Elevating Their Impact
60 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsElevating Their Impact highlights nonprofits making sustainable impacts on systemic issues around the world. We bring impactful stories of organizations and their clients to you each week as well as ways to support them as a volunteer and financially.
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Family Eldercare
September 20, 2022 11:00 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBFamily Eldercare is a nonprofit that provides supportive services to keep older adults stably housed. Family Eldercare believes older adults and people with disabilities are a vital part of creating a more livable, inclusive community for everyone. Join us today as Kent Herring, the CEO, tells us how this inspiring organization works to provide support for older adults at risk for homelessness in Austin and the importance of recognizing that aging in community is contingent on having a safe,...
Orphan Outreach
September 13, 2022 11:00 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBOrphan Outreach is a nonprofit that helps equip orphaned and vulnerable children all over the world reach their fullest potential by providing education programs, as well as physical, emotional and spiritual care. Join us today as Amy Norton, Co-founder and VP of Strategic Partnerships, tells us inspiring stories about their new outreach program which serves to provide essentials and individualized care to preschool-aged orphaned and vulnerable Maasai children and their families living in th...
More Than a Phone
September 06, 2022 11:00 - 29 minutes - 27 MBMore Than a Phone is a nonprofit that partners with domestic violence programs across the U.S. to provide free smartphones and data service to survivors, so they can build a strong foundation to support themselves and their families. Join us today as Julie Moorehead, the Director, tells us how More Than a Phone is changing lives through providing a safe protected means of communication for survivors of domestic violence to rebuild with more than just a phone.
City House
August 30, 2022 11:00 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MBCity House is a nonprofit founded in 1988 with the mission to protect, serve and empower children and young adults experiencing abuse, neglect, or homelessness. Join us today as Sheri Messer, the CEO, tells us about the organization’s new LGBTQ+ affirming Transitional Living Program and how this innovative new program works to ensure that LGBTQ+ young adults in crisis receive safe, welcoming shelter, specialized counseling, and life skills to help them become successful independent adults.
Global Village Project
August 23, 2022 11:00 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBGlobal Village Project is a nonprofit school that provides tuition-free academic year long schooling for refugee girls of middle school age. This remarkable school serves 40-50 refugee learners from all over the world and is the only school in the U.S. dedicated to addressing the educational needs of young female refugees. Join us today as Elizabeth Elango, the CEO and Head of School, tells us what day-to-day life is like for these young women attending school and the obstacles they are over...
Haven for Birth
August 16, 2022 11:00 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MBHaven for Birth is a nonprofit organization that addresses the discrepancy in maternal mortality and morbidity across race. This innovative organization works to safely reduce harmful risks to BIPOC birthers and their babies during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period, by providing culturally appropriate and continuous doula care for pregnant people who would not otherwise have the resources to pay for it. Join us today as Liz Kennish and Heidi Jones, the co-founders of Haven for...
Real Mama Bears
August 09, 2022 11:00 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBReal Mama Bears is an organization that supports, educates, and empowers families with LGBTQ+ members and the LGBTQ+ community. In March of 2022, Real Mama Bears partnered with Legacy Collective to launch the Mama Bears Giving Circle. At the time of this podcast, the giving circle is currently the largest LGBTQ+ benefitting giving circle in the world! Join us today, as Liz Dyer, the founder of Real Mama Bears tells us how Real Mama Bears is raising awareness and empowering the LGBTQ+ communi...
Sequoia Dental Assisting School
May 31, 2022 11:00 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBSequoia Dental Assisting School is a non-profit 10-week program in Macon, GA, designed to pull women out of poverty by utilizing opportunities in the dental field and to educate and train these women for careers in dentistry. Join us today, as Dr. Leigh Bennett, a dentist and the founder, tells us about the ways her program is helping women in need, in her community, to become self-sufficient and empowered through education, training, and local job placement.
Hand to Hold
May 24, 2022 11:00 - 43 minutes - 40.3 MBHand to Hold is a nonprofit organization that provides personalized support to NICU parents, before, during and after a neonatal intensive care unit stay, to help ensure families thrive. Join us today, as Kelli Kelley, the founder and CEO, tells us about the ways Hand to Hold is raising awareness around PTSD among NICU parents and advocating for hospital and community-based programs, to ensure better outcomes for babies and families.
