Serving the Community
64 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThe purpose of this podcast is to highlight people and organizations in our communities that are serving through volunteer work and giving back to make our community, country, and even the world a kinder place to live.
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IMG Financial Group, Inc - Nick Baker
December 14, 2023 12:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBNick Baker joined IMG Financial Group, Inc. in 2016. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from Texas A&M University, where he was a member of the Corps of Cadets, Fightin’ Texas Aggie Band, B-Company, and the General O.R. Simpson Corps Scholastic Honor Society. During his time in the Corps of Cadets, he gained many valuable skills such as discipline and attention to detail, in turn using these abilities to help guide his clients. In his free time, Nick is a member and lector at All...
Dash Gordon - Timothy Glover
November 30, 2023 11:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MB'Dash Gordon' became a League City celebrity with his joyful DoorDash deliveries. Now he's opening a charity. Timothy Glover oversees his own nonprofit foundation. The Dash Gordon Foundation is the capstone of his mission: spreading cheer and goodwill among the citizens of League City. Or rather the career capstone of his "superhero" alter ego, Dash Gordon. Glover, a father of eight, has been working in the car industry for about 30 years. In an unfortunate turn of events last year, his w...
Missing Pieces Support Group - Jamilah Robinson
November 16, 2023 18:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MBJamilah Robinson is a serial entrepreneur and owner of J Robinson Digital Media Services LLC, a social media management firm that focuses on helping non-profit organizations . She is also a managing member, serving as President for Affinity Weddings TV, a local company that produces wedding reality TV, and, is the founder and Executive Director of the Missing Pieces Support Group Texas, a non-profit that brings awareness to pregnancy loss awareness and serves the community through care packa...
Sergeant Records - VetFest - Scotti Fraser & Jason Metreyeon
November 03, 2023 19:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBAfter returning home from frontline combat service with the Marines in the Middle East, Scotti took time off to reflect, and heal, through writing new music. He now embarks on a soul-searching road to redemption through rock and roll. His Americana style of rock combines groove-oriented riffs, lyrics inspired by his time in the military, and a message of standing tall in the face of personal hardships. His mission is to offer hope and empowerment to Veterans through the healing powers of mus...
Insure Equality - Elisa Stampf
October 26, 2023 17:00 - 19 minutes - 13.8 MBElisa Stampf worked in insurance for over 10 years before she had an instance of harassment that pushed her resilience to the limit. Rather than giving up, she co-founded a nonprofit to advocate for an industry that values and empowers a workforce diverse in gender, race, sexual orientation, and economic status. Seizing a moment that is ripe for change, the Insure Equality team creates tools for transparency, accountability, and systemic change. LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/elisa-st...
Men Wear Pink -Steve DeVries - American Cancer Society
October 12, 2023 12:00 - 19 minutes - 13.1 MBSteve DeVries is a Certified Business and Executive Coach where he works with industrial manufacturing companies to improve their business so that they reach new levels of success. Steve enjoys work most when he is helping those around him become successful in their roles. Serving others in a way that helps them perform better and become happier individuals is why he goes to work every day… and that's exactly what a FocalPoint Business Coach does. We help business leaders define and achieve...
Civic Heart Community Services - Helen Stagg
September 11, 2023 14:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MBHelen Stagg is Chief Executive Officer of Civic Heart Community Services, a community based social service organization in Houston, Texas. Civic Heart is one of the largest Black-founded, Black-led organizations in the Greater Gulf Coast Region of Texas. As CEO, Stagg is responsible for operational planning and management, program operations and oversight, addressing strategic organizational issues, human resources planning and management, financial planning, and management, fundraising and ...
Bright Mind Consulting Group - Jevon Wooden
September 08, 2023 18:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MBJevon Wooden is a dynamic business growth strategist and coach, speaker, author, podcast host, and Bronze Star Recipient passionate about leadership, business strategy, effective communication, marketing, technology, and helping motivated individuals and businesses achieve their goals. Connect with Jevon : theleaderspod.com brightmindconsultinggroup.com Thanks for listening to Serving the Community Podcast. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel: / @ucjyav3xsylfea6h... like us o...
