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The Good Shepherd Center - With Katrina Knight
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Summary
In this episode, Reuel Sample interviews Katrina Knight, the executive director of Good Shepherd Center, a regional organization in North Carolina dedicated to addressing hunger and homelessness. Katrina shares insights into the various services provided by the center, including a soup kitchen, day shelter, medical services, and night shelter for families and individuals. The conversation delves into the challenges faced by the organization, the impact of COVID-19 on homelessness trends, and the importance of affordable housing. Katrina emphasizes the need for community support and advocacy to address the growing housing crisis in the region.
Takeaways
Good Shepherd Center serves over 138,000 meals a year.
The organization reclaims 500 tons of food annually.
They aim to expedite families' moves out of shelter.
COVID-19 has reversed progress in reducing homelessness.
Affordable housing is crucial for community well-being.
Permanent supportive housing combines affordable apartments with support services.
Community advocacy is essential for addressing housing issues.
The center provides medical services to those in need.
Volunteers are vital for the center's operations.
The organization is focused on continuous improvement and learning.
Sound Bites
"We serve over 138,000 meals a year."
"COVID has really reversed some of our progress."
"We need to be thinking about affordable housing."
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