Social capital and the power of relationships: Al Condeluci at TEDxGrandviewAve

Al Condeluci, Ph.D. has been an advocate, a catalyst for building community capacities, and leader in understanding social culture since 1970. He is the CEO of Community Living and Support Services (CLASS), a community based support system for folks with all types of disabilities in Pittsburgh, PA. He holds an MSW and PhD from the University of Pittsburgh, where he is on faculty in the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences and the School of Social Work. He has also authored 7 books.

Born and raised in the steel town of Pittsburgh, he lives in McKees Rocks, just outside Pittsburgh, on the family hill with his wife, children and some 30 other members of the extended Condeluci family.

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[egg-lady]

What a beautiful soul. That quote from his father made me cry, as someone who has a grandmother with dementia. Made me so grateful for the beautiful friends and family in my life! Thank you for giving this speech.

[ir.ismurinidwiarimtphd]

I love the way he kindly shares his beautiful mind with us... and I watch it again and again... thank you very much Mr. Condeluci

[tutuvo]

Learning about social capital in my sociology class----this video made the difference in my understanding of what social capital is and means. 

[noblecmj]

Thank You Al for presenting at our Partners in Policymaking. You inspire so many to follow your passion of helping those with disabilities.

[noorwilliams]

Watching this for an assignment was very meaningful and great way to explain the social capital

[gulyazhakupova]

Great presentation. Brought tears and empowered me to act and make difference. Thank you.

[ouiouibaguette]

I’ve known this man my whole life but just now found out that he has a Ted talk. I’m impressed

[thedtvlogreport-theddreamsInc]

i recently realize that i am a social capitalist.

I Have always had this driven force to help the world. My desire to invent rich people & bosses is more than an inside thing.

God have blocked bullets, made them vanished, & caused a window to shatter all while protecting me.

My entire life. So i enjoyed this message because i am going to have to start building relationships, in order to do God's Will on Earth.

Thank you

[anika]

you demonstrated the value of Social capital. I read a whole chapter of Social capital I couldn't understand more than you make it. ..

[julg]

such a good speaker! such a good message. thank you

[moragabat]

it made me cry, i am sure some others did too

[mikelsami]

this guy is awesome, this is the best presentation i have ever seen

[cameronsadler]

sociology exam tomorrow, really helpful!

[tonyjk]

I saw al facilitate in Auckland N Z last week.  AWESOME Social Capital!

[haleywang]

Was watching this for the sake of an assignment but ended up loving it.

[NPJGlobal]

14:05 the typical person has 150 important relationships in their life? Press X to doubt

Other than that, great talk

[jsnpvju]

This is interesting. Does anybody know the source of the research states that all the works done by a wife worth $250, 000 a year? 11:46

[Hinted-cascade]

Its a bit sad that not many people are able to view this ted talk

[alifrafidalfaridzi]

who have english subtitle for this video? i didnt get what he said