A Closer Look at West Virginia’s Shelter System

In this episode, Ashley Hawkins sits down with Jessica Gregg of the West Virginia Coalition to End Homelessness to break down how homeless shelters really work, and why so many common assumptions miss the mark. From funding challenges and low-barrier models to the real reasons people may avoid shelters, this conversation explores the shift from simply providing beds to focusing on long-term housing outcomes. Whether you’re a community member, policymaker, or service provider, this episode offers an honest, behind-the-scenes look at the realities of shelter systems and what it takes to make them effective.