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Climate Correction™ - A Climate Change PodcastClimate Correction™ LIVE: Changing Hearts and Minds with The CLEO InstituteJoin us for a live session from Climate Correction™ 2025: Changing Hearts and Minds with The CLEO Institute. This engaging panel discussion, moderated by Shannon Maganiezin, features esteemed climate advocates Yoca Arditi-Rocha, Nicole Gazo, and Ellen Siegel. It will delve into effective strategies for transforming public perception and fostering community engagement in climate action. Yoca Arditi-Rocha, Executive Director of The CLEO Institute, brings extensive experience in climate advocacy and education, emphasizing the importance of grassroots movements in driving policy change. Nicole Gazo, a passionate youth activist, offers insights into mobilizing younger generations and the role of education in clim...2025-05-0728 min
Climate Correction™ - A Climate Change PodcastClimate Correction™ LIVE: Changing Hearts and Minds with The CLEO Institute Join us for a live session from Climate Correction™ 2025: Changing Hearts and Minds with The CLEO Institute. This engaging panel discussion, moderated by Shannon Maganiezin, features esteemed climate advocates Yoca Arditi-Rocha, Nicole Gazo, and Ellen Siegel. It will delve into effective strategies for transforming public perception and fostering community engagement in climate action. Yoca Arditi-Rocha, Executive Director of The CLEO Institute, brings extensive experience in climate advocacy and education, emphasizing the importance of grassroots movements in driving policy change. Nicole Gazo, a passionate youth activist, offers insights into mobilizing younger generations and the role of education in clim...2025-05-0628 min
Climate Correction™ - A Climate Change PodcastWorld Wildlife Fund Announces Food Waste Warrior Program [Climate Correction Panel] Reducing food waste is increasingly being recognized as an effective and non-controversial solution to reduce GHG emissions; ease pressure on land and water ecosystems used for food production; and alleviate global food insecurity. WWF's national Food Waste Warriors program has landed in Orlando, and aims to inspire local K-12 students to take the lead in developing a more circular food system. Speakers Alex Nichols-Vinueza, Manager of Food Waste Programs, WWF Alex supports the US Food Waste team’s portfolio of projects at WWF, including work with the agricultural, grocery retail, hospitality and food servic...2023-03-2008 min
ThinkTech HawaiiClimate Causes of Hurricanes Ian and Nicole (Climate Change in Crisis)Learning About Solutions like Babcock Ranch. The host for this show is Jay Fidell. The guest is Shannon Maganiezin.
VoLo Foundation is a nonprofit in Jupiter, Florida. Its mission is to accelerate change and global impact by supporting science-based climate solutions, enhancing education, and improving health. Shannon Maganiezin, host of VoLo Foundation's Climate Correction Podcast, reports on the recent Ian and Nicole hurricanes in Florida and their climate change causes and effects on communities in the sate, the prospects of further hurricanes, and solutions and opportunities for the future, including the solution at Babcock Ranch.
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Climate Correction™ - A Climate Change PodcastSomething New for FloridaNikki Fried is the current Commissioner of Agriculture, in Florida. She won the 2018 Florida Commissioner of Agriculture election, narrowly defeating state representative Matt Caldwell by less than 7,000 votes. She is also the first woman to be elected to the position. In 2022, she goes face-to-face in a race for the Governor’s seat. She has always been an advocate for climate change and has taken many steps to improve Florida's environment. In this episode, Nikki discusses how the environment's impact on agriculture is changing. She talks about the measurable steps that have been taken to start improving the environm...2022-08-0931 minClimate Correction™ - A Climate Change PodcastHave Economists Started a Generational War Over Climate Climate Change Larry Kotlikoff Boston UniversityEconomists study the way the production and distribution of goods, products, and services affects the free. Conscious and modern economists are now applying this financial analysis to global warming and the effect on climate change. Economist Laurence "Larry" Kotlikoff has written, spoken, and advocated for the climate for most of his career, including in front of U.S. Congress. Ranked as one of the top 25 World's Most Influential Economists by The Economist Magazine, Kotlikoff is well informed and well respected in his field. Larry has an impressively long list of credentials as heard in his bio. He's written many articles a...2022-07-2638 minClimate Correction™ - A Climate Change Podcast3 Core Values for Approaching Climate Change in Florida Whit Remer City of TampaA sustainability and resilience officer’s job is to act as a mediator between businesses, organizations, or governments and the environment or environmental policies. They develop strategies that work with climate change activists and policies. These strategies help avoid conflict, protect the environment, and minimize waste or losses in a world market that is seeing less and less resources. Whitford "Whit" Remer is the first Sustainability and Resilience Officer for the City of Tampa. He is approaching climate change in Florida with three core values, Go Green, Be Fair, Keep Safe. Whit Remer is working with city members to transition the...2022-07-1223 minClimate Correction™ - A Climate Change PodcastGo Plastic Free to Fight Climate Change J.P. Brooker Ocean ConservancyJon Paul “J.P.” Brooker is a Florida advocate for climate change through environmental law, fishery regulations, and ocean conservancy. He sits on the Executive Council of the Florida Bar’s Environment & Land Use Law Section. Additionally, J.P. serves on the Governmental and Public Policy Advocacy and Admiralty Law committees for the Florida Bar. He is a co-chair of public interest and also serves on the coral advisory panel for the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council. He is also the director of the Florida headquarters for the Florida Conservation for the Ocean Conservancy. J.P. and the Ocean Conser...2022-07-0521 minClimate Correction™ - A Climate Change PodcastBiden's Plans to Address Climate Change_Nat Keohane_Center for Climate and Energy SolutionsNathaniel “Nat” O. Keohane is the president for the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES). Previously, he served as a special assistant to President Obama, as the senior vice president for the Environmental Defense Fund, and as an Associate Professor of Economics at Yale. Keohane provides valuable insight to Congress and other influential members of the community about climate change and the current path that the US and the world takes. Currently, Nat Keohane, working with the C2ES, influences the global stage by advocating for the world and climate. Combining his economist background with his passion for the e...2022-06-2847 minClimate Correction™ - A Climate Change PodcastHow Florida Voters Can Impact Climate Change_ Congressman Charlie CristCongressman Charlie Crist is currently serving Florida’s 13th district. He was Florida’s governor from 2007 to 2011. Congressman Crist is once again campaigning to serve Florida and correct some of the wrongs he sees occurring within the state. As a proven advocate for climate correction, he fought to hold BP accountable during the devastating oil spill back in 2010. Currently, while serving as Congressman for Florida’s 13th district, he has continued to fight for the environment. In this episode, Congressman Crist discusses the important initiatives he wishes to see Florida prioritize, including growth in the economy, voter rights, and proper environ...2022-06-1419 minClimate