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Empower Wyandotte
Claim This Podcastby Jessica Schmidtberger
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Welcome, neighbor! We’re glad to have you in a space where we dive into what we can do to make our already resilient communities healthier, stronger, and more united. Stay a while!
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April 4, 2025
Street Outreach | Vanessa Matt [05]
<p>In this conversation, Jessica Schmidtberger and Vanessa Matt discuss the concept of functional zero in addressing homelessness, emphasizing the importance of street outreach and community support. They explore strategies for effective outreach, the significance of building trust with individuals experiencing homelessness, and the role of advocacy and allyship in supporting marginalized communities. The discussion also highlights practical ways for community members to contribute to efforts aimed at alleviating poverty and homelessness.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>resources:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.kcmo.gov/city-hall/housing/zero-kc" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Zero KC | CITY OF KANSAS CITY | OFFICIAL WEBSITE</a></p><p><a href="https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/dam/sdc/hhsa/programs/bhs/TRL/TRL%20Section%202/HOW_BestPractices.pdf" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">San Diego Homeless Outreach Worker (HOW) Best Practices</a></p><p><a href="https://community.solutions/built-for-zero/functional-zero/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Functional Zero - Community Solutions</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>takeaways:</strong></p><ul><li>Functional zero indicates a community's overall experience of homelessness is rare and brief.</li><li>Street outreach connects individuals with essential services.</li><li>Building rapport is crucial in outreach work.</li></ul><ul><li>Being an ally means showing up for those in need.</li><li>Advocacy involves providing accurate information to combat disinformation.</li><li>Community support can take many forms, including volunteering and donations.</li><li>Understanding local resources is key to effective outreach.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>contact:</strong></p><p>empowerwyandotte@gmail.com</p><p><br></p><p><strong>keywords:</strong></p><p>Functional zero, homelessness, street outreach, community support, advocacy, allyship, Kansas City, resource navigation, poverty, social work</p>
![Episode thumbnail for Words Matter | Kelly Gough Moran [06]](https://pod-engine-public.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/images/7Y4SkmBOfb9uqua967yEx2R1M60rgL0iWYtZ8vELbq3.png)
April 4, 2025
Words Matter | Kelly Gough Moran [06]
<p>In this episode of Empower Wyandotte, host Jessica Schmidtberger engages with Kelly Gough Moran, the Director of Development and Communications at CrossLines Community Outreach. They discuss the significance of person-centered language, ethical storytelling, and the impact of community outreach on individuals experiencing homelessness. Kelly shares real-life stories, including that of Raymond, a man who overcame homelessness with the support of CrossLines. The conversation emphasizes the importance of recognizing individual strengths, the challenges of systemic issues, and the power of effective communication in fostering community empowerment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>resources:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.cross-lines.org/what-we-do/who-we-help-and-client-stories.html" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.cross-lines.org/what-we-do/who-we-help-and-client-stories.html</a></p><p><strong></strong><a href="https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=3326292" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">People Who Are Homeless are People First: Opportunity for Community Psychologists to Lead in Language Reframing by Geri Palmer</a></p><p><a href="https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s41042-017-0007-x#Tab1" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Can a Brief Strength-Based Parenting Intervention Boost Self-Efficacy and Positive Emotions in Parents? | International Journal of Applied Positive Psychology</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>an opportunity to explore your strengths:</strong></p><p><strong></strong><a href="https://www.viacharacter.org/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.viacharacter.org/</a></p><p><a href="https://tayyabrashid.com/pdf/via_strengths.pdf" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://tayyabrashid.com/pdf/via_strengths.pdf</a></p><p><strong>takeaways:</strong></p><ul><li>Person-centered language in communication is important.