This week, we are joined by Gary P. Jenkins—Chief Administrative Officer of Urban Pathways and former Commissioner of the New York City Department of Social Services. He shares the initiatives that Urban Pathways has been working to address the homelessness crisis in NYC. Moreover, he discusses the importance of providing unhoused people with the necessary tools and resources they need to help them get back on their feet.

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In this powerful episode, we are joined by Jeremy C. Kohomban, President and CEO of Children’s Village and President of Harlem Dowling, to talk about the crisis of youth homelessness—and what we must do differently to address it. He advocates for a shift away from shelter systems to stable, affordable, and secure housing.

Dr. Kohomban reminds us that our youth are resilient and more than capable of tackling challenges and dreaming big—they just need the right support. He challenges us to reimagine what community care looks like and emphasizes the immense impact of supportive housing, high expectations in education, and unconditional support from just one figure.

Have thoughts about what we discussed in the episode? Interested in sharing your story? We want to hear from you!

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