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How One Louisville Attorney Is Helping the Unhoused
"What really sticks with me is how close a lot of people are in our society to being homeless and how little it takes to put somebody over the edge."
In this episode, Senior Attorney Jeff Brown of the Legal Aid Society shares how he and his team meet people where they are. In a world where access to justice often feels out of reach for many, Legal Aid Society provides free civil legal services for low-income Kentuckians, helping them navigate a complex federal benefits system.
As of July, Jeff secured more than $329,000 for Louisville’s unhoused population. He talks about the long, hard road many clients face in securing disability benefits and its close connection to stable housing.
9 Sept 2026
Local Influencer Lauren Williams & SVDP's Patrick Watts on top thrifting tips that give back
“I love the hunt.”
In this episode, Lauren Williams, an art teacher and local influencer with nearly 140,000 social media followers, shares her love for treasure hunting and her top tips for thrifting successfully.
Lauren is joined by our very own, Patrick Watts, Director of Stores, who talks about our newest store opening in Shively and how our stores support the community through affordable shopping (check out our loyalty rewards program), sustainability, and second-chance employment opportunities.
Patrick also highlights how every purchase helps families facing hardship, supporting our programs to fight homelessness and food insecurity.
11 Aug 2026
George Eklund & Liz McQuillen on Housing Advocacy & Policy: Creating Pathways to End Homelessness
"Empathy is not about politics, it's about being human."
In this episode, Liz McQuillen, Chief Policy Officer at Metro United Way, and George Eklund, Director of Education and Advocacy at the Coalition for the Homeless, explore how housing advocacy and public policy can help shift people’s perspectives from apathy to empathy when addressing homelessness.
Liz and George discuss how housing organizations and community partners have collaborated more in recent years to create pathways to end homelessness through the “Safe & Stable: Housing for All” coalition. The conversation also covers Louisville’s latest homelessness data, recent progress in reducing unsheltered homelessness, and key housing investments included in the FY2027 Louisville Metro budget.
Learn more about “Safe & Stable: Housing for All” at: https://metrounitedway.org/safe-and-stable-housing-for-all/ (https://metrounitedway.org/safe-and-stable-housing-for-all/)
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