"Informed Decision Maker of the Year Award" Honoree: Switchpoint Community Resource Center

Each year, the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute recognizes individuals and entities that work, often behind the scenes and with little fanfare, to help our community prosper. We call them “Informed Decision Makers” and select them based on criteria consistent with the Institute’s committable core values.

On today's episode, we honor our fourth recipient: Switchpoint Community Resource Center. Founded in 2014, Switchpoint provides temporary shelter and support for people experiencing homelessness in Washington County. Their guiding vision states that every individual embodies their worth and value with self-esteem, hope, and abilities restored. As a result of their efforts, more than 9,200 people have been sheltered or received services. In addition to their housing services, Switchpoint provides access to job-training programs, food pantries, daycare for pets, 24/7 childcare facilities, and community soup kitchens that provide free hot meals to those in need.

Switchpoint Executive Director Carol Hollowell recently sat down with Chris Redgrave, Chair of the Informed Decision Maker Award Committee, to discuss the organization and their work on behalf of the community.