How can we tackle haunting issues like poverty, racism, affordable housing, income disparity, and homelessness? The LiftEd Podcast, brought to you by EndPovertyEdmonton, brings a non-partisan, optimistic view to some of the biggest social issues facing our city. Join hosts Erick Ambtman, Executive Director at EndPovertyEdmonton, and former city councillor Scott McKeen as they discuss Edmonton’s most challenging social issues with opinion leaders and subject matter experts.
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The NALHFA Affordable Housing Podcast highlights new and innovative affordable housing finance solutions by bringing together the nation’s leading housing finance experts, thought leaders, and decision makers. There is no city, county, or state in the entire country where a minimum wage worker can find safe and acceptable affordable housing options. The affordable housing crisis has led to the shortage of over 7.2 million affordable rental homes available to low income families. NALHFA’s Aff ...
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Welcome to the "His" segment of our podcast, "His, Hers, and Ours." I'm Mr. Blessed (Hubby to my wife), and I'm diving into the essential topics of marriage, fatherhood, and the journey of life. We explore the profound role of fatherhood—a blessing that shapes us as men and guides us through the joys and challenges of raising children. Transitioning to marriage, I share my experiences from my second marriage, which has brought together a beautiful blend of families. We discuss the importance ...
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In this episode of "His, Hers, and Ours - His Edition," we delve into the challenging topic of parenting. Join us as we discuss the importance of instilling strong values, setting boundaries, and providing unwavering support for your children. Discover the balance between tough love and unconditional love, and how to navigate the ups and downs of r…
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Fatherhood, Marriage, and Sex: Blessings and Challenges
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Fatherhood is a blessing that everyone should experience. Raising children and supporting them is important. As a parent, you want the best for your children and pray for them to live a good life. Marriage is also important when done right, with loyalty and respect. It's great when both partners have equal control and authority. In a good relations…
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Love, Loyalty, and Communication in Marriage
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Marriage requires love, loyalty, commitment, and communication. It's about figuring things out together and facing the world as a team. Trust in God, seek help through prayer, and strive to be a better person every day. Show gratitude and seek forgiveness, acknowledging imperfection. Work hard, never give up, and stay motivated to succeed, with God…
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Grief, Love, and Equal Partnership in Marriage
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Dealing with grief is challenging, and it can be exacerbated by external pressures or internal suppression, leading to depression. Entrusting the process to God is essential for moving forward and embracing new blessings. Living in the present and expressing love is crucial, as tomorrow is not guaranteed. In a successful marriage, a balanced partne…
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Importance of Respect and Communication, Disparity of Income Despite Education
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I am committed to offering guidance and support, but ultimately, the decisions are yours to make. Seeking different perspectives from those with more experience can be valuable. I understand the challenges of making significant changes for the well-being of your children. Today's opportunities have transformed, and traditional paths to success may …
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Tim Adams doesn’t love terms like ‘vulnerable’ or ‘at-risk’ or ‘marginalised’ to describe the thousands of kids he’s worked with these past 13 years. Adams' preferred term? Kids. Just kids. The founder of the Edmonton Free Play program, originally called Free Footie, believes in the potential for all kids to overcome life challenges, with a bit of …
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Peter Smyth has a novel suggestion for helping at-risk and high-risk youth. Try patience and kindness instead. Smyth, who worked 30-plus years for the Alberta Children's Services, says society’s punitive bias towards kids and teens is reflected in their government care. Client behaviour is largely corrected through coercion or punishment, which onl…
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Shalini Sinha is not here to make Canadians feel comfortable about our work to date fighting racism. Progress? What progress? But take note: Nor is she a flame-throwing activist. She makes a point of not blaming individuals or calling anyone racist. It’s complicated. Sinha says, however, that the political polarisation of today makes discussing rac…
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In essence, a city is just a hodgepodge of streets, buildings and green spaces where people live, work and play. Cities are the seas we swim in. Yet only now are researchers studying the way urban environments impact on our moods and mental health. One such researcher is former Edmontonian Dr. Robin Mazumder, an environmental neuroscientist whose r…
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Anne Harvey’s passion is matchmaking. Mind you, not in the romantic sense. Harvey, a “relationship-oriented leader,” began introducing Edmontonians to each other in 2012 when the City of Edmonton’s Abundant Community initiative launched. The initiative was in response to growing reports of social isolation in modern cities; of people feeling discon…
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You could say this man needs no introduction. Except Don Iveson was often improperly introduced as Don Ive-R-son, even during the years 2013-2021 when he served as Edmonton’s mayor. This odd, seemingly contagious malaprop never seemed to bother Iveson. He was so prepared for it that he locked down domain names for both Iveson and Iverson during his…
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Welcome to the LiftEd Podcast, sponsored by EndPovertyEdmonton and hosted by its executive director Erick Ambtman, along with former city councillor Scott McKeen. We’re hoping the twice-monthly podcast will live up to its name, LiftEd, by elevating many of Edmonton’s most challenging social issues into the public consciousness. The LiftEd Podcast w…
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Episode 20: Shawn McKenna, ProLink Solutions
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Episode 20: Shawn McKenna, ProLink Solutions by Affordable Housing Podcast Presented by NALHFABy Affordable Housing Podcast Presented by NALHFA
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Episode 19: CRA Modernization with David Dworkin, NHC
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In this episode, Katelynn Harris speaks with David Dworkin, President and CEO of the National Housing Conference. Their conversation includes a history of the Community Reinvestment Act and a discussion on the proposed modernization of this important policy.By Affordable Housing Podcast Presented by NALHFA
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Episode 18: Robert Dietz, National Association of Home Builders
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Episode 17: National Housing Trust, "Where Will We Live" Campaign
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Episode 16: National Housing Law Project, Disparate Impact
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In this episode, Katelynn Harris speaks with Noëlle Porter, Director of Government Affairs for the National Housing Law Project, about the Disparate Impact rule.Katelynn and Noëlle's conversation includes the history of the Disparate Impact rule, the potential effects of the new proposed rule, and the grassroots activity in response to the proposed…
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Episode 15: New York City HDC, 2019 Redevelopment Excellence Award Winner
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In this episode, Jonathan Paine talks to Eric Enderlin, President of New York City Housing Development Corporation, about the ADC Genesis Year 15 Resyndication project, which was awarded the Redevelopment Excellence award at the 2019 NALHFA Annual Conference. Eric shared details about the creativity involved in financing the project, the community …
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Episode 14: Habitat for Humanity, Cost of Home Campaign
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In this episode, Katelynn Harris speaks with Carley Ruff, Director of State and Local Relations for Habitat for Humanity International, about the Cost of Home campaign, Habitat for Humanity's first national advocacy campaign, launched earlier this year. Katelynn and Carley's conversation includes the goals of the campaign, recent successes in commu…
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Episode 13: City of Austin Neighborhood Housing, 2019 Multifamily Excellence Award Winner
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In this episode, Jonathan Paine talks to Mandy DeMayo, Community Development Administrator for the City of Austin Neighborhood Housing and Community Development, about Aldrich 51, which was awarded the Multifamily Excellence award at the 2019 NALHFA Annual Conference. Mandy shared how the project is the result of a citizen-driven effort to redevelo…
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