Complex Problems, Simple Solutions: Discussions on Homelessness
Welcome to the Complex Problems, Simple Solutions: Discussions on Homelessness podcast. We explore resources, experiences, and the goals of advocates and outreach volunteers who offer services and support to our unhoused neighbors throughout Washington State. Our hope is to provide a more compassionate understanding of their experiences, and the obstacles they face as they pursue their goals.
Your host of Complex Problems, Simple Solutions, Anton Preisinger, formed the nonprofit organization, Northwest Hospitality in 2016 to pursue his outreach goals and better support vulnerable neighbors where he lived and worked. With a background in science and diverse volunteer experiences, Anton continues to develop NWH organically. We are always doing our best to respond to people’s unique requests and find ways to enhance the programs of other groups and organizations in the field by filling in the gaps and maximizing teamwork. When communities are encouraged, complex problems can be conquered by simple solutions.
Episodes
15 episodes
Episode 14: Let's Do Something Together - Get to Know Someone
February 19, 2024Complex Problems, Simple Solutions: Discussions on HomelessnessEpisode 14: Let's Do Something Together - Get to Know SomeoneLet's Do something together this week. Grab a friend and reach out to someone in...
Episode 13: A Few Reasons Why People Refuse Resources
February 12, 2024Complex Problems, Simple Solutions: Discussions on HomelessnessEpisode 13: A Few Reasons Why People Refuse ResourcesHave you ever wondered why your unhoused neighbors may refuse resources when offered? Th...
Episode 12: Let's Do Something Together - Trash Pickup
February 4, 2024Complex Problems, Simple Solutions: Discussions on HomelessnessEpisode 12: Let's Do Something Together - Trash PickupIn this episode, Anton discusses the opportunity to get out into your neighborhood and c...
Episode 11: Point in Time Count
January 29, 2024Complex Problems, Simple Solutions: Discussions on HomelessnessEpisode 11 - Point in Time CountWhat is a Point in Time Count and why is it done? Anton discusses this annual survey and how it works in Kitsa...
Episode 10: Discussion Prompt: What Would it Take for You to Become Homeless?
January 22, 2024Complex Problems, Simple Solutions: Discussions on HomelessnessEpisode 10 - Discussion Prompt: What Would it Take for You to Become Homeless?Join the conversation as we discuss what it would take for you t...
Episode 9: The Magnet Theory Debunked
January 15, 2024Complex Problems, Simple Solutions: Discussions on HomelessnessEpisode 9 - The Magnet Theory DebunkedA discussion on the Magnet Theory. What is it and why is it a myth?The main goal of Northwest Ho...
Episode 8: Let's Do Something Together: Discussion Prompt
January 8, 2024Complex Problems, Simple Solutions: Discussions on HomelessnessEpisode 8 - Let's Do Something Together: Discussion PromptIn this episode we hope to inspire conversation and participation. Spark up a convers...
Episode 7: Why All the Trash and Why Do We Pick it Up?
December 18, 2023Complex Problems, Simple Solutions: Discussions on HomelessnessEpisode 7 - Why All the Trash and Why Do We Pick it Up? Environmental Hospitality is one of Northwest Hospitality’s most successful and appre...
Episode 6: Northwest Hospitality Vehicle Repair Program
December 11, 2023Complex Problems, Simple Solutions: Discussions on HomelessnessEpisode 6 - Northwest Hospitality's Vehicle Repair ProgramLearn about one of our most impactful programs. Our vehicle repair program is focus...
Episode 5: NWH's Hospitality Kits
December 4, 2023Complex Problems, Simple Solutions: Discussions on HomelessnessEpisode 5 - Northwest Hospitality's Hospitality KitsLearn about how our longest running program, Hospitality (or Hygiene) Kits works. Anton ex...
Episode 4: How Does the Northwest Hospitality Environmental Hospitality Program Work?
November 20, 2023Complex Problems, Simple Solutions: Discussions on HomelessnessEpisode 4 - How Does the Northwest Hospitality Environmental Hospitality Program Work?Volunteers for Northwest Hospitality are committed to t...
Episode 3: What is the Northwest Hospitality Mobile Closet?
November 13, 2023Complex Problems, Simple Solutions: Discussions on HomelessnessEpisode 3 - Intro to Mobile Closet ProgramWhat is a mobile closet? How does it help and where does it go? Answers to these questions about No...
Episode 2: Northwest Hospitality's First Program
November 6, 2023Complex Problems, Simple Solutions: Discussions on HomelessnessEpisode 2 - Northwest Hospitality First Program (Producers of this Podcast)In this episode, hear details on Northwest Hospitality's first prog...
Episode 1: Intro to Northwest Hospitality
October 30, 2023Complex Problems, Simple Solutions: Discussions on HomelessnessEpisode 1 - Intro to Northwest Hospitality (Producers of this Podcast) In this episode, hear a brief overview of the what sparked the beginnin...
Promo - Complex Problems, Simple Solutions: Discussions on Homelessness
The mission of the Northwest Hospitality podcast is to strengthen communities through exploring simple solutions to complex problems. We discuss resources, experiences, and the goals of advocates and outreach volunteers who offer services and s...