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Welcome to the Homeless Unfiltered Podcast, hosted by Mark Horvath—the most raw, unfiltered podcast on homelessness you'll find. Get ready for real stories from people with lived and living experiences of homelessness, along with eye-opening insights from service providers, policymakers, and advocates. We dive deep into the hard truths, exposing both wins and failures in the fight against homelessness. This podcast will challenge you, inspire action, and spark change. Tune in and learn how to be part of the solution for positive change!

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Homeless Unfiltered by Invisible People

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Why Mainstream Solutions Fail Indigenous Homelessness—And What Actually Works 30:07

3 дні тому30:07

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Shane Pelletier, Executive Director of the National Indigenous Homelessness Council, joins us for a powerful conversation on why Canada’s mainstream responses to homelessness keep missing the mark for Indigenous communities. Drawing from lived experience and national advocacy, Shane breaks down how disconnection from land, culture, and identity, rooted in colonialism and residential schools, drives Indigenous homelessness. We talk about what doesn’t work, what actually does, and why community-led solutions are the only real way forward. His podcast episode is sponsored by Pulse For Good—an automated feedback system that helps shelters, clinics, and community programs listen to the people they serve. Learn more at https://pulseforgood.com/invisible.…

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What If the Problem Isn’t the Homeless Tents, But the System? 34:58

12 днів тому34:58

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Homeless encampments are growing, and cities keep sending in police to clear them out, which only makes the crisis worse. But what if the real problem isn’t the tents, it’s the system? In this episode, we sit down with Iain De Jong for an unfiltered conversation about what’s really driving encampments, why shelters aren’t the answer people think they are, and how real solutions start with trust, housing, and human connection—not punishment. This podcast episode is sponsored by Pulse For Good—an automated feedback system that helps shelters, clinics, and community programs listen to the people they serve. Learn more at: pulseforgood.com/invisible…

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How Housing After Prison Helps Everyone 35:38

25 днів тому35:38

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What happens when someone finally gets a second chance and a place to call home? In this episode, we reunite with Heather, Willard, and Shanel, three people featured in our new documentary, Returning Home: Prison, Homelessness, or Housing? The Choice That Changes Everything - to explore how supportive housing after incarceration doesn’t just change lives, it strengthens communities. From the landlord who took a chance to the former prisoners who now thrive in stable housing, this is a raw, honest conversation about redemption, trust, and the public power of supportive housing. Their stories show how stable housing reduces recidivism, creates safer neighborhoods, and offers real savings to taxpayers. When we invest in people coming home from prison, we all benefit. CLICK HERE to watch the documentary now on Invisible People’s YouTube channel. It’s not just inspiring—it’s urgent.…

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They Said People Don’t Want Housing. We Proved Them Wrong. 30:42

4 weeks тому30:42

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Carter Hewgley is the Senior Manager at the L.A. County Homeless Initiative, working across 88 cities to confront one of the nation’s largest homelessness crises. In this episode, we dig into what’s actually working and why so many people get it wrong. Carter shares how programs like Pathway Home are proving that when you offer the right kind of housing with dignity and support, people say yes. If you’ve ever believed that homeless people “don’t want help,” this conversation will change your mind. It’s honest, hopeful, and urgently needed.…

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He Slept in a Car. Then Spent 40 Years Covering Homelessness. 34:44

5 weeks тому34:44

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Kevin Fagan isn’t just a reporter — he lived the stories he covered. Kicked out at 16 and sleeping in cars, his experience shaped a 40-year career reporting on homelessness. At the San Francisco Chronicle, he published over 5,000 articles on the crisis, becoming one of America’s most trusted voices. In this episode, Kevin shares hard-won lessons from San Francisco’s streets, why homelessness keeps growing, and the power of telling human stories with dignity. We also dive into his new book, The Lost and the Found: A True Story of Homelessness, Found Family and Second Chances, and what it taught him about hope, connection, and second chances. Whether you’re a journalist, a fan of powerful stories, or want to better understand homelessness, this conversation is for you. To learn more about Kevin Fagan and find out where to order his book, The Lost and the Found, visit: kevinfaganwriter.com…

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They Were Once Homeless. Now, They’re Shaping Policy 38:01

6 weeks тому38:01

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They Don’t Just Share Their Story—They Make the Decisions Dee Martineau and Rico Morales are part of Hennepin County’s Lived Experience Advisory Group—a rare example of a system that doesn’t just ask for input, but actually gives decision-making power to people with lived experience of homelessness. In this moving and eye-opening conversation, they share their personal journeys, challenge tokenism, and show us what real equity looks like when those most impacted are trusted to lead. TThis powerful podcast conversation comes from our documentary, “Can We End Homelessness? Hennepin County Shows How.” Watch the full film here: https://youtu.be/yq1C8l4uSZc?si=wURzO38s_uxgeDw_…

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Speaking the Truth in Homeless Services—Even When It Hurts 38:35

8 weeks тому38:35

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David Gillanders, Executive Director of Pathways of Hope, brings brutal honesty to this conversation. He challenges inflated success rates, explains why the system chases numbers over people, and shares how Housing First has been reduced to a checklist instead of a true support model. David speaks openly about capitalism, poverty, and the political choices that keep people homeless. If you’ve ever wondered why homelessness keeps getting worse despite all the efforts to solve it, this episode will give you answers most people are too afraid to say out loud.…

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Why Warehousing Homeless People Doesn’t Work—And What Does 32:24

