“The elderly shouldn’t be forgotten; they are precious.”

Did you know by 2030, one out of every five people will be over 65?

As our population ages, it underscores the importance of organizations like Little Sisters of the Poor, which provides not only shelter but a community for this vulnerable community. In this episode, Mother Mary Richard answers "How can the community care for the elderly?

Like SVDP, Little Sisters of the Poor has a rich history and presence in Louisville that spans over 150 years. Mother Mary shares about the cultural challenges and changes to caring for the elderly poor, and creating a nurturing environment for its nearly 80 residents.

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In the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, we all experience some levels of stress. However, we often forget the holidays amplify the challenges that the unhoused may have.

In this episode, Amy Meredith, an author, keynote speaker, consultant, and cofounder and CEO of UP For Women and Children, answers "What is it like for the unhoused during the holidays?"

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Amy also offers insight into the unique issues unhoused women and the elderly face.

• Violence is the leading cause of homelessness for women
• 2 in 5 women account for Louisville’s unhoused population, yet there are only 94 shelter beds designated for women among the city’s emergency shelter
• 1 in 5 women experiencing homelessness in Louisville are over the age of 62

Amy's new book, "Where the Light Breaks Through," is available to purchase.

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Food insecurity was on the rise in our community before the government shutdown, and it isn't going away any time soon.

In this episode, Dare to Care President & CEO Vincent James talks about why that is, who an actual SNAP recipient is, their buying habits, navigating the latest government shutdown, and the community's response to feed those in need.

He gives an honest and helpful answer to our main question, "What are you seeing across our community as it pertains to food insecurity?"

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This conversation dives into the intersection between tourism and homelessness in shaping our city.

In this episode, Louisville Tourism President & CEO Cleo Battle and Greater Louisville Inc. President & CEO Sarah Davasher-Wisdom talk about the "brand of Louisville" and the economic ripple effect of homelessness on attracting new businesses or visitor perception.

With Louisville Tourism estimating an annual economic impact of more than $4.4 billion, we ask an important question, "How does visible homelessness impact economic development, tourism, and the Louisville brand?"

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In case you missed our special live-streamed podcast episode, it’s now available! Tune in to explore the homelessness landscape locally and nationally.

At the 2025 SVDP National Assembly, Author/Keynote Speaker Gregg Colburn and SVDP USA National CEO Michael Acaldo joined us from the Galt House.

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The conversation centered on "Housing & Humanity" as they dove into this key question: “With homelessness growing nationally, how are both research and service-based organizations working toward solutions?”

Highlights include the difference between affordable and subsidized housing, the reasons behind the decrease in Veteran homelessness, the structural versus individual drivers of homelessness, and how SVDP is helping reduce homelessness.

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This is a candid conversation about a tough topic.

In this episode, Louisville Metro Police Department Lieutenant Colonel Nick Owen shares his view on "What should the public know about police interactions with people experiencing homelessness?"

As Assistant Chief of Police with nearly 20 years on the force, Nick Owen talks about the importance of policing crime—not communities—and highlights the positive strides LMPD and local government have made in recent years. He talks about the services police should and should not provide for those experiencing homelessness, his thoughts on House Bill 5, how LMPD handles mistakes in the field, and the right for every citizen to feel safe.

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FEED. CLOTHE. HOUSE. HEAL.

St. Vincent de Paul Phoenix's CEO Shannon Clancy shares how she and her team are transforming lives with compassion and innovation in the Valley of the Sun.

As the first female CEO of SVDP Phoenix's nearly 80-year history, Clancy has adapted to meet the ever-changing needs of those experiencing homelessness. She shares about their ambitious housing goals for 2025, explains the difference between preventing homelessness and rehousing people, and highlights their unique medical and dental clinics for uninsured patients. She also shares stories of Muhammed Ali's memorable visits to SVDP Phoenix.

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Can helping actually hurt?

Dr. Brian Fikkert talks about the difference between empowering and enabling those in need—and why poverty is about more than a lack of possessions.

Fikkert coauthored "When Helping Hurts" and "Becoming Whole," books that have transformed how churches and organizations approach poverty. He is the Founder of the Chalmers Center for Economic Development and Professor of Economics and Community Development at Covenant College. He holds a Ph.D. in economics from Yale University.

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