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Preventing Eviction, Restoring Dignity: A Conversation with Amy Krulik of hope+door

“Don’t give up.” That’s the throughline of this episode. Sterling Brown sits down with Amy Krulik, Executive Director of hope+door, an organization that prevents eviction by stepping in at the most vulnerable moments—when a medical crisis, job loss, or unexpected expense threatens a family’s home.

Amy draws on 25+ years in social services (including leading a Philadelphia hunger-relief agency) and breaks down:

• Why early intervention matters—and how asking for help is a strength, not a failure.
• How hope+door centers families with school-age children to prevent educational setbacks and break intergenerational cycles of eviction.
• The application process (simple, compassionate, and landlord-verified) and why most approvals wrap in about a week.
• What happens if you don’t qualify: customized resource lists (down to local congregations and legal aid) so “no” becomes “here’s the next step.”
• The bigger picture: costs of eviction, the rental “ecosystem,” and why community awareness can stop a crisis before it starts.

Sterling also shares his own experience: when he couldn’t work during rehabilitation, hope+door helped stabilize his family—and restore dignity.

Need help or want to support?

• Website: hopeanddoor.org
• Email: info@hopeanddoor.org
• linkedin.com/in/amy-krulik-6982158
• Facebook/ Instagram:  @hopeanddoor 
• Phone: 484-320-3277

hope+door—small grants, big impact, and a reminder: you’re not alone.

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