9 weeks тому32:24

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If we want to end homelessness, we must fix the system meant to help—starting with our shelters . In this podcast episode, we speak with Sandra Clarkson, CEO of Calgary Drop-In Centre, and James Hughes, CEO of the Old Brewery Mission in Montreal—two of Canada’s largest and oldest homeless service providers. They share how their organizations are breaking away from the outdated model of warehousing people and instead embracing low-barrier, housing-focused care. It’s not about just giving people a bed—it’s about creating a pathway home.…

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6 Overdoses to Saving Lives: A Story of Harm Reduction and Hope 33:18

10 weeks тому33:18

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Guy Felicella survived six overdoses and spent 20 years in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside battling addiction and homelessness. Now he’s saving lives. In this powerful episode, Guy shares how trauma, undiagnosed ADHD, and a toxic drug supply nearly killed him—and how harm reduction and housing gave him a second chance. Listeners will gain a deeper understanding of why traditional approaches to addiction often fail, how stigma fuels overdose deaths, and what actually works to save lives. Whether you're in recovery, know someone who is, or care about solutions to addiction and homelessness, Guy’s story will challenge what you thought you knew—and leave you with hope.…

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Thrown Out, Left Behind: The Hidden Crisis Facing 2SLGBTQ+ Homeless Youth 32:03

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What happens when home isn’t safe—and the shelter system isn’t either? Dr. Alex Abramovich is a Senior Scientist at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), Associate Professor at the University of Toronto, and Canada Research Chair in 2SLGBTQ+ Youth Homelessness and Mental Health. For over 15 years, he’s been a leading voice fighting to end the systemic failures that leave queer and trans youth with nowhere to turn. In this powerful episode, Dr. Abramovich shares what he's learned from years of research—and lived experience—about hidden homelessness, family rejection, and the urgent need for inclusive housing and mental health services. He also talks about empowering youth through film and storytelling, and what it really takes to make change. If you care about homeless youth, mental health, or making sure no one is left behind, this episode is essential.…

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Fires, Rising Rents, and Homelessness: LA Is in Crisis. How Do We Fix It? 45:22

13 weeks тому45:22

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Los Angeles County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath joins us to break down the perfect storm hitting LA: devastating fires, rising rents, and a worsening homelessness crisis. In this unfiltered conversation, we dig into the systemic failures, political roadblocks, and policy gaps that are fueling displacement across the region. We talk about how the county is responding to disaster displacement, why prevention is key, and the broken bureaucracies that leave beds sitting empty while people sleep on the streets. Horvath shares why she led the push to declare a state of emergency in LA County—and how it’s helping cut red tape to speed up real solutions. She also talks candidly about her time on the LAHSA commission, calling the agency “fundamentally broken” and describing how it’s grown into something “almost unmanageable.” To understand what’s really happening in Los Angeles—and what we must do next to fix it—listen now.…

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This City Cut Homelessness by 30%—Here’s How 29:29

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Most cities talk about ending homelessness. St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada, is actually doing it. This year alone, they’ve reduced chronic homelessness by 30% —and in this episode, we sit down with Danielle Neilson , Manager of Housing Stability Services, to break down exactly how they’re making it happen. From libraries offering safe sleep spaces to businesses stepping up , St. Thomas is proving that real solutions require a whole community. Danielle reveals how their low-barrier shelters , Housing First strategy , and Built for Zero Canada partnership are creating lasting change. Plus, she shares the biggest mistakes most cities make when addressing homelessness. 🔹 What’s working in St. Thomas—and why other cities should take notes 🔹 How political will and community buy-in are changing lives 🔹 The unexpected ways libraries, businesses, and police are stepping up 🔹 Why criminalization and NIMBY resistance are making things worse 🔹 The truth about “ending” vs. “functionally ending” homelessness 📺 WATCH on YouTube or 🎧 LISTEN wherever you get your podcasts to learn what every city should be doing to solve homelessness. This is an episode you can’t afford to miss!…

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I Never Went to Jail for Being in a Gang—But I Did for Being Homeless 31:52

14 weeks тому31:52

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Former gang member Curtis Howard spent 30 years cycling between homelessness and incarceration, not because of gang activity, but because the system punishes people for being poor. From parole violations to survival crimes, Curtis exposes how the criminal justice system traps homeless people in an endless cycle—and why it was easier to leave gang life than to escape homelessness. Now an advocate and nonprofit founder, Curtis is fighting to change the system. In this powerful conversation, he reveals: 🔹 How homelessness, not gangs, led to his arrests 🔹 Why parole conditions keep people stuck on the streets 🔹 The truth about why people struggle to exit homelessness 🔹 Real solutions that actually work This is a raw, eye-opening conversation you won’t want to miss. Watch or listen now. Special thanks to the Regional Task Force on Homelessness in San Diego…

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Trump’s Homeless Disaster Is Coming—How Bad Will It Get? 49:53

15 weeks тому49:53

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🚨 A homelessness disaster is coming. With Trump’s potential return, the landscape of homelessness policy is shifting in dangerous ways—internment camps, criminalization, forced treatment, and mass funding cuts are on the table. In this episode, Iain De Jong joins us to unpack the terrifying policies taking shape under Project 2025, why homelessness services are in extreme crisis, and how misinformation is being weaponized to reshape public perception. 💡 What’s the real plan behind the right-wing push to criminalize homelessness? How do we fight back against coordinated attacks on evidence-based solutions? And how can we prepare for what’s coming? 🎧 Listen now—because if we don’t act, things will get much, much worse…

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The Smarter Way to End Homelessness—And Why It Works 37:54

17 weeks тому37:54