On the Way Home is a weekly Canadian national podcast produced by Blue Door.
Formerly known as “Out Of The Blue”, “On the Way Home” invites guests and experts in the field of housing and homelessness to educate and create awareness around some of the gaps and challenges individuals and organizations face across Canada. Your host, Michael Braithwaite openly speak with diverse guests each week, to discuss innovative programs, stories of hope and hardship and new perspectives on ending homelessness in Canada.
Blue Door, located in York Region, provides safe and supportive emergency housing, and housing services and supports for people who are at risk of or experiencing homelessness to attain and retain affordable housing.
With help from generous companies, last year (2023) Blue Door provided:
In 2023, Blue Door released a three-year strategic plan that will tackle homelessness by focusing on Housing, Health, and Employment. Through Evaluation, Leadership, Innovation, and Advocacy, Blue Door will work towards ensuring that all Canadians have access to dignified housing.
Michael Braithwaite is the CEO of Blue Door in York Region, an organization dedicated to preventing and ending homelessness. While he’s been in the social services sector for over 30 years, it’s during the last 14 years he’s found his passion in dedicating his work to making sure every Canadian has a safe and affordable place to call home.