Liz Clasen-Kelly | The Sacredness of Human Life - Ep. 93
Release Date: 04/19/2019
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Liz Clasen-Kelly leads an agency serving men experiencing homelessness. In this episode we explore helping people needing shelter, working to end homelessness, abundant love, and encountering Christ in the in-between.
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info_outlineLiz Clasen-Kelly is executive director of The Men’s Shelter of Charlotte, which provides emergency shelter to men while working to end homelessness in the Charlotte region. Previously, Liz served as Associate Executive Director for the Urban Ministry Center, an interfaith organization dedicated to bringing the community together to end homelessness. She has also served as director of public policy and community engagement for the Council for Children’s Rights. Liz has received several honors for her work, including the YWCA Woman of Achievement Community Champion Award. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Religion from Davidson College and a Master’s degree in Public Policy from Duke University.
This episode is perfect for anyone interested in helping people needing shelter, working to end homelessness, abundant love, and encountering Christ in the in-between.
IN THIS EPISODE
- Liz describes the Men’s Shelter of Charlotte and the services it provides.
- She reviews the number of men experiencing homelessness in Charlotte, what drivers affect the rate of homelessness, and what approach guides the work of the Men’s Shelter.
- She shares what one would see walking into the two Men’s Shelters of Charlotte campuses, the experience men have at the Men’s Shelter, and her keys to improve the flow of services
- She explains the phrase ‘Life goes on, You’re Not Alone.”
- Liz tells a story illustrating the friendships that are formed in the Men’s Shelter.
- She answers how to interact with people experiencing homelessness and whether sleeping in public is a human right.
- She provides an update on the campaign in Charlotte to address chronic homelessness.
- She addresses whether a better homeless service system attracts more people experiencing homelessness.
- Liz shares why she does what she does and what she experiences every day.
- She talks about navigating class and economic differences in Kingsport, Tennessee.
- She discusses what was important to her as a young person, her an intense need to be right, and how she learned to play a role influencing public policy.
- She describes a significant religious experience that changed her life.
- Liz recalls her religious fervor at Davidson College and the importance of relationships at the Urban Ministry Center in her spiritual growth.
- She remembers the experience she had and the grace she received at Davidson College.
- She addresses a theology that can withstand human suffering.
- She talks about Dale Mullinex and the influence of his work and leadership.
- Liz shares what she values most.
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