Correction™ - A Climate Change PodcastNational Heat Awareness Day - Understanding the Impact of Heat on Pregnancy feat Marya Meyer of Women's Fund Miami-DadeWe all know that extreme heat can be dangerous and that we should keep cool and drink plenty of water to avoid the miserable effects of dehydration. Are you aware, however, that heat has a major impact on pregnant women and healthy birth outcomes? When a woman is pregnant, it’s already difficult to self-regulate her body temperature because her body is working to keep both herself and her baby cool. The number of extreme heat days are rapidly increasing due to climate change. Excessive heat can have devastating impacts on pregnant women and their babies and has been linked to...2022-05-3119 minClimate Correction™ - A Climate Change PodcastConnecting Climate Change and Human Rights Activism For a United Goal Jorge Daniel Taillant Center for Human Rights and Environment Jorge "Daniel" Taillant’s admiration and determination to protect glaciers is really only the tip of the iceberg in his battle for climate change. Daniel is a Climate Justice Policy Advisor at the Institute for Governance & Sustainable Development, a group dedicated to promote positive influences in societies to protect the environment and create accountable systems of governance. At IGSD, Daniel helps advise the state of California, state agencies, local government and civil society organizations on climate action. He is a co-founder for the Center for Human Rights and Environment where in 2014, he took a leadership role at the Climate and Cl...2022-05-1746 minClimate Correction™ - A Climate Change PodcastAddressing Climate Change in a Partisan Political Climate_Commissioner Ken RussellVice-Chairman of the Miami City Commission, Ken Russell was re-elected for a second term in November 2019 and is currently running for US Senate. He is an avid advocate for solutions to climate change. After realizing the need for action within his own community, he stepped forward and began a life in politics. With passions centered around nature, such as professional kite surfing and woodworking, Commissioner Russell realized the importance of using political power to impact the environment in a lasting and positive way. During his time in the Miami City Commission, he spearheaded the clean-up of Biscayne...2022-05-0328 minClimate Correction™ - A Climate Change PodcastClimate Correction 2022_Opening Remarks_David Vogel & Thais Lopez VogelJoin VoLo Foundation for the 4th Annual Climate Correction™ conference in Orlando, FL. This event focused on food systems and the agricultural processes that will not only feed populations into the next generation but provide ecological solutions to our climate crisis. Learn from farmers, home growers, and business leaders working to sustain our food systems. The 2022 Climate Correction™ conference was set to be a net-zero event. VoLo Foundation partnered with the environmental nonprofit We Are Neutral to reduce and offset the event's comprehensive carbon footprint.2022-04-1904 minClimate Correction™ - A Climate Change PodcastClimate Correction 2022_Food Systems, Artificial Intelligence and Climate Change: Building Resilient Solutions for Florida and the Global Community PanelClimate change and its potential effects can increase uncertainty about how our food systems will adjust to new and changing conditions. In this session, four UF professors highlight transformative research to build an adaptive and thriving agricultural sector into the future. Lessons from Florida and across the globe can teach us to work with nature and build resilient agroecosystems that resist, recover and adapt to a surprising and dynamic world. Speakers: Gregory Kiker - University of Florida, Professor and Graduate Coordinator Gbola Adesogan - University of Florida, Director, Food Systems Institute and Director, Livestock Systems Innovation...2022-04-1957 minClimate Correction™ - A Climate Change PodcastClimate Correction 2022_Climate, Food and Equity Panel with Dr. Katharine HayhoeA conversation on climate, food and equity with Dr. Katharine Hayhoe, Chief Scientist, The Nature Conservancy and Rod Braun, Florida Climate Strategy Director, The Nature Conservancy.2022-04-1923 minClimate Correction™ - A Climate Change PodcastClimate Correction 2022_Policy Progress for Ecosystem-Based Climate Solutions_Rep Kathy CastorRep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) is the chair of the U.S. House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis, which unveiled its 500-plus-page Climate Crisis Action Plan in 2020 to give Congress a roadmap for solving the climate crisis. Castor is a longtime national leader on protecting the environment and finding climate solutions. In 2019, she was the lead sponsor of the Climate Action Now Act (H.R. 9), the first major climate bill to pass the House of Representatives in a decade. She started her professional career enforcing environmental and growth management laws in Florida, helping protect the state’s coastline, wetlands an...2022-04-1911 minClimate Correction™ - A Climate Change PodcastClimate Correction 2022_Climate Correction=Carbon Neutral_Anna SampsonIntroducing We Are Neutral and explaining Climate Correction’s commitment to carbon neutrality. Offsetting your carbon footprint shouldn’t be a one-time transaction. It’s not meant to be a guilt-free write-off, but rather one piece of a much larger puzzle.2022-04-1906 minClimate Correction™ - A Climate Change PodcastClimate Correction 2022_How to Incentivize More Climate Smart AgricultureBritt Groosman is Vice President of Climate-Smart Agriculture at Environmental Defense Fund, where she helps create environmentally effective and economically sound solutions for working landscapes, including farms, ranches and forests. Her experience spans from reducing deforestation in Brazil to low carbon rural development in India.2022-04-1922 minClimate Correction™ - A Climate Change PodcastClimate Correction 2022_Agriculture Taking a Leadership Role in Carbon ActionThis distinguished panel discussed the growing role for Florida’s farms, ranches, and woodlands in delivering high value and scalable solutions to climate change and other pressing global sustainable development goals. Ernie Shea, President, Solutions from the Land, outlined the work underway in the Florida Climate Smart Agriculture Initiative and moderated the session. Jim Strickland, Owner, Strickland Ranch, discussed climate smart agriculture (CSA) systems and practices Florida ranchers are deploying to maintain sustainability, improve resilience and reduce GHG emissions. Dr. Maria Lucia Silveira, Professor, Soil and Water Quality, University of Florida, shared research on nutrient management strategies that resul...2022-04-191h 06Climate Correction™ - A Climate Change PodcastClimate Correction 2022_Advancing Urban Agriculture in the City Beautiful_Chris Castro_City of OrlandoChris Castro is a renowned public official serving as the Senior Advisor to Orlando Mayor, Buddy Dyer, Director of Sustainability & Resilience, and “Future-Ready” steering committee member at the City of Orlando. In his role, Chris works to advance a comprehensive set of policies & programs that has turned Orlando into one of the leading cities in America accelerating sustainability, resiliency, and climate action.2022-04-1919 minClimate Correction™ - A Climate Change PodcastClimate Correction 2022_Subtropical Hops: Potential for Climate Change Adaptation_Shinsuke AgeharaHops, an essential ingredient of beer, are a perennial crop adapted to temperate climates, with more than 90% of production occurring in the Pacific Northwest. Shinsuke Agehara, Professor, University of Florida, shares how they are evaluating the adaptive capacity of hops to Florida’s humid subtropical climate through cultivar selection, breeding, environmental manipulation, and optimization of crop management practices.2022-04-1932 