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Homelessness in Jacksonville is a growing problem and our city is a leader in services to the homeless community. But some on the City Council who hold the purse strings are reluctant to fully fund Mayor Deegan's initiatives.
This week, we visited with the executive director of Jacksonville's award-winning Sulzbacher Center, Cindy Funkhouser, about her team, the organization's services and the challenges of engaging with the homeless and the city leaders who ultimately control the budgets.
Among the issues we discussed include:
The Mayor's 12 recommendations to address homelessness
Nearly half of the homeless in Jacksonville are now women? And data shows that nearly all have been assaulted since becoming homeless?
Affordable housing is often the biggest barrier to getting the homeless off the streets?
The history of the Sulzbacher Center and the other non-profit organizations who serve the homeless community?
Cindy joins the Mikes for a deep dive into this important and often overlooked issue.
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