In this episode of Common Unity, hosts Tony Marmo and Reverend Don Mapes Jr. sit down with Mike Iapoce, Commissioner of Ulster County Social Services, and Laura Nordstrom, Director of Housing and Homelessness. They discuss the growing housing challenges in Ulster County and the impact those challenges are having on local families.
The conversation highlights how the Department of Social Services is working to meet the increased demand for support, while also planning long-term strategies to address housing instability. Mike and Laura share what’s being done now and what’s on the horizon to ensure every resident has access to safe and secure housing with compassion and real solutions.



