In this episode, host Darryl Jones sits down with Irene Basdakis & Adriana De La Torre from Grandma’s House of Hope, a nonprofit organization dedicated to housing and supporting individuals experiencing homelessness in Orange County, California. They share inspiring stories about their work, the comprehensive services they offer to address the root causes of homelessness, and what can be done to prevent homelessness from happening.

Episode Highlights:

• Causes of homelessness
• The success story of a former participant now in permanent housing
• Challenges: lack of basic skills, obtaining documentation, funding for affordable housing
• Employing former participants as staff members
• Need for community support and understanding to address homelessness

Key Questions Asked:

1. What are the most common causes of homelessness among your clients?
2. How does your approach address the root causes?
3. What are the barriers to transitioning out of homelessness into stable housing?
4. How do you empower self-sufficiency among participants?
5. What are the eligibility criteria for your program?
6. Have you seen an uptick in housing requests since COVID-19?
7. What are your long-term goals for expanding your reach?
8. How do you address unique needs (veterans, youth, mental illness, addiction)?
9. What policy changes could better support organizations like yours?

Guest Information:

Irene Basdakis (CEO) & Adriana De La Torre (Director of Housing)

Grandma’s House of Hope

Website: https://www.grandmashouseofhope.org/

Intake Line (Call or text): (714) 558-8600

Donate: (714) 558-8600

Email: intake@grandmashouseofhope.org

Contact Darryl:

Darryl & JJ Jones Real Estate

Email: darrylandjj@gmail.com

Phone: (714) 713-4663