Jason Ritchie

This week on Homeless in San Diego, we welcome filmmaker Jason Ritchie, a storyteller driven by the struggles of his own life. Ritchie was incarcerated for over 17 years in the California prison system and has overcome drug and alcohol addiction. He used education for his personal rehabilitation and believes it to be a crucial contributing factor for success in re-entry and recovery. Through Project Rebound, Ritchie has gone on to graduate from SDSU with an Interdisciplinary BA in Film, Journalism, and Art, and was accepted into a Master's program in Learning Design and Technology. His goal is to help others tell their stories of incarceration and addiction in the hopes of bringing awareness that these issues do not discriminate. Ritchie recently received a fellowship through Columbia University's INCITE program, an interdisciplinary institute that produces knowledge for public action at Columbia University. There, he is creating an experiential theatrical installation piece titled "Street Seen." The play is expected to debut in November and invites audiences to view life from the perspective of people who live on the streets. Don't miss this inspiring episode that challenges perceptions and showcases the strength found in second chances. https://www.theunhousedcollective.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sandiegounhousedcollective/ https://www.voicesofourcity.org/ https://www.housingsandiego.org/heal-network https://www.housingca.org/our-work/run/ https://incite.columbia.edu/mission https://www.calstate.edu/impact-of-the-csu/student-success/project-rebound