More Than Shelter: Breaking the Cycle of Homelessness with Dawn Bradley Fletcher

Inside Source

What does it truly mean to provide a shelter? In this inspiring episode of Inside Source, Mary Straton Smith sits down with Dawn Bradley Fletcher, CEO of the New Orleans Women and Children's Shelter, to discuss how her team is transforming lives beyond just offering a place to stay. Dawn shares her personal journey into nonprofit work, the realities of family homelessness, and the innovative programs designed to empower women and children toward self-sufficiency. From workforce development and education support to long-term transition assistance, the shelter is more than a refuge—it’s a launching pad for lasting change. Tune in to hear powerful success stories, the challenges families face, and how you can be part of the solution.