Episode 5 of “The Common Ground” Coming Soon: A Conversation with President and CEO of CUCS
Jun 15, 2026
By May Louis-Juste, NLIHC Project Manager, Strategic Partnerships
In the next episode of “The Common Ground,” we sat down with the President and CEO of the Center for Urban Community Services (CUCS), Dawn M. Pinnock, for a conversation about what real commitment looks like in the fight to end homelessness.
Drawing from her decades of public service and leadership, Dawn shares how CUCS is helping reshape the public understanding of homelessness through holistic care, cross-sector collaboration, crisis intervention training, and a deep commitment to human dignity. The conversation challenges common assumptions about homelessness while offering a powerful vision for what becomes possible when communities invest in people rather than punish poverty.
Throughout the episode, listeners will find gems on why narrative change is essential to policy change, how language shapes public perception, and why building trust remains one of the most effective tools for creating stability.
“The Common Ground” is a storytelling podcast that highlights the powerful intersections of housing, homelessness, and other sectors. Each episode aims to bring together cultural leaders, artists, journalists, advocates, and influencers to explore how their values and work connect to housing justice, emphasizing our collective responsibility for a future where everyone has a place to call home.
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