Episodes
On today’s episode of the GIVE podcast, we are thrilled to welcome four young ladies who founded the nonprofit In Touch. Avani, Annaiya, Torani, and Divya were inspired to tackle the issue of mental health and teens. They may all be under the age of 18- but they have big ideas and have already made a huge impact in their area of California, helping to erase the stigma of reaching out for help if you need it. You definitely do not want to miss this inspiring episode!
Published 12/26/20
Published 12/26/20
In today’s episode of the GIVE podcast, we have Scarlet Lewis of the Choose Love Movement. Scarlet has an amazing story and she is such a powerhouse of a woman. When her son, Jesse Lewis, lost his life in the Sandy Hook mass shooting, Scarlet's life was changed forever.; he was just six years old. Guided by his life and his legacy, Scarlet lives every day to deliver a compassionate curriculum into schools everywhere.
Published 12/19/20
On today’s episode of the GIVE podcast, we are happy to welcome Debbie Dodge from Variety- The Children’s Charity. Variety’s Freedom Program delivers vital life-changing equipment and services for mobility, independence, and social inclusion to individual children and children’s organizations. Variety operates internationally in 13 different countries and has helped thousands of kids. Don’t miss this inspirational episode!
Published 12/12/20
On this episode of the Give podcast, host Shannon Maganzein welcomes two members of the Annie E Casey Foundation to let us know a little about the work that they do. The Annie E. Casey Foundation is a private philanthropy foundation that creates a brighter future for the nation's children by developing solutions to strengthen families, build paths to economic opportunity and transform struggling communities into safer and healthier places to live, work and grow.
Published 12/05/20
Today on the GIVE podcast we are thrilled to welcome Mark Schwartz, the president of Both Ends Believing. They work to capture comprehensive digital profiles of children through Children First Software, a technology-driven advocate designed to identify a child’s best opportunity for family-based care. So far they have done amazing work across the globe. If you love technology and helping kids- this episode is all for you!
Published 11/28/20
Today on the GIVE podcast we are thrilled to welcome Tanya Barns from Beulah’s Safe Haven. This is a nonprofit that is located in Shreveport, Louisiana. Beulah’s Safe Haven is an amazing resource for girls that are aging out of the foster care system. Girls who are in foster care as teens are potentially facing issues such as homelessness, poor relationships, and potentially human trafficking. This episode will make you cheer for their successes and inspire you to hear more about this...
Published 11/21/20
On today’s episode of the GIVE podcast, we are thrilled to welcome Susan Fochs, the founder of Operation Not Alone. Susan felt compelled to take charge and make a difference in the lives of servicemen and women. Her journey was inspired by her father, who served in the US Marine Corps and is now permanently disabled. She’s made it her mission to create an organization that exists in the hope that no one feels alone both during and after their deployment.
Published 11/14/20
For today’s episode of the GIVE podcast, we are thrilled to welcome Tyler Wolf to the show. Tyler is the founder, executive director, and Living Wall designer for Urban Blooms. This nonprofit mixes engineering, science, art, and plants to create green spaces in urban environments that otherwise might not see these types of plants. Urban Blooms is able to install these living walls through grants, donations, and working directly with the cities themselves.
Published 11/07/20
On today’s episode of the GIVE podcast we are thrilled to welcome Alexa Bigwarfe, the creator of the Sunshine After the Storm nonprofit. Sunshine After the Storm is a nonprofit to support women who have lost children in utero or shortly thereafter. As with most nonprofits, it started to help fill a void that the creator never anticipated on seeing. During this episode, you will laugh, cry, and so much more. This nonprofit touches the heart of so many who are going through an impossibly hard...
Published 10/31/20
On today’s episode of the #givepodcast, we bring you Randy Scheid of the Quantum Foundation. The Quantum Foundation is a little different than the non-profits we typically feature - they make grantmakers. Their mission is to inspire and fund initiatives that improve the health of communities. You’re going to love hearing about this amazing organization - please share this episode and support the mission. #give
Published 10/24/20
On today’s episode of the #GivePodcast, we’re excited to bring you Abigail Ellis of Steps Foundation. Steps Foundation is an incredible foundation whose mission is to help the youth in their community through mentoring programs, life skills programs, and social engagement programs. Listen in and hear all of the amazing things that they do - then spread the word and share this episode. #give
Published 10/17/20
On today’s episode of the #GivePodcast, we are thrilled to bring you Sarah Cooperman of Rockfish Wildlife Sanctuary - a non-profit organization dedicated to helping wildlife who are injured or displaced due to habitat destruction. They aim to rescue, rehab and release. You’ll love hearing Sarah’s stories of their rescues. Listen, share, and be inspired! #Give
Published 10/10/20
On today’s episode of the #GivePodcast, we welcome Kate Stone of Science Connected. Science Connected is an amazing non-profit whose mission is to provide free and low-cost learning materials so that anyone - regardless of their economic background, can have access to science education. They offer a free weekly newsletter - visit their website and subscribe today and share this amazing organization with your network.
