Gina Cunningham & Mike Lennon: Building Forward — 37 Years of HomeAid’s Mission

Welcome to Unsheltered Conversations, HomeAid America’s podcast where we explore stories of homelessness, hope, and the change we can build together.This special episode revisits HomeAid’s origins in 1989, its national expansion in the 1990s, the personal and professional journeys of its early leaders, and how those foundations shaped the HomeAid of today. The conversation also looks ahead to 2026 and beyond: expansion, evolving needs, and the future of national impact.Featuring:• Scott Larson, CEO, HomeAid America• Mike Lennon, Founding Executive Director of HomeAid Orange County (1989) and CEO of HomeAid America (1995–2006)• Gina Cunningham, Executive Director, HomeAid Orange County | Los Angeles