"If we dismiss such a large section of our community it makes Memphis dismissible in the grand scheme of things."

Dr. Elena Delavega of the University of Memphis School of Social Work and Rev. Lisa Anderson of Room in the Inn join us to share the nuances of both data and social impact of those experiencing homelessness in our city. The long-term impacts of homelessness permeate into the community in a multitude of ways. This conversation discusses the current resources, what barriers are in place, and the reasons for hope.

Resources mentioned in this episode include:

• Teachers' Lounge on November 14 for educators
• Celebrate What's Right: Bridge Over Troubled Waters on November 28
• Episode with Memphis Allies and University of Memphis Law School
• New Memphis Alumni Holiday Party
• 2023 Poverty Fact Sheet
• Dr. Elena Delavega TEDxMemphis Talk
• Room in The Inn
• Child Welfare System and Foster Care
• Pell grants
• Earned Income Tax Credit
• Rapid rehousing information
• The University of Memphis named an R1 institution by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education

This episode is made possible in partnership with Independent Bank.