Unveiling Humanity through Compassion, Hope and a Costume

Join host Paul Ward in this heartfelt episode as he welcomes Jann Huling, the dedicated Chief Operating Officer of Project Understanding, a non-profit organization committed to making a difference in the lives of homeless individuals and families.. In this 15-minute conversation, discover the inspiring mission of Project Understanding and learn about the evolving face of homelessness. Jann shares the origin story of Project Understanding, detailing how many people are served and the specific days and times dedicated to making a positive impact. The conversation delves into the primary reasons individuals find themselves homeless, including poignant stories and Jann's personal experiences, such as dressing up as a homeless person to experience firsthand how society treats those without a home.

Listeners are encouraged to explore ways they can contribute to Project Understanding's mission as they go beyond merely providing food to homeless individuals. The episode concludes with a heartwarming success story and sharing the organization's additional goal of reuniting families. Join Paul Ward and Jann Huling in this insightful and compassionate conversation, shedding light on the faces of homelessness and the transformative work being done by Project Understanding.

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What you’ll learn during this episode:

0:00 Welcome to the show and introduction of Jann Huling of Project Understanding

0:49 What does Project Understanding do?

1:22 The “Face” of homelessness has changed

2:27 Find out when and where Project Understanding started

3:00 How many people are served by Project Understanding and days and times they serve

4:15 The primary reasons that individuals become homeless

5:12 A story about a Doctor that became homeless

6:06 Jann dresses up as a homeless person to see how the homeless are treated by others

7:49 The shame associated with homelessness

8:07 Another story, this time when Jann was in costume and encountered a woman that she knew

8:55 Most people ignore the homeless and Jann’s take on why this is

10:08 The importance of knowing the names of the homeless

10:45 When did Jann develop her passion for the homeless

12:27 The statistics for the growing number of homeless individuals in California

13:14 Find out what happens if a homeless individual is arrested or hospitalized and released in Ventura County

13:56 The solution is to fix the mental health crisis

14:45 How can you help Project Understanding?

15:50 Project Understanding will help homeless individuals beyond just supplying them with food

16:16 A short success story

17:23 Reuniting families is another goal of Project Understanding

18:50 Contact information for Project Understanding

18:55 Special Thank You to our sponsor: Opus Escrow

 

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Fighting Food Insecurity in Southern California with Andrea Howry of Food Forward
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Many Mansions: Interview with Rick Schroeder

 

Contact Project Understanding:

Office and Pantry Location:
2734 Johnson Drive, Suite E
Ventura, CA 93003

 

Learn more and to DONATE by visiting:
www.projectunderstanding.org

 

Contact Paul Ward:
805-479-5004
paul@homeandranchteam.com

 

Have ideas for future episodes? We'd love to answer your questions - leave a comment! For any home buying or home selling needs in the Ventura County area of California, please reach out to Paul@HomeAndRanchTeam.com or visit www.HomeAndRanchTeam.com

 

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