Listen " Stewardship Begins with Listening in South Texas "
Episode Synopsis
Discover the power of listening in this episode featuring Yvonne Pacheco, a lifelong resident of Laredo, Texas, and Community Connector with Methodist Healthcare Ministries (MHM).
As a Community Connector at MHM, Yvonne’s work involves building relationships in communities across South Texas to understand what residents need to thrive, and support their unique efforts to expand the vital conditions for health and well-being. She shares how growing up in a vibrant, tight-knit border community shaped her approach to stewardship, inspiring her to show up consistently, listen deeply, and create space for honest dialogue around the stories that define a place. Stream Episode 2 to learn how these practices are essential for building trust and cultivating meaningful relationships in South Texas and beyond.
Special thanks to our guest host, Dr. Ruth Thomas-Squance, Co-Executive Director of the Building Healthy Places Network, who is also deeply committed to advancing racial equity through cross-sector partnerships and fostering community-centered solutions.
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