



A Life-Changing Journey from Homelessness to Hope
This episode of the Way Home Radio Show and podcast is a powerful reminder that with the right support and resources, anyone can turn their life around and find a path to hope. Join Frank Motech and his guest, Mark Hood, CEO of the Union Rescue Mission, as they share inspiring stories of transforma…

Two Opposing Visions
This episode of the Way Home radio show and podcast takes a hard look at the state of homelessness in downtown Los Angeles, specifically the taxpayer-funded homeless services facility on Skid Row that's been making headlines lately. The facility, which has been dubbed the "meth mansion," has been c…

Brian Ulf CEO of Self Help and Recovery Exchange
This episode of the Way Home Radio Show and Podcast is a powerful conversation about the intersection of homelessness and recovery. Mark Hood, CEO of the Union Rescue Mission, is joined by Brian Ulf, CEO of SHARE, a self-help and recovery exchange program providing housing, rehab, and renewal. They…

Stephen Cheung President of LAEDC
This week on the Way Home Radio Show and podcast, we're tackling the pressing issue of homelessness in Los Angeles. Our guest, Stephen Schung, President and CEO of the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation, shares his insights on the economic impact of homelessness on the city's econo…

Father Ed Benioff, Church of the Good Shepard
This episode of the Way Home Radio Show and Podcasts is a heartwarming conversation with two remarkable individuals who are making a significant impact in the lives of those experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles. Father Ed Benioff, the pastor of the Church of the Good Shepherd in Beverly Hills, …

Hal Bastian and Pastor Rasheed
In this episode of the Way Home Radio Show and Podcasts, Frank Mottek and Mark Hood, CEO of the Union Rescue Mission, explore the challenges and solutions to homelessness in downtown Los Angeles. They're joined by Hal Bastian, a real estate executive and Downtown LA development leader, and Chaplain…

Kevin Harbour President of Biz Fed
In this episode of the Way Home Radio Show and Podcasts, Frank Mottek is joined by Mark Hood, CEO of the Union Rescue Mission, and Kevin Harbour, CEO of the LA Biz Fed Institute. They discuss the intersection of homelessness and workforce development, highlighting the importance of providing a path…

Dr Sharona Nazarian (Beverly Hills Mayor)
In this episode of the Way Home, Frank Mottek is joined by Mark Hood, CEO of the Union Rescue Mission, and special guest, Dr. Sharona Azarian, former Mayor of Beverly Hills. They discuss innovative approaches to addressing homelessness in Los Angeles, including the city's efforts to provide wrap-ar…

Dr Keith Curry (President of Compton College)
Dr Keith Curry joins Mark Hood and Frank Mottek on this episode of The Way Home.

Sheriff Robert Luna Stops By
In this episode of the Way Home Radio Show and Podcast, Frank Mottek is joined by Mark Hood, CEO of the Union Rescue Mission, and special guest Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna. They discuss the ongoing efforts to address homelessness in LA, with a focus on innovative partnerships and solutio…