Hope Stories

Hope Stories is a Hope Mission podcast where we take you into the heart of the hurting and hungry in communities across Alberta.

Hope Stories is a society podcast hosted by hopemission, with 91 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

hopemission hosts Hope Stories, a society show with 91 episodes published.

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  Episode #74

  It Started with a Meal

  Aug 24, 202645 min

  Michael had reached one of the lowest points of his life. He was writing a suicide note when an unexpected interruption stopped him. Months later, he graduated from Breakout, Hope Mission’s year-long faith-based addiction recovery program for men. His journey didn’t change all at once. It began with a meal—and a connection that opened the door to the next step. In this special summer episode of Hope Stories, hear Michael’s story and how responding to an immediate need can become the beginning of lasting change. Plus, get a preview of what’s coming this fall, including stories about Hope Mission’s next emergency shelter and the landlords helping more people find a place to call home. To learn more about Hope Mission’s programs or donate, visit hopemission.com.

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  Episode #73

  Women Moving Toward Stability

  Aug 5, 20269 min

  More women are seeking shelter at Hope Mission than ever before. Five years ago, one in four people accessing shelter were women. Today, it's one in three. And daily shelter occupancy for women has doubled in just three years. In this special summer episode of Hope Stories, you'll hear Michelle's journey from the Karis Centre to her own home, where she's rebuilding her life. You'll also hear a preview of an earlier episode that explores why women's homelessness is often less visible—and why the need has reached a breaking point. To learn more, listen to “Rising Demand for Women’s Shelter” on Apple or Spotify —or click here to read the story. Plus, we look ahead to upcoming episodes this fall, including stories about Hope Mission's next emergency shelter and the landlords helping more people find a place to call home. To learn more about Hope Mission’s programs and to donate, go to hopemission.com .

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  Episode #14

  First Job

  Jul 13, 202628 minS3

  For some youth, finding work feels intimidating or out of reach. Hope Mission’s food truck gives youth a first job alongside ongoing mentorship. In this episode, Dawson Summerfield, 17, shares how working has shifted his perspective and built his confidence. Director of preventative programs Jared Jorstad and food truck team lead Oyin Awolusi explain how the food truck builds on years of relationships with youth and prepares them to pursue their goals. Plus, you’ll get their insider recommendations on which gourmet grilled cheese sandwich is the tastiest option on the food truck’s menu. To learn more about Hope Mission’s programs and to donate, go to hopemission.com .

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  Episode #73

  Right Care at the Right Time

  Jun 29, 202639 min

  A new platform is helping Hope Mission staff coordinate the right care at the right time by connecting information across its growing continuum of services. Hope Mission's innovation hub developed Rest, a new platform that reduces administrative tasks, helps staff build on previous interactions, and creates more time for direct support. In this episode, innovation hub manager Chad Verity and senior director Tim Pasma explain why Hope Mission built its own platform, how it helps prevent people from falling through the cracks, and what it could mean for the future of homelessness services. To learn more about Hope Mission’s programs and to donate, go to hopemission.com .

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  Episode #12

  Nowhere to Recover

  Jun 22, 202634 minS3

  What happens when someone is well enough to leave hospital, but still needs support and has nowhere else to recover? That question led to the creation of Hope Mission’s health shelter. In this episode, director of health services Beth Klingenberg and health shelter coordinator Valerie Recamadas discuss the gap between hospital care and independent living, and how the health shelter helps people experiencing homelessness continue recovering after discharge. To learn more about Hope Mission’s programs and to donate, go to hopemission.com .

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