Breaking the Cycle of Poverty
“Breaking the Cycle of Poverty” explores why poverty remains such a persistent problem in the United States and how individuals and organizations can help people secure economic independence and a higher quality of life.
Episodes

May 2, 2024
May 2, 2024
19 min
Executive Director Jay Height discusses ministry needs and opportunities surrounding migration, immigration and refugees with guests Frank and Obed Santiesteban.

Apr 18, 2024
Apr 18, 2024
14 min
Executive Director Jay Height explains how each of us can help overcome the epidemic of loneliness and isolation plaguing our neighbors.

Mar 28, 2024
Mar 28, 2024
8 min
Executive Director Jay Height discusses how Shepherd’s partnership with Purdue University Northwest and the University of Southern California is leading to development of a virtual reality-assisted treatment program for young people dealing with chronic trauma.

Mar 8, 2024
Mar 8, 2024
7 min
Executive Director Jay Height explains how Shepherd is working with Indianapolis Public Schools to help families secure a good education for their children.

Feb 22, 2024
Feb 22, 2024
9 min
Shepherd Executive Director Jay Height discusses how spikes in rent and mortgage rates, along with rapid gentrification of urban neighborhoods, are hurting families as they struggle to pay for housing.

Feb 8, 2024
Feb 8, 2024
14 min
Executive Director Jay Height explains how Shepherd and its partners are helping families share positive experiences and build good memories together.

Jan 25, 2024
Jan 25, 2024
11 min
Shepherd Executive Director Jay Height discusses the continued challenges that many people in poverty face because of high food prices and increases in housing costs.

Jan 11, 2024
Jan 11, 2024
13 min
Shepherd Community Center Assistant Executive Director Andrew Green explores why so many students are missing so much school and how the community can help.

Dec 29, 2023
Dec 29, 2023
12 min
Assistant Executive Director Andrew Green discusses the challenges that people living in isolation face during the holidays and how Shepherd Community Center is helping them connect with their neighbors.

Dec 14, 2023
Dec 14, 2023
19 min
Shepherd Community Center Executive Director Jay Height and Assistant Director Tim Streett discuss both the necessity and the limitations of money in ending generational poverty.






