Bonus: A Conversation with DPC Founder Courtney Smith
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Bonus: A Conversation with DPC Founder Courtney Smith
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In this special bonus episode, we talk to Courtney Smith, founder and CEO of the Detroit Phoenix Center (DPC). Smith shares how the organization began as a grassroots response to youth homelessness and grew into a broader movement driven by young people themselves.
She walks us through the evolution of DPC—from a simple drop-in center to a hub of innovative programs, including a mobile youth center—and explains how youth leadership shapes every aspect of the organization. From facility design to programming decisions, young people are treated as experts in their own lives.
Smith also challenges common myths about youth homelessness, emphasizing that it's often about instability and insecurity, not just lacking a bed. Many affected youth are hidden in plain sight.
Despite funding cuts and a challenging political climate, Smith remains hopeful. She highlights the power of community collaboration and celebrates the resilience of the youth DPC serves—the true heart of the organization.