minClimate Correction™ - A Climate Change PodcastClimate Correction 2022_Land Management: Can Cover Crops Contribute to Carbon Sequestration__Precious NyabamiThe VISTA Award is VoLo’s latest recognition, specific for students who display exemplary leadership, along with Vision, Innovation, Sustainability, Technology, and Action in climate solutions. VoLo gathers proposals from students at the Graduate level who are enrolled full-time with a US-based University or College. The finalist student individuals or teams will be invited by VoLo to present their ideas at their Climate Correction™ conference. At Climate Correction™, VoLo’s Founders determined the project that best drove positive change in FLORIDA climate solutions. The winning project’s individual or team will receive a $10,000 gift, made out to the Univer...2022-04-1909 minClimate Correction™ - A Climate Change PodcastClimate Correction 2022_Saving Agriculture by Reducing Atmospheric CO2_Dr. Scott AngleAgriculture is in crisis. Low commodity prices, higher input costs and urbanization have made it difficult to make a decent living on the farm. Farming is/has been a significant source of CO2 in the atmosphere. But conversely, agriculture can be an important solution to high atmospheric concentrations by sequestering carbon in soils. Dr. Scott Angle, Senior Vice President for Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Florida discusses how rewarding farmers for carbon sequestration along with other "ecosystem services" might just be the means to assure profitability and survival.2022-04-1938 minClimate Correction™ - A Climate Change PodcastWorld’s First Chief Heat Officer Addresses Rising Temperatures, Equity & Climate Change_Jane Gilbert_Chief Heat OfficerIn May 2021, Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava appointed Jane Gilbert to serve as the county’s first Chief Heat Officer making Jane the first Chief Heat Officer in the world! Florida residents are used to the heat, but as climate change continues, we will feel it even more. Previously, Floridians averaged approximately 7 days a year when the heat index would reach 105. By mid-century, that number is expected to rise to 88 days a year. This represents not only a health risk to many, but also has a significant economic impact. During this episode, Jane shares how they ar...2022-04-0522 minClimate Correction™ - A Climate Change PodcastClimate Literacy & Policy_Kathleen Rogers_EarthDay.org Kathleen Rogers is the President of Earth Day Network. Under her leadership, EarthDay.org has grown into a global year-round policy and activist organization with an international professional staff In 1970, 20 million people mobilized to call for greater protections for our planet. Since then, many policies and programs have been developed. But, we still have a lot of work to do. EarthDay.org aims to educate all children on the risks and opportunities of climate change and to develop the civic skills to fight back. Schools should not just be a place where children learn the basics...2022-03-2228 minClimate Correction™ - A Climate Change PodcastFinancial Cost of Climate Change_Panel Discussion_Climate Correction 2018 During Climate Correction 2018, these experts engaged in an in-depth panel discussion on the hidden costs of climate change, how they are reaching a cost of hundreds of billions each year, and how current solutions can provide extreme value. Environmental Advisor for VoLo Foundation, Andy Stevenson VP, Global Climate at Environmental Defense Fund, Britt Groosman Managing Director and CEO, Sustainable Capital Advisors, Trenton Allen Join VoLo Foundation for the 4th Annual Climate Correction™ Conference in Orlando, FL on March 17-18, 2022. This two-day event will focus on food systems and the agricultural processes that will no...2022-03-0846 minClimate Correction™ - A Climate Change PodcastWhy Do We Need to Care About Climate Change_Dr. Katharine Hayhoe_Climate Correction 20182022-02-2215 minClimate Correction™ - A Climate Change PodcastClimate Correction 2021_Regenerative Soil & Agriculture_Ray Archuleta2022-02-0835 minClimate Correction™ - A Climate Change PodcastClimate Correction_End of Year Review During this special episode, listen as we highlight some of our favorite snippets from season 1. Throughout this episode, you will hear key insights from those advocating for climate change and the health of our planet. Season 2 kicks off soon with an incredible line up of experts. You won’t want to miss a single episode. Subscribe now! VoLo Foundation Climate Correction Podcast 2022-01-2516 minClimate Correction™ - A Climate Change Podcast"Advocates for Climate Change_Meet Team VoLo " Meet the incredible team at VoLo Foundation. Team VoLo is comprised of scientists, lawyers, philanthropic professionals, community leaders, and innovative thinkers working together to advocate for climate change solutions to address the climate crisis. We are deeply passionate about the health and wellness of our planet and believe that data-driven research can accelerate change in our world. By developing and sharing knowledge through facts and data, together we can impact positive global change. VoLo Foundation 2022-01-1125 minClimate Correction™ - A Climate Change PodcastCOP26 People's Pavilion_Climate Empowerment Through Collaboration Coordinated by Citizens' Climate International, the COP26 People’s Pavilion aims to provide open and direct communication with the general public and engage people all over the world to raise awareness and drive climate action that is necessary as we face the climate crisis and the climate challenge. This panel provides a shared space for people from all around the world to interact with allies to address climate change solutions. VoLo Foundation was honored to support this important initiative to accelerate change and global impact. 2021-12-2829 minClimate Correction™ - A Climate Change PodcastInvest in the Future of Climate Change - Chris Tullar_Joseph Goodman_VoLo Earth2021-12-1427 minClimate Correction™ - A Climate Change PodcastHow Colombia Became An Important Player in the Fight Against Climate Change - Meg Symington_WWF The Amazons are the largest rainforest in the world spanning 8 countries and comprising about 40% of all remaining rainforests in the entire world. New species are still being discovered at least once a week, and approximately 300 different indigenous groups call the Amazon their home. Meg Symington, World Wildlife Foundation Managing Director for the Amazon project shares how they are working to keep a functional ecosystem that provides benefits to people and nature over the long term. Born at the Conference of the Parties for the Climate Change Treaty in Paris in 2015, the Heritage Colombia Project is...2021-11-3017 minClimate Correction™ - A Climate Change PodcastMobilizing Young Conservatives Around Climate Change Action_Benji Backer_American Conservation Coalition President & Founder, American Conservation Coalition, Benji Backer, is a voice for young conservative who want real actionable climate change solutions. ACC is the largest grassroots organization for conservatives who care about the environment and want to have a community of people fighting for climate change. With chapters across the country, they provide people with the tools to be good advocates in their community regardless of their political affiliation. Benji shares that we start by taking small, reasonable, but tangible wins and continue scaling those wins up into larger policies. He notes that there are 3 areas we can focus on...2021-11-1627 minClimate Correction™ - A Climate Change PodcastFighting Air Inequality Through Open Data and Community_Chisato Fukuda Calvert_OpenAQ Chisato Fukuda Calvert is Deputy Director of OpenAQ, an environmental tech non-profit empowering communities around the world to clean their air by harmonizing, sharing, and using open air quality data. 1 in 8 deaths in the world is due to poor air quality making this one of the largest public health threats of our time. With climate change, this issue is becoming even more pressing. OpenAQ is a one-stop-shop for real-time and historical air quality data tracking 7 main ambient air pollutants. By making data more accessible and digestible, they empower local communities to create lasting change. 