Nature and Culture International
May 17, 2022 11:00 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBNature and Culture International works with local and indigenous communities to conserve biologically diverse landscapes in Latin America. Join us today, as Matt Clark, the CEO of this incredible organization, tells us about the innovative ways Nature and Culture works at both a local and national level, to create conservation programs with sustainable strategies that work to heal mother nature for the long term.
Labeled and Loved
May 10, 2022 11:00 - 52 minutes - 48.5 MBLabeled and Loved is a nonprofit with a mission to embrace and strengthen families with disability by providing connective experiences and educational resources. Join us today, as we talk to Dr. Lisa Peña, the Co-Founder, about what it takes to ignite systemic change within this community and the challenges that families who have children with disabilities face daily.
Our House
May 03, 2022 11:00 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MBOur House has provided a pathway out of homelessness for families and individuals in central Arkansas for over 30 years. Our House empowers homeless and near-homeless families and individuals to succeed in the workforce, in school, and in life through hard work, wise decision-making, and active participation in the community. Join us as Ben Goodwin, the Executive Director, shares his personal journey as well as discusses misconceptions about homelessness and what he believes to be the key fa...
Canopy NWA
April 26, 2022 11:00 - 44 minutes - 41 MBCanopy NWA serves to meet the needs of refugees living in Northwest Arkansas and equips them with the tools needed to thrive as active members of their community. Join us today, as we have an exciting conversation with Hannah Lee, Director of Community Engagement, about the innovative ways Canopy is ensuring the refugees they serve feel connected and set up for success.
The International Rescue Committee (IRC)
April 19, 2022 11:00 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MBIRC, The International Rescue Committee, is made up of a global team with more than 17,000 staff who have helped people upended by conflict and crisis to survive, recover, and regain control of their lives. Today, IRC works in more than 40 countries and over 20 U.S. and European cities, from conflict-affected countries in Yemen to resettlement communities in Boise, Idaho. Join us today, as we talk to Raymundo Tamayo, the Country Director for Mexico, about how the IRC continues to stand in the...
No One Left Behind
April 12, 2022 11:00 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MBFor almost a decade, No One Left Behind has been helping evacuate former interpreters and U.S. government employees, who are eligible for the Iraqi and Afghan Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) programs. No One Left Behind also provides safety and resettlement assistance to Iraqi and Afghan SIVs, who are starting new lives as Americans. Join us today, as we talk to Philip Caruso, the Chairman, and Shafi Hadi, an Ambassador, as they share with us the incredible impact their organization is having in...
Misión de Caridad
April 05, 2022 11:00 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBMisión de Caridad is a nonprofit organization focused on improving the lives of women and children on the Mexico side of the U.S. border. Misión de Caridad was formed in response to immigration policy changes at the U.S. & Mexico border in late 2018, with the goal of developing and running programs that help families become independent and escape extreme poverty. Join us today, as we talk to Jean Sicurella, the Co-Founder, to learn more about what is happening right now at the border and how...
Al Otro Lado
March 29, 2022 12:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MBAl Otro Lado is a nonprofit that provides free legal services and humanitarian support to asylum seekers, refugees, and other migrants on both sides of the US-Mexico border. Join us today, as we talk to Nicole Ramos, the Director of Al Otro Lado's Border Rights Project, about the most pressing issues for those in Tijuana, Mexico, who are seeking asylum in the U.S. right now.
Women for Afghan Women
March 22, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBFor more than 20 years, Women for Afghan Women (WAW) has grown from a small network of volunteers to become the largest women’s organization in Afghanistan, serving over 8,000 clients a year. WAW provides life-changing services, education, and vocational training for women and girls across Afghanistan and in the U.S., who have endured human rights violations. Join us today as we talk to Najia Nasim, the Executive Director, and Kevin Schumacher, the Deputy Executive Director, as they share wit...
Love Does
March 15, 2022 12:00 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBLove Does, founded by Bob Goff, is an international nonprofit that has been fighting for human rights, caring for the vulnerable, and providing education in conflict zones around the globe for over 20 years. Join us today, as we talk to Jody Luke, the Executive Director, to learn more about what Love Does is doing around the globe to empower communities including some new programs launching here in the United States.
What's Next
November 09, 2021 13:00 - 5 minutes - 11.7 MBToday, we sit down to look back at the past year and forward to what is ahead! Join us!
