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Connecting Communities: A Beyond the Blog Podcast - Episode 3: The Power of Pop-Up Neighbor Through Laundry with Kelli Karen Smith & Jason Sowell
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What if a load of laundry could change a life? In this episode of Connecting Communities, we sit down with Jason Sowell and Kelli Karen Smith to explore how Pop-Up Neighbor Through Laundry is turning laundromats into spaces of dignity, connection, and care.
Timestamps
- 00:28 - Intro
- 01:05 - Kelli explains Pop-Up Neighbor Through Laundry to a child.
- 02:22 - What inspired Jason to start the Laundry Project?
- 07:13 - Kelli walks us through what happens at an event.
- 10:53 - Jason explains why this initiative is important.
- 12:42 - Kelli explains why this initiative is important.
- 14:08 - Kelli shares stories highlighting the impact.
- 15:58 - Jason shares a rewarding moment.
- 17:20 - Big Picture, Small Steps
- 17:35 - Jason shares his big picture goals.
- 18:15 - Kelli summarizes her hopes.
- 18:56 -Kelli shares one small step listeners can take to support this initiative.
- 19:48 - Jason shares an easy, actionable step to help.
- 20:47 - Connecting With Kids
- 21:28 - Closing
Links to Learn More
- All Faiths Food Bank
- First 1,000 Days Suncoast
- Pop-Up Neighbor Through Laundry
- Volunteer @ SCGLR
- www.laundrybycurrent.org
- @engagecurrent
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