From the glorification of home ownership to the need for collective action to tackle a collective problem, in this episode we are joined by Cody Hochstenbach to discuss the housing crisis for people on low income in the Netherlands and how to tackle it. 

Find more information poverty-unpacked.org, episode 50.

50. Shame is no place to live - Cody Hochstenbach

In this episode of What’s Good, Goodwill?, we explore how Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) helps veterans in eastern Washington and north Idaho find stability, housing, and hope after service. Podcast hosts Heather and Michelle sat down with Cailin Carpenter, Assistant General Manager of Goodwill's Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) to talk about resources, partnerships, and how SSVF is bringing veterans home in eastern Washington and north Idaho.

S4E11 Beyond the Uniform: Bringing Veterans Home

SEGMENT #1: One80 Place
GUEST: Mary Steury, Communications Manager
ISSUE: Homelessness
For the 13th year, One80 Place will host their annual “Turkey & a 20” drive. The event is to collect turkeys, cash donations and food to assist in feeding the organization’s clients this Thanksgiving. Mary Steury, the group’s Communications Manager explained One80 Place’s mission to end and prevent homelessness. “Turkey & a 20” is specifically to help hundreds of individuals and families experiencing homelessness and face the holidays with uncertainty and hunger. Steury spoke of how the stereo typical description of someone “homeless” may not be accurate and many of these individuals have jobs and aren’t necessarily bad people, but people who have had some unfortunate experiences. One80 Place not only provides them meals and housing but also offers a clinic, provides legals services and community outreach to its clients in the community.

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SEGMENT #2: East Cooper Community Outreach
GUEST: Stephanie Kelly, Executive Director
ISSUE: Community Service
Established after Hurricane Hugo, the East Cooper Community Outreach has been assisting residents east of the Cooper River since 1989. Over the past 18 months, the organization has undergone a renovation at their facility off Six Mile Road in Mount Pleasant. The rebuild broke ground in April of 2024 and was completed in August of 2025. Stephanie Kelly, the Executive Director of East Cooper Community Outreach, explained the need for the renovations and what it means for the organization and the clients they serve.  Kelly spoke of the challenges they are facing because of rising prices and how that limits what they can provide and affects donations coming into ECCO. With the holidays close, Kelly spoke of the needs they have and how East Cooper Community Outreach works 24/7/365 to assist those in need.

Lowcountry Forever: One80 Place & East Cooper Community Outreach - Nov. 9, 2025

Oh! The greasy goose is coming
and Christmas is getting fat
please put all your loose change
in the homeless lady's hat.
You'll be having Yuletide treats.
She's praying to baby Jesus
some charity will remove her
from the cold uncharitable streets.
Some will. 
.....Some won't. 
..........Some do. 
...............Some don't.
She's quite prepared to die.
More pie for the others, she sings.
.....Lord knows what
..........the New Year will bring. 

Oh! The greasy goose is coming
and Christmas is getting fat
please put all your loose change
in the homeless lady's hat.
You'll be having Yuletide treats.
She's praying to baby Jesus
some charity will remove her
from the cold uncharitable streets.
Some will. 
.....Some won't. 
..........Some do. 
...............Some don't.
She's quite prepared to die.
More pie for the others, she sings.
.....Lord knows what
..........the New Year will bring.

*

(chorus)
Everything is being stretched.
And three times more than is needed
is being dutifully fetched.
We'll be feeding the five thousand
in a two bedroom flat.
The weather is inclement-
it won't dampen the merriment.
There'll be no festive dancing-
there's not the space for that.
But we'll drink and we'll eat
and we'll drink and eat some more.
We'll drink and we'll eat
and we'll drink and eat some more.
We'll drink and we'll eat
and we'll drink and eat some more.
We'll drink and we'll eat
and we'll drink and eat some more.
IT'S CHRISTMAS!
..........Good cheer to the homeless.
..........Good cheer to the poor.

*

Oh! The greasy goose is coming
and Christmas is getting fat
please put all your loose change
in the homeless lady's hat.
You'll be having Yuletide treats.
She's praying to baby Jesus
some charity will remove her
from the cold uncharitable streets.
Some will. 
.....Some won't. 
..........Some do. 
...............Some don't.
She's quite prepared to die.
More pie for the others, she sings.
.....Lord knows what
..........the New Year will bring.

*

We'll drink and we'll eat
and we'll drink and eat some more.
We'll drink and we'll eat
and we'll drink and eat some more.
We'll drink and we'll eat
and we'll drink and eat some more.
We'll drink and we'll eat
and we'll drink and eat some more.
IT'S CHRISTMAS!
..........Good cheer to the homeless.
..........Good cheer to the poor.
we'll drink and we'll eat
and we'll drink and eat some more.
We'll drink and we'll eat
and we'll drink and eat some more.
We'll drink and we'll eat
and we'll drink and eat some more.
We'll drink and we'll eat
and we'll drink and eat some more.
IT'S CHRISTMAS!
..........Good cheer to the homeless.
..........Good cheer to the poor.
..........Good cheer to the homeless.
..........Good cheer to the poor.

