Join Homestretch for the Holidays! Christopher chats with Emma and Dania, who comprise our child and family services department here at Homestretch. They talk about the challenges homeless families face during the winter, and what we do to make the season bright for Homestretch families. We are still working to meet winter needs, so if you can help, please donate at homestretchva.org
Dec 17, 2021
24 min
Tis the season for Thanksgiving! In this episode, Chris is joined by Jeanne Sclater, a champion of the Homestretch program. They talk about what it means to have a spirit of generosity and thanksgiving. To learn more about how you can help this holiday season, please visit our website at homestretchva.org.
Nov 18, 2021
19 min
In this episode, Chris interviews Amanda on the issue of domestic violence. To learn more about how Homestretch is helping homeless parents with children escaping domestic violence, visit our website: homestretchva.org. If you or someone you know is suffering from domestic violence, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1.800.799.7233 for help.
Nov 2, 2021
34 min
In this episode, Chris is joined by Crystal FitzSimons of FRAC. They discuss the effects of poverty on child hunger, what is being done to help, and what more there is left to do. To learn more, visit homestretch.org and frac.org.
Oct 5, 2021
20 min
Christopher is joined by Barbara Duffield, the Executive Director of SchoolHouse Connection. They discuss the challenges experienced by children and youth facing homelessness in America today. To learn more visit homestretchva.org and schoolhouseconnection.org.
Aug 27, 2021
28 min
Christopher fay is joined by Soneli Bhadra to discuss the Homestretch employment department, and the change that is occurring for homeless mothers in their job search.
Aug 2, 2021
31 min
In this episode, Christopher Fay interviews Homestretch Intake Coordinator and Senior Case Manager Alejandra Carrera. They discuss the rapid rehousing model of homeless services compared to the Homestretch model. To learn more, visit www.homestretchva.org
Jun 16, 2021
25 min
Chris interviews Edward Shanahan on a new vision for corporate social responsibility.
May 19, 2021
20 min
In this episode, Christopher Fay speaks with Homestretch graduate Brandy on the power of hope and igniting the spark that leads to transformative change. If you would like to learn more about Homestretch, please visit our website at www.homestretchva.org
Apr 21, 2021
9 min
Executive Director Christopher Fay interviews Homestretch graduate, current board member, and tech professional LaSharen Howell on her journey through homelessness and how she built a new life.
Mar 18, 2021
28 min