2021-11-0223 minClimate Correction™ - A Climate Change PodcastWhat Ice Can Tell Us About Climate Change - Lonnie Thompson_Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center For over 40 years, distinguished university professor and senior research scientist, Lonnie Thompson, has been collecting ice to analyze the effects of climate change. He’s led 64 expeditions conducting ice core drilling programs in 16 countries. Lonnie shares how he first became interested in studying ice, and how his early failure led to the development of the first solar-powered drilling equipment launching a whole new area of research. The results of these studies have been published in more than 260 articles. The history of the earth’s climate is recorded in glaciers around the world, sums up what is h...2021-10-1938 minClimate Correction™ - A Climate Change PodcastClimate Week NYC 2021: Fast Tracking Finance: The crucial role of investors and financiers in the Climate Decade The renewed US domestic climate agenda will drive demand for green innovation and investments with new approaches to scaling up finance for climate-aligned sectors and infrastructure. According to a recent Princeton University study, Net Zero America, in order for the United States to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions economy-wide by 2050 it would require at least $2.5 trillion in upfront additional capital investment over the next decade. Yet, the cost for inaction and the impact on the environment, human health and the economy is immeasurable. What the broader financial community does now will help determine the fate of the planet...2021-10-051h 25Climate Correction™ - A Climate Change PodcastClimate Week NYC 2021: Getting It Done Global business and government leaders have announced ambitious climate commitments, laying out targets with fast approaching end dates. ‘Net Zero’ will define our politics and economies for decades to come, from energy to transport, industry to food; the opportunities are endless, and the risks of inaction are profound. 2021-10-051h 40Climate Correction™ - A Climate Change PodcastClimate Week NYC 2021: Green Jobs In The Clean Energy Transition The transition to 100% clean energy by 2030 - an historical commitment by the Biden Administration with the potential to create over 10 million green, well paid and skilled jobs. From construction to transport, manufacturing to industry, green jobs will continue to grow and with greater business and government collaboration increasing the demand for green jobs, has the potential to transform the American energy economy and secure a future for key American industries – but only if people and communities are placed at the heart of this transition. The Hub Live presents a 90-minute examination of Biden’s jobs and energy vision exploring how...2021-10-051h 38Climate Correction™ - A Climate Change PodcastClimate Week NYC 2021: Driving Co-Benefits For Climate And Health: How private sector action can accelerate progress A healthy planet is the foundation for a healthy global population, and human health cannot be advanced without healthy planetary systems such as fresh water, clean air and a stable climate. The direct yearly financial costs of degrading natural systems are predicted to be US$2-4 billion by 2030. And yet, there is currently a lack of guidance for businesses on how to leverage their strategies in a way that simultaneously accelerates change across both climate change and public health. To bridge this gap, Forum for the Future, in collaboration with Walgreen Boots Alliance, GSK Consumer Healthcare and...2021-10-0559 minClimate Correction™ - A Climate Change PodcastClimate Week NYC 2021: Climate Change, Health & EquityStudies show that climate change has become a global public health threat with a disproportionate impact on vulnerable populations. This event, hosted by Johnson & Johnson, will bring together cross-disciplinary leaders, who are on the frontlines of climate, health and equity - from physicians who are working to better understand the connection between human health and environmental health, to advocates who are supporting communities that are feeling the effects of a changing climate, to policy influencers who are working to address air pollution and other climate impacts. The event will highlight some of the collaborative and innovative actions happening today...2021-10-0559 min
Give - A Philanthropy PodcastIn TouchIn Touch Avani, Annaiya, Torani, and Divya On this episode of the GIVE podcast, we are speaking to four young ladies that have started their own nonprofit that is tackling teen mental health. So today I am chatting with Avani, Annaiya, Torani, and Divya. They are the founders of In Touch, a teenage mental health nonprofit that is run out of California. Mental health is a large issue for teenagers at the moment and In Touch is working to provide free resources and destroy the stigma surrounding mental health issues. In Touch provides a...2020-12-2720 min
Give - A Philanthropy PodcastJesse Lewis Choose LoveJesse Lewis Choose Love Scarlett Lewis In this episode of the GIVE podcast, we are thrilled to welcome Scarlett Lewis of the Choose Love Movement. Scarlett is an incredible woman with a heartbreaking story. When her son, Jesse Lewis, lost his life in the Sandy Hook mass shooting, Scarlett’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. The Choose Love movement has created a new program, offered for free, to help scho...2020-12-2033 min
Give - A Philanthropy PodcastVariety: A Children's CharityVariety- The Children’s Charity Debbie Dodge 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. Through the Freedom program, Variety changes children’s lives by granting items and services that provide independence, mobility and freedom. Variety’s Future Program delivers crucial life-enriching communication equipment and services, education and self-esteem to individual children and children’s organizations. Through the Future progra...2020-12-1318 min
Give - A Philanthropy PodcastThe Annie E. Casey FoundationAnnie E Casey Foundation Amoretta Morris 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. Today we are speaking with Amoretta Morris who is the dir...2020-12-0628 min
Give - A Philanthropy PodcastBoth Ends BelievingBoth Ends Believing Mark Schwartz Today on the GIVE podcast we are thrilled to welcome Mark Schwartz, the president of Both Ends Believing. Both Ends Believing is a nonprofit that uses technology to create a digital identity for children around the globe- so they have a better chance at adoption, instead of aging out of the foster care system. Millions of children are hidden behind the walls of institutions and orphanages. The primary reason is simply that countries lack the digital infrastructure that creates visibility into who and where they are. Without a di...2020-11-2921 min
Give - A Philanthropy PodcastBeulah's Safe HavenBeulah’s Safe Haven Tanya Barns 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. Even though these girls may technically be adults, they struggle mentally because many of them have not had the chance to develop...2020-11-2214 min
Give - A Philanthropy PodcastOperation Not AloneOperation Not Alone Susan Fochs On today’s episode of the GIVE podcast, we are thrilled to welcome Susan Fochs, the founder of Operation Not Alone. Susan started this nonprofit when she was18 years old. She 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 de...2020-11-1514 min
