As part of our nonprofit series, we sit with Kevin Wallner, a former personal trainer who now runs a nonprofit serving people who are currently unhoused. His journey from Washington to San Pedro involved overcoming some physical and mental challenges, meeting his soulmate and lots of personal growth. He found friendship and support in an unexpected place which led him to start The Restoration Project which actively serves our unhoused neighbors in the Wilmington Community. His teams approach to serving is not about fixing the problems of those on the streets but being available to them when they're in need. Currently they are a pop up event that takes place twice a month in Wilmington, serving food, providing clothes and hygiene products as well as free haircuts. The next big thing for The Restoration Project is funding a day center to provide additional resources for the unhoused community.
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– Amanda + Jess
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Thank you to Rock Ashfield at Palm Realty Boutique for the generous recording space!
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E28: Carolina Brown - Owner of Rok 'n' Ell Baby Boutique & More
E27: Angela "Romee" Romero - The SP Heritage Museum, "San Pedro Built" & Townee Tours
E26: Let's Talk About Money with Christian Lopez
E25: Ryan Blaney - SP's Growing Tech Hub w/ Local Technology Lawyer
E24: Pam Costa - Local Charity Fundraising Champion
E23: George Palaziol - Serving San Pedro
E22: Manuel Jimenez - Owner of Black Knight Patrol
E21: Rudy Caseres - Local Mental Health Advocate
E20: THE CHORI-MAN with Humberto Raygoza & Mandy Barton
E19: Stacy Jackson - Owner of NUDA Juice Shop
E18: Podcasting In Pedro with Angel Lem of LEMeKNOW Podcast
E17: Stephanie Trevizo-Lopez - Tiny House Living In San Pedro
E16: Stacy Trevizo - Owner of Cryptospace
E15: Angela Romero - San Pedro's Historian
E14: Yolanda Regalado - Owner of Sirens Java & Tea
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E12: Cristal & Nancy Bueno - Local Latina Makers of Bueno Designs
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