Guest host Ti'eri Lino is joined by Linnea Baier and Samuel Bubenzer to share what day-to-day work looks like at Sergio's Service Center, where people experiencing homelessness can access showers, laundry, and connections to care through local partnerships. They also speak to hazardous weather response, the realities and misconceptions of homelessness in Olympia, and the importance of showing up for our neighbors.

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On this episode of Lean In Olympia Corey sits down with the Ivy Ayers, the Director of Administration at Interfaith Works. The two sit down for a discussion about the Sandy's Flats in Olympia. From its beginnings as a iconic motel to it's new life as a permanent supportive housing project operated by Interfaith Works.

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On this episode of Lean In Olympia Meg sits down with the President of the Sandy's Flats Resident Council, Rio Stevensen. The two sit down for a discussion about his life and journey from houselessness to now running Resident Council at the Sandy's Flats permanent supportive housing project.

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In celebration of Interfaith Works' 50th Anniversary, we collected stories from those who helped make this organization what it is today. These excerpts provide a glimpse of Interfaith Works as seen through the eyes and hearts of those moved by the efforts of IW.

In this episode, Russ Lidman reflects on what got him involved in the ideal of social responsibility and how he became involved with Interfaith Works. How his faith's ideals of Charity and "Repair of the World" propelled him into community care and connection.

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Part two of the Lean In Olympia candidate forum features city council candidates Clark Gilman, Robert Venderpool, Caleb Gieger, and Wendy Carlson to discuss pressing challenges in Olympia, including those surrounding substance use and mental health services, climate resilience, housing and transportation, Tribal engagement, and local governance. This forum offers voters a closer look at each candidate's vision and priorities for Olympia's future.

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In part one of this special Lean In Olympia, city council candidates Justin Stang and Paul Berendt discuss key issues facing Olympia, including public safety, police staffing, homelessness, mental health services, climate change, Tribal engagement, and community affordability. This forum offers voters a closer look at each candidate's vision and priorities for Olympia's future.

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In celebration of Interfaith Works' 50th Anniversary, we collected stories from those who helped make this organization what it is today. These excerpts provide a glimpse of Interfaith Works as seen through the eyes and hearts of those moved by the efforts of IW.

In this episode, Patrick LaVoillette reflects on the struggles Interfaith Works faced in the early days. From issues on securing funding, to the struggles of balancing the differing dynamics and beliefs of different faith based organizations working together.

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Hey everyone! It's been a while. But we haven't gone anywhere. We're back with a quick update to tell you about some of the changes in the format to upcoming podcast episodes, as well as reflect a little on this past season. Stay tuned for more soon!

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