Ep. 11 The Power of Good: Homelessness - True stories
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The Power of Good, our new podcast series explores social value in its many forms - how it's created, why it's important and the sheer power of giving back to our communities and our planet.
Hosted by Partner, Anna Phillips & Senior Associate, Marina Leigh, this podcast is for anyone who is interested on the impact positive actions can have on the world around us and the people within it. Through discussing pivotal issues and listening to heart-warming stories, our new series will highlight how the power of good should always be valued.
What's in this episode?
In this episode, our experts discuss the scale of homelessness in the UK, sharing moving real-life stories that bring the issue to life. Anna and Marina are joined by Paul Richards and Jordan Canter from the homelessness charity Arc and its associated social enterprise Crescent Cleaning Services ('CCS') to highlight:
- The scale and causes of homelessness in the UK;
- What homelessness and the experience of living on the street can be like;
- What Arc and CCS do to support individuals on their journey to rebuild their lives; and
- Individual stories of amazing people who have turned their lives around despite the odds against them.
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