IT'S BIG CHRISTMAS

About the Single
My Christmas Town is a modern Christmas folk song that shines a light on the quiet struggles happening in communities across the UK. Blending social realism with warmth and hope, the song reflects on the decline of local high streets, the impact of austerity, and the people who slip through the cracks — all wrapped in a message of togetherness.

Through vivid storytelling and atmospheric folk instrumentation, Anita paints a stark yet deeply human portrait of a town worn down by time: potholed streets, boarded-up shops, unreadable signs, and the invisible weight carried by those who call it home. But the song is not bleak — it's about light.

At its heart, My Christmas Town is a reminder that people are the hope of a place. Even in hardship, community spirit, compassion, and solidarity shine brighter than any street-lamp or fairy-light.

The Sound
A warm, acoustic folk palette with a wintery, reflective tone:
* Lead vocals – Anita Abram
* Produced by – Pete Moody
* Vocals: Tommy Moody
The track carries echoes of classic British folk balladry with contemporary social storytelling — atmospheric, emotive, and grounded.

Themes & Inspiration
The lyrics explore the real sights and feelings of many British towns at Christmas:
* broken high streets
* homelessness
* empty shops
* people struggling but moving on “step by step”
* the resilience of communities
* the belief that light comes from people, not decorations
Rock bottom can still be a place where hope blooms — especially at Christmas.

Artist’s Quote
“I wanted to write a Christmas song for the places that don’t make the postcards. The kind of towns many of us grew up in — tired, forgotten, but full of heart. ‘My Christmas Town’ is about people carrying each other through darkness and finding the courage to be each other’s light.” — Anita Abram


My Christmas Town

Hour 1 of https://RushToReason.com launches into Health & Wellness Wednesday with energy, humor, and hard-earned wisdom. Attorney Michael Bailey (https://michaelbaileylawllc.com) joins John Rush to unpack the hidden urgency of end-of-year planning. Why do families wait until tragedy strikes before putting vital documents in place? And how much chaos, stress, and financial strain could be avoided with one simple phone call? Michael reveals the timelines, the pitfalls, and the holiday-season crunch most people never see coming—until it’s too late.

Then lifestyle creator Shanisty Ireland (https://shesbecomingdomestic.com) steps in with Thanksgiving survival tactics. Want to know the freezer-friendly casseroles that save hours? The one thawing mistake that can ruin your turkey? Shanisty shares time-saving tricks, kid-friendly dishes that turn a stressful holiday into a joyful one.

Finally, wellness expert Julie E. (https://julieehealth.com)enters with a surprise topic: scar tissue as an overlooked root cause of chronic health struggles. Could those “old dents” in the body silently drain your energy and disrupt hormones? 

Hour 1 ends with questions you didn’t even know you needed to ask—setting up a compelling deep-dive into hidden health truths.


HOUR 2
Hour 2 of Rush to Reason opens with author and leadership expert Richard Battle (https://RichardBattle.com), who reveals a surprising source of wisdom: the childhood song Old MacDonald Had a Farm. Could the familiar E-I-E-I-O actually contain timeless leadership secrets about example, instruction, inspiration, and optimism? Richard shows how these simple principles can rebuild teams, restore vision, and expose the insecurity that keeps modern leaders stuck.

From there, the show pivots into breaking news and online frenzy as John Rush unpacks the mysterious lights seen over Colorado. Were they UFOs? A secret government test? Or something far more ordinary? John exposes how quickly conspiracies grow—and why AI-generated videos and fabricated content make truth harder to spot than ever.

Finally, Sonny Kutcher of Young Americans Against Socialism (https://www.yaas.org/ ) joins John to break down a razor-thin 5–4 Supreme Court decision granting President Trump sweeping authority to target cartel members as foreign terrorist organizations. Is this a turning point in the border crisis—or the beginning of a political earthquake?

Hour 2 blends leadership insight, cultural tension, and breaking-news urgency into a sharp, energizing hour of radio you won’t want to miss.


HOUR 3
Hour 3 of Rush to Reason opens with John reflecting on more than a decade behind the mic—and the nonstop learning that comes with it. But the hour quickly pivots to a hard look at Colorado’s Front Range, fueled by listener messages pouring in about $2.29 Costco top-tier gas, public-school frustrations, and an explosive question: Why is Denver no longer one of America’s most desirable cities to move to?

