Ep.023: Josiah Haken on privilege and poverty.

Not every one of your neighbors lives in a house.

In this episode, I dive into the story of one of my friends, Josiah Haken. He is the Chief Executive Officer of City Relief, a non-profit organization dedicated to connecting the unhoused community to hope and resources while empowering ordinary people to make an extraordinary impact by seeing, serving, and supporting their neighbors without doors. He oversees and strategizes countless outreaches, volunteers, and follow-up care efforts.

Growing up as the son of missionaries in Yaoundé, Cameroon, and working in the streets of New York City since 2010, Josiah has a unique perspective on the complexities of urban poverty and homelessness. He believes our homeless neighbors deserve our best, not just our leftovers. He is also the author of Neighbors With No Doors: The Truth about Homelessness and How You Can Make a Difference.

Episode Highlights:

• Navigating Privilege and Poverty

• What is True Wealth

• The Lie of the Deserving Poor

• The Power of Proximity

• Discovering Integrity in Poverty

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You can learn more about Josiah, his organization, City Relief, and buy Josiah’s book here. Follow him on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

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