McQuaid Mission – Season 1
The McQuaid Mission is a monthly local news segment produced by The Social Television Network (STN) highlighting local solutions in housing and homelessness. Keys to Change co-produces the segment in Mike McQuaid's honor. The goal is to create compelling content to raise awareness, engage curiosity, and inspire compassionate action from our neighbors across the Valley.
Hosted by STN and Keys to Change CEO Amy Schwabenlender, the show is part of a broader strategy to raise awareness among the business community through frank discussion and engaging storytelling - just like Mike.
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Episodes
Season 1
7/1/2023
It Happens at STN | Season 1, Episode 10
Workforce Development
The conversation about workforce development continued as UMOM’s Chief Program Officer Mila Valle and Workforce Development Manager Fernandez Bjork joined Human Services Campus CEO Amy Schwabenlender for a McQuaid Mission action panel. They talked about how workforce development goes beyond job training and why it is critical for prospective employers to participate in the process.
The McQuaid Mission Segment: “UMOM’s workforce development program inspires hope”
Watch the entire Episode 10 on STN.
6/1/2023
It Happens at STN | Season 1, Episode 9
Prevention
After a season spent looking at the growing issue of homelessness in the Valley of the Sun, this month’s McQuaid Mission took a look at the numbers, the progress made, and the work left to do to ensure that available resources are being used the right way.
The McQuaid Mission: “Prevention, employment are key in addressing systemic homelessness”
Watch the entire Episode 9 on STN.
5/11/2023
It Happens at STN | Season 1, Episode 8
Sustained Streams of Revenue
For the May installment of the McQuaid Mission, CEOs Amy Schwabenlender from the Human Services Campus and Jackson Fonder from UMOM were joined on stage by UMOM Chief Strategy Officer Monique Lopez and UMOM Homegrown Training Coordinator Chef Steven Wimbley. The group talked about the impact sustained streams of revenue can have on outreach programs and ways leaders can search for funding that they may not have considered.
The McQuaid Mission Segment: “How UMOM created a nontraditional revenue source with Helpings Cafe”
Watch the entire Episode 8 on STN.
4/12/2023
It Happens at STN | Season 1, Episode 7
Building Consensus
Our April episode takes a look at utilizing the specific strengths of organizations dedicated to solving systemic issues in the Valley, how a credit union is helping nonprofits survive and what motivates leaders to lead.
The McQuaid Mission Segment: “Building consensus, teaming up are key to problem solving”
Watch the entire Episode 7 on STN.
3/8/2023
It Happens at STN | Season 1, Episode 6
Loss of Funding Looms Large
Our March episode tackles funding challenges, the trend of chronic absenteeism, a looming financial cliff, and the health of Arizona’s water supply.
Profiles in Leadership: Amy Schwabenlender, Executive Director, Human Services Campus
The McQuaid Mission Segment: “Loss of COVID-era funding looms large for nonprofits”
Watch the entire Episode 6 on STN.
2/8/2023
It Happens at STN | Season 1, Episode 5
$10M Grant
The first episode of 2023 dives into creating inclusive economies, teens and the great outdoors, a big boost to the effort to end homelessness, and reducing food waste at the Super Bowl and WM Open
The McQuaid Mission Segment: “HSC looks for ways to dole out $10 million grant”
Watch the entire Episode 5 on STN.
12/7/2022
It Happens at STN | Season 1, Episode 4
Long and Getting Longer
In the final episode of 2022, the STN team addresses progress in diversion, equity, and inclusion, teens and seeking professional care, housing supply and demand, and leaving things better than you found them.
The McQuaid Mission Segment: “Waitlist for shelter space is long and getting longer”
Watch the entire Episode 4 on STN.
11/9/2022
It Happens at STN | Season 1, Episode 3
A Crisis That Can Be Solved
Is homelessness in our community something we can solve? The McQuaid Mission panel featured Amy Schwabenlender, Human Services Campus Executive Director Jackson Fonder, UMOM CEO, Letticia Brown-Gambino, UMOM Chief Program Officer and Mike Shore, HOM, Inc CEO. The group shared evidence that some progress is being made and the actionable items they see continuing to make a difference.
The McQuaid Mission Segment: “Is homelessness in Phoenix a crisis that can be solved?”
Watch the entire Episode 3 on STN.
10/11/2022
It Happens at STN | Season 1, Episode 2
Diversion and Prevention
Amy Schwabenlender and Jackson Fonder are joined by Human Services Program Director Richard Crews for a discussion focused on diversion and prevention as ways to help reduce the strain of housing challenges on both those who need assistance and the systems in place to help them.
The McQuaid Mission Segment: “Easing strain on the shelter system with diversion and prevention”
Watch the entire Episode 2 on STN.
9/7/2022
It Happens at STN | Season 1, Episode 1
Homelessness and Affordable Housing
The first McQuaid Mission segment of the new season featured a discussion about homelessness and affordable housing in the valley with Human Services Campus Executive Director Amy Schwabenlender and Jackson Fonder, the CEO at UMOM. They discussed the numbers of unsheltered people living on the streets of Phoenix, the growing waitlist for services for families experiencing housing issues and how a new product called “Sprung Structures” could provide viable solutions.
Watch the entire Episode 1 on STN.
The McQuaid Mission Segment: Jump to 29:11.
Profiles in Leadership: Richard Crews, Program Director, Human Services Campus
