Connecting Communities – 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

• Blog: How Clean Clothes Are Connecting Communities
• All Faiths Food Bank
• First 1,000 Days Suncoast
• Pop-Up Neighbor Through Laundry
• Volunteer with SCGLR
• laundrybycurrent.org
• @engagecurrent

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