This episode of the Way Home Radio show and podcast is a powerful conversation about the intersection of music, community, and compassion. The Union Rescue Mission's CEO, Mark Hood, sits down with Frank Motek to discuss the organization's 135-year history of serving those experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles. They're joined by Leob Sofer, executive director of the Urban Voices Project, and Key Riggins, program coordinator of the Urban Voices Project choir, which performed at the Union Rescue Mission's 5K/10K run walk at Griffith Park.

The conversation delves into the Urban Voices Project's mission to amplify expression through community singing, improving well-being and social networks, and inspiring individuals to be their own advocates. Mark Hood shares his experiences with the organization, including the recent 5K/10K run walk, where the Urban Voices Project choir performed, and how it brought the community together. Leob Sofer and Key Riggins share their stories about the impact of music on the lives of those experiencing homelessness and the importance of providing a safe space for them to express themselves.

The episode also touches on the importance of partnerships and collaborations in addressing the issue of homelessness. Mark Hood discusses the Union Rescue Mission's partnerships with other organizations, including the Los Angeles County Supervisor, Catherine Barger, and the Chamber of Commerce. Leob Sofer and Key Riggins highlight the Urban Voices Project's work with service providers and clinics to provide music programs and services to those in need.

If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of those experiencing homelessness, tune in to this episode to hear the inspiring stories and learn about the work of the Union Rescue Mission and the Urban Voices Project. Listen to the full episode to discover how music, community, and compassion can come together to create positive change.

This episode of the Way Home Radio show and podcast is a powerful conversation about the intersection of music, community, and compassion. The Union Rescue Mission's CEO, Mark Hood, sits down with Frank Motek to discuss the organization's 135-year history of serving those experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles. They're joined by Leob Sofer, executive director of the Urban Voices Project, and Key Riggins, program coordinator of the Urban Voices Project choir, which performed at the Union Rescue Mission's 5K/10K run walk at Griffith Park.
The conversation delves into the Urban Voices Project's mission to amplify expression through community singing, improving well-being and social networks, and inspiring individuals to be their own advocates. Mark Hood shares his experiences with the organization, including the recent 5K/10K run walk, where the Urban Voices Project choir performed, and how it brought the community together. Leob Sofer and Key Riggins share their stories about the impact of music on the lives of those experiencing homelessness and the importance of providing a safe space for them to express themselves.
The episode also touches on the importance of partnerships and collaborations in addressing the issue of homelessness. Mark Hood discusses the Union Rescue Mission's partnerships with other organizations, including the Los Angeles County Supervisor, Catherine Barger, and the Chamber of Commerce. Leob Sofer and Key Riggins highlight the Urban Voices Project's work with service providers and clinics to provide music programs and services to those in need.
If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of those experiencing homelessness, tune in to this episode to hear the inspiring stories and learn about the work of the Union Rescue Mission and the Urban Voices Project. Listen to the full episode to discover how music, community, and compassion can come together to create positive change.

Just Help 1 – LA’s #1 podcast on homelessness and hope.

Featuring Mark Hood, CEO of Union Rescue Mission, and hosted by Frank Mottek, this show delivers real solutions, inspirational stories, and powerful conversations that uplift and transform lives.

💛 Because helping just one can change everything.

Just Help 1&nbsp;&ndash; LA&rsquo;s #1 podcast on homelessness and hope. Featuring Mark Hood, CEO of <a href="https://urm.org/">Union Rescue Mission</a>, and hosted by Frank Mottek, this show delivers real solutions, inspirational stories, and powerful conversations that uplift and transform lives. 💛&nbsp;Because helping just one can change everything.

The Way Home

Lift every Voice for the Homeless

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