George Kleb

In this conversation, Ms. Edna Manns-Lake reminisces with George Kleb, Executive Director of Bon Secours Community Works, about their work and partnership in addressing issues in their neighborhood over the past 30 years. They discuss the history of how they met and connected through a mutual friend and longtime organizer, Adell Reddon, and the work they did together with the Victory Outreach Ministry to support those struggling with addiction and homelessness. They reflect on the challenges they faced, the evolution of their approach from confrontation to collaboration, and the importance of empathy and understanding in community organizing.

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