Education on the people and resources you should know through short, real conversations that empower and engage you in ways that will positively impact your life, your family, and this beautiful place we get to call home because: COMMUNITY MATTERS.
Rethinking Affordable Housing: New Ideas for Southwest Florida with Michael Purchalla
Affordable housing is about more than where people live. It’s about whether the people who make our community thrive can afford to live here, too. Michael Puchalla, CEO and Executive Director of The Housing Alliance, Inc. shares his perspective on the challenges facing our community and the real solutions that can help residents find greater housing stability and achieve homeownership.We explore who is affected by the affordable housing crisis, how three affiliated organizations are working to address different aspects of the challenge, and why creative solutions and community collaboration are essential to making progress.Learn more: https://www.thehousingalliance.org (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUZZTVljSDFkUXluUHpfVV9URXpUN3otaVFGSHxBSTVJdTV2R1VCWGs2Q2FXTy03Snd2ZG1MdjZzTnRMbjNUU2M3d0pId3QtaWZodXRrdy1oQlg3aEJ2Wk5ISUhtTjByckhKWndRS1pOamRpSWY3VUdXSXV3QVhIR0JZaXd6bkJo&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thehousingalliance.org%2F&v=fHUu5u6CIqI)
30 Sept 2026
Immokalee: Celebrating Community, Creating Opportunity with Noemi Perez
Noemi Perez, CEO of The Immokalee Foundation, discusses the rich culture, character, and community that make Immokalee a unique and vital part of Southwest Florida. This episode also highlights The Immokalee Foundation’s work to expand educational and career opportunities for Immokalee’s youth, the transformative impact of that work, and the many ways individuals and organizations can engage in creating meaningful, lasting change in the community.Learn more at: https://immokaleefoundation.org (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUZZTVljRnM4YzV4d1JEMkNjVkotcUlaaGxIVXxBTl9pYzRjb3RJQ1hrSEd3UWpHTDZpQ1h2VE83WVBjaWVWS1pHYmVVV2kzXzJOYzFlYmNub2xZRXJkWkRiOGNFTjZySGZYYURRWTlDTklkeUxVLXI2RXA1MlBvVDI1R3RYX3hl&q=https%3A%2F%2Fimmokaleefoundation.org%2F&v=O2mOpnd6Uic)
16 Sept 2026
Building a Better SWFL: Lessons from Babcock Ranch with Syd Kitson
SWFL is changing fast. What can Babcock Ranch teach us about getting growth right? We sit down with Syd Kitson to explore the vision behind Babcock Ranch—and what its story can teach us about building communities for the future.We talk about resilience, responsible growth, preserving our natural resources, and what it takes to stay true to a vision even when the road gets difficult. From surviving major hurricanes to becoming one of the nation’s most talked-about master-planned communities, Babcock’s story offers some important lessons for all of Southwest Florida.
Reach and audience
Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.
Apple Podcasts (US)
4.2 / 5
5 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
2 ratings
Contact Community Matters Podcast
Guest appearances
Books guests
Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.
Host of Community Matters Podcast?
Claim your podcast to manage its listing and keep your show details accurate.
Pod Engine is an independent podcast discovery and analytics service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by this podcast. Artwork and show content belong to their owners. Full legal notice.
Explore this show Podcast research with Pod Engine
