<![CDATA[WVCEH Presents: ]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/wvceh-presents-between-the-lines Hello and welcome to a podcast presented by the West Virginia Coalition to End Homelessness dedicated to exploring the critical and complex issue of homelessness here in our Great State. WVCEH Presents aims to shed light on the realities of homelessness in a way that moves beyond the headlines, to the heart of the issue, through honest discussions with individuals who have lived experience, and front line service providers alike. I’m your host - Ashley Hawkins - and I’m thrilled to have you join us on this conversational journey. If you’re new to the topic, or even if you’re already familiar with it, I hope this podcast helps broaden your perspective and give you tools for change, as we work together to address homelessness in our community. We’ve got a lot of work to do, folks, so let’s get started -together. If you would like to support WVCEH, please consider checking out our website at: wvceh.org or find us on Facebook and Instagram. Thanks for tuning in!

]]> RSS.com 2026.428.112250 Fri, 08 May 2026 13:27:39 GMT en 25e6e9c9-3a58-5fb3-9952-5ac449424567 https://media.rss.com/wvceh-presents-between-the-lines/20250611_010629_12daa97e89f38e377fbe9cd46dbc3f58.png WVCEH Presents: https://rss.com/podcasts/wvceh-presents-between-the-lines yes West Virginia Coalition to End Homelessness West Virginia Coalition to End Homelessness false episodic podcast false <![CDATA[A Closer Look at West Virginia’s Shelter System]]> In this episode, Ashley Hawkins sits down with Jessica Gregg of the West Virginia Coalition to End Homelessness to break down how homeless shelters really work, and why so many common assumptions miss the mark. From funding challenges and low-barrier models to the real reasons people may avoid shelters, this conversation explores the shift from simply providing beds to focusing on long-term housing outcomes. Whether you’re a community member, policymaker, or service provider, this episode offers an honest, behind-the-scenes look at the realities of shelter systems and what it takes to make them effective.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/wvceh-presents-between-the-lines/2805674 53a17257-3dee-4380-962d-a6958426a6e8 2381 full 1 1 4 4 false Fri, 08 May 2026 13:27:37 GMT false West Virginia, USA West Virginia, USA <![CDATA[Inside the 2026 PIT Count: Results & Reflections]]> We are back with our HMIS/PIT team, reviewing and reflecting on the 2026 PIT Count! Individual county results and broad scale comparative overviews can be found at: https://wvceh.org/data/

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/wvceh-presents-between-the-lines/2744093 a70f06ff-39e1-4502-b16a-051d99d65a9c 2120 full 1 1 3 3 false Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:54:13 GMT false Fairmont, Fairmont, Marion County, West Virginia, 26554, USA West Virginia, USA <![CDATA[Point In Time Count]]> In this episode, Ashley sits down with members of our PIT team to break down the what, why, and how of the annual Point-in-Time (PIT) Count. Every January, Continuums of Care across the country conduct a 24-hour count of people experiencing homelessness—both in shelters and in unsheltered locations. The PIT Count helps track trends, identify unmet needs, and guide the development of housing and supportive services in our communities.

This work depends on volunteers and partner agencies. If you or your organization would like to participate in the upcoming PIT Count, please reach out at pit@wvceh.org.

The next count will take place from 4:00 PM on January 28th to 3:59 PM on January 29th, 2026.

Want to check out the data from PITs past? Follow the link to learn more > https://wvceh.org/data/

Interested in volunteering? Follow this link to register > https://wvbos2025.pointintime.info/

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/wvceh-presents-between-the-lines/2344796 13bc6e7b-b6c0-417a-b069-70de2beffaa0 2160 full 1 1 2 2 false Mon, 24 Nov 2025 19:15:12 GMT <![CDATA[Between the Lines: Welcome to WVCEH ]]> Your host -Ashley- launches the inaugural episode of "Between the Lines" with core founding members Zach Brown, Amanda Sisson, and Matthew Hedrick, who introduce the West Virginia Coalition on Homelessness as the largest provider of direct services for people experiencing homelessness in West Virginia. Despite current socio-political challenges and funding uncertainties, the Coalition remains committed to its mission of housing people and advocating for human dignity.

For those interested in the book Zach references in the episode, you can find it at the following link: https://homelessnesshousingproblem.com/

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for more updates, and stay tuned here for additional content!

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