Episode 12: Chase Wright

One of the Original TOOFians, Bryan Fields has been at TOOF since the very beginning.     He brings an incredibly unique perspective as an early community member.  From living in the street, to going through the program, to being fully employed, stably housed, and back in contact with his family, Bryan's story is not one to be missed.  

Monica, a resident of the Esperanza Community and local Austinite, talks to Chris Baker about their experience with homelessness. 

Chris Baker sits down with Krystal, one of Esperanza's residents, to hear the story of her journey.   

Magnolia Movers is an exciting new junk removal program by TOOF, piloted by Carl Green, who has been with the organization since 2020.      

Atma Meek is a peer support specialist at the Esperanza Community.  

Chris catches up with Program Manager of the Esperanza Community, Emily Fesette.    

Chris hangs out with TOOF employee, Jeff Hortillosa, aka Horti.   Horti has been with TOOF since the spring of 2020, and has been first hand witness to all of the monumental changes that have happened since.  

Chris sits down with friend of TOOF, professional comedian, Doug Mellard.     Doug has performed at small exclusive shows for residents of the Esperanza community, and we're always glad to have him!

Tune in for this episode where Chris kicks it with Chase Wright, Executive Director of Hungry Hill Foundation.  Hungry Hill supports East Austin residents on their re-entry journey from unhoused to self-sufficient citizens through a holistic multi-tiered work/apprenticeship program. They seek to establish HHF as a new and more effective model for addressing long-term homelessness that can be replicated within the city, the state, and eventually the country. They believe no one is beyond help and everyone can be productive if given the right opportunities and support.

In today's jam session, Chris hangs out with Aaron Brown, founder of Onion Creek Productions.     TOOF has partnered with Onion Creek on their film Home Free, please support the official release!     www.toofound.org www.instagram.com/toofound www.facebook.com/toofound