Housing Director, and Barbara Wright, Homeward Bound Board Chair, about the importance of the Housing First model and the Permanent Supportive Housing approach to ending homelessness. We learn about the public phase of Homeward Bound's Home is Key Capital Campaign and what you can do to help end homelessness for 40% of our community's most chronically homeless individuals.

Episode 12┃Mothers & Homelessness by Homeward Bound of WNC

Rick is a veteran who has experienced homelessness in Asheville for a number of years. In this episode of Dwelling, Rick tells his story of moving from life on the street to a new life in a home. Rick's case manager Alix explains the logistics of case management work and the relationship she and Rick built over the course of working together through Homeward Bound.

Episode 10 of Dwelling focuses on Homeward Bound client Donna, her years of experience living on the street in Asheville, the effects of homelessness on her health, and her relationship with her case worker, Alanna. This episode exemplifies the idea that Housing is Healthcare and emphasizes the importance of the Housing First model.

Homeward Bound client Dwight and case worker Elizabeth Bowers join host Belle Crawford to discuss their journey working together to overcome some of the struggles of homelessness. Dwight shares his story of moving from chronic homelessness to permanent supportive housing. Visit us at https://homewardboundwnc.org/ and click the button at the top of the page to learn more about the mission of ending homelessness in Buncombe County. Make a gift at https://homewardboundwnc.org/donate/

Captain Lamb from Asheville Police Department's Community Engagement Division discusses homelessness, crime, and the police. If you'd like to learn more about the Community Engagement Division, please visit bit.ly/apdced If you'd like to learn more about Homeward Bound, or make a gift to end homelessness, visit us at www.HomewardBoundWNC.org

Homeward Bound's Rapid Rehousing Program Manager Jerry Kivett-Kimbro, and Housing Authority of the City of Asheville Case Manager Amanda Thomas discuss homelessness and mental health as a part of Mental Health Awareness Month. If you'd like to learn more or get involved, please visit us at www.HomewardBoundWNC.org for more information. *Background music by Ketsa*

Outreach Program Manager Robert Stevenson joins host Amber Adams to discuss recent events surrounding encampments in Asheville and Buncombe County. Visit us at www.HomewardBoundWNC.org and click the button at the top of the page to learn more about the 2021 Virtual Event to End Homelessness. Make a gift at www.HomewardBoundWNC.org/donate before midnight on May 16th, and your gift will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $35,000 as part of our See the Hope Gift Match! The Dwelling podcast is sponsored by HomeTrust Bank. - Background music courtesy of Ketsa -