Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness

UnHoused & UnFiltered } Beyond The Tent

https://rss.com/podcasts/unhoused-unfiltered-mcah-s-podcast/3194529

In this episode of UnHoused and UnFiltered, Sarah Prout-Rennie turns the spotlight on co-host Nick Cook and the work he does outside of the State Capitol—as a co-founder of Michigan HOPE, a veteran-led nonprofit providing street outreach in the Lansing area. Nick shares what it actually looks like to enter encampments with food, hygiene supplies, socks, blankets and other essentials, while building the trust that allows outreach workers to recognize when someone is sick, injured or in immediate danger.

MCAH is so proud of our staff, their expertise and commitment, and very grateful to our many partners like NASW-Michigan!

Training Tuesday | Seats Still Available!

Housing Problem Solving
Thursday, October 8th
1:00 PM to 2:30 PM

Cost: $20 non-member/$10 member
Register Here: https://www.mihomeless.org/2026/08/05/housing-problem-solving/

Housing Problem Solving is a person-centered, housing-focused approach that helps individuals and families identify safe, practical solutions to housing crises before homelessness becomes prolonged. This webinar will introduce participants to HUD-aligned Housing Problem Solving strategies, including prevention, diversion, and rapid resolution techniques.

Designed for front-line staff, case managers, housing navigators, and program leaders, the session will provide practical tools and techniques to help participants support households in identifying strengths, leveraging natural supports, and developing realistic pathways to stable housing.

Monday Membership | Thanks To Renewing Member Lighthouse Leather MI

To our renewing MCAH members: thank you for choosing to continue this work with us.

Your membership renewal is more than continued support of the Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness. It is a commitment to stronger housing systems, better resources for frontline providers, effective advocacy, and solutions that move Michigan closer to ending homelessness.

We are grateful to have you standing with us, speaking up with us, and investing in this work for another year. Together, we are building a stronger statewide voice for housing and homelessness solutions.

Thank you for renewing. Thank you for believing in the work. And thank you for being part of MCAH.

Welcome October! Have you scheduled your training for the year? MCAH has an amazing calendar of topics available to you and your staff.

Learn more and register here:

https://conta.cc/4ysg8yu

It Is International Podcast Day!

UnHoused and UnFiltered | Caring Without Burnout

This is the week (and the day) to listen.
https://rss.com/podcasts/unhoused-unfiltered-mcah-s-podcast/3190371

With the CoC NOFO deadline today, housing and homelessness professionals across Michigan are carrying enormous pressure—finalizing applications, protecting critical resources, supporting teams, and still showing up every day for people who need housing and services.

That’s why this week’s UnHoused and UnFiltered episode feels especially timely.

In “Caring Without Burning Out: Boundaries, Resilience and Joy in Advocacy,” Nick Cook and Sarah Prout-Rennie talk about the stress of this work, the pressure to carry every outcome, and why boundaries, connection, community and joy are essential to staying in this work for the long haul.

If you are working through the NOFO deadline today, make time to listen later. Put it on during your commute, over lunch, or when you need a reminder that caring deeply does not mean carrying everything.

🎙️ Listen to UnHoused and UnFiltered this week. You may need this conversation more than you think.

There are a lot of ways to stay connected with the Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness!

📬 Subscribe to our newsletters for training opportunities, advocacy updates, and upcoming events. We send them thoughtfully and sparingly—because we respect your inbox.

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🌐 Visit our website for resources, news, events, and ways to get involved.
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Choose what works for YOU. Stay informed. Be part of the movement to end homelessness in Michigan.

MCAH Members doing amazing work in the community!

Project Clean Slate is hosting a free expungement clinic on Saturday, October 10, 2026! Scan the flyer's QR code to pre-register today. Attorneys will be on-site to determine if you are eligible for expungement. This is a FREE clinic. Pre-registration is required. If you know someone who may benefit from expungement, please share this flyer with them!

It's 33 Days
...until Homeless Awareness Month. MCAH is here for you.

If you have an event planned share it with us here:
https://www.mihomeless.org/mcah-events/michigan-2026-homeless-awareness-month/

Need inspo? Visit here:
https://www.mihomeless.org/2023/10/03/master-database-of-ham-projects/

UnHoused and UnFiltered | Caring Without Burnout

This is a week to listen.
https://rss.com/podcasts/unhoused-unfiltered-mcah-s-podcast/3190371

With the CoC NOFO deadline on September 30, housing and homelessness professionals across Michigan are carrying enormous pressure—finalizing applications, protecting critical resources, supporting teams, and still showing up every day for people who need housing and services.

That’s why this week’s UnHoused and UnFiltered episode feels especially timely.

In “Caring Without Burning Out: Boundaries, Resilience and Joy in Advocacy,” Nick Cook and Sarah Prout-Rennie talk about the stress of this work, the pressure to carry every outcome, and why boundaries, connection, community and joy are essential to staying in this work for the long haul.

If you are working through the NOFO deadline this week, make time to listen. Put it on during your commute, over lunch, or when you need a reminder that caring deeply does not mean carrying everything.

🎙️ Listen to UnHoused and UnFiltered this week. You may need this conversation more than you think.