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Eviction Advocacy: A Conversation About Housing Justice in Dallas with Bill Holston | Tiny Pulpit Talks: 019

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In this episode of Tiny Pulpit Talks, Rev. T. J. FitzGerald welcomes Bill Holston, Chief Executive Officer of Dallas Eviction Advocacy Center, to talk about his organization's mission to serve tenants facing housing insecurity with pro bono legal advice and representation, housing assistance, rent relief and a clearinghouse of tenant and eviction information. DEAC assists all Dallas County tenants regardless of income, race, immigration status, or native language. Text DEAC for help: 469.436.2704 Learn more about DEAC: Give to DEAC: 00:00 - Rev. T. J. Fitzgerald welcomes Bill Holston, Chief Executive Officer of Dallas Eviction Advocacy Center 01:20 - Bill Holston's background as a criminal defense lawyer and executive director of the Human Rights Initiative. 02:27 - Facing an eviction? Text 469.436.2704 03:14 - How the DEAC finds clients 04:36 - Can you defend yourself against eviction without a lawyer? 07:41 - "Housing is a human right." 09:39 - Housing insecurity in Dallas, TX 13:03 - "Working for justice is a fundamental spiritual practice." Tiny Pulpit Talks is a podcast series from First Unitarian Church of Dallas that takes a behind-the-scenes look at ministry from a Unitarian Universalist perspective. This is a rare opportunity to see what goes into crafting meaningful and inspirational sermons, learn how worship comes together each Sunday, and explore the many facets of spiritual leadership. Subscribe to get updates about new episodes here on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. 🌎 Join our global movement of truth, justice, and love. No matter where you are in the world, we invite you to be a part of our community. Fill out a welcome card at the following link and we'll be in touch with resources to get started: Make your 2024 pledge here: First Unitarian Church of Dallas is devoted to genuine inclusion, depth and joy, reason and spirit. We have been a voice of progressive religion in Dallas since 1899, working toward a more just and compassionate world in all of what we do. We hope that when you come here your life is made more whole through experiences of love and service, spiritual growth, and an open exploration of the divine. Learn more at https://dallasuu.org/ New sermon every week. Subscribe here: Follow us on Instagram: Follow us on Facebook: Watch the livestream on Sundays at 9:30am, 11am, & 7pm CST: Give - your support allows us to transform lives and make UU values real in our community and beyond:
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In this episode of Tiny Pulpit Talks, Rev. T. J. FitzGerald welcomes Bill Holston, Chief Executive Officer of Dallas Eviction Advocacy Center, to talk about his organization's mission to serve tenants facing housing insecurity with pro bono legal advice and representation, housing assistance, rent relief and a clearinghouse of tenant and eviction information. DEAC assists all Dallas County tenants regardless of income, race, immigration status, or native language. Text DEAC for help: 469.436.2704 Learn more about DEAC: Give to DEAC: 00:00 - Rev. T. J. Fitzgerald welcomes Bill Holston, Chief Executive Officer of Dallas Eviction Advocacy Center 01:20 - Bill Holston's background as a criminal defense lawyer and executive director of the Human Rights Initiative. 02:27 - Facing an eviction? Text 469.436.2704 03:14 - How the DEAC finds clients 04:36 - Can you defend yourself against eviction without a lawyer? 07:41 - "Housing is a human right." 09:39 - Housing insecurity in Dallas, TX 13:03 - "Working for justice is a fundamental spiritual practice." Tiny Pulpit Talks is a podcast series from First Unitarian Church of Dallas that takes a behind-the-scenes look at ministry from a Unitarian Universalist perspective. This is a rare opportunity to see what goes into crafting meaningful and inspirational sermons, learn how worship comes together each Sunday, and explore the many facets of spiritual leadership. Subscribe to get updates about new episodes here on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. 🌎 Join our global movement of truth, justice, and love. No matter where you are in the world, we invite you to be a part of our community. Fill out a welcome card at the following link and we'll be in touch with resources to get started: Make your 2024 pledge here: First Unitarian Church of Dallas is devoted to genuine inclusion, depth and joy, reason and spirit. We have been a voice of progressive religion in Dallas since 1899, working toward a more just and compassionate world in all of what we do. We hope that when you come here your life is made more whole through experiences of love and service, spiritual growth, and an open exploration of the divine. Learn more at https://dallasuu.org/ New sermon every week. Subscribe here: Follow us on Instagram: Follow us on Facebook: Watch the livestream on Sundays at 9:30am, 11am, & 7pm CST: Give - your support allows us to transform lives and make UU values real in our community and beyond:
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