Jim Ward
It's easy to point fingers. It's hard to do the actual work of helping to mitigate a problem that touches nearly every city in every state - homelessness. Jim Ward, from Nashville-based Matthew 25, joins Spencer Patton and Annalee Cate on Signature Required to talk about the gritty realities of homelessness.
In this episode of Signature Required, Jim shares insights from running the 49-bed shelter in Nashville's Vine Hill area for the past four years. He discusses the challenges faced in helping individuals navigate poverty, addiction, PTSD, and mental health issues to rebuild their lives. From eye-opening statistics on homeless veterans to inspiring success stories, Jim sheds light on a nationwide issue that demands our attention.
About Jim Ward
Jim Ward is the Executive Director of Matthew 25, Inc. The organization is a service-intensive transitional housing program in Nashville, TN that offers men comprehensive supportive services that enable them to return to independent living and obtain employment. Approximately 80% of the men served by Matthew 25 are veterans and Matthew 25 works closely with the Veterans Administration.
As an organization, Matthew 25 provides case management, employment and housing placement assistance, substance abuse recovery support, as well as life and social skills development and training.
