Jeanice Lee meets with the Executive Director and Managing Attorney of Think Dignity, Mitchelle Woodson. We learn who Think Dignity is and why this advocacy organization was created within the community. We learn about the people they serve and the circumstances they face that has made them become homeless, including how many people and youth are homeless in the community. Mitchelle talks about the programs they offer such as Basic Dignity Coalition, Transitional Storage Center which is a place for homeless individuals to safely store their personal belongings. We talk about their Homeless Youth Legal and Advocacy Project, MOD squad and what they are doing to further make changes within the community.
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Original Airdate: 4/18/2021 KARJ KYDO KLVJ
Jeanice joined EMF in 2009 and covers Southern California, Oregon and Washington State, including major markets Seattle, Portland and Los Angeles.