Poverty

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“How One Man Is Preventing Evictions In Boston” w/ Matt Pritchard

“Whether it’s material, spiritual, or emotional, everyone has experienced poverty.”

Amidst national conversations about eviction moratoriums, Matt Pritchard’s nonprofit HomeStart has saved 2,500 Boston-area households from eviction, with 95% of these households maintaining their housing long-term.

Lean in as Matt shares:
• What he learned by choosing to live in a shelter for a year
• How personal growth fuels organizational impact
• Why he avoids the term “Homeless People”

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EPISODE 37

“How To Disrupt Poverty In Your Neighborhood” w/ Jason Janz

“Poverty as an economic condition only misses both the problem and the cure.” - Jason Janz

Non-profit thought leader Jason Janz is the CEO of CrossPurpose, a Denver-based nonprofit committed to abolishing economic, relational, and spiritual poverty in its neighborhood. In addition to talking through his booklet “Black Swan Leadership: Ten Recommendations For Your Non-Profit During A Pandemic”, he and Robby chat about:
• Best practices for collaboration between local churches and nonprofits
• Why the current social disruption may be an “innovator’s Disneyland”
• Mobilizing human and financial capital to fight poverty