About this episode
In this episode of We're Out Of Time with @RichardTaiteOfficial he sits down with Ken Craft for an eye-opening discussion about America's homeless crisis. Learn about the harsh realities of addiction, hunger, and poverty faced by those living on the streets. Gain a new perspective on how we can all work together to make a difference. Ken Craft is the founder and current Chief Executive Officer of Hope the Mission. Since 2009, when Ken served Hope’s first meal to the homeless of the San Fernando Valley, Ken has been a visionary leader. His compassion for those living in poverty has led Hope’s regional expansion beyond the San Fernando Valley to San Bernardino, Victorville, Bakersfield, and beyond. Under his leadership, the organization has become a leading provider of housing and homeless services in the state of California. Ken is considered one of the leading practitioners in homeless services and is a highly sought-after speaker in faith communities and conferences on issues of housing and poverty. “The streets cannot be the waiting room for permanent housing” – Ken Craft For all things Richard Taite, the We're Out Of Time podcast, and Carrara Treatment Wellness & Spa: https://linktr.ee/richardtaite For more information on Ken Craft and Hope The Mission: https://hopethemission.org/ Key moments from this conversation Intro 00:00 What is Richard most concerned about as it relates to the homeless crisis? 00:00:20 What have the Mission The Hope team and Ken been able to achieve to help the homeless crisis and what are the biggest challenges they face? 00:01:22 How is political pressure helping cultivate solutions to the homeless crisis? 00:08:02 When does Ken state that simply bringing a homeless individual into a shelter is not enough? 00:11:30 Why was it so important for Richard to meet Ken in person and how is he looking to contribute? 00:25:00 Why isn't there more funding available to Hope The Mission? Ken explains the government's role in this. 00:32:30 How is Hope The Mission helping homeless individuals struggling with addiction issues? 00:42:29 Why does Ken state that he has learned more from his pain than pleasure? 00:45:15 What illicit street drug is hitting the homeless population rapidly? 00:57:00