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The History of Saint Leonard Center with Brian Forschner
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Brian was the co-founder and first executive director of St. Leonard Center and subsequently President of Mercy Senior Health and Housing Services. He is a fourth generation Daytonian and married to wife, Joyce for 50 years. Brian has a PhD from OSU and is an author, photographer and runner. Today Brian shares the history of St Leonard’s.
Chapters
1. The History of Saint Leonard Center with Brian Forschner (00:00:00)
2. Started as a seminary for Franciscans (00:01:43)
3. Building up for sale (00:04:12)
4. Discussions to use this space to benefit the needy (00:06:29)
5. 90 day option to buy (00:09:21)
6. First persons are hired (00:17:33)
7. Amusing stories (00:20:52)
8. Rex Smith's lessons in public relations (00:22:59)
9. Finding sources of revenue (00:27:01)
10. Partnering with St. Elizabeth's (00:32:42)
11. Covenants attached to the property (00:34:26)
12. Archbishop Bernadine (00:35:53)
13. Saving the Bell Tower (00:38:55)
14. Howard Houser (00:43:06)
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