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Practical Solutions to Homelessness: Community, Policy, and Innovation
Episode 788th July 2025 • Solving America's Problems • Jerremy Alexander Newsome & Dave Conley
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Can we choose to end homelessness? Hosts Jeremy Alexander Newsome and Dave Conley explore bold, actionable solutions—from church involvement and community care to Finland’s successful housing-first model and smart policy changes. They dive into the psychological drivers behind homelessness, emphasizing the critical role of mental health support. This episode also highlights how city planning, real estate investments, and simple human connections can create lasting change. It’s a compelling look at how society can—and must—act to solve this crisis.

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  • (00:00) Introduction: Can We Choose to End Homelessness?
  • (00:35) Societal Choices: The Power of Collective Action
  • (03:20) Finland’s Approach: Lessons from a Housing-First Model
  • (07:45) Policy Changes: What Needs to Happen at the Top
  • (12:10) Community Care: Churches and Nonprofits Leading the Way
  • (16:30) Mental Health and Homelessness: Addressing the Root Causes
  • (20:15) Conclusion: A Call to Action for Society


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