Give - A Philanthropy PodcastUrban BloomsUrban Blooms Tyler Wolf 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. The living walls are carefully designed with each community in mind. They use hydroponics and engineering to make sure that they can be enjoyed for years to come. Urban Blooms has done these wall insta...2020-11-0824 min
Give - A Philanthropy PodcastSunshine After the StormSunshine After the Storm Alexa Bigwarfe 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. Alexa’s journey into nonprofits began with the tragic loss of one of her twin babies. As she was going through the grieving process she started bloggin...2020-10-3129 min
Give - A Philanthropy PodcastEpisode 48 - Quantum FoundationQuantum Foundation Randy Scheid Today on the GIVE podcast we are speaking with Randy Scheid of the Quantum Foundation. The Quantum Foundation is not like the typical non-profit we feature on the Give Podcast. They are a grant-making foundation whose mission is to inspire and fund initiatives that improve the health of communities. The Quantum Foundations works to promote change by driving action and working with others to find solutions. They take strategic risks with their resources and make bold decisions in the fulfillment of our vision & mission. They provide regular grants organizations and...2020-10-2521 min
Give - A Philanthropy PodcastEpisode 47 - Steps FoundationSteps Foundation Abigail Ellis Today on the GIVE podcast we are speaking Abigail Ellis of Steps Foundation, an amazing organization that focuses on empowerment and community for youth and young adults. They provide mentoring, family engagement, and life skills programs at no cost to the community to create a brighter future for youth in the community. In the age of technology, family engagement has become a challenge. Parents aren’t sure how to have difficult conversations and children can become socially disadvantaged from a focus on devices instead of true engagement. Steps Foundation prov...2020-10-1818 min
Give - A Philanthropy PodcastEpisode 46 - Rockfish Wildlife SanctuaryRockfish Wildlife Sarah Cooperman Today on the GIVE podcast we are speaking with Sarah Cooperman of Rockfish Wildlife Sanctuary. Rockfish Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Virginia and its mission is to educate the public on how to properly and safely co-exist with wildlife in their area and also what to do if you encounter wildlife - injured or not. They also rehabilitate and rescue animals in their area who are injured or trapped. Human-wildlife conflict is the primary reason that organizations like Rockfish Wildlife Sanctuary are needed around the country. The result of hum...2020-10-1118 min
Give - A Philanthropy PodcastEpisode 45 - Science ConnectedScience Connected Kate Stone Today on the GIVE podcast we are speaking Kate Stone, founder, and CEO of Science Connected. Science Connected was created to help make learning about science accessible to everyone, regardless of your economic or social background. They believe that education is critical in making informed choices, being successful members of society, and acting as responsible stewards of the planet. The fact is, access to education is simply not equal across the board. Poorer communities lack resources to foster learning and the learning materials that they need to educate. This resu...2020-10-0422 min
Give - A Philanthropy PodcastEnventure EnterprisesEnventure Enterprises Aneri Pradhan Today on the GIVE podcast we are speaking Aneri Pradhan the founder of Enventure Enterprises, which recently went through an exciting transition. It merged with New Energy Nexus, which is a much larger nonprofit- and they are now functioning as a very robust program of New Energy Nexus. Enventure is working hard to bring energy to the people of Uganda, with a staggering 85% of the people having limited access to electricity- this program is sorely needed. Access to electricity is something that many people on the planet take for gra...2020-09-2711 min
Give - A Philanthropy PodcastCentral Florida FoundationCentral Florida Foundation Nicole Donaldson Today on the Give podcast we are speaking with Nicole Donaldson, the Vice President of Philanthropy at the Central Florida Foundation. Central Florida Foundation believes in the power of philanthropy and that thoughtful strategy, combined with a generous community, makes Central Florida a place where everyone feels at home. The Foundation works with families focused on giving back, nonprofits, and across public and private sectors to bring philanthropy to life. Central Florida Foundations believes that as a community foundation, you can connect across the different sectors...2020-09-2021 min
Give - A Philanthropy PodcastHillside Wellness CenterHillside Wellness Center Dr. Irene Yaymadjian Today on the GIVE podcast we are speaking with Dr. Irene Yaymadjian from the Hillside Wellness Center in California. Hillside Wellness has three different programs that help people in need. They currently have a postpartum program, an LGBTQ TIA program, and a cancer patient caretakers support group. These three programs provide support to people who are struggling to connect to others by offering licensed therapy and group counseling sessions. Postpartum depression is a common issue that no one likes to talk about. Women typically are embarrassed to get...2020-09-1317 min
Give - A Philanthropy PodcastSeed Consulting GroupSeed Consulting Group Brooke Crowe Today on the GIVE Podcast we have Brooke Crowe, the Executive Director and CEO of the Seed Consulting group. This group is a little bit different from the guests we usually have on this show- but no less amazing. The Seed Consulting group fills in the professional services gap for sustainability non-profits. They provide professional services from a network of pro-bono providers that are some of the top people in their respective careers. The Seed Consulting group has worked with groups such as Habitat for Humanity, Surfrider Foundation, US Gr...2020-09-0615 min
Give - A Philanthropy PodcastThe Children’s Centre of the Antelope ValleyThe Children’s Center of the Antelope Valley Sue Page Today we are speaking with Sue Page from The Children’s Center of the Antelope Valley. Sue is the executive director of this incredibly important nonprofit in Los Angeles, California. 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 counseling, therapy, legal, and administrative services to kids in need in this area. The Children’s Center is fighting an uphill battle. Los Angeles has 30% of the entir...2020-08-3016 min
Give - A Philanthropy PodcastVoices For Children Tampa BayVoices For Children Tampa Bay Jennifer Starr Today on the GIVE podcast we are speaking with Jennifer Starr, who is from the Voices For Children of Tampa Bay. This organization works with foster kids in the Tampa Bay, Florida area to make sure they not only have the things that they need- but the care that they deserve. Many children enter the foster care system with nothing but the clothes on their backs, and the Voices For Children of Tampa Bay works to make sure they have everything they need, from undergarments to backpacks and sc...2020-08-2318 min
Give - A Philanthropy PodcastThe Wooden FloorThe Wooden Floor Dawn Reese Today on the GIVE podcast we are excited to chat with Dawn Reese, the CEO of the Wooden Floor. The Wooden Floor is an afterschool nonprofit that serves young people from low-income communities through the power of dance. The ultimate goal of this nonprofit is to break the cycle of poverty through generational change. The kids that they serve are about 98% Latino and come from impoverished families in Orange County, CA. The Wooden Floor isn’t just after-school dance classes. They are with the kids in the program for 10...2020-08-1621 min
