S2E1 - From Shelter to Home: Joe's Story

Like many communities across BC, Quesnel is facing an increasing number of people that are precariously housed. This episode explores the challenges of moving from a shelter to permanent housing, and the role of homelessness outreach workers in supporting people at risk and those experiencing homelessness. Sara is joined by Joe, a shelter guest at Quesnel Shelter and Support Society and Jen Gardiner, a Homelessness Prevention Program outreach worker living in northern BC. Joe and Jen talk about how access to housing could change to help people experiencing homelessness.

Guests include:

Jen Gardiner, Homelessness Prevention Program Outreach Worker, Quesnel Shelter and Support Society

Joe, shelter guest, Quesnel Shelter and Support Society

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