How This Phoenix Nonprofit Supports Seniors Experiencing Homelessness | Jake Bordelon, MSW

How This Phoenix Nonprofit Supports Seniors Experiencing Homelessness | Jake Bordelon, MSW

Today on The Morning Show, we welcome Jake Bordelon, MSW, from Justa Center — one of the most impactful and compassionate organizations serving our community. If you’ve never heard of Justa Center, this episode will open your heart and your eyes. Justa Center is the only day resource center in Arizona dedicated solely to helping adults 55+ who are experiencing homelessness. Their work is quiet, powerful, and absolutely essential. What You’ll Learn in This Episode 1️⃣ What Justa Center Does — And Why It Matters Every day, Justa Center provides life-sustaining services to seniors who are among the most vulnerable in our community: • Safe daytime refuge • Meals, water, showers, and laundry • Medical, mental health, and ID recovery assistance • Housing navigation and case management • Mail services, technology access, and community connection They meet people exactly where they are — with dignity, respect, and hope. 2️⃣ The History of Justa Center Founded in 2006, Justa Center began as a simple idea: Every person, especially elders, deserves a safe place to land. What started as a small community effort has grown into a lifeline for thousands of seniors living on the brink. Over the years, Justa Center has become a trusted, dependable hub of stability, care, and advocacy in downtown Phoenix. 3️⃣ The Future & How You Can Help The number of seniors facing homelessness is rising faster than ever — and Justa Center’s work has never been more urgent. Jake shares the organization’s biggest needs right now: 💛 Funding for expanded support 🔥 Supplies to keep members safe during extreme heat and cold 🏡 Partnerships that help clients move into housing 🤝 Volunteers and community ambassadors Even small acts of kindness go a long way. If you want to make a meaningful difference, Justa Center is one of the most impactful places to start. 🔗 Connect with Justa Center 🌐 Website: https://www.justacenter.org/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JustaCenterAZ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justacenter/ 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/justa-center-inc 📧 Email: info@justacenter.org 📞 Phone: 602-254-6524 ☀️ Thanks for watching The Morning Show — where community, culture, and connection come to life every week. Your Morning. Our Community. Local Love. ☀️ Follow us on Instagram & YouTube: @OnTheMorningShow ☀️ Catch all episodes streaming at OnTheMorningShow.com, on YouTube, and on ROBAT TV. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 2:21 Interview Executive Producer – Chris Weir Producers – Ann Cabano, Melissa Farley, Marshall Shore Technical Director / Operator – Theo Weierstall Audio Engineer / Operator – Brandon Payan Segment Writer – Dylan Crow

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