Give - A Philanthropy PodcastChasin a Dream FoundationChasin A Dream Foundation Vivien McLean-Bunce Today we are thrilled to welcome to the show Vivien McLean-Bunce. She is the treasurer who started out as a volunteer for the Chasin A Dream Foundation. This Foundation works with children who have become sick and they offer life-changing support and resources to the families of children who are battling cancer, cystic fibrosis, or any other life-threatening illnesses. In this podcast, Vivien explains why there is a critical need for help for families that may not have the resources to get these little warriors everything they nee...2020-08-0912 min
Give - A Philanthropy PodcastBuckner InternationalBuckner International Albert Reyes Today on the GIVE podcast we are happy to chat with Albert Reyes of Buckner International. Buckner International is an international organization focused on offering ministry-based services to vulnerable children in six different countries, including the United States. In the United States, Buckner International works closely with the Department of Family Protective Services to make sure that these kids have a safe place to land after being separated from their parents or guardians in unsafe or unhealthy situations. Buckner International is providing various services in different countries and are one...2020-08-0216 min
Give - A Philanthropy PodcastThe Maji Safi GroupThe Maji Safi Group Bruce Maj Pelz Today we are speaking with Bruce Maj Pelz, cofounder 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. The Maji Safi group focuses on the gap between treatment and actual prevention. They work in the communities, for the communities. In this podcast, Bruce explains why there is a critical need for education surrounding health and hygiene. Only one in three people in their sector have acc...2020-07-2620 min
Give - A Philanthropy PodcastGuardian Ad Litem FoundationGuardian Ad Litem Foundation Alan Abramowitz Today on GIVE, we are excited to bring you 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. The Foundation supplies what often gets overlooked. If there is a specific need, they mak...2020-07-1920 min
Give - A Philanthropy PodcastThe Black Organizing ProjectThe Black Organizing Project Jessica Black Today we are honored to welcome Jessica Black, the Organizing Director of Black Organizing Project. The Black Organizing Project reaches across generations to shed light on Black and Brown children’s experience with police officers being stationed in and around the schools in Oakland, California. They are working towards an environment where supportive adults the are the authority figures in the school, rather than police officers. The Black Organization Project is focused on providing a safe environment in schools, with parental involvement, that gives kids the best poss...2020-07-1225 min
Give - A Philanthropy PodcastNAACPRuban Roberts President of the Miami Dade County of the NAACP Today we are honored to speak with Ruban Roberts, President of the Miami Dade County chapter of NAACP. The NAACP, as an organization, is well known in the United States to be the defender of those who have suffered civil rights violations. The NAACP works within communities to defend the liberty and justice for all. In this podcast, Ruban leads us in a fascinating and informative conversation that spans across not only the current events of today but all the way back to...2020-07-0529 min
Give - A Philanthropy PodcastBrilliant DetroitBrilliant Detroit Cindy Eggleton Today on the GIVE Podcast we are thrilled to welcome Cindy Eggleton, the co-founder, and CEO of Brilliant Detroit. Brilliant Detroit is a community impact organization that has helped over 6500 people since it was founded four years ago. It is a unique and unbelievably successful nonprofit that operates (for the moment) exclusively in 4 of Detroit’s neighborhoods. Detroit has faced incredible hardships over the years. The people who live there, and the children who grow up there are statistically tested lower than the average American city. Brilliant Detroit is focuse...2020-07-0517 min
Give - A Philanthropy PodcastThe Joy of MembershipThe Joy of Membership Joy Duling Today we are honored to welcome expert thought leader and founder of The Joy of Membership, Joy Duling. All nonprofits and organizations aim to gather a community around what they are trying to accomplish or solve - that is where Joy’s expertise comes in. The Joy of Membership works alongside nonprofits, organizations and trade groups to create innovative membership design and experience in order to take as many people as possible, on a unique journey. Over the years Joy has served in almost every possible role tha...2020-06-2816 min
Give - A Philanthropy PodcastFriends of Puerto RicoFriends of Puerto Rico Angelique Sina and Natalia Delgado Today on the #GIVEPodcast , we are excited to introduce two very inspirational women, Angelique Sina and Natalie Delgado of Friends of Puerto Rico. Fueled by an entrepreneurial spirit and passion for others, this nonprofit is a social impact organization headquartered in Washington, DC, that is focused on mobilizing a network of partners to create economic opportunities for the people of Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico has faced many hardships and environmental disasters leading to an increase in the poverty gap, especially for women. Even though wom...2020-06-2119 min
Give - A Philanthropy PodcastInner City InnovatorsInner City Innovators Ricky Aiken Today we are thrilled to welcome Ricky Aiken, the founder of Inner City Innovators. Based in Palm Beach County, Florida this nonprofit aims to eradicate gun violence and youth delinquency. Ricky and his network of Hope Dealers are empowering and inspiring inner city youth to embody the change they want to be in their communities. Growing up in Palm Beach County himself, Ricky was exposed to a tough upbringing surrounded with addiction, alcoholism and gun violence. Instead of following the sometimes predetermined path of the disadvantaged, he sought...2020-06-1317 min
Give - A Philanthropy PodcastSecond Chance Cocker RescueSecond Chance Cocker Rescue Liz Schmitz Today on the GIVE Podcast, we welcome Liz Schmitz, the community outreach coordinator of Second Chance Cocker Rescue. This California based nonprofit is saving lives one Cocker Spaniel at a time. Second Chance Cocker Rescue provides medical examinations, neuter/spay services, fostering programs, behavioral testing and sanctuary programs to help save these beautiful animals. The Cocker Spaniel is one of the most intelligent and loving companions out there. Unfortunately, many dogs are in desperate need of human intervention. Second Chance Cocker Rescue provides love, resources and continues t...2020-06-0722 min
Give - A Philanthropy PodcastMerton Capital PartnersMerton Capital Partners Sean Davis Today, on the GIVE Podcast we are excited to welcome the founder and CEO of Merton Capital Partners, Sean Davis. Merton Capital Partners exists to bridge the gap between nonprofits and philanthropists. His skilled team is helping pioneer Big Bet philanthropy to solve large scale societal challenges. Big Bet philanthropy is changing the way philanthropy works within the nonprofit sector. The Giving Pledge, which was created by Warren Buffet and Bill and Melinda Gates, is a lifelong commitment of the wealthiest families and individuals, to dedicate the majority o...2020-05-3124 min
Give - A Philanthropy PodcastOperation WEBS (Women Empowered Build Strong)Operation WEBS (Women Empowered Build Strong) Sandy Blair and Caity Casey Today we are so excited to speak with founder Sandy Blair and communications director Caity Casey, of Operation Women Empowered Build Strong. As veterans themselves they are on a mission to create safe and affordable, high quality housing solutions for women veterans. They provide immediate housing solutions, while also creating a long-term farming tiny house on wheels community. Sadly, female veterans are the fastest growing segment of the homeless veterans within our population. Both Sandy and Caity experienced hardships transitioning back into...2020-05-2437 min
