Episode 66 | Vino Pajanor, CEO, Catholic Charities Diocese of San Diego

In this excellent episode, Nancy and Jose are joined in the studio by Vino Pajanor, the CEO of Catholic Charities Diocese of San Diego.Hear Vino discuss a book that impacted him heavily which was, Mahatma Gandhi's autobiography, "The Story of My Experiments with Truth." This read taught him about the evolving nature of truth and inspiring his work. Vino then shares his journey at Catholic Charities, a 103-year-old organization that provides care and hope to those in need. He explains their mission to address various community needs, such as homelessness, immigrant and refugee support, and programs for seniors. Hear Vino share what he believes is the importance of Catholic Charities being present in neighborhoods and partnering with local parishes to serve everyone regardless of their beliefs. He also talks about their efforts to redesign their operations, including establishing multiple food pantries and a centralized warehouse to distribute food. Vino mentions their plans to engage retired individuals through programs like Foster Grandparents, and he emphasizes the importance of building trust with pastors and working within the structure of the Catholic Church.An excellent episode on filling gaps in the community with Vino Pajanor. Here are some other takeaways from the interview:The rich history behind Catholic Charities Diocese of San DiegoThe many programs and services offered by the organizationThe idea and importance of the "safety nets" created by the organizationFuture plans for the organizationThe answers to the rapid-fire questionsAn excellent interview from a passionate gap minder. Thank you, Vino, for your contributions in San Diego, and for joining us on The Gap Minders.Enjoy this episode and be sure to subscribe to the show.If you have any questions or want to contact Nancy or Jose, please send an email to [email protected]. Thank you for listening.To learn more about the two social impact organizations making The Gap Minders possible, please visit www.TheGapMinders.org.