Relief Network Ministries - Lisa Kurrass
April 14, 2023 13:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MBLisa Kurrass President of REC / Board Co-Chair of RNM Lisa Kurrass founded the Real Estate Connection International as a Property Management Firm in 1990 in Houston, Texas and has been managing and selling properties since then in the Houston, Texas area and her business spans worldwide. In 2015, Lisa developed a huge presence in Costa Rica. With a reputation for trust, integrity, and professionalism, Lisa has become one of the foremost international real estate brokers worldwide. Her sphe...
RP-1, Texas - Jeremy Robinson
March 30, 2023 16:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MBMore about RP-1, Texas founder, Jeremy Robinson I’m a veteran of both Afghanistan and Iraq. I was both a Cav Scout and an Infantryman. Nowadays, I’m a husband, a father, and I suppose a lot of people just call me a cowboy. But in the 13 years between leaving the military and becoming a father, I experienced much of what many of our peers have been facing since separation. We all know at least one veteran who has failed to thrive in the civilian world. We've all seen the rising suicide rate...
The Phoenix Journey - Dominique Cousin
March 16, 2023 14:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MBDominique Cousin Short Personal Biography: I'm a small business owner with my husband, In House Chefs, and I have 2 children (11 & 7). I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis where I lost majority of my bodily functions within a matter of months. I found myself in a wheelchair, or bedridden most days. I demonstrated 30 out of 31 symptoms and was in bad shape; mentally, spiritually, and definitely physically. This turned my life upside down but through my husband, friends and my community ...
Little Angel Network - MJ Aguilar
March 09, 2023 13:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MBMore About MJ As a Texan, wife, mother, and successful entrepreneur, MJ has a big heart for her family and community. After almost 20 years in marketing, project management, and entrepreneurship, MJ channeled her wide breadth of industry experience and shared her passion for helping women. When MJ lost her twin daughter, Desiree, at birth, the reality of not having the proper support from family, friends, and the community around her was devastating. She not only lacked guidance when being ...
Speak Up for the Poor - Dave Palmer
March 02, 2023 19:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MBAbout Dave I was raised in Sacramento, California, then attended UCLA (BA degree in 1992), and Fuller Theological Seminary (MA degree in 1997). Upon completing grad school in 1997 I took a position with a faith-based non-profit organization, Servant Partners, which focuses on community building and poverty alleviation both in the USA and internationally. I worked for Servant Partners for 22 years, until 2019. For seven of those years, I lived and worked internationally in India and in Bangl...
The Veterans Ranch - J.R. Smith
February 03, 2023 01:00 - 17 minutes - 12.4 MBThe Veterans Ranch Our mission is to assist Veterans and their families through Equine Therapy, a range of treatments that involve activities with horses to promote human physical and mental health. We assist these great Americans and their families in laying down heavy coats of burden and walk away as newer and improved versions of themselves. J.R. Smith VP and COO of The Veterans Ranch J.R. has always had a love for horses and Veterans. His Father, Uncle, Grandfather, are all Veterans. J....
Jonathan's Path - Carrie DuRard
January 25, 2023 14:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MBJonathan's Path - Jonathan’s Path is an active 501(c)(3) organization giving Middle Tennessee youths (12+) currently in or aging out of foster care a chance to dream, a path to walk down and a place to call home. Jonathan’s Path fills a huge void of consistency teens face in foster care including, housing, support, direction and love. As the only organization in Middle Tennessee that offers stable placement and full wrap-around services from the moment a youth enters foster care all the way...
Craving for a Change - Kenshara Cravens
January 11, 2023 14:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBGet to Know Kenshara Cravens Kenshara Cravens believes everyone is capable of change. It’s this tenet that has led to her pursuing her calling in Social Work. With a singular goal of empowering as many individuals as she can, she finds ways to contribute through service, mentorship, and compassion. A first-generation college student, Kenshara understands all too well the value of knowledge and the struggle involved in overcoming diversities. As such, she continuously seeks opportunities t...
Teen Inc- Barrell Richardson
November 23, 2022 18:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MBBarrell Richardson has been providing services, mentoring, and various outreach programs for incarcerated and high-risk youth for the past 20 years in Houston. He has a bachelor’s degree in Sociology and a graduate degree in Entrepreneurship and Economic Development. Barrell was a teacher at one of the largest alternative schools in the Houston for over ten years before creating Teen Inc in 2013. He currently sits as the Texas JJM Network Coordinator for the National Network of Youth Ministe...
