In this episode of UnHoused & UnFiltered, hosts Sarah Prout-Rennie and Nick Cook welcome Lisa Reinecke, Homeless Solutions Director at True North Community Services and a nationally recognized expert in rural homelessness, to explore the unique challenges facing Michigan's small towns and rural communities.

While homelessness in urban areas is often visible, Lisa explains how rural homelessness is largely hidden in forests, abandoned campers, vehicles, and remote two-track roads—making outreach, trust-building, and service delivery far more difficult. Through powerful stories from northern Michigan, she illustrates how housing instability affects seniors, veterans, working families, people with disabilities, and individuals facing unexpected health crises, challenging the misconception that homelessness is a personal choice.  ...