Ron Turner talks with Jeanette McLearnon, Executive Director for the Florida Keys Outreach Coalition for the Homeless about the reality of homelessness in what is considered paradise. McLernon explains how many families are living paycheck to paycheck and just one catastrophe away from becoming homeless. McLearnon explains how the heavy service worker economy in the region helps contribute to the homeless problem especially during down time in the tourism industry. McLearnon talks about the collaborative effort amongst many organizations to help individuals keep their homes or find permanent housing in Key West. They can be contacted at (https://fkoc.org)
Original airdate: 7/30/2023
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Ron joined EMF in 2023 and he covers parts of Missouri, Alabama, Tennessee and South Carolina as well as Georgia and Florida, including major markets Atlanta and Miami.
