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Homelessness in Tahlequah: A Real Conversation with Ed Blanchard - TACH

Homelessness looks different in small towns—and the solutions have to be local. In this episode, I sit down with Ed Blanchard from the Tahlequah Area Coalition of the Homeless (TACH) to talk honestly about what homelessness really looks like in Tahlequah, the challenges our community faces, and what’s actually working. We cover: • What homelessness looks like in Tahlequah (and what surprises most people) • Common misconceptions about homelessness • How TACH supports individuals and families locally • Why community collaboration matters • Ways residents can help beyond just donations This is an important, eye-opening conversation about compassion, education, and real solutions happening right here at home. 📍 Based in Tahlequah, Oklahoma If you care about our community and want to better understand how we can support our neighbors, this episode is worth your time. If you want to learn more about TACH click here   / 17rnaaaz2p   00:00 – What Homelessness Really Looks Like in Tahlequah 00:25 – Defining Homelessness Beyond What You See on the Street 00:56 – Meet Ed Blanchard & the Tahlequah Area Coalition for the Homeless (TACH) 01:16 – How Long TACH Has Served the Tahlequah Community 01:43 – The Sandwich Project: How TACH Began 02:08 – How Community Support Helped TACH Grow 02:43 – Ed Blanchard’s Journey Into Homeless Outreach 03:03 – What Homelessness Looks Like Locally (Not What You Think) 03:30 – Seniors, Veterans, Families & the Working Poor 03:58 – Couch Surfing, Cars, Camps, and Hidden Homelessness 04:23 – Homelessness Impacts Families, Not Just Individuals 04:57 – Addiction, Financial Struggles, and Real-Life Causes 05:56 – Why One Financial Emergency Can Lead to Homelessness 06:46 – Living Paycheck to Paycheck in Tahlequah 07:40 – Mental Health and Housing Stability 08:05 – What a Typical Day at the TACH Day Center Looks Like 08:39 – Showers, Meals, and Basic Needs Services 09:46 – How the Community Helps Provide Daily Hot Meals 10:09 – No Judgment: How Anyone Can Access Help 10:47 – Homelessness Prevention vs. Emergency Support 11:13 – Why Saving One Meal Can Prevent a Crisis 11:57 – Building Trust With People Experiencing Homelessness 12:48 – Helping People Get IDs and Birth Certificates 13:05 – A Real Success Story: Breaking the Cycle of Addiction 14:17 – Long-Term Recovery and Community Support 14:54 – Why Homelessness Is a Complex Problem 15:13 – Why There’s No One-Size-Fits-All Solution 15:43 – How the Community Can Get Involved and Help 16:05 – Why Local Collaboration Matters 16:31 – Connecting People to the Right Resources 17:24 – How to Follow and Support TACH on Facebook 17:42 – Donation Needs: Food, Sandwich Supplies & Auto-Ship Ideas 18:44 – Hygiene Kits, Showers, and Basic Necessities 19:27 – What to Donate: Toiletries, Socks, and Travel-Size Items 20:14 – How to Help Without Giving Cash 21:11 – Where the TACH Day Center Is Located in Tahlequah 21:36 – Future Plans for a New Shelter Location 22:01 – Ways to Help Based on Your Time & Capacity 22:26 – Sack Lunches for People Returning to Work 22:54 – Supporting People During the First Month of Employment 23:18 – Winter Needs: Coats, Blankets, Gloves & Hand Warmers 24:20 – Why Community Education Matters 24:41 – Clearing Up Myths About Homelessness in Tahlequah 25:05 – Final Thoughts: How You Can Be Part of the Solution 🔗https://linktr.ee/ednakimble Follow me on social media!👇🏼👇🏼 Facebook - facebook.com/edna.kimble Edna Sells FB Page - facebook.com/EdnaSells​​​ LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/ednakimble Instagram - instagram.com/ednakimble Pinterest - pinterest.com/ednakimble Twitter - twitter.com/KimbleEdna​​​​​​​ Edna Kimble (918) 931-8413 Licensed Realtor Century 21 Wright Real Estate #1 Century 21 Realtor in the UNITED STATES