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Beyond the Blog is an evolution of The Patterson Foundation’s storytelling approach focused on creating and sharing engaging content featuring the people, organizations, and communities strengthened through the Foundation’s work. This idea began and grew in 2022 with strategic oversight from MagnifyGood, guidance from Debra Jacobs, and content planning, coordination, and production by Kellie Alexander and Rachel Hettinger.
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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
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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