SLYC: St. Luke's Youth Center

SLYC: St. Luke's Youth Center SLYC is a collaborative of West Baltimore families working together to provide youth with critical resources, life-enriching experiences, and a safety-net of support. We are honored to welcome our guest, Amanda Talbot . Amanda Gardner Talbot serves as director of St. Luke's Youth Center (SLYC), a nonprofit organization in West Baltimore. SLYC empowers and employs local residents to develop programs that address the specific needs of their community. SLYC fosters civic engagement, advances education, creates economic opportunities and nurtures individuals' self-direction.Amanda, a Baltimore City native, has a strong connection to the city and the Episcopal Diocese of MD. Her grandparents, Annie and Ed, helped establish the Guardian Angel food pantry and thrift shop. Her father, Van, served as Dean of the Cathedral. Highlights:00:00:00] Introduction [00:01:49] SLYC: Beginnings [00:03:41] The Community [00:08:09] Challenges? [00:10:44] Surprises? [00:12:38] Community as Church [00:16:51] Camp Imagination [00:18:27] Role of Arts and Music in Lives of the Children [00:20:22] How Can People Help and Get Involved? [00:24:44] Future Plans [00:27:17] How Nonprofits and Churches Can Work Together [00:29:14] ThanksResources mentioned in this episode:SLYC WebsiteListening for Clues | On the Journey with Jon and LaurenListening for Clues is pleased to present our new series, "Good News!" featuring weekly conversations with people who are making a difference, large or small. We want everyone to know what they are doing, why they are doing it, and how. So, our listeners and viewers can experience the good news and go out and make a difference themselves. Listening for Clues invites you into conversations that discover clues, rather than solutions to life’s problems. Join the journey with Jon Shematek and Lauren Welch, Episcopal deacons, as we explore whatever lies ahead. Check our website Listening for Clues.© 2025 Listening for Clues This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.sacredinsight.today