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Episode 8- Steve Dixon
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In this episode, host Ryan Baty sits down with Steve Dixon, a local business owner, philanthropist, and passionate community leader, to dig deep into the complexities of homelessness and housing challenges facing Wichita and Sedgwick County. From personal stories that shatter common stereotypes to the collaborative efforts now underway, Ryan and Steve explore what it means to serve the unhoused with both compassion and practical solutions.
Steve shares his journey, from his family's legacy in local business to his leadership as board president of Second Light, a new nonprofit committed to building sustainable, community-driven approaches to homelessness. Together, they unpack the realities behind the data, the value of a united response across sectors, and why this isn't just a government problem to solve.
Whether you're interested in social impact, local business, civic solutions, or simply care about making Wichita a model city for addressing homelessness, this candid conversation pulls back the curtain on the real work, and heart, behind helping our most vulnerable neighbors. Get ready to challenge assumptions, discover new perspectives, and hear why Wichita's sense of community just might be its greatest solution.
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