The First You Talk podcast is about taking complex problems that affect Central Floridians and guiding listeners to understand the issue in a digestible way and come out of each episode being better informed, experiencing an increase in empathy toward others, and the ability to discuss these difficult problems in a thoughtful way.

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Guest Spotlight: Mayor Buddy Dyer

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Guest Spotlight: Samaritan Resource Center Clients

*Voices heard on this podcast episode are not pictured here.

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Central Florida Foundation Voices

Mark Brewer, President/CEO

Sandi Vidal, VP of Community Strategies and Initiatives

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Episode Resources

Central Florida Commission on Homelessness
Central Florida Commission on Homelessness

Cross-sector collaboration for Orange, Osceola and Seminole Counties, mentioned by Mayor Buddy Dyer

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The Mental Health Systems Act of 1980
The Mental Health Systems Act of 1980

Mentioned by Sandi and Mark as an important moment in the history of homelessness

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Housing the First 100 pilot program
Housing the First 100 pilot program

A Homeless Impact Fund at Central Florida Foundation report

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The State of Family Homelessness in Central Florida
The State of Family Homelessness in Central Florida

A Housing Impact Fund at Central Florida Foundation report

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