Doing What Works Logo

Season 2: Innovations in Homeless Services

 

Homeless Services Extend Beyond Traditional Social Work

Learn why careers in homeless services extend beyond traditional social work – they're at the forefront of driving social change and strengthening communities.

Each episode will engage with experts, policymakers, and educators to uncover the history, explore  effective policies, and highlight the efforts of those working to create change.

Innovations in Homeless Services Podcast Graphic

Get Involved

Homeless Service Work

Homeless Service Work Certificate

Preparing leaders to end homelessness. A program designed for students interested in making a difference by working in the homeless response system.

Featured Episode

Meet Our Guests

Season 2, Episode 1 with Celia Alverez

Addressing Homelessness with Celina Alvarez of Housing Works

Executive Director
Housing Works CA
Season 2, Episode 2 with Becky Denison

Root Causes of Homelessness in LA County with Becky Dennison

Co-Executive Director
Venice Community Housing
Season 2, Episode 3 with Nancy Greenstein

Community College Homeless Programs with Dr. Nancy Greenstein

Chair
SMC Board of Trustees
Season 2, Episode 4 with Leepi Shimkhada

Public Health and Homelessness - A Call to Action with Leepi Shimkhada

Deputy Director
Housing for Health

Human-Centered Innovation in Addiction Recovery with Matt Walton

Executive Director
Clare Matrix

Housing First and Human Dignity with Dr. Sam Tsemberis

CEO
Pathways Housing First Institute
Season 2, Episode 7 with Dr. Ryan Smith

From Experience to Action: A New Vision for Homeless Services with Dr. Ryan Smith

President and CEO
St. Joseph Center
Season 2, Episode 8 with Tamyra Simpson

Beautifully Traumatic: A Student’s Journey Through the Homeless Services Program with Tamyra Simpson

Student
Homeless Service Work Program

Links and Resources