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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