Behind-the-scenes Ep7: Houston, working the problem
We recently visited Houston. For years we've heard great things about how Houston addresses homelessness and we needed to see for ourselves. This episode is about how they do it.
We recently visited Houston. For years we've heard great things about how Houston addresses homelessness and we needed to see for ourselves. This episode is about how they do it.
When you glance at L.A. - the epicenter of unsheltered homelessness in the United States - you'd think no one is doing anything to address the homelessness crisis there. When you dig below the surface, things get complicated.
We recently visited Seattle, where we spent a few days filming and participating in the Housing First Partners Conference. In this episode, we share with you that experience.
In this episode, we bring you an update on our filming progress and also talk about a disturbing discovery that has been emerging right in front of us.
We'd like to share with you a very special video. Episode 3 starts with a tribute to Maurice Young, the main voice of our film UNDER THE BRIDGE: The Criminalization of Homelessness...
A Bigger Vision Films is traveling around the country making a film about a solution to homelessness. This is our behind-the-scenes episode #2 - featuring Milwaukee.
During our first trip of this project, we visit Philadelphia, Washington D.C. and Boston. We talk to thought leaders, experts, service providers and folks with lived experience, followed by a series of fundraising events in Boston.
After four years of research, development and fundraising, we are finally on the road! We invite you to join us on this journey as we bring you stories from behind-the-scenes. You can follow us on...
Location: Los Angeles, CA.
What led to homelessness: schizoaffective disorder.
Housing First agency: Step Up.
Notable: now works full-time at Step Up where he founded the Computer Learning Center.
Our favorite quote: "Throw out the idea..."
Location: Milwaukee, WI.
What led to homelessness: addiction due to childhood trauma.
Housing First agency: Milwaukee County Housing First.
Our favorite quote: "I try now to give back."