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On this episode, Carl Falconer and Danny Arroyo host a special Thanksgiving edition of The HOME Team Podcast — celebrating football, community, and the heart of Pathlight HOME.

This week’s topic is “What Is Pathlight HOME?”, and Carl and Danny take listeners through an inspiring journey of the organization’s origins, mission, and impact. They share the story of founders Reverend Fred Maxwell and Helene Bloom, and how their early belief in Housing First helped launch Florida’s very first Housing First project — now home to hundreds of Central Floridians every night.

In this episode, the team skips their usual headlines and instead brings in three Pathlight HOME leaders for heartfelt interviews:

• Fernando Beaubrun, Director of Career Services, discussing our Culinary Training Program, the Employment Center, and how career support changes lives.
• Miscindy Taylor, Director of Drop-In Services, sharing powerful insights about serving veterans, running the No Buddy Left Behind program, and what homelessness really looks like.
• Diana Gonzalez, Director of Property Management, reflecting on her journey from security staff to leadership and the importance of stable housing.

And of course… a surprise appearance from Gigi Ramirez, Senior Director of Fundraising & Engagement, joining for a Thanksgiving conversation about gratitude, community, and the work ahead.

Between football highlights, Home Team predictions, and reflections on the holiday season, this episode shines a light on the dedicated staff who make Pathlight HOME’s mission possible — and reminds us all what we’re truly thankful for.

Tune in, learn something new, and celebrate the people working every day to turn homelessness into hope.

Produced by Gigi Ramirez and Jay Falconer. Music and Sound Design by Kwon.

Please send any questions or comments to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠questions@pathlighthome.org