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Public Hearing
Public Hearing is a podcast from Action! by Design where we explore the unique challenges and opportunities facing Massachusetts' gateway cities as they work to create more equitable, liberated, and sustainable communities.
Each episode, we'll bring you stories from the frontlines of community change work, featuring the people and organizations working to make a difference in their cities. We'll delve into issues like affordable housing, transportation, education, and more, and hear from experts and community leaders about the innovative solutions they're creating to address these challenges.
Hosted by Joshua Croke, founder of Action! by Design.
Available anywhere people find podcasts.
Airs on WICN 90.5FM, Worcester’s NPR affiliate station on Wednesday evenings at 6:00pm.
Public Hearing
YWCA and the Focus on Housing
Welcome back to another episode of our series on housing with this week’s guest, Amanda Mattingly who currently works at the YWCA of Central Massachusetts as an advocate and supervisor with a focus on housing. Josh and Amanda talk about the help and resources that the YW provides to survivors of violence connected to housing and housing insecurity in the community, as well as, how this work is conducted from a trauma-informed lens.
If you are experiencing domestic violence and are looking for support, please call the YWCA of Central Mass Hotline at 508-755-9030.
Check out the YWCA of Central Massachusetts website for more information about housing resources and support.
Public Hearing is a series-based podcast and radio show from Action! by Design about Worcester, MA and designing sustainable and thriving cities; ones that are rooted in equity, Justice, and Joy. Follow our new Twitter account at @PublicHearingMA!
Tune in Wednesdays at 6pm on WICN 90.5FM, Worcester's only NPR affiliate station. Not in the Worcester area? No worries, you can listen live at WICN.org
