Out Of The Blue
by Blue Door
Out of the Blue is a weekly podcast that invites guests and experts in the field of housing and homelessness to educate and create awareness around some of gaps and challenges across Canada, as well an some of the amazing innovations and programs that are moving forward. Your host Michael presents a new perspective and interesting guest each week.
Episodes
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A Look Back Over 90+ Shows
This week hosts Michael Braithwaite from Blue Door and Mike Wixson look back and talk about their favourite podcasts of the over 90 Out of the Blue episodes recorded, as they make a very special announcement about what is next for the podcast- #Top5
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Sister Mary Scullion and Yishya Byard from the Project Hope team in Philadelphia
Since 1978 Sister Mary Scullion has been working with Philadelphia's most vulnerable as the Co-Founder of Project Hope, an organization focused on supportive housing, employment, health and education. She joins us this week on the Out of The Blue podcast, along with Project Home resident and...
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Dave Wilkes
President and CEO of the Building Industry and Land Development Association(BILD), Dave Wilkes joins us on the Out of the Blue podcast by Blue Door where we discuss government's role in getting more new housing built, how process effects the cost of housing, the keys to getting more rental…
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Dr.Karl Stobbe
Instead of retiring, Dr.Karl Stobbe decided to work with people experiencing homelessness. Join us on Out of The Blue as he shares the story of starting medical clinics across Niagara for those most in need
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Emily Wright
Her story of homelessness & addiction, inspired many when it was published in Toronto Life a few years back. The incredible Emily Wright, Teacher, Advocate and Lived Expert, joins us to share her amazing and inspirational story Sponsored by Premiere Mortgage
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Elisa Birnbaum, SEE Change Magazine
This week we are joined on the Out of The Blue podcast by Elisa Birnbaum, Journalist, Podcaster & author, talking about some of the most amazing changemakers in the social sector.
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Harriet Earle-Brown
She created a lot of attention with her use of the "Mr Men" format for a book called "Little Miss Homelessness" to help bring the challenges and issues surrounding women facing homelessness to the forefront. Join us this week as academic and author, Harriet Earle-Brown joins us from the UK to…
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Leilani Farha and Kaitlin Schwan from The Shift
Join us on Out of the Blue as we are joined by Leilani Farha and Kaitlin Schwan from The Shift to talk about the Global Homelessness Action on December 10th, where people experiencing homelessness around the world are collectively claiming their right to housing and demanding urgent action from...
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Johanna Li from Embers in Vancouver
On Vancouver's East side, some of the province's most vulnerable, are struggling to find affordable housing and meaningful, fair paying employment. Join us on Out of the Blue by Blue Door this week as we welcome Johanna Li, Program Manager at Embers in Vancouver, where she leads Embers Eastside...
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Claire Elizabeth Williams, Co-Founder and CEO of Foundations for Social Change.
Join us on the Out of The Blue Podcast as we our guest Claire Elizabeth Williams, CEO of Foundations for Social Change, shares the incredible impact of the "New Leaf Project", North America's first direct giving project for people experiencing homelessness. The results will surprise & inspire you!
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Hashim Al Hebshi
Forced out of the USA as a student, and not able to safely return home to the middle east, Hashim Al Hebshi, made the decision to walk across the boarder into Canada. While he felt safe in his new adopted home , he found himself facing homelessness for the first time, alone without his family at…
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Charlene April - Creating Roots Canada
Charlene April, the Founder and Leader of Creating Roots Canada, an organization that supports youth leaving foster care with financial and emotional support to move forward in life, joins us on Out of the Blue this week to courageously share her journey through foster care and what inspired her…
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Alina Turner
Tune in to hear this incredible and personal story of how Alina Turner, the CEO and Co-Founder of Help Seeker is working with her team to revolutionize Systems Planning across the globe as a way to help prevent and end homelessness. Today's episode is sponsored by Shiftlink.
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Allison Dunnet
One of the most innovative and affordable ways to create new affordable housing is through building modular housing. Allison Dunnet, the Senior Planner for the City of Vancouver joins us on Out of the Blue to talk about the progress they've made using modular housing as well as other ways the…
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John Fox - Robins Appleby
This week on OTB, the incredible John Fox, a partner at Robins Appleby with a long history in the development of social and affordable housing, joins us to talk about the successes, opportunities and challenges in working with the public and private sectors in creating affordable housing. Visit...
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Rosanne Hagerty, CEO of Community Solutions
Joining is in OTB is the incredible Rosanne Hagerty, CEO of Community Solutions, who is leading her team in taking a unique and effective approach to ending homelessness in America
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Dr. Jim Withers - Street Medicine Institute
His motto is "Go to the People", and that is exactly what Dr. Jim Withers has been doing for over 28 years with the Street Medicine Institute, bringing health care to the most vulnerable. Join us on this very special episode of Out of the Blue to hear about Dr. Withers, who in 2015 was named by…
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Sheldon Pollet - Choices for Youth
When it comes to leading edge work in preventing and ending youth homelessness in Canada, Choices for Youth in St. John's, Newfoundland is at the top of it's game. Join us as their amazing Executive Director, Sheldon Pollett comes on the podcast to talk about the innovative and effective work him...
