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Podcast: Capstone Conversation by Jared Asch
Episode: Tackling Homelessness Through The HomeMore Project with Founder Zac Clark - EPISODE 20
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Today Jared welcomes Zac Clark, the Founder and Executive Director of the HomeMore Project. Zac discusses his journey into combating homelessness after moving to San Francisco and witnessing the severity of the crisis first-hand. He explains how the idea of the makeshift backpack, equipped with a solar panel for phone charging and other essential items, came about and its impact thus far. Zac also shares the challenges faced, including theft and distribution, and the future expansion plans for the project. Additionally, they discuss the program's focus on education and long-term goals for transitional housing projects. Zac emphasizes the importance o...