{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Let's Talk Housing: A Podcast by BC Housing","title":"S3E11 - Affordable Housing for Veterans","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/75b857b2\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1714,"description":"The Legion Veterans Village (LVV) is an integrated centre of excellence for veterans and first responders focusing on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and mental health. In this episode, Sara talks with Melissa DeGenova, Director of Development Partnerships at VRS Communities, a nonprofit that owns and operates the new homes, and Brian Mckenna, a veteran and resident of LVV. They discuss the unique needs of veterans and first responders, and how integrated housing provides a sense of belonging, community and safety.\nGuests:\n\nMelissa DeGenova,\nDirector, Development Partnerships, VRS Communities\n\nBrian Mckenna,\nVeteran","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/M88MKtMCntinDvAx5lWSpFC5S7PIxsqwO0vAJFVaqIs/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS80M2Ri/ZGI0ZDk3NmQwMzI0/MzA4ZDg3NGNjOWZj/YzhhYS5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}