Ending Homelessness with Avivo | Unboxed: The SRF Podcast, Episode 04

At SRF, we are dedicated to creating lasting solutions that strengthen our communities. However, many of the areas we serve face significant challenges, none more pressing than the issue of homelessness. In this episode of Unboxed: The SRF Podcast, we dive into how community partnerships and innovative housing models are making a measurable difference. Our host, Nick Busse, sits down with Todd Polum, President and CEO of SRF Consulting Group, and Kelly Matter, President and CEO of Avivo. Together, they discuss Avivo’s holistic approach to well-being, which serves more than 11,000 individuals annually through recovery, emergency shelter, and career advancement. In this episode, we explore: - Avivo Village: A unique, low-barrier indoor tiny home community designed to provide safety and dignity for those moving from unsheltered environments. - The "Whole Person" Approach: How Avivo integrates substance use treatment, mental health recovery, and licensed post-secondary skills training to help individuals move from "surviving to thriving". - The Business of Community: Why SRF’s core values of integrity, solutions, and community drive our support of organizations like Avivo. - Success Stories: A look at how long-term support leads to permanent housing and meaningful employment. Get Involved: Addressing homelessness is critical for growing healthy, vibrant communities. You can support Avivo's mission through volunteering, financial donations, or by participating in their Business Partnership Council. Learn more about Avivo: avivomn.org Follow SRF Consulting Group: LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook