Focused on Helping Others - John Van Cleef
Description
A revered and longtime North County neighbor, the Community Resource Center (CRC) provides meals and other services to senior citizens, low-income families, and others who need a helping hand. But its downtown Encinitas location has attracted critics recently because of expansion plans on the coveted real estate it occupies along 2nd Street between Hwy. 101 and the Pacific coastline. Tony and Juan sit down with CRC CEO John Van Cleef to unpack all of it. They also dig into who John is away from the office, what motivates him, and why he has devoted his life to helping others. Tune in now to check out this timely and informative episode of Dear San Diego.
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Here are some notable moments from this episode:
00:00:00 – Catching Up: Weddings, Babies, and Family Milestones
00:08:45 – Meet John Van Cleef: CEO of the Community Resource Center
00:11:22 – CRC’s Mission & Evolution
00:15:30 – Who CRC Serves: Seniors, Families, and the Working Poor
00:21:45 – Homelessness Prevention vs. Intervention
00:25:10 – Local Criticism, Misinformation & Real Estate Pressures
00:32:30 – Homelessness Data: Facts vs. Fear
00:37:00 – Effective Encampment Resolution Work
00:40:10 – The Personal Side of Leadership
00:47:50 – A Swift Graduation Gift
00:51:00 – Rapid Fire: Chilaquiles, Walks, and Wisdom
00:56:00 – Final Thoughts: Vocation and Hope
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