Sustainable Food Center
November 02, 2021 12:00 - 40 minutes - 92.4 MBSustainable Food Center transforms the food system to nourish our health, land, and livelihood. Their work supports local, small to mid-sized farms so they can thrive. Today, we sit down with Morgan Ehmling, Program Manager at Sustainable Food Center, to learn more about how they increase access to healthy, local food and offer education and resources to help individuals and families maintain a healthy diet.
48in48
October 26, 2021 12:00 - 35 minutes - 82 MB48in48 is a nonprofit that utilizes marketing and technology volunteers through skills-based volunteerism by hosting free website build events that serve small nonprofits. Today, we sit down with Sima Parekh, the Executive Director, to learn more about how she pivoted the organization from onsite build events to entirely virtual events that have spotlighted women and social justice causes for 2021. 48in48 not only survived during the pandemic, it excelled!
Hope Partnership
October 19, 2021 12:00 - 44 minutes - 103 MBHope Partnership aims to provide a holistic continuum of care to end homelessness and poverty in Central Florida. Today, we sat down with Rev. Mary Lee Downey, CEO and Founder of Hope Partnership, to learn more about how they do this by connecting service providers, businesses, investors and clients with evidence-based solutions and trauma-informed care practices in order to strengthen communities, empower neighbors, and build hope one heartbeat at a time.
Chicago Scholars
October 12, 2021 12:00 - 49 minutes - 113 MBChicago Scholars uniquely selects, trains, and mentors academically ambitious students from under-resourced communities to complete college and become the next generation of leaders who will transform their neighborhoods and city of Chicago. Today, we hear from Jeffery Beckham Jr., CEO of Chicago Scholars, on how he, his staff, and his team of volunteer mentors serve more than 4,000 first-generation and low-income students to reach their dreams to pursue a college education.
The Family Place
October 05, 2021 12:00 - 41 minutes - 94.4 MBThe Family Place has been helping victims of family violence in North Texas since 1978. Today, we sit down with Melissa Sherill, VP of Development, to learn how the Family Place empowers victims of family violence to become survivors by providing safe housing, counseling and skills that create independence while building community engagement and advocating for social change to stop family violence.
Rebuilding Together
September 28, 2021 12:00 - 45 minutes - 103 MBRebuilding Together makes essential repairs to help neighbors stay in their homes. Today, we sit down with Christine Holland from Rebuilding Together Houston and Jesse Porter from Rebuilding Together Austin to hear how their teams are positioned to address the long-term recovery of communities struck by natural disasters as well as learn about their ongoing commitment to repair homes, revitalize communities, and rebuild lives.
Shining Light
September 21, 2021 12:00 - 40 minutes - 93.5 MBShining Light International equips individuals and resources sustainable programs to create opportunities that empower entire communities and break the cycle of injustice and poverty in northern Pakistan. Today, we sit down with Kezia McNab to learn more about how Shining Light aims aim to serve and be a blessing to those they work with, providing hope for a brighter future through education, training, community development, and encouragement.
Huston-Tillotson University
September 14, 2021 12:00 - 50 minutes - 116 MBDr. Colette Pierce Burnette joined Huston-Tillotson University as President and CEO in 2015. She is the first female president of the combined institutions of Huston and Tillotson Colleges. Today, we sat down with Dr. Burnette to learn more about her trailblazing story and the history of those that came before her. We also learn about the rich history of Huston-Tillotson University dating back to 1875 and the unique culture of the campus that is now known to the students as their “fRAMily”.
Selamta Family Project
September 07, 2021 12:00 - 40 minutes - 92.8 MBSelamta Family Project believes every child deserves the love of a family. Selamta brings children out of institutions and into forever families. Today, we sit down with Marisa Stam, Executive Director, to hear how her first trip to Ethiopia in 2008 significantly impacted her life. We will also hear about the incredible impact being made in the lives of the women and children through the formation of forever families as well as the impact that Selamta is making in the surrounding community.
Thrivent Charitable
August 31, 2021 12:00 - 32 minutes - 74.2 MBThrivent Charitable Impact & Investing works with individuals, professional advisors, organizations and partners to provide charitable impact options and has distributed nearly $300 million to support communities across the world. Today, we sit down with Mandy Tuong, President & CEO, to hear more about their unique approach through programs Thrivent Charitable provides to help their clients make an impact now and leave a legacy later in life.
