In this episode, Joe De Sena sits down with Matt Prouty, a police officer showing what real community leadership looks like.
When Matt Prouty saw addiction and homelessness destroying his community, he didn't wait for policy—he built a street team, set up shower programs, and met people where they were. No excuses. No red tape. Just real action. This is a raw, inspiring look at what happens when one person steps up and leads from the front.
Watch now—and ask yourself: where could you step up in your own community?
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:20 Meet Matt Prouty
01:36 What's Matt's Superpower
02:56 The Reality of Homelessness and Drug Use
04:15 Faith-Based Community Housing Models
05:44 The Role of Local Communities
07:06 How Matt's Upbringing Shaped His Mission
09:13 From Law Enforcement to Outreach
10:14 Shower & Laundry Program
11:23 Playing the Long Game in Outreach
12:14 Team-Based Street Outreach Works Best
13:38 The Growth of Police-Led Outreach
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