When Sage Lewis ran for mayor two years ago, he saw the problem of homelessness firsthand while canvassing the city. Since then, he’s put his money where his mouth is by launching a number of efforts, including the Second Chance Store and Village, which carries a sense of community, responsibility and dignity for those facing homelessness. Run by Paul Hays, who himself was in a rough situation before joining this group, the Second Chance Village is a mini tent city with its own council, set of rules and conduct and job-training within the on-site second-hand store on the property. Sage says the village also teaches people a sense of pride and responsibility. Cody, Shane and Chris speak with Sage and Paul about this unique program. To contribute to the effort, visit www.thehomelesscharity.org.
Episode 110 - We’re Stylin’: Interview with a Hairdresser
Episode 109 - A Virtual Future for Akron
Episode 108 - Gender-Bending the Bard
Episode 107 - Akron’s Urban Troubadours
Episode 106 - The Bechdel Fest: Moving the Needle on Equality
Episode 105 - Heroes and Villains: On Location at Akron Comicon
Episode 103 - It's Liz, Live From Florida
Episode 102 - Peace is an Active Process: Zach Freidhof
Episode 101 - We’re Not Making This Up: It’s Danny Volk
Episode 100 - We've Done This a Hundred Times (Live from Jilly's)
Episode 99 - Music That Speaks for Itself
Episode 98 - Rock and Roll Christmas
Episode 97 - Anoo Vyas’ Symphonic Sense of Place
Episode 96 - Chris Horne’s Akron-Centric Adventure
Episode 95 - Canals, Clean Waterways and Akron’s Oat King
Episode 94 - Akron Racers: in a League of Their Own
Episode 93 - Art, Music, Zumba and Explosion-Proof Paintings
Episode 92 - Wine, Goats and Wolf Creek
Episode 91 - JT Buck’s Creative Revolution
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