How to Share a Sandwich with Karen Olson

In this episode, Karen Olson, founder of Family Promise, talks with hosts Wynne Leon and Vicki Atkinson. She shares her journey of helping homeless families and the profound impact of kindness and community service. Through personal stories and insights from her book 'Meant for More', she emphasizes the importance of seeing and engaging with those experiencing homelessness, breaking down stereotypes, and advocating for systemic change to address the root causes of homelessness.Karen Olson founded Family Promise to help homeless families.The organization mobilizes community resources to provide shelter and support.80% of families in the program find housing within nine weeks.Personal acts of kindness can lead to significant change.Engaging with the homeless can break down barriers and stereotypes.Community service fulfills the needs of both the giver and receiver.Advocacy is essential for systemic change in homelessness.Many homeless families are hidden from public view.Compassion and kindness can inspire others to act.The journey of helping others can lead to personal healing.Links for this episode:Karen's book: Meant for More: Following Your Heart and Finding Purpose on Barnes & Noble , Bookshop.org and AmazonFamily Promise OrganizationFrom the hosts:Vicki’s book about resilience and love: ⁠Surviving Sue⁠; Blog: ⁠https://victoriaponders.com/⁠My book about my beloved father: ⁠Finding My Father’s Faith⁠;