Deepening Compassion and Hope: A Conversation About Supporting the Unhoused Population

Talk It Out Radio: Friday, December 15 at 3:00pm on KPFA Radio (94.1 FM Berkeley and beyond, or livestream at kpfa.org)

Deepening Compassion and Hope: A Conversation About Supporting the Unhoused Population

Join Talk It Out Radio host Nancy Kahn with special guest Kristie Fairchild, Executive Director of North Beach Citizens, in a poignant discussion, Deepening Compassion and Hope: A Conversation About Supporting the Unhoused Population.

Kristie shares her experience as a longtime community leader supporting critical programs for the unhoused in San Francisco’s North Beach and surrounding communities. She outlines critical data and ways to bring compassion and hope to those who are in need of housing security.

About Kristie: Kristie Fairchild has served as Executive Director since 2002.  In this position she is tasked with ensuring short and long-range strategies. Throughout her career she has actively participated in local working groups addressing homelessness and poverty issues including the Local Homeless Coordinating Board and recently serving on the ALL HOME Regional Impact Council’s Technical Committee. In 2014, San Francisco Commission and Department on the Status of Women in partnership with Mayor Ed Lee and the SF Board of Supervisors celebrated Kristie at a City Hall celebration honoring Women of Character, Courage, and Commitment. In 2014, she was recognized with the National Jefferson Award for Social Impact.

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