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Rekindling Hope: Stories of Addiction, Recovery, and Redemption with Paul Fairchild

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In this heartfelt episode of The Humanity of Homelessness podcast, host John Marshall sits down with Paul Fairchild, a case manager at Church at the Park’s family shelter in Salem, Oregon. Paul bravely opens up about his journey through homelessness, addiction, incarceration, and recovery. He shares personal stories from his upbringing in Tacoma, the instability he faced as a youth, and the hard lessons learned through substance use and incarceration. Paul discusses the challenges of building a new life in Salem, the resources that supported his recovery, and how his lived experience now guides his work supporting families facing homelessness.

Listeners will be moved by Paul’s honesty, resilience, and hope. He reflects on the power of supportive communities, the necessity of affordable housing, and the real transformation that happens when people are given second chances. Paul’s story is a testimony to perseverance, the importance of supportive relationships, and the light that can emerge from even the darkest places.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to understand the real, human side of homelessness and recovery — and to celebrate the good news found in unexpected places.

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In this heartfelt episode of The Humanity of Homelessness podcast, host John Marshall sits down with Paul Fairchild, a case manager at Church at the Park’s family shelter in Salem, Oregon. Paul bravely opens up about his journey through homelessness, addiction, incarceration, and recovery. He shares personal stories from his upbringing in Tacoma, the instability he faced as a youth, and the hard lessons learned through substance use and incarceration. Paul discusses the challenges of building a new life in Salem, the resources that supported his recovery, and how his lived experience now guides his work supporting families facing homelessness.

Listeners will be moved by Paul’s honesty, resilience, and hope. He reflects on the power of supportive communities, the necessity of affordable housing, and the real transformation that happens when people are given second chances. Paul’s story is a testimony to perseverance, the importance of supportive relationships, and the light that can emerge from even the darkest places.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to understand the real, human side of homelessness and recovery — and to celebrate the good news found in unexpected places.

  continue reading

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