John dives headfirst into the region’s homelessness surge, criticizing weak leadership and policies that make life easier for those choosing the streets and harder for everyone else. Is homelessness now spreading from Denver into Castle Rock, Cheyenne, and every once-quiet suburb in between? And is failed governance—not economics—driving families and businesses away?

The hour then shifts gears as Wall Street strategist Scott Garliss of Bent Pine Capital (https://x.com/CScottGarliss) joins the show. Together, they unpack a jittery week on Wall Street: Michael Burry’s harsh warnings about AI stocks, fears over rising car-loan defaults, and the Fed’s looming interest-rate decisions. But with Nvidia’s blowout earnings, is AI truly inflated hype—or a genuine revolution reshaping the economy?

Hour 3 mixes economic intrigue, political fire, and real-world concerns into a fast-moving, thought-provoking conversation you won’t want to miss.

HR3 Is Denver Dying? Homelessness. Plus Wall Street Chaos and AI Controversy. 11-19-25

HR1 Surprising Cause of Chronic Pain. Thanksgiving Traps. Estate Must-Dos. 11-19-25

HR2 Why a Kids’ Song Teaches Leadership. Colorado “UFOs.” Trump’s Big Supreme Court Victory 11-19-25

Hi guys, welcome to my first episode of Amplify Her! This podcast is turning up the volume on women's voices that are too often ignored. This is a channel where I explore - inequality, power, community, about being a woman and everything else in between. 
Today's episode is with my Mum,  Donna! We explore frontline experience through a Community Development lens and delving into our own experience in the field. 
No fluff. No filters. Just honesty, empowerment and the kind of conversations that spark change.
If you are ready to challenge the narrative and amplify what's been silenced, you're in the right place.
Love Liv x

Amplify Her with Liv Talks

Since I wrote this song the bill was passed it contains many terrible things for Canadians already reeling from a collapse of jobs and hiring, a collapsing housing and condo industry, declining infrastructure, and soaring crime, food prices and homelessness and more - putting many renters in dire straights, particularly low income and the most vulnerable in society.  We'll cover other horrific aspects of Bill C60 such as the privatization of Ontario's water.

Shadows of Bill 60

Changing inland northwest lives since 1939. More then a store, it's local lives changed for good.

Artist Contact:
* Email: anita@musician.org
* Phone: 07796 263311
* Website: www.anitamusic.uk

* Anita Abram is a Suffolk-based singer-songwriter known for her captivating storytelling and innovative folk compositions.
* Pete Moody, featured vocalist and producer of the track, is an acclaimed vocal coach and musician.
* The Vixen & The Peacock is a modern folk tale inspired by the moral lessons of Aesop’s fables, weaving poetic lyrics with evocative instrumentation.

Social Media and Streaming Links
* Facebook: facebook.com/anitaabram.music
* Instagram: @anitaabram
* SoundCloud: soundcloud.com/anita-abram
* Spotify: Spotify Link

We are local media. Charleston Media Solutions gives businesses the ability to merge on-air, online and on-site brand attribution with exclusive access to interact with potential customers.

We are a couple of musicians from the United Kingdom: Chris Madoch - mainly lyrics & Veli Finn - mainly music.

I'm a 61 year old born and raised in Canada.  My parents were both Austrian (Europe).  I'm married and my wife was born and raised in Luzon, Philippines.  Since 1997 I also live in the Philippines.  I have many interests: motorcycles, ebikes and bikes, horses, agri-forestry, computers, writing, song-writing, Chinese-Donghua (and some Japanese-Anime), inventions, doing the impossible, repairing things, projects, esoteric and much more.  While many take one path in life I love exploring and the roads seldom used.

I'll get an email address up - if you have a story to tell let the ole Rainforest Cowboy know.  I love to write about peoples' experiences, their cities and nations, hobbies, hopes and fears.  Maybe you're in love, promoting a charity, or missing a lost one - if you would like to share, I'll make a song about it.

In conversation with others, we explore how poverty affects the mind, relationships, emotions and society as a whole, and what can be done to change it. Hear from activists, researchers, policy makers, and those with lived experience of poverty around the world.

Rush to Reason is "Denver's Afternoon Rush" ~ News, Politics, and Humor. Finding real answers using logic and reason.   Tune in every weekday from 3 to 7pm MT. Find the KLZ560 app at The App Store or on Google Play, or in Denver on the Dial at 560AM, or at RushToReason.com 

John Rush is a local talk show host who has been on the radio in Denver since 1996. He also hosts Fix It Radio and Drive Radio both call in radio shows on KLZ on Saturdays from 9am - 1pm.

John has been a small business owner since 1986 and has owned several businesses over the past 2 decades. He brings his wealth as a "common man" to the events of the day.

New tracks tagged #homelessness