Retired head of Green Wood Coalition reflects on more than 30 years of community building

David Sheffield

David Sheffield retired as executive director of the Green Wood Coalition earlier this month.

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More than 30 years ago, David Sheffield attended a potluck dinner at Green Wood Towers in Port Hope. The meal changed his life.

He went on to create the Green Wood Coalition, a non-profit aimed at helping those who lived on the margins in the community. Slowly, it would gain attention. There would be challenges but also successes.

In this interview, Sheffield will explain why he stepped down, the state of the organization, and his own reflections on the past and his future. Listen and see if you agree with his assessment.

Originally aired: September 20, 2024

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