Give - A Philanthropy PodcastPutnam County Community FoundationPutnam County Community Foundation Brandon Wells Today we are excited to introduce Brandon Wells, executive director of Putnam County Community Foundation in Indiana. This foundation was founded in 1985 and serves to empower individuals and help the community determine how they can address their County needs. Putnam County Community Foundation administers funds, awards grants, provides leadership, enriches quality of life and strengthens the community in Putnam County and beyond. Putnam County Community Foundation is hyper-local which allows them to be able to partner with local stakeholders and fellow community citizens to better understand what t...2020-05-1620 min
Give - A Philanthropy PodcastJupiter Inlet FoundationJupiter Inlet Foundation Vivien McLean Bunce Today we are thrilled to introduce Vivien McLean Bunce, core member and Outreach Coordinator of the Jupiter Inlet Foundation. Known for its small-town beachy vibe and pristine white sandy beaches, the Jupiter Inlet borders the Atlantic Ocean on the southeastern coast of Florida. The Jupiter Inlet Foundation is dedicated to the conservation of the natural resources along the many waterways in Jupiter and helps to preserve its history and archaeological assets. The Jupiter Inlet is home to Johnson’s seagrass, which is the first and only Marine pl...2020-05-1012 min
Give - A Philanthropy PodcastCommunity Foundation of Orange and Sullivan CountiesCommunity Foundation of Orange and Sullivan Counties Elizabeth Rowley Today we are excited to introduce Elizabeth Rowley of the Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan Counties in New York. This foundation is one of over 700 community foundations in the United States and nearly 2000 globally. Their mission in the Hudson Valley region is to inspire a passion for lifelong philanthropy, catalyze sustainable community impact and connect people who care with causes that matter. The Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan Counties’ services range from designating scholarships, grant-making, helping veterans return to civilian life, animal wel...2020-05-0318 min
Give - A Philanthropy PodcastThe Surfrider FoundationThe Surfrider Foundation Jamie Hamilton Today we are so excited to introduce Jamie Hamilton, chair of The Surfrider Foundation. This foundation is dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world’s ocean, waves and beaches through a powerful activist network. The Surfrider Foundation is a grassroots, non-profit environmental organization with 81 chapters in 10 regions around the nation, all with the same mission - to keep our beaches healthy and communities informed. Their network of passionate activists mobilize their local chapters to plan campaigns, organize clean ups, and work with local elected officials to find...2020-04-2614 min
Give - A Philanthropy PodcastFoster the EarthFoster the Earth Erin McBride Today we bring you Foster The Earth’s founder, Erin McBride. Foster The Earth is dedicated to helping vulnerable children and young adults in the foster care system through exposure to the great outdoors. Their participants experience the challenges and healing power of extended time in the wild and come away with a deeper respect for themselves, their capacity, and their place in the natural world. Foster The Earth removes their participants from their everyday stressors by exposing them to nature and giving them resilience and self-confidence to help...2020-04-1921 min
Give - A Philanthropy PodcastSea ShepherdSea Shepherd Captain Paul Watson Today we are beyond excited to welcome Captain Paul Watson, founder of Sea Shepherd Conservancy. You may already be familiar with him from the hit TV show “Whale Wars”. Sea Shepherd uses direct action to defend marine wildlife and protect their habitat in the world’s oceans. Sea Shepherd has transformed into an international movement and exists in 40 different countries, all concentrating on different environmental initiatives. Captain Paul Watson believes in an interventionist approach, where they directly shut down the terrible things that are happening in our oceans. Sea She...2020-04-1222 min
Give - A Philanthropy PodcastClean Cruiser ProjectClean Cruiser Project Steven Ploog Today we bring you Steven Ploog, co-founder of the Clean Cruiser Project. This nonprofit began with two rusty Land Cruisers, a couple of beers and a dream to embark on a 60-day overland expedition from Paso Robles, California to Panama. Steve and his co-founder, Nathan Stewart, completed their trip carbon neutral, with the mission to encourage individual carbon footprint reduction and promote conservation efforts. In order to offset the carbon emission from their trip, they calculated they would have to plant 200 trees. Taking it a bit further, the C...2020-04-0521 min
Give - A Philanthropy PodcastMiami Homes For AllMiami Homes For All Annie Lord Today we bring you Annie Lord, executive director of Miami Homes For All. The mission of this nonprofit is to end homelessness in South Florida through policy research, advocacy and other initiatives for collective impact. Armed with the best research available, Miami Homes For All collaborates with people across the entire spectrum of their community to identify the best ideas in order to turn visions of a stable and safe Miami into reality. Miami is the third least affordable city in the country due to a relatively...2020-03-2814 min
Give - A Philanthropy PodcastFine Print FundingFine Print Funding Chantal and Justin Crompton Today we bring you Chantal and Justin Crompton, founders of Fine Print Funding out of San Diego, California. This nonprofit creates financial equity in the college application process. More low-income high school students are graduating than ever before, but rates of low-income students making the leap to college have stayed stagnant. The data is clear: there’s an opportunity gap. Low-income students are getting lost in the fine print of the college-going process. Chantal is an English teacher who witnessed first-hand the hardships that low...2020-03-2125 min
Give - A Philanthropy PodcastBark Avenue FoundationBark Avenue Foundation Christie Schilling Today we bring you Christie Schilling from Bark Avenue Foundation located in Los Angeles, California. This nonprofit empowers pet owners and local communities to reduce abandoned animal populations through spay and neuter, pet retention and reclamation, and education. Bark Avenue is focusing on preventing as many animals as possible entering shelters through diligent work, youth education and free programs for those who lack the resources. Bark Avenue Foundation helps combat the animal crisis by hosting mobile vet providers to go to low income and underserved communities who don’t...2020-03-1422 min
Give - A Philanthropy PodcastCamp Ocean PinesCamp Ocean Pines Andrew Boyd Goodrich We are excited to introduce you to Andrew Boyd Goodrich, executive director of Camp Ocean Pines, California. The mission of Camp Ocean Pines is to foster enjoyment and appreciation of the natural world among people of all ages through creative activities in a residential camp setting. A jewel on the Central Coast, Camp Ocean Pines sits on thirteen donated acres of Monterey Pine forest that nearly meets the ocean shore. Camp Ocean Pines helps bridge the gap between people through memorable experiences and connections with nature and...2020-03-0822 min
Give - A Philanthropy PodcastJewish Women's Foundation of the Greater Palm BeachesToday we bring you Jennifer Kryshka of the Jewish Women’s Foundation of the Greater Palm Beaches. This non-profit is located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL and is dedicated to advancing the status of women and girls in the US and Israel through strategic grantmaking, advocacy, education, and leadership development programs to create long-lasting social change. Jewish Women's Foundation is a social change organization, which means they are focused on long term systemic impact. They address these through grantmaking, community education programs, leadership development programs and support Florida policies that are related to their mission. They support or...2020-03-0118 min
