S2 E36: Making a Difference in Homelessness with James McNair

In this era where homelessness seems so insidious, there is hope for many who need shelter and who cross the path of our guest James McNair, leader of Direct Democracy. He hails from Belleville, ON, and built his first cottage at age 14. Through this powerful experience, he realized the humanitarian potential of his skills. Filled with pride, James decided that he wanted to build homes for people so that nobody would have to experience the uncertainty and stress of becoming homeless. Throughout his 20s, he refined his skills as a builder and began working as a housing contractor. As he worked to try to offer clients affordable rates and quality services, it became clear that he would need to affect change at a greater level. J James McNair is a trailblazer who champions the needs of the less privileged through genuinely innovative approaches.