Jeanice Lee talks to Jesse Lee the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Street Company. Lee shares his personal story that inspired him to start this non-profit. Street Company was founded by the homeless with the purpose of creating jobs. They are a group of homeless people who gather to overcome social and economic difficulties by sharing ideas, resources, and compassion. They offer a transitional job readiness program and create products and service for the community. Through Casters Coffee they provide full-time and part-time employment for the people who experience homelessness in Lancaster, CA. (StreetCompany.org)
Original airdate: 10/13/2024
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Jeanice joined EMF in 2009 and she covers Southern California, Arizona and Hawai'i, including major markets Phoenix, San Diego, Orange County, and Los Angeles.