Jamay Schardien - Career Gear Greater Houston
November 01, 2022 20:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MBINSPIRING RESILIENCE IN MEN TO OVERCOME EMPLOYMENT BARRIERS THROUGH CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND PROFESSIONAL ATTIRE In 2014, Jamay became the Executive Director of Career Gear Houston. Since 2004, Career Gear Greater Houston has been committed to the mission of building strong families and communities by empowering veterans, men and male youth to overcome barriers and achieve self-sufficiency. Her passion for men’s fashion, male youth development and the transitioning military veteran created th...
MAD for Vets - Melanie Dubendorff & Trenton Davis
September 14, 2022 11:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MBMAD for Vets is a 501c3 Non Profit organization whose purpose is to contribute to a variety of charities to support Veterans. MAD for Vets was founded by MAD Properties Group - a community focused real estate company based in Houston, TX. As a Blue Star Mom, the founder of the organization is passionate about the military and supporting our troops. We host two major events in the fall: a 5k run/walk and a Masquerade Ball, plus a Military Market in the spring showcasing Veteran owned busine...
Lauren Jefferson, FocusCopy - Wolff Center for Entrepreneurship
August 24, 2022 11:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MBLauren Jefferson is the Co-Founder and CEO of FocusCopy, a copywriting and content writing firm based in Houston, TX. As a graduate and now a mentor of the University of Houston’s Wolff Center for Entrepreneurship, Lauren has studied and put into practice how entrepreneurs find success at length – including common (and not so common) mistakes to avoid. Today, the FocusCopy team caffeinates clients’ brand messaging to energize their business’s target audience to take action and become payin...
Dave Weaver - Houston Veterans Chamber of Commerce
June 20, 2022 19:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MBDave Weaver, Houston Veterans Chamber of Commerce President More about Dave https://www.houveteranschamber.org/leadership/dave-weaver The Houston Regional Veterans Chamber of Commerce ( HVC ) supports the growth and development of Veteran owned, Veteran service organizations & patriot businesses through advocacy, collaboration and business education in the Houston Region to achieve their own economic success and build a better community together. We are inviting Veteran ( & Spouse) owned...
Connie Miller - New Heart Living
May 24, 2022 20:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MBAbout Connie Miller I was called by God into full time ministry in 2010 when I met my husband who was a full time Pastor in East Saint Louis, Illinois. Ten months after we were married the Lord moved us to Bacliff, Texas where we would Pastor for 9 years. During this time, the Lord was grounding me in HIs love and that I was secure in my salvation. I spent twenty years of my born-again life doubting my eternal security. When I met my husband, I was in the midst of a pain pill addiction an...
Mike Martin - RMC Marketing
April 06, 2022 11:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBMike Martin, DVBE, is a member of various veteran service organizations. Mike created a sales and distribution company in the health and wellness industry 13 years ago to help him share the positive impact of the various products he has found in his journey of being an Agent Orange poisoned boots on ground in South Vietnam. Mike's Story I grew up as an Air Force brat and had opportunity to travel all the USA and lived in France and Morocco, North Africa. three high schools and 28schools K...
Chris Finck - American Warrior Initiative
February 23, 2022 21:00 - 13 minutes - 9.12 MBChris Finck is a Marine Corps Veteran with a Bachelors Degree in Finance. He was born and raised in Vancouver, WA and moved to TX after some encouragement from one of his Marine Corps Brothers. Chris has 2 children, Kristina 24 and Doron 19. He is a Mortgage Loan Officer with Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp and loves working with people and helping to guide them to be able to get to where they wanna be. Chris also volunteers with VAREP, Houston Veterans Chamber of Commerce, an...
Debra Marshall - SERVE
December 20, 2021 16:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MBDebra Marshall is the daughter of a combat Vietnam Veteran. She is also a Realtor that services Houston and surrounding cities. Debra has a long family history of service to our county. She is passionate about giving back to my community especially our veterans who have sacrificed so much for our freedom. It truly is a debt that can never be repaid. Debra feels it with every Veteran she is honored to not only call friend but family. SERVE website : https://setexasheroes.com/ About SERVE ...
