157. Homeless Advocate Brian Carome CEO Street Sense Media - End Homelessness in Washington, D.C.

<p>Brian Carome is Chief Executive Officer of <a href='http://www.streetsensemedia.org'>Street Sense Media</a>. Street Sense produces journalism, film, theater, photography, audio, illustration, and more, all for the purpose of providing economic opportunity for and elevating the voices of people experiencing homelessness.</p> <p>The mission of Street Sense is to end homelessness in the Washington, D.C. area by empowering people in need with the skills, tools, and confidence to succeed, using a range of media platforms to raise awareness and spotlight solutions to homelessness.</p> <p>Brian joined the staff of Street Sense in November 2011. He has over 20 years of experience at non-profit homeless service and child welfare agencies in the Washington, D.C. metro area. </p> <p>In this conversation, we discuss:</p> <ul><li style="font-weight:400;">Brian’s background and how he got involved with homelessness issues;</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">What is Street Sense Media for those who have never heard of it;</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">How the pandemic has impacted the vendors and the organization;</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">What it means to criminalize homelessness;</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">President Biden’s <a href='https://invisiblepeople.tv/biden-makes-sweeping-changes-to-housing-policy-in-first-100-days/'>efforts</a> to fund more housing initiatives through Housing and Urban Development led by Secretary Marcia Fudge;</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">What are the most important considerations for people who are passing a homeless person in need; and</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">How can people support Street Sense Media at <a href='https://nam03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.streetsensemedia.org%2F&data=02%7C01%7CGfoster%40arlingtonva.us%7C3443c75625b44d5c558508d7690ba89d%7C803548041fdf428e9f5f5091e994cf54%7C0%7C1%7C637093371114115263&sdata=3xVbcsAzwsyGRXWiahwHpUSFQJ41in1VlKK%2FyFGVapY%3D&reserved=0'>www.StreetSenseMedia.org</a>.</li>