Sinan Demirel, Associate Director of The Existence Project, and a leader in social services, discusses his accidental start that led to tackling homelessness, fostering supportive housing, and driving impactful social change. Sinan shares insights from his decades of experience, including the importance of building community resilience and the critical role of empathy in addressing today’s social challenges, which can all start with a meal.
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Timestamps:
- 00:20 - I'll try to be cool / intro
- 01:54 - Master of Arts for Religious Studies
- 03:20 - Spirituality
- 03:59 - Long lost weekend
- 05:32 - Sobriety
- 08:16 - Getting into non-profits
- 13:20 - The Existence Project events
- 16:28 -
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