Episode 35: Stone Soup for Systems Change - Building Regional Solutions to Homelessness with Josiah Haken

In this powerful episode of Collaborative Solutions, we welcome Josiah Haken to talk about how his organization addresses homelessness — not just locally, but regionally in New York & New Jersey. Josiah shares stories, insights, and real solutions that show what’s possible when communities step out of their silos and lead with humility, trust, and collaboration.

 

They remind us that solving homelessness isn’t about everyone doing the same thing—it’s about everyone bringing what they do have to the table. Like the story of Stone Soup, it’s about combining strengths, building a net—not just a patchwork—and lifting up every neighbor, whether housed or unhoused.

 

The message is clear: true change happens when we stop competing and start connecting. When we ask, "How can I make your job easier?" instead of "How do I get ahead?" This episode is a celebration of the idea that we are always better together—and that compassion, strategy, and community can bend even the hardest challenges toward justice.