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This episode is part of our special series "Made by the Bay" sponsored by the Tipping Point Community to feature the work of amazing people in the Bay Area, working for the betterment of their community. This week, we chat with Maritza Maldonado, Executive Director at Amigos de Guadalupe Center for Justice and Empowerment, an organization that advances the conditions for learning by helping local families meet their basic needs.
Jan 19, 2023
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In this week's episode, we chat with Macire Aribot and Nassim Ashford, two of the co-founders of NoirUnited, a Black-led organization focused on centering Black and other marginalized people in developing their communities. They are currently working to advocate, raise funds and provide humanitarian assistance to Black people who are stranded in Ukraine and those who have evacuated to neighboring countries.
Jan 18, 2023
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In this week's episode, our guest is Brad Dudding, the Chief Impact Officer at The Bail Project, an organization that combats mass incarceration by disrupting the money bail system - one person at a time. Listen now to learn more about his motivations to work towards creating a more fair pretrial system.
Jan 11, 2023
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This episode features one of our BBB Luminare Award for Service winners, Emily Berliner. This award honors individuals who prioritize philanthropy and have made a meaningful impact through their charitable activities. Emily is the COO/Founder of EBO Consulting, Inc. In hopes of supporting a vital and sustainable business economy in Alaska, she founded EBO Consulting Inc. with the vision of entrepreneurship as a collaborative endeavor to bring great ideas to the community. Listen now to learn more about her work!
Dec 28, 2022
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This episode features one of our BBB Luminare Award for Service winners, Jeff Thungc. This award honors individuals who prioritize philanthropy and have made a meaningful impact through their charitable activities. Jeff is a Digital Solutions Strategist with JLT Web Solutions, a local web design and digital marketing company that supports local small businesses. Listen now to learn more about his work!
Dec 27, 2022
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This episode is part of our special series "Made by the Bay" sponsored by the Tipping Point Community to feature the work of amazing people in the Bay Area, working for the betterment of their community. This week, we talk with Wesley Alexander, founding CEO of Cobiz Richmond, Inc. Cobiz Richmond works to help businesses and organizations create relationships and connections in the Bay area. Listen now to learn more about this organization's inspiring mission.
Dec 13, 2022