Settlement Home
July 27, 2021 12:00 - 43 minutes - 100 MBThe Settlement Home for Children serves individuals who have experienced severe emotional trauma, abuse and neglect. Their mission is to promote healing and growth by providing a continuum of care, support and resources. Today, we sit down with Katie Moreland, the Communications Manager, to hear more about the unique programs The Home provides to help children in foster care as well as address the some of the stereotypes children in the foster care system face when looking for forever famil...
Feeding Texas
July 20, 2021 12:00 - 51 minutes - 118 MBFeeding Texas is a statewide network of 21 regional food banks and over 3,000 local food pantries and meal programs providing over 400 million meals to more than 4 million people across Texas. Today, we sit down with Celia Cole, Chief Executive Officer of Feeding Texas, to learn more about how she has dedicated her career to increasing food security in Texas, learn about the stereotypes and systemic issues around food insecurity, and discover ways we can advocate for solutions to hunger.
99 Balloons
July 13, 2021 12:00 - 52 minutes - 121 MB99 Balloons builds inclusive communities so that every person with a disability and their family can live a full life within relationships. Today, we sit down with Matthew Lyle Mooney who founded 99 Balloons out of inspiration from the life of his first son, Eliot. Join us as we learn about his family’s story, the incredible work 99 Balloons is doing around the world, and gain a deeper insight to those living with a disability or living with family members experiencing disability.
ChildVoice
July 06, 2021 12:00 - 34 minutes - 79.7 MBChildVoice acts on the conviction that children beaten down by war can be restored in safe communities with loving care, spiritual and psychosocial counseling, and effective education and vocational training. Today, we sit down with Conrad Mandsager, President and CEO of ChildVoice, to hear how the story of a girl name Grace started an organization in 2006 that is now impacting young girls healing from trauma in South Sudan and Nigeria.
Café Momentum
June 29, 2021 12:00 - 44 minutes - 103 MBCafé Momentum, a Dallas-based restaurant and culinary training facility, works in collaboration with the Dallas County Juvenile Justice Department, striving to teach young adolescent men and women that it is possible to break the cycle of violence and crime that many of these teens have faced. Today, we sit down with Founder, CEO and Executive Chef Chad Houser to hear how his family tradition of coming together around the table for a great meal lead to a lifetime of impacting others!
Eustress
June 22, 2021 12:00 - 43 minutes - 98.8 MBEustress, Inc. was born out of the desire to bring awareness to the importance of acknowledging, improving, and preserving mental health in the Black community. Today, we sit down with Rwenshaun Miller, psychotherapist and founder of Eustress Inc., to learn about how he has used his own story to dedicate his life and career to assisting others with mental health. Join us as we learn more about Rwenshaun’s story, the impact of Eustress, and discover ways for our listeners to get involved!
Breakthrough
June 15, 2021 12:00 - 47 minutes - 110 MBBreakthrough is a faith-based, nonprofit in Chicago with a hyper-local 40-block focus that partners with those affected by poverty to build connections, develop skills, and open doors of opportunity. Today, we sit down with Yolanda Fields, their new Executive Director, to learn about how they provide a myriad of services focused on a profoundly simple formula: people first. Join us as we learn more about Yolanda’s story, the impact of Breakthrough, and discover ways for our listeners to get...
The Spero Project
June 08, 2021 12:00 - 53 minutes - 123 MBThe Spero Project welcomes resettled refugees in Oklahoma City. Today, we sit down with Kim Bandy, Co-Founder and Director, as well as Sang Rem, a former refugee and current Director of Student Support. We learn about the incredible work taking place at the Spero Project, we are able to better understand the refugee experience and current crisis through Sang’s impactful story of coming to the United States from Burma, and we discover ways for our listeners to get involved!
Texas Civil Rights Project
June 01, 2021 12:00 - 58 minutes - 134 MBTexas Civil Rights Project are Texas lawyers and advocates boldly serving the movement for equality and justice. They envision a Texas where all communities thrive with dignity and justice, and without fear. Liyah K. Brown, Director of Criminal Injustice Reform, manages the team executing this mission inside and outside of federal and local Texas courtrooms. Today, we learn about the great impact Liyah and TCRP are making in communities across Texas and discover ways for our listeners to get...
Second Mile Haiti
May 25, 2021 12:00 - 35 minutes - 80.2 MBSecond Mile Haiti’s mission is to fight childhood malnutrition and improve outcomes for impoverished women and children. Since opening their doors on Mother’s Day 2013, hundreds of families have successfully broken the cycle of childhood malnutrition and can look forward to a brighter future – together. Today, we sit down with Co-Founder and Program Director Amy Syres to learn about the impact they are making on their community and discover ways for our listeners to get involved!
