In this episode of Voice, Lorna Schmidt and Mike Rios-Keating discuss Direct Cash Transfers which is the idea of the government giving cash to individuals with no strings attached as a possible intervention to end poverty and homelessness.

Holiday Favorites - the Draft

Dec 21st, 2022 33m 12s

We'd like to think that when we pause and reflect on the holidays, those things that bring us joy and comfort, it's an invitation to ask ourselves, how do we let that fuel us to give back or to do hard work or be in relationship with others? Th

Indigenous Ministry & Catholic Social Teaching

Nov 23rd, 2022 51m 8s

Shawn Phillips, Lay Director of the Church of Gichitwaa Kateri and Office of Indian Ministry for the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis, shares stories from his ministry within our Native American communities, discusses the importance of le

We Are All Criminals

Oct 28th, 2022 43m 10s

"Criminal." When you hear the word, what comes to mind? Do you envision someone of a certain age, gender, race, or place? Do you think of yourself, or those closest to you? Lorna and Mike speak with Emily Baxter, Executive Director of We Are Al

Diversion: The most successful homelessness intervention you've never heard of

Sep 2nd, 2022 32m 12s

Helping a household find alternative housing rather than entering shelter or experiencing unsheltered homelessness is less costly and more effective at preventing homelessness. Lorna Schmidt talks with Alanna Hinz-Sweeney and Breana Guernsey

TurnSignl: Innovation in the Absence of Legislation

Jul 5th, 2022 28m 41s

Lorna Schmidt and Mike Rios-Keating talk with Jazz Hampton, Co-founder and CEO of TurnSignl, an innovative app for on-demand guidance from an attorney to get you home safe. Developed in the wake of the death of Philando Castile, TurnSignl aims

By the Numbers: Almost Homeless, Almost Housed

Jun 9th, 2022 29m 18s

Homeless. What comes to mind when you hear that word? The Housing and Urban Development definition to be homeless is to have stayed last night in one of four locations or situations. That's a place not fit for human habita

Tips and Tricks for Getting Your Voice Heard by Lawmakers

Mar 29th, 2022 18m 1s

Lorna Schmidt, Public policy manager with Catholic Charities of Saint Paul and Minneapolis offers some top tips and tricks for getting lawmakers to listen to you. Lorna is joined by Paul Slack, who is the vice president of Diversity, Inclusion,

Rx: Housing – The Critical Relationship between Housing and Health

Mar 3rd, 2022 1h 3m

The importance of stable housing is undeniable; it is one of the best-researched indicators of good health. Housing instability puts one at risk for poor health, and poor health increases the risk of housing instability. What are the individual

2021 Voice Podcast Year in Review

Feb 4th, 2022 35m 39s

Lorna Schmidt and Mike Rios-Keating take a look back at some of the key episodes and guests from the first year of the Voice podcast.

Advent: A Season for Adults

Dec 29th, 2021 10m 49s

Incidental music: Point de vue by Mathieu La montagne & Emmanuel Toledo

Systems Change

Dec 3rd, 2021 45m 4s

As a society, we operate in systems: ecosystems, education, economic, political systems. How systems relate to social justice and what it means to bring about systems change is the work of Courageous Change Collective. Sindy Morales Garcia and

Human Dignity: The Cornerstone Tenant of Catholic Social Thought

Nov 2nd, 2021 39m 21s

In this podcast, we've taken some time to explore Catholic social thought, teachings that have given Catholic Charities its grounding, and on which the agency's mission was founded. In this episode, we wanted to get into what is often referred

Using the arts to share the experiences of homelessness.

Sep 15th, 2021 30m 9s

When explaining homelessness, statistics are used to demonstrate the scope of the issue, but can the arts create awareness and understanding about homelessness that numbers can’t? Mike Rios-Keating talks with Maren Ward, Artistic Director of th

The Role of the State Legislature in the State’s Housing Crisis

Aug 17th, 2021 24m 2s

The tendency is to think of housing as an issue at the municipal level but what role does the state play in addressing the housing crisis when each community's needs are so different? Can statewide policy really meet local housing needs, given

Trauma-informed Care

Jul 8th, 2021 23m 52s

Trauma exists in many forms and millions of Americans experience it every year. Traumatic experiences impact mental and physical health and significantly impacts one's overall well-being. Trauma has ripple effects for one's families and across

The Ten Themes of Catholic Social Thought

Jun 16th, 2021 31m 19s

Mike Rios-Keating speaks to Ron Krietemeyer who has deep roots in Catholic Social Teaching and was instrumental in forming the list of ten themes that are still used as an overall framework for understanding how the principles of Catholic Socia

Legislative Sessions; What goes on and how do they work?

May 24th, 2021 16m 46s

Every year the legislature convenes to conduct some of the states most critical business. Even though their work impacts every one every single day, how much do average citizens know about how it works and what goes on at the capitol and how c

What is the Housing Continuum?

May 3rd, 2021 20m 47s

When talking about issues like homelessness or affordable housing, the phrase "housing continuum" is often referred to but many people have questions about what it means. In this episode of Voice, Amanda Horner and Mike Rios-Keating provide ans

Catholic Social Thought

Apr 19th, 2021 40m 51s

From our daily social services to our social justice advocacy work, the mission of Catholic Charities of St. Paul and Minneapolis is built on Catholic Social Teaching. Despite its deep roots in scripture and church documents, Catholic social te

Unconscious Bias

Apr 1st, 2021 34m 26s

Learned stereotypes that are automatic, unconscious and deeply engrained shape how our brains process and make sense of the world. When they impact other people or put in place systems that impact others, unconscious bias becomes problematic.

The Future of Corporate Philanthropy

Mar 18th, 2021 22m 6s

Corporate giving used to be a box to be checked to get good P.R. but in the wake of natural disasters and pandemics, private companies are reexamining their responsibilities to the communities that support them and the employees that power them

The state of bipartisanship on the 30th anniversary of the ADA

Mar 3rd, 2021 44m 13s

Cooperation between political parties is a rare occurrence in the current political environment. There have been examples of bipartisanship that resulted in acts which meant to solve problems and serve constituencies. One such law was the Ameri

The Hidden Crisis of Homelessness in the Suburbs

Feb 10th, 2021 27m 54s

Homelessness and housing instability are not issues limited to core urban areas, they just look different in other areas of the state.

Jessica Hancock-Allen: COVID-19 disparities

Dec 29th, 2020 36m 14s

In this episode, Amanda Horner speaks with Jessica Hancock-Allen, former CDC Epidemiologist and Catholic Charities medical respite manager about COVID-19 and disparities in communities of color.

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