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Patrick Duce - World Habitat
Patrick Duce, From World Habitat joins us this week to talk about homelessness in Europe, and how the Covid 19 pandemic is effecting people experiencing homelessness across EU countries
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Dr. Kate Hayman
Doctors can choose to practice in all sorts of different areas, but Dr. Kate Hayman's heart has always resided with our community's most vulnerable . She joins us on the OTB podcast to talk about her incredible work delivering clinical services to people experiencing homelessness in Toronto as…
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Steff Jones, Vice President of Innovation for CMHC
While many people are familiar with CMHC's mortgage work, they don't know about the transformation it's taken on over the last 3 years to support some amazing innovative affordable housing projects. Steff Jones, Vice President of Innovation for CMHC, joins us on the Out of the Blue podcast to…
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Ene Underwood Habitat for Humanity GTA
Amongst the need and pressure for more affordable and innovative projects to build affordable housing in Canada, Ene Underwood and her team at Habitat for Humanity GTA are continually growing, changing and progressing at a rapid rate. Ene joins us on the Out of the Blue Podcast to talk about the...
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Casandra Diamond the Founding Director of BridgeNorth
There are so many people working so hard across the country to prevent human trafficking and support survivors. Casandra Diamond the Founding Director of BridgeNorth is a leader and well known advocate, working hard with her team to restore the inherent dignity and value of those who have...
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Sam Dodge - The Czar of Homelessness
Join us this week on OTB as we welcome our guest Sam Dodge, the former Czar of homelessness in San Francisco who shares his experiences of preventing and ending homelessness in both New York City and San Francisco. It's one episode you dare not miss! Visit www.bluedoor.ca
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Discussing Student Homelessness
Join us on a very special episode of Out of the Blue as we discuss some hot of the press research around student homelessness in Canada with academics, Eric Weissman, Lisa Mader and Sarah Wogemuth
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Matthew Pearce - Old Brewery Mission
The Old Brewery Mission in Montreal has become a leader in innovative and successful practices to end homelessness in Canada. CEO Matthew Pearce joins us on the Out of the Blue Podcast by Blue Door, to talk about the strategic and effective partnerships he's built with healthcare and academic...
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David Nugent, Director- Canopy Housing in Leeds, England
The solution to ending homelessness is housing. Join us on the Out of the Blue Podcast by Blue Door, as David Nugent the Director of Canopy Housing in Leeds, England, talks about the amazing work Canopy Housing has done in repurposing existing vacant homes to create affordable, sustainable and…
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Lived Expert Meg Inwood on Safe Injection Sites
Join us on this very special episode of Out of the Blue, as we speak with the brilliant and passionate, Meg Inwood, a lived expert who courageously shares her experience of homelessness, safe supply, and how all of us can better channel our efforts to help those experiencing homelessness
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Perspective of Lived-Expert Sara
After a long battle with poor mental health and domestic violence, Sara found herself cross-addicted and homeless. Join us on the Out of the Blue Podcast by Blue Door, as she courageously shares her story of how she overcame these trauma's and more to successfully complete schooling and move...
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Marie Morrison, Built for Zero Canada
Marie Morrison, the Director of Built for Zero Canada joins us on the Out of the Blue Podcast to talk about Built for Zero, an ambitious national change effort helping a core group of leading communities end chronic homelessness and veteran homelessness. Over 30 communities across 7 provinces…
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Ontario MPP - Michael Coteau
Ontario MPP and former Minister of Children and Youth Services, as well as Minister Responsible for Anti-Racism, Michael Coteau joins us for a great conversation on our Out of the Blue podcast around Basic Income, poverty, affordable housing and homelessness, and as well his hopes for the future…
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President, Lou Odette of the P&L Odette Charitable Foundation
There are so many smaller charities that are doing innovative work to end homelessness but who are cash limited in moving forward. Join us on a very special Out of the Blue Podcast, as President, Lou Odette of the P&L Odette Charitable Foundation, talks about his unique approach to ending...
