Connecting Communities, a Beyond The Blog podcast created by The Patterson Foundation and the Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading, brings you insights and inspiration on early childhood literacy across the Suncoast region. Explore how communities come together to support children and families through the five pillars of grade-level reading: School Readiness, Attendance, Summer Learning, Family Engagement, and Health Determinants.
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
Connect Beyond The Blog
www.laundrybycurrent.org
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