498. Walking With, Not Walking By: Helping Unhoused Neighbors Rebuild Social Support Systems - Kevin F. Adler, Miracle Messages

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498. Walking With, Not Walking By: Helping Unhoused Neighbors Rebuild Social Support Systems - Kevin F. Adler, Miracle Messages
Dec 20, 2023
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Meet Kevin. He’s an award-winning social entrepreneur and the author of the new book, "When We Walk By", a must-read guide for ending homelessness in America. 1 in 3 people experiencing homelessness lose their social support systems, creating unimaginable levels of isolation. He’s also the Founder and CEO of Miracle Messages, a game-changing nonprofit tackling "relational poverty." Since 2014, Miracle Messages has been working to ensure that no one goes through homelessness alone by providing family reunification services, a phone buddy program, and the first basic income pilot for people experiencing homelessness in the U.S., supported by Google.org. During this eye-opening conversation, nine-year-old Julia Endicott joins as a guest host to find out how everyone can make a difference in the lives of the unhoused, especially kids 🤝


Today’s Guest
Kevin F. Adler, Founder and CEO, Miracle Messages

Episode Highlights

  • Kevin’s story and journey to where (4:45)
  • The Go Pro experiment (17:55)
  • Overview of Miracle Messages (23:45)
    • No one goes through homelessness alone.
    • No one should feel helpless on this issue.
  • Basic income pilot program (28:30)
  • What kids can do to help (33:50)
  • A powerful moment of philanthropy in Kevin’s life (35:45)
  • Kevin’s One Good Thing: Inspiration from $7.  (36:55)
  • How to connect with Kevin (40:40)

For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/498.

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