How Do You Respond to the Complex Needs of a Million Youth - Carl Nash
Today's Teens Conference 2021 - Reimagine • 1h 3m
With almost 1 million (10-25 year olds) in the GTA - the individual, community and systemic needs are complex. How does lasting change happen? What is the unique contribution that faith-based organizations can play? What types of partnerships are required? This conversation explores pursuing wholistic transformation in response to our city's complex needs.
Facilitator:
Carl Nash - Ministry Director at Youth Unlimited
Panelists:
Angie Peters - President & CEO of Yonge Street Mission
Uzo Anucha - Associate Professor at the School of Social Work, York University
Tim Day - Executive Director of the City Movement
Joshua Bautista - Mission Pastor: Local & Global Outreach/Engagement at Bramalea Baptist Church
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