Ryan Kirksey, Chairman of the Board, Family Promise of Clear Creek
November 09, 2021 17:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MBRyan Kirksey serves as the Chairman of the Board for Family Promise of Clear Creek. Ryan has lived in the Clear Creek/Friendswood/League City community since his family moved here in the sixth grade. Ryan has worked at Rice University for 17 years, and is now Chief of Staff to the president of the University. Ryan got involved with family promise of clear creek through my church, Southeast Church of Christ. He was asked to serve on the board six year ago, he has now been the Chairman for ...
Amelia Peacock - Grace After Fire
October 28, 2021 01:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MBIt was at this Expo that I happened upon Grace After Fire! The rest is history! The first time I met the President and CEO, I participated in an impromptu and on the spot interview she hosted and I was a Table Talk (TM) Color Me Camo Peer Group Facilitator for the first year and a half! I was brought on board with Grace After Fire in July of 2019, and in October of 2021, I moved to the San Antonio area! Now I am working on connecting with any other organization/person who is interested ...
Amy Castro - Starlight Outreach and Rescue
October 28, 2021 01:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MBAmy Castro is president and founder of Starlight Outreach and Rescue, a Houston area animal rescue and shelter outreach organization. She started the organization in 2017 in Honor of Emma Starlight Hyde, who was an animal shelter volunteer and freshman at Friendswood High School when she passed away suddenly in October 2017. To pay the bills, Amy is a professional speaker and trainer- presenting in-person and virtual programs to organizations to help them grow their leaders and build treat t...
Michael Podolny - Theodora Africa
September 29, 2021 16:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MBMichael Podolny has over 45 years of experience working with the owners of privately-held businesses. Podolny’s career began in the world of financial transactions working first in commercial banking then as a principal of an investment banking firm focusing on mergers and acquisitions of smaller privately-held businesses and finally as a consultant helping businesses plan and execute for their ultimate exit. Going into semi-retirement in 2014, he began to travel extensively. His interactio...
Eretta Perry - Love and Hope for Our Heroes
August 25, 2021 13:00 - 19 minutes - 13.1 MBLove and Hope for Our Heroes mission and philosophy stems from four key components: Respect, Empathy, Self-Learning and Pride Of Ownership. We personally believe that housing is a universal necessity that creates positive change for all of humanity. With housing and the above key-tenets, we believe that we can impact change and help our clients better their lives. Our mission is simply to improve the lives of our clients through affordable, all-inclusive housing. "True happiness consists in...
Heather Carson - Texas Volunteer Mediation Association
August 18, 2021 18:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBMeet Heather Carson, Director of Education, TVMA Attorney Heather Carson represents scientists, creatives, and other small businesses as their outside general counsel, serving as a trusted advisor to protect their business. Having spent over a decade building programs and protecting intellectual property for large institutions, Heather felt a calling to provide this same level of world class legal service to everyday business owners. Her extensive background in healthcare, science, and res...
Kathy Bowersox - Veterans Business Force
August 12, 2021 01:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MBNetwork In Action (NIA) is a national franchise comprised of over 70 groups across the country that creates marketplace alliances via membership in these elite groups, featuring a qualified business advisor and leadership business coach, to directly manage business owners for mutual benefit. The model is unique to the industry based on its proprietary technology, structured once-a-month gatherings, and active point system referral platform. Kathy Bowersox of Houston currently leads the Netw...
Carlene Johnson - Veterans Association of Real Estate Professionals (VAREP)
August 04, 2021 15:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBCarlene Johnson (CJ) is currently serving as the President for the VAREP Houston chapter. About CJ 🏘A real estate professional (Realtor®), Realtist and Houston’s first Certified Divorce Real Estate Expert (CDRE™) assisting clients and network who are dealing with real property in divorce proceedings. 💢An accredited service provider to families, family law practitioners, and other real estate service providers. 💢Provides expertise as a neutral 3rd party Realtor® for couples who are divorci...
Eretta Perry - A Veteran's Choice & Love and Hope for Our Heroes
July 21, 2021 18:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MBEretta learned the importance of giving back at an early age. She grew up in a family full of Veterans, from her father who was a well-known cowboy and Army veteran, to her older brother, as well a her husband, A Vet's Choice Co-Founder, Harold O. Perry. She later devoted 20 years of her life to teaching and then became a Real Estate Consultant, an Entrepreneur and a Philanthropist. Her upbringing and compassion for people never departed from her. Twenty eight percent of Greater Houston's ...
