Evidence Matters, Part 6: From Evidence to Action

Episode Topic: From Evidence to Action

Explore how evidence-based solutions are turning the tide on homelessness. This hopeful conversation with researchers, government leaders, and community partners reveals how collaborative prevention models, proven successful in Santa Clara County, are being scaled nationwide to create lasting change. Learn how data and partnership make homelessness solvable.

Featured Speakers:

• David Phillips, University of Notre Dame
• Chad Bojorquez, Chief Program Officer, Destination: Home
• Alyson Moon, Director of Community Impact, Mary’s Place 

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This podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled Evidence Matters. 

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Chapters

• 0:00 Welcome and Introduction
• 13:36 Santa Clara County's Homelessness Prevention System
• 22:47 Scaling and Sustaining the Effort
• 31:15 Toolkit for Other Cities and Counties
• 39:40 The Importance of Community and Relationship Building
• 51:53 Expanding Homelessness Prevention Efforts Nationwide
• 58:54 Q&A: Addressing Data, Evaluation, and Coordination Challenges