Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order authorizing state officials to dismantle thousands of homeless encampments throughout the state. DignityMoves has been at the forefront of providing dignified, supportive housing for those in need, making Elizabeth Funk uniquely positioned to discuss the ramifications of the executive order and the impact it will have on California's homelessness strategy.
Elizabeth Funk is the Founder of Dignity Moves, a philanthropy that designs and implements housing communities at scale. It is the first homeless advocacy group started by Silicon Alley execs. These entrepreneurs think way outside the box to apply real-life solutions to a solvable homelessness crisis, beginning in California, where there are 172,000 homeless people – 30% of the U.S. homeless population.
About Guest:
Elizabeth Funk is the Founder of Dignity Moves — a philanthropy that designs and implements housing communities at scale. It is the first homeless advocacy group started by Silicon Alley execs. This is a group of entrepreneurs that think way outside the box—applying real life solutions to a solvable homelessness crisis, beginning in California, where there are 172,000 homeless people—30% of the U.S. homeless population.
Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dignitymoves
Guest Website: https://dignitymoves.org/
Guest Social: https://www.instagram.com/dignitymoves/
Show Notes: - Raw Video
Before The EO - 03:48
I understand that at the present time. You've been working hard in California where there are today 172,000 homeless people
Homeless Assistance - 07:57
You probably know far more about this than I do. I grant that you do but I have read about different projects.
Executive Order - 16:12
Let's talk about how this all started right there was a case that made its way to the Supreme Court that started in Grants Pass, Oregon.
Homeless Vs. Unsheltered - 23:01
Can you offer us a distinction? Is there a distinction between unsheltered and homeless?
DignityMoves - 29:05
I have to wonder really what brought you to this particular Challenge and founding. This third party. I mean it's an organization.
Verge Of Homelessness - 37:49
I happen to be a woman. I'm 48 years old, right? Like I have a stable life. I have my college degree and I have my higher degree.
Encampment Clearing - 42:21
I feel like we could keep going on talking about this for hours. Frankly.
Episode Wrap-Up - 45:56
Thank you so much for joining me today.
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