HeyJaredThe Way Home
Just Help 1 – LA’s 1 podcast on homelessness and hope.Featuring Mark Hood, CEO of Union Rescue Mission, and hosted by Frank Mottek, this show delivers real solutions, inspirational stories, and powerful conversations that uplift and transform lives.💛 Because helping just one…
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Norm Langer Teams up with URM (opens the original)
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In a special edition of The Way Home, Frank Mottek sits down with Norm Langer, the owner of Langer's Delicatessen, a Los Angeles institution since 1947. As they chat over a delicious meal, they discuss the challenges facing MacArthur Park, a neighborhood that's seen better days. From the impact of the needle giveaway program to the importance of community partnerships, this conversation is a must-listen for anyone interested in making a difference in their community. Norm Langer shares his perso
Charlene Dimas-Peinado of WELLNEST Stops By (opens the original)
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This episode of The Way Home radio show and podcast is a powerful conversation about the urgent need to address homelessness in Los Angeles. The Union Rescue Mission's CEO, Mark Hood, shares his thoughts on the shocking statistic that nearly 300,000 California students are homeless, enough to fill five Dodger stadiums. He emphasizes the importance of having a focused approach to addressing homelessness, rather than just providing temporary solutions. Mark Hood and his team are working tirelessly
Kevin Harbour Stops By (opens the original)
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This episode of The Way Home radio show and podcast presented by the Union Rescue Mission is a must-listen for anyone passionate about making a difference in the lives of those experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles. Join Frank Mottek and Mark Hood, CEO of the Union Rescue Mission, as they tackle a sensitive topic that's been making headlines lately - a recent article in the L.A. Times that questioned the accuracy of the homeless count in Los Angeles. In this episode, Mark Hood sets the record
Celebrate the Progress of URM (opens the original)
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This week on the Way Home Radio Show and Podcast, we're shining a light on the incredible work of the Union Rescue Mission in Los Angeles. Joining us are Mark Hood, the CEO of the Union Rescue Mission, and Chaplain Albert Ka, Vice President of Men's Ministry, as they share inspiring stories of hope and transformation. From the city's first affordable housing development in Koreatown to the launch of a new housing effort for Union Rescue Mission program graduates, this episode is packed with stor
We need your help please Donate Now (opens the original)
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The latest numbers are in, and the news is sobering: homelessness in Los Angeles is on the rise. This episode of the Way Home Radio Show and podcast, presented by the Union Rescue Mission, delves into the complexities of this issue, featuring a powerful conversation with Estella Lopez, executive director of the Los Angeles Downtown Industrial District Business Improvement District, and Michael Flood, president and CEO of the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank. Joining them is Mark Hood, CEO of the U
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