Candace Collins
May 18, 2021 12:00 - 49 minutes - 113 MBCandace Collins is our podcast co-host but also a talented social media professional launching her own brand focused on the intersections of mental health, financial health, and single parenting. Today, she shares her story with us and what is to come in her upcoming launch!
E4 Youth
May 11, 2021 12:00 - 55 minutes - 128 MBE4 Youth is an Austin, TX based non-profit that bridges the gap between underserved creative youth and creative careers. Today, we sit down with their Founder and Executive Director, Carl Settles Jr. to learn about their Employability Curriculum, which helps classroom educators build stronger relationships with students of color. Join us as we learn about the impact they are making on their community and discover ways for our listeners to get involved!
Firehouse Ministries
May 04, 2021 12:00 - 48 minutes - 111 MBFirehouse Ministries primarily serves chronically homeless men in Birmingham. Since 1983, they have stayed true to their mission addressing and meeting the needs through emergency shelters and housing necessary to increase the stability of their clients, with the goal of getting the men into permanent supportive housing. Today, we sit down with their Executive Director, Anne Rygiel, to learn about the impact they are making on their community and discover ways for our listeners to get invol...
Philanthropy Together
March 30, 2021 12:00 - 48 minutes - 110 MBPhilanthropy Together is a new nonprofit leading a global movement to diversify and democratize philanthropy. Sara Lomelin, the Executive Director, sits down with us to share the story of how this incredible organization came together and what has happened since it launched just one year ago. In this episode, we learn more about the story of Philanthropy Together, the impact giving circles are making around the world, and discover ways for you to get engaged.
Philanthropitch
March 23, 2021 12:00 - 46 minutes - 107 MBPhilanthropitch is a social impact fast pitch competition that provides capital and exposure for local nonprofits tackling some of our communities’ toughest problems. Georgia Thomsen stepped into the role of CEO last fall and shares with us the exciting direction the organization is going in the next year! In this episode, we learn more about the impact Philanthropitch is making, hear more about how you can get your favorite nonprofit engaged, and discover ways for you to get engaged as we...
The Store
March 16, 2021 12:00 - 44 minutes - 101 MBThe Store, founded by Brad and Kimberly Paisley, operates as a year-round free grocery store allowing people to shop for their basic needs. Courtney Vrablik stepped into the role of Executive Director opening The Store right when two storms of very different kinds hit, and she has weathered them both well! In this week’s episode, we learn more about the impact the Store is making in their local community, hear more about Courtney’s incredible journey, and discover ways for our listeners to ...
The McCallum Crew
March 09, 2021 13:00 - 55 minutes - 127 MBMcCallum High School was where this story began over 25 yrs ago. Today, these friends sit down to share with you how volunteering and giving in their families, neighborhoods, and communities looks for them. They also share nonprofits that are important to each of them. We invite you to listen to this fascinating conversation about where their journeys started and how they have passed these values of making an impact down in their circles of influence. We hope this may spark some new idea...
Chosen
March 02, 2021 13:00 - 50 minutes - 839 MBJenni Lord, the CEO & Founder of Chosen, first encountered the child welfare system in 1995 when her foster brother entered their family. Her brother’s story had a profound impact on her life, and she has had a desire for systemic transformation since. In this week’s episode, we learn more about Chosen’s transformative work, take a deep dive into how trauma care can transform foster care and adoption, and we discover ways for our listeners to get engaged.
Jen Hatmaker
February 23, 2021 13:00 - 45 minutes - 685 MBJen Hatmaker is a bestselling author, host of the award-winning “For the Love” podcast, and the Co-founder and Chairwoman of the Board of Legacy Collective. In this week’s episode, we interview Jen to learn more about her vision for Legacy, her desire to make a deep impact in addressing systemic issues, and we discover ways for our listeners to get engaged with Legacy.
Starfish Project
February 16, 2021 15:38 - 41 minutes - 685 MBStarfish Project is a social enterprise that cares for women escaping human trafficking and exploitation in Asia. Starfish Project began with five women working around a kitchen table and has grown to employ over 160 women since its beginnings. In this week’s episode, we interview Jenny McGee, the Founder, to learn more about their incredible work, take a deep dive into what the commercial sex industry looks like in Asia, and we discover ways for our listeners to get engaged.