In this episode of "The Road Home Podcast," we sit down with Fernando Lemos, the passionate Executive Director of Mi Casa, a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering individuals and communities. Join us on a journey through Fernando's experiences, from his early days to his impactful role at Mi Casa. ? Links and Resources: ⁠Episode Insights⁠ ? Subscribe and Stay Tuned: Please take the time to rate and review us on ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠, ⁠Spotify⁠, or wherever you get your podcasts. It means a great deal to the show and it will make it easier for potential listeners to find us ..read more

Join us on the Road Home Podcast as we sit down with Scott Kratz, Vice President of Building Bridges Across the River (BBAR). In this enlightening episode, Scott shares his expertise on community-informed development and its transformative impact on affordable housing. ? About the Episode: Scott dives deep into the core principles of community engagement, cultural sensitivity, and sustainable design that drive BBAR's mission. Discover how involving communities in the decision-making process leads to housing solutions that truly meet the needs of the people they serve. ? Listen and Learn: Gain ..read more

Welcome to The Road Home, a podcast by The National Coalition for Homeless Veterans. In this enlightening episode titled "Shared Housing," we delve into an innovative housing model that's reshaping the landscape of affordable living. Joining us are two esteemed guests, Louise Rothschild, Senior Associate at Abt Associates, and Annamarie Pluhar, President of Sharing Housing Inc. Together, they shed light on the concept of shared housing and its profound impact on communities and individuals facing housing challenges. Tune in to explore the profound impact and practicalities of shared housing, u ..read more

In this episode, we are joined by a distinguished guest, Julie Creamer, the VP of Acquisition at Preservation of Affordable Housing (POAH). Our focus today revolves around a crucial topic: Naturally Occurring Affordable Housing (NOAH). We dive into the critical importance of mission-driven organizations working diligently to capture NOAH properties to preserve their affordability. We also explore the funding programs available to support the acquisition of NOAH properties and the innovative strategies that can be employed to safeguard their affordability. Resources ⁠⁠⁠Episode Insights⁠⁠⁠ Plea ..read more

In this enlightening episode of "The Road Home" podcast, brought to you by the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans, we dive deep into the world of Cooperative Housing. Our guest, Fred Gibbs, President of the National Association for Housing Cooperatives, is here to share his extensive knowledge and insights into this innovative housing model. Cooperative Housing offers a unique and empowering approach to homeownership, offering a sense of community and shared responsibility. Fred Gibbs delves into the principles of cooperative housing, highlighting the benefits it can bring to veterans an ..read more

Our Guest We are joined by Chul Gugich, Principal, Policy and Legislative Research and Applications, of LeSar Development Consultants (LDC) Resources Episode Insights Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. It means a great deal to the show and it will make it easier for potential listeners to find us ..read more

Season 4 of NCHV’s The Road Home podcast is coming soon! In previous seasons, we explored traditional affordable housing development projects, innovative short-term approaches, and housing justice as the means to ending veteran homelessness. This season we’ll take a turn and examine solidarity as a critical piece of the effort and identify how collective action can impact an individual veteran’s ability to access affordable housing.   Ending veteran homelessness requires all hands on deck. We need to partner to create a path forward that works for the most vulnerable veterans and res ..read more

Our Guests James Williams, Director of Racial Justice Policy, Fair Share Housing Center Laura Foote, Executive Director, YIMBY Action Resources The Road Home Webpage Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. It means a great deal to the show and it will make it easier for potential listeners to find us ..read more

Our Guest James Williams, Director of Racial Justice Policy, Fair Share Housing Center Resources The Road Home Webpage Episode 8 Insights Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. It means a great deal to the show and it will make it easier for potential listeners to find us ..read more

Our Guest Shonterria “Terri” Charleston, Director, Training and Technical Assistance, Housing Assistance Council Resources The Road Home Webpage Episode 7 Insights Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. It means a great deal to the show and it will make it easier for potential listeners to find us ..read more