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 130 - Movement is Medicine
Episode 129 - We're Climbing the Walls in Akron
Episode 128 - Catching Up With the Core Four (Has it really been that long?)
Episode 127 - Women, Books and Punk Rock
Episode 126 — The Devil’s in the Details: Chris Horne Returns
Episode 125 - A Crafty Batch of Brewers: Akron Ale Fest
Episode 124 - Taking Pride in Akron’s Equality
Episode 123 - Rockin’ Porches with Red Rose Panic
Episode 122 - The Core Four Returns: Summertime Edition
Episode 121- Our Skates are Laced: A Visit with Akron Roller Derby
Episode 120 - Akron Adventures: Tales from a Mystery Kidcast
Episode 119 - Amplifying Akron’s People and Places
Episode 118 - TransAkron, Empowerment Through Stories
Episode 117 - Start Me Up, Akron
Episode 116 - Curated Storefronts, Paw-Paw Trees and Don Drumm Casserole Dishes
Episode 115 - St. Paddy’s Day at Pub Bricco
Episode 114 - Ma’Sue: Preserving Culture Through Theatre
Episode 113 - Listening to Native Voices
Episode 112 - Stay Sexy and Don’t Get Murdered
Episode 111- How is Akron Made?
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