Give - A Philanthropy PodcastGrowing Up Guide PupGrowing Up Guide Pup Amy and Matthew Chapman Today we bring you Amy and Matthew Chapman, founders of Growing Up Guide Pup. This nonprofit is the only service dog organization in the world with a mission to focus on education to help people with disabilities live more independent and fulfilling lives. Growing Up Guide Pup started on a whim when Matthew, a filmmaker by trade, and Amy a veterinary technician decided to document their experience training their service dogs. They give us a real unfiltered perspective into what goes into raising service dogs, ho...2020-02-2421 min
Give - A Philanthropy PodcastDream in GreenDream in Green Barbara Martinez-Guerrero Today we bring you Barbara Martinez-Guerrero Executive Director of Dream in Green. This nonprofit is located in Miami, FL and aims to empower individuals, especially youth, to lead in the response to climate change and other environmental challenges facing South Florida. By raising awareness and working with the community, Dream in Green helps develop and implement educational programs that promote environmentally sustainable behaviors. Dream in Green started with 3 lawyers with an idea to increase the conversation surrounding environmental sustainability in Florida. They made contacts with like-minded local teachers a...2020-02-1629 min
Give - A Philanthropy PodcastJesse Lewis Choose Love MovementJesse Lewis Choose Love Movement Scarlett Lewis Today we bring you Scarlett Lewis of the Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement. This nonprofit was born out of unimaginable tragedy - after Scarlett lost her 6-year-old son to the Sandy Hook Active Shooter crisis in December of 2012. She turned indescribable heartbreak into love-driven education for other youth and parents. The aim of Jesse Lewis Choose Love is what the name implies - to create a society where individuals problem solve and find solutions through choosing love. In the aftermath of her son’s murder, Scarlett was...2020-02-0932 min
Give - A Philanthropy PodcastKnowledgeworksKnowledgeworks Chuck Ambrose Today we bring you Chuck Ambrose of Knowledgeworks, a non-profit dedicated to preparing each and every student for future success through a personalized approach to education. During his 35 years in higher education, specifically as a college president, Chuck saw the real need that his organization aims to meet. If you think about the education system in the United States, the fact is that it hasn’t changed since it was developed - well over 100 years ago. That needs to be addressed. Let’s face it - times have changed - dramati...2020-02-0234 min
Give - A Philanthropy PodcastOcean ConservancyJeff Watters Ocean Conservancy Today we bring you Jeff Watters of Ocean Conservancy, a non-profit organization that works with the public to protect the ocean from today’s greatest global challenges by creating science-based solutions for a healthy ocean and the wildlife and communities that depend on it. Jeff has been with Ocean Conservancy since 2011 and is the Senior Director, Government Relations. Jeff brings us a story of optimism and empowerment - not the "doom and gloom" scenarios we see about the environment. He and his organization believe that through bipartisan communication, initiatives can b...2020-01-2622 min
Give - A Philanthropy PodcastHealGriefHeal Grief Fran Solomon Today we bring you Fran Solomon of HealGrief.org, a non-profit organization that helps millennials and college-age students deal with and process grief. The team at HealGrief.org also works to ensure that universities across the nation have adequate support and policies in place to allow students the time they need to deal with their loss. Unfortunately, over ½ of the population of young adults ages 18-25 are grieving. That is an astounding number and it is compounded by tragedies like mass shootings, terrorism, and war, that we are all to...2020-01-1923 min
Give - A Philanthropy PodcastDancers Against CancerDancers Against Cancer Amanda Meek Today we bring you Amanda Meek of Dancers Against Cancer, an organization founded in 2012 when a member of their team was diagnosed and ultimately lost her battle with brain cancer. Cancer is a huge problem in the world today and is often classified accurately as an epidemic. The dancing community is largely made up of self-employed individuals - and when a cancer diagnosis comes, there are no sick days to turn to - and little insurance in place. 2020-01-1225 min
Give - A Philanthropy PodcastSmiles InternationalSmiles International Dr. Jeff Moses In this episode of the GIVE podcast, we are thrilled to welcome Dr. Jeff Moses of Smiles International. Dr. Jeff is the founder of this profound organization that helps young children all the way through youth with multiple surgeries that are required to repair a cleft lip deformity. Many of these repairs can take up to seven surgeries to correct- and are completely necessary for these kids to enter society as a fully functioning adult. Cleft palate surgeries are not a simple procedure. Cleft palate alone tends to be...2020-01-0624 min
Give - A Philanthropy PodcastElders Climate ActionElders Climate Action Geri Freedman Today we bring you Geri Freedman of Elders Climate Action, a national movement that aims to get the elderly inspired and involved in taking climate action. Founded by a retired rocket scientist who wanted a better future for the younger generations, Elders Climate Action debunks the myth that retirement is a time for standing still. Elders Climate Action is made up of elders from around the country who have a passion for the future and want to give back. Elders have time, resources, and wisdo...2020-01-0521 min
Give - A Philanthropy PodcastBrown Dog FoundationBrown Dog Foundation Carol Smock Today we bring you Carol Smock, Founder/CEO of the Brown Dog Foundation, an organization founded in 2006 when she found herself in a devastating situation - her beloved dog, Chocolate Chip was diagnosed with cancer again- and she had just lost her job. Unfortunately, this is an experience shared by too many Americans. The Brown Dog Foundation works to bridge the gap between the cost of medical care and saving your pet. Carol found that in an emergency vet setting, pet o...2020-01-0526 min
Give - A Philanthropy PodcastB'Uneke MagazinePeace Corps - B’Uneke - Digital Magazine Mary Brotherton Jennifer East Today we bring you Mary Brotherton and Jennifer East of B’Uneke Magazine - a digital magazine brought to you by the Peace Corps. The magazine aims to inspire world changers and people who want to make a difference on a micro or macro level scale in their communities by telling the stories of the changemakers of today The digital magazine is free for all but can be ordered in print version for a fee, which benefits this nonprofit organ...2020-01-0422 min
Give - A Philanthropy PodcastBoys and Girls Club of Sandhills Boys and Girls Club of Sandhills Fallon Brewington Today we bring you Fallon Brewington of the Boys and Girls Club of Sandhills. The Boys and Girls Club of America is a long-standing, incredible non-profit that puts kids on the path to success, despite coming from backgrounds and communities with little access to resources needed. The Sandhills chapter of this organization is achieving incredible levels of success in their community. Based in Southern Pines, North Carolina, the Sandhills chapter serves 2000 youth in their area and helps to serve over 62,000 in the entir...2020-01-0420 min
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