Iain De Jong of OrgCode Consulting presents, for those running on fumes:

His message . . .
“If you work in the homelessness sector—or ever have—you already know: this work is hard, heavy, and often heartbreaking. In this video, I speak directly to those on the frontlines. The shelter staff, outreach workers, housing navigators, case managers, system planners, and everyone in between. The ones who carry the grief, the frustration, and the invisible weight of systems that are stretched thin and too often fail the people we serve. This is a message of solidarity. A reminder that you’re not weak, you’re not failing, and you’re not alone. You’re doing sacred work in a scarred world.
Yes, the challenges are immense, such as underfunding, bureaucracy, public misconceptions, and the ever-growing storm of need.
But we know what works. The answer is housing. Real homes. With support. With services. With dignity.
If you’re feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, or even on the brink of burnout, this is your moment to breathe, reconnect, and remember why the work matters.
Let this be your reminder: keep going. Rest if you need to. But don’t give up.
I see you. I stand with you. And I believe in you.”