Ron Turner talks with Derek Boulware, Chief Executive Officer at Housing First in Mobile Alabama regarding the homeless population and how they are counted for National and Local reporting. Boulware discusses how there are many reasons for homelessness and how the trends change from region to region. Boulware describes the various programs available for veterans and civilians that tap into government funding as well as private funding all in the hopes to end homelessness in Mobile and Baldwin counties. Boulware explains the importance of identifying homelessness and becoming educated on the topic to help end homelessness once and for all. They can be contacted at (https://hfal.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.