Episode 43: Tim with The Cove

In this episode of Generous Impact, hosts Bret and Amanda Brummitt welcome Dr. Tim Packer, the Executive Director of The Cove in Waco, Texas. Dr. Packer shares his extraordinary journey from working in housing and homelessness services in Scotland to making a significant impact on homeless high school youth in Texas. He delves into how The Cove provides a nurturing environment for these youths, offering stability, hope, and crucial relational connections essential for their development.

Listen as Dr. Packer sheds light on the complexities surrounding youth homelessness, exploring both systemic issues and individual struggles. The discussion highlights how The Cove’s holistic approach addresses the educational and emotional needs of the youth, aiming to make their homelessness experience rare, brief, and non-recurring.

Join this insightful conversation to learn more about how communities can support homeless youth in achieving successful transitions into adulthood, and the role of advocacy and legislative efforts in this process.

Find them at TheCoveWaco.org.