Published 10/03/20
Join us today on the #GIVEPodcast where we are speaking with Aneri Pradhan, the founder of Enventure Enterprises. Access to electricity is something that many people take for granted- but in some countries, it simply isn’t available. One of those countries is Uganda. Enventure is working hard with the people and small business owners of Uganda to come up with and implement simple, but effective, ways to provide electricity to the people living in the rural areas of this country.
Published 09/26/20
Today on the #GIVEPodcast we are speaking with Nicole Donaldson, the Vice President of Philanthropy at the Central Florida Foundation. The Foundation works with families focused on giving back, nonprofits, and across public and private sectors to bring philanthropy to life. It all began in 1994 as a dream around a table of local, passionate people, and has grown to be one of the community’s most trusted resources.
Published 09/19/20
Today on the #GIVEPodcast we are speaking with Dr. Irene Yaymadjian from the Hillside Wellness Center in California. The Hillside Wellness Center is a non-profit organization dedicated to delivering affordable mental health therapy to help promote positive mental health and social-emotional outcomes for residents and their families within their community. They do this through both group and individual therapy, as well as many classes to help local residents who are struggling.
Published 09/12/20
Today on the #GIVEPodcast we have Brooke Crowe, the Executive Director and CEO of the Seed Consulting group. The Seed Consulting group fills in the professional services gap for sustainability non-profits. Their consultants are high achieving outliers from a broad range of industries and academic disciplines with an insatiable desire to serve. This group helps bridge the knowledge gap between nonprofits and talented individuals with a desire to give back.
Published 09/05/20
Today on the #GIVEPodcast we are speaking with Sue Page from The Children’s Center of the Antelope Valley. The Children’s Center was founded over 30 years ago to become a safe space for child abuse victims. Since that time, this organization has evolved to help provide counselling, therapy, legal, and administrative services to kids in need in this area. This episode is an absolute must-listen to find out how this nonprofit is serving hundreds of kids every single day.
Published 08/29/20
Today on the #GIVEPodcast we are speaking with Jennifer Starr of the Voices for Children Tampa Bay foundation. This nonprofit works with foster children in the Tampa Bay area to make sure they not only have the material items that they need- but the emotional and experience-based things as well. Voices for Children also works with the court system to provide Courthouse Facility Dogs for the kids. This episode is an absolute must-listen for anyone who loves kids.
Published 08/22/20
Today we are thrilled to welcome Dawn Reese to the #GIVEPodcast. Dawn is the CEO of The Wooden Floor. This creative, inspiring, and successful nonprofit serves young people in the Orange County, California area through the power of dance. The ultimate goal of The Wooden Floor is to break the cycle of poverty through generational change. So far, an incredible 100% of their graduates have gone on to higher learning after high school. Make sure you tune in to this fascinating episode.
Published 08/15/20
Today on the #GIVEPodcast we are speaking with the treasurer of the Chasin A Dream Foundation, Vivien McLean-Bunce. This foundation offers support and services to kids who have become sick from cancer, cystic fibrosis, and many other life-threatening illnesses. They serve the children and their families with dignity and respect and work tirelessly to provide a sense of normalcy. Be sure to tune in to this episode and learn about every magical thing this foundation provides.
Published 08/08/20
Today on #GIVEPodcast we are speaking with Albert Reyes of Buckner International. This nonprofit is an international organization focused on offering ministry-based services to vulnerable children in six different countries, including the United States. They work closely with the Department of Family Protective Services to make sure that kids entering the foster care system have a safe place to land after being separated from the only life they have known. Don't miss this inspiring episode!
Published 08/01/20
Today, on the #GIVEPodcast, we are thrilled to speak with Bruce Maj Pelz, the co-founder of the Maji Safi group. The Maji Safi group works with the people of Tanzania to educate impoverished and vulnerable populations about how to prevent disease and improve their health. They work in the communities, for the communities. You will not want to miss this informative and insightful conversation with Bruce Maj Pelz
Published 07/25/20
Today, on #GIVEPodcast, we are happy to introduce Alan Abramowitz, who runs the Guardian Ad Litem Foundation in Florida. The Guardian Ad Litem Foundation is a state-run and volunteer-operated nonprofit. This program acts as the guardian and advocate of children who have been removed from their homes and placed within the foster care system or in relative care. The volunteers speak only for the child, in the best interests of the child.
Published 07/18/20