Second Light-- Executive Director Dan Clifford and Board Chairman Steve Dixon

About this episode

Dan Clifford and Steve Dixon discuss the efforts to combat homelessness in Wichita, KS through community collaboration and funding initiatives.

"Shared commitment and accountability — we make a plan so they are actively engaged in re-joining society." -- Dan Clifford, Executive Director, Second Light Homelessness is a complex problem. Wichita, KS has assembled the team to confront and solve it. And it takes everyone to get it done. The solution involves private, public, non-profit, the business community and each citizen to take action. The Leadership that created the Multi-Agency Center (MAC) put to use Federal funds and those funds must be deployed in 2026. The rebrand to Second Light in 2025 shifts the focus from purely logistical to an organization that creates hope and renewal. To continue this worthy ideal, Wichita needs to secure funding into perpetuity. On March 3rd, 2026 Wichita has a special election that, when passed, will create the funding needed from a temporary Sales Tax. The quality of life in Wichita will continue to improve and lead in the region through efforts like this. Wichita has a strong foundation. This effort is a multiplier. Let's take action. secondlightwichita.org

People in this episode

Host: Brandon Paulseen

Guests: Dan Clifford, Steve Dixon

Topics covered

• homelessness
• community engagement
• funding solutions
• Wichita initiatives
• public-private partnerships

Keywords

• Second Light
• Wichita
• homelessness
• community action
• funding
• Multi-Agency Center
• sales tax
• public-private partnership

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Second Light, Multi-Agency Center (MAC)

Places: Wichita, KS

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