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Cheyanne Ratnam and Paul Rosebush
To prevent the potential risk of homelessness we'll need systemic change. Join us as CEO of Toronto CAS, Paul Rosebush and Child Advocate and First Voice Advocate in child welfare, homelessness, and gender-based violence sectors, Cheyanne Ratnam, join us on the Out of the Blue podcast to talk…
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Mary-Anne Bedard - City of Toronto
While homelessness across Canada is always a challenge, even more so in Canada's biggest city, the City of Toronto. This week we are joined by Mary-Anne Bedard the city's General Manager of Shelter, Support and Housing Administration on the OTB podcast where we discuss the challenges, both pre…
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Leslie Moreau, Manager of Client Services - Region of Peel
In housing 331 people since March, the Region of Peel embraced the mindset of progress over perfection. Join us on a special OTB as Leslie Moreau, Manager of Client Services walks us through how they managed this extraordinary feat
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Elizabeth McIsaac, President of Maytree
In order for real change to occur, we need strong systemic solutions. Join us on Out of the Blue this week as our very special guest, Elizabeth McIsaac, President of Maytree, talks about the Right to Housing in Canada, and the incredible work Maytree is doing to reduce poverty and strengthen…
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David French - Away Home Canada
While the Covid19 pandemic was felt by all, for the thousands of youth experiencing homelessness across Canada, their struggle became even tougher. Join us on a special Out of the Blue podcast, as David French, the Director of Policy and Director of Policy and Planning at Away Home Canada, talks...
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Sam Tsemberis - The Father of Housing First
For over 30 years, Sam Tsemberis has been leading the charge to end homelessness and is widely seen as one of the leading experts in the field globally. The father of Housing First joins us on this very special episode of Out of the Blue, one you don't want to miss! Visit www.bluedoor.ca to find...
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Jeff Dyer - Boys and Girls Clubs of Calgary
Some of the most impactful and innovative work that has been done to prevent and end youth homelessness has been done by the Boys and Girls Clubs of Calgary. Join us as inspirational CEO, Jeff Dyer talks to us about the work of the BGCC, his journey and some of the exciting work that is on it's…
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Executive Director of Youth Opportunities Unlimited, Steve Cordes
For years, Executive Director of Youth Opportunities Unlimited, Steve Cordes and his team have been quietly leading the way in preventing & ending homelessness in London, Ontario. Check it out as he drops some knowledge on this episode of OTB
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Dr. Sandy Buchman - Canadian Medical Association
Dr. Sandy Buchman, President of the Canadian Medical Association joins us on Out of the Blue to discuss the social determinants of health and how they relate to people experiencing homelessness and what he hopes we can learn from these challenging times of Covid19 Visit www.bluedoor.ca
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Dr. David Mackenzie - Australia
Australia has leading the way on homelessness prevention for years with the introduction of the Upstream project. Dr. David Mackenzie joins on the Out of Blue podcast to talk about his ground breaking work that is being duplicated across the world
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CEO - Fred Victor Centre, Keith Hambly
While the pandemic has hit everyone hard, it has hit our nation's most vulnerable the hardest. The talented, hard working and respected CEO of the Fred Victor Centre, Keith Hambly joins us on Out of the Blue to talk about how his team and the sector in the City of Toronto have rallied hard to…
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Emily Mathieu - Journalist
If we are to truly to prevent and end homelessness in Canada, we need to tell the stories of the people living through it. Journalist and former Toronto Star reporter, Emily Mathieu joins us on Out of the Blue to talk about her years writing about homelessness and housing policy, and the stories...
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Leah Denbok - Images of the Homeless during Covid19
While there are many people doing wonderful things to help our country's most vulnerable during this pandemic, 20 year old Leah Denbok is using her gifts as a very talented photographer to make sure people experiencing homelessness are not forgotten. Join us on this very special episode of Out of...
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Juha Kaakinen the Chief Executive of Y-Foundation in Finland
Finland might be the first country in the world to actually end homelessness. Join us on Out of the Blue by Blue Door as our special guest Juha Kaakinen the Chief Executive of Y-Foundation in Finland joins us to talk about how they have made this incredible feat possible, and how in doing so has...
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Dr. Peter Mackie from Wales
Join us for this very special podcast with Dr. Peter Mackie from Wales as he talks us through how they are using the "Duty to Assist" to rapidly house individuals in need to help prevent homelessness Visit www.bluedoor.ca
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Lorris Herenda, Executive Director of Yellow Brick House
Everyday in Canada, 1 in 4 women will experience violence in their household. Join us for this very special episode of Out of the Blue, as Lorris Herenda, Executive Director of Yellow Brick House helps us understand the magnitude of VAW, the services available to women, some of the work that is...
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Sandra Clarkson - The Calgary Drop In Centre
The Calgary Drop In Centre is the largest emergency housing program in Canada. In the past year, they've made remarkable new strides in rapidly rehousing their clients. Join us on Out of the Blue with our guest, CEO Sandra Clarkson as she talks about this amazing transformation, the challenges…
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Yusuf Amhed From ConquerCovid19.ca
What started as a few people wanting to help during this pandemic, had turned into a massive wave of good. Join us for this special episode of OTB as Yusuf Amhed from ConquerCovid19 talks about how over 100 volunteers are delivering much needed PPE, tablets, baby monitors and much more, to our...
About this show
Out of the Blue is a weekly podcast that invites guests and experts in the field of housing and homelessness to educate and create awareness around some of gaps and challenges across Canada, as well an some of the amazing innovations and programs that are moving forward. Your host Michael presents a new perspective and interesting guest each week.
Hosted by
Blue Door