Ron Turner talks with Susan Schultz, Division Director of Development at Hesed House, serving Aurora and surrounding Kane, DuPage, and Kendall counties, providing emergency shelter, preventive support, and comprehensive services to people experiencing homelessness. Schultz discusses the programs Hesed House offers, including low-barrier shelter, case management, on-site medical care, rapid rehousing, and prevention assistance. Schultz also shares insights on rising family homelessness, cost-of-living pressures, and partnerships that expand care access. She highlights how coordinated services and volunteers restore dignity and stability. One powerful story shows a guest cutting commute time dramatically, gaining employment, and rebuilding life. (hesedhouse.org)
Original airdate: 8/2/2026
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Ron joined K-LOVE in 2023 and he covers Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Wisconsin, portions of NE and NJ, including major markets Chicago, Detroit, and Philadelphia.