Eretta Perry - A Veteran's Choice
July 21, 2021 18:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MBEretta learned the importance of giving back at an early age. She grew up in a family full of Veterans, from her father who was a well-known cowboy and Army veteran, to her older brother, as well a her husband, A Vet's Choice Co-Founder, Harold O. Perry. She later devoted 20 years of her life to teaching and then became a Real Estate Consultant, an Entrepreneur and a Philanthropist. Her upbringing and compassion for people never departed from her. Twenty eight percent of Greater Houston's ...
Bobbi Mason - Widow's Wish Foundation
July 08, 2021 21:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MBFollowing the loss of her husband in January, 2015, Bobbi Mason quickly realized the lack of resources available to young widows and felt an urgency to become an ambassador to young widows and those who have suffered traumatic loss. In February, 2018, she launched Widow Thrive and the 501(c)(3) non-profit, Widow’s Wish Foundation. Through Widow’s Wish Foundation and her online Facebook “Widow Thrive” Community, Bobbi assists and supports young widows with the enormous grief “dynamics” that...
Regina Wagner - 2021 Walk to End Alzheimer's
June 30, 2021 18:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBRegina Wagner is a local business owner and a volunteer for the Alzheimer's Association. She is serving the greater Houston/Galveston area. She has chosen to support the Walk with the Alzheimer's Association to raise awareness and funds to support Alzheimer's care, support, and research. This year, the walk will be completed in person on Saturday, October 9th, 7:30am/8am and walk will officially start at 9am. Regina's mother passed away from Alzheimer's related health issues. Many of us k...
Tiffany Barney - Heart of Dance
May 27, 2021 19:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MBTiffany Barney was saved from the rave scene, her ministry is focused on bringing other ravers to Christ through common ground such as dance and E.D.M. (electronic dance music) in a Christian, drug free environment. Tiffany was recently interview by CBN for an episode of the 700 Club. She is doing amazing work for these young adults! Unite Rave Revival Event RSVP (9/11/2021) https://www.heartofdance333.dance/events Website https://www.heartofdance333.dance/?fbclid=IwAR08kbresmzaR_vg0m9mG...
Michael Allen - Together Chicago
May 19, 2021 21:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBToward the end of 2016, as gun violence in Chicago reached its highest levels in 20 years, a group of Chicago area business, faith, community, non-profit, civic and government leaders met to explore the common question they asked themselves: Is there more that can be done to address the root causes of the current level of violence we are experiencing? They realized that though the challenges in Chicago are highly complex and have developed over decades, there are strategic actions that can...
Megan McCullum - Heels to Halos
May 12, 2021 15:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MBHeels to Halos is a non-profit organization who is reaching women in the streets and sexually oriented businesses all across Galveston, Houston and surrounding areas. We are currently in communication with additional cities outside of Texas and other countries who want to partner with us. By providing the proper resources, connections, and housing we build a bridge for women to exit the sex industry, life of human trafficking, addiction, prison, and trauma. For more information contact us ...
Hillary Gramm - Higher Up Texas
April 28, 2021 21:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MBHillary’s desire to do more to help stabilize the lives of children in need led her to a 10-year career at Communities In Schools – Bay Area. She worked directly with students in Clear Creek ISD for 5 years before transitioning to the Resource Development Director role where over her tenure, she helped raise over $1M. Also, during this time, Hillary received her Master of Arts from University of Houston – Clear Lake in Cross Cultural Studies. When the opportunity arose to help develop and i...
Hillary Gram - Higher Up Texas - Serving the Community
April 28, 2021 21:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MBHillary’s desire to do more to help stabilize the lives of children in need led her to a 10-year career at Communities In Schools – Bay Area. She worked directly with students in Clear Creek ISD for 5 years before transitioning to the Resource Development Director role where over her tenure, she helped raise over $1M. Also, during this time, Hillary received her Master of Arts from University of Houston – Clear Lake in Cross Cultural Studies. When the opportunity arose to help develop and i...