</li><li>Ethical storytelling can change perceptions about homelessness.</li><li>Recognizing individual strengths is crucial in outreach efforts.</li><li>Community involvement is essential for effective support.</li></ul><ul><li>Systemic challenges must be acknowledged but not overwhelming.</li><li>Volunteers play a vital role in community outreach.</li><li>Empowerment comes from recognizing dignity and respect.</li><li>Authenticity in communication fosters trust and engagement.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>contact:</strong></p><p>empowerwyandotte@gmail.com</p><p><br></p><p><strong>keywords:</strong></p><p>Empower Wyandotte, community outreach, ethical storytelling, person-centered language, strengths-based communication, social impact, CrossLines Community Outreach, systemic challenges, volunteerism, community support</p>
![Episode thumbnail for Building Your Community | Kitana Lemus [04]](https://pod-engine-public.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/images/7Y4SkmBOfb9uqua967yEx2R1M60rgL0iWYtZ8vELbq3.png)
April 3, 2025
Building Your Community | Kitana Lemus [04]
<p>In this episode of Empower Wyandotte, host Jessica Schmidtberger engages with Kitana Lemus, the community engagement manager at Cross-Lines Community Outreach. They discuss the Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) in Wyandotte County, focusing on social determinants of health, community engagement, and the challenges faced in improving health outcomes. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding the diverse needs of the community and the role of individuals in driving change.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>resources:</strong></p><p><strong></strong><a href="https://www.kckschools.org/about" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">About - Kansas City Kansas Unified Schl Dist 500</a></p><p><a href="https://data.census.gov/profile/Wyandotte_County,_Kansas?g=050XX00US20209" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Wyandotte County Census Data</a></p><p><a href="https://datausa.io/profile/geo/wyandotte-county-ks#:~:text=Wyandotte%20County%2C%20KS%20is%20home,country%20(28.2k%20people)" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Wyandotte County, KS | Data USA</a>.</p><p><a href="https://www.wycokck.org/Departments/Health/Community-Health/Community-Health-Improvement-Plan" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Community Health Improvement Plan – Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, KS</a></p><p><a href="https://www.wycokck.org/files/assets/public/v/2/health/documents/community-health/chip/2024-2028-wyco-chip-report_final_05032024.pdf" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) | Full Report</a></p><p><a href="https://www.wycokck.org/Departments/Health/Community-Health/Community-Health-Assessment" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Community Health Assessment – Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, KS</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>CHIP contacts:</strong></p><p><strong>behavioral health</strong></p><p>Andrea Generaux - andrea.generaux@wyandotbhn.org</p><p><strong>health care access</strong></p><p>Andrea Adams - aadams@vibranthealthkc.org</p><p><strong>jobs & education</strong></p><p>Monica Brede - mbrede@wyedc.org</p><p><strong>safe & affordable housing</strong></p><p>Kitana Lemus - kitana@cross-lines.org</p><p><strong>violence prevention</strong></p><p>Minah Chapell - liveableneighborhoods@wycokck.org</p><p>Emily Voss - evoss@mocsa.org</p><p>Maddie Dumbell - mdumbell@mocsa.org</p><p>Dr. Jomella Walson-Thompson - jomellaw@ku.edu</p><p>Dola Williams - dolawilliams@ku.edu</p><p>Shelby Woodward - swoodward@wycokck.org</p><p><br></p><p><strong>takeaways:</strong></p><ul><li>Wyandotte County is home to a diverse population.</li><li>The Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) focuses on safe & affordable housing, healthcare access, jobs & education, violence prevention, and behavioral health.</li><li>Social determinants of health significantly impact community well-being.</li><li>Racism, poverty, and trauma are critical lenses for understanding health disparities.</li><li>Community engagement is essential for effective health initiatives.</li></ul><ul><li>Understanding existing efforts can help avoid duplicating work.</li></ul><ul><li>Everyone can contribute to community health improvement efforts.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>contact: </strong></p><p>empowerwyandotte@gmail.com</p><p><br></p><p><strong>keywords:</strong></p><p>Wyandotte County, community health, CHIP, social determinants of health, community engagement, affordable housing, health disparities, racism, poverty, trauma</p>
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