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In this episode of our Building Trust Series, we talk with Emily Lehmann, Vice President of Day and Respite Services for SOAR365. SOAR365's purpose is to create life-fulfilling opportunities for individuals with disabilities, in partnership with families. Read our full report on the organization here, https://bit.ly/3iDuBFv
Dec 07, 2022
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In this episode of our Building Trust Series, we talk with Omoiye Kinney, Chief Marketing Officer of the United Way Worldwide (UWW). UWW's stated purpose is to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities around the world to advance the common good