Josh Dorrell - Galveston Urban Ministries - Serving the Community
April 22, 2021 21:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBGalveston Urban Ministries mission is to develop holistic relationships to transform the community we love. Whether we’re teaching kids how to read, helping our adult neighbors prepare to enter the work force, or educating work groups from all over Texas on how to alleviate poverty, our goal is to see the North Broadway community thrive! We want each of our neighbors to have healthy families, good paying jobs, and above else know the abundant love of Jesus! Learn more about GUM https://www....
Patricia Anderson - Author/Teacher/Speaker - Serving the Community
April 14, 2021 16:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBPatricia shares her story, the adversity she's faced, overcome, and now shares through her three books. She is an amazing woman giving back to women of all ages helping them be strong and confident. Connect with Patricia on FB https://www.facebook.com/patricia.anderson.58152559 Trisha Stetzel, owner of ResultsXtreme Business Solutions is your host. More About Trisha Here https://teamrxc.com/about-trisha/ Video versions of Serving the Community https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnxZ3...
Jennifer Dantzler - Including Kids Autism Center - Serving the Community
April 07, 2021 22:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MBAs the Founder & Executive Director of Including Kids Autism Center, Jennifer Dantzler, is an influential expert in her field. She founded Including Kids Autism Center in 2003 at a time when autism was reaching epidemic levels, and there were very few services offered for early intervention. Its mission is to provide evidence-based, behavior analytic interventions for persons with autism and related disabilities to maximize individual potential and to facilitate their meaningful inclusion in...
Gayle Nelson, Family Promise of Clear Creek - Serving the Community
March 31, 2021 21:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBFamily Promise of Clear Creek is a holistic program designed to assist homeless families rebuild their lives. We mobilize the faith community, schools and businesses to empower homeless families to rebuild their lives to achieve lasting independence. Family Promise Giving Day - 4/21/2021 Your charitable giving has already helped 168 homeless children and families defy the odds. Family Promise of Clear Creek is dedicated to providing them with the tools necessary to create a sustaining, st...
Candice Davis - Candice Dawnn Coaching - Serving the Community
March 26, 2021 19:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MBHow to you get to "Authentic"? "...but I didn't realize it until I was in my adult years that this is what I had been doing, I had to be perfect for everybody, and I cannot figure out what who I really was when somebody asked me what do I really like I couldn't." - Candice Davis: More about Candice Here https://www.candicedawnn.com/about Candidly Candice Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/candidly-candice/id1522253090 Trisha Stetzel, owner of ResultsXtreme Business Solutions ...
Tim Miller, Founder Texas EquuSearch & Amber Cyr, Key T Wellness - Serving the Community
March 18, 2021 22:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MBMeet Tim Miller, Founder of Texas EquuSearch Texas EquuSearch Mounted Search and Recovery Team started in August 2000 with the purpose to provide Volunteer Horse Mounted Search and Recovery for Lost and Missing persons. The team’s existence and purpose is dedicated to the memory of Laura Miller, the daughter of our founding director, Tim Miller. Laura was abducted and murdered in north Galveston County in 1984. Volunteer with Texas EquuSearch https://texasequusearch.org/get-involved/vo...
Serving the Community - Stephanie Fitzgerald - Alzheimer's Association
March 05, 2021 01:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MBStephanie Fitzgerald, HUGE giver at heart, is representing the local Alzheimer's Association. The Alzheimer's Association leads the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. MORE THAN 6 MILLION AMERICANS ARE LIVING WITH ALZHEIMER'S. BY 2050, THIS NUMBER IS PROJECTED TO RISE TO NEARLY 13 MILLION. IN THE UNITED STATES, ALZHEIMER’S AND DEMENTIA DEATHS HAVE INCREASED 1...
Serving the Community - Amanda Boyd - The Sanctuary Foster Care Services
February 24, 2021 23:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MBThe Sanctuary Foster Care Services exist to achieve permanent sanctuary and healing homes for children from hard places. Their story begins with experiencing firsthand a system that is broken and deciding to work to fix it. The Executive Director, Amanda Boyd, began working in the foster care field seven years ago to address problems she encountered with the system when she became a foster mother to a sibling group of three who she and her husband later adopted. Amanda Boyd is an amazing mo...