Matt Hurd, the executive director of Open Doors, discusses their ongoing effort to end homelessness in Atlanta. He also highlights the organization’s $6.7 million campaign to support their Open More Doors initiative, and their work to expand housing resources and services in surrounding metro Atlanta counties. 

 

Plus, show host Rose Scott recently had conversations with two professional athletes about the importance of mentoring Black male youth. Now, leaders from Big Brothers, Big Sisters Metro Atlanta discuss their new, "Level Up," mentoring program, and the importance of mentorship in the post-pandemic era. Guests include:

 

Kwame Johnson, the president and CEO at Big Brothers Big Sisters Metro Atlanta

Kara Stimpson, the chief impact officer at Big Brothers Big Sisters Metro Atlanta

Trikelia Browning, the senior lead mentor at Big Brothers Big Sisters Metro Atlanta

Makayla Marshall, a mentee in the "Level Up" mentoring program at Big Brothers Big Sisters Metro Atlanta

<a href="https://opendoorsatl.org/about-us/#:~:text=Matt%20Hurd%2C%20LCSW&amp;text=In%20partnership%20with%20the%20Open,new%20technologies%20that%20streamline%20operations." rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Matt Hurd</a>, the executive director of Open Doors, discusses <a href="https://opendoorsatl.org/about-us/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">their ongoing effort to end homelessness</a> in Atlanta. He also highlights the organization’s $6.7 million campaign to support their Open More Doors initiative, and their work to expand housing resources and services in surrounding metro Atlanta counties. &nbsp;Plus, show host Rose Scott recently had <a href="https://www.wabe.org/former-pro-athletes-use-sports-to-transform-lives-of-young-black-males/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">conversations</a> with two professional athletes about the importance of mentoring Black male youth. Now, leaders from <a href="https://bbbsatl.org/about/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Big Brothers, Big Sisters Metro Atlanta</a> discuss their new, <a href="https://bbbsatl.org/programs/#expanded-site" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">"Level Up,"</a> mentoring program, and the importance of mentorship in the post-pandemic era. Guests include:&nbsp;Kwame Johnson, the president and CEO at&nbsp;Big Brothers Big Sisters Metro AtlantaKara Stimpson, the chief impact officer at&nbsp;Big Brothers Big Sisters Metro AtlantaTrikelia Browning, the senior lead mentor at&nbsp;Big Brothers Big Sisters Metro AtlantaMakayla Marshall, a mentee in the "Level Up" mentoring program at Big Brothers Big Sisters Metro Atlanta

"Closer Look with Rose Scott" brings you the issues that impact where we live, how we interact, and how we can all thrive. It’s not just about Atlanta; it’s a program for Atlanta. Rose connects with community leaders, CEOs, policymakers, and people who don't often get a platform, and she brings you in on the conversation.

"Closer Look with Rose Scott" brings you the issues that impact where we live, how we interact, and how we can all thrive. It’s not just about Atlanta; it’s a program for Atlanta. Rose connects with community leaders, CEOs, policymakers, and people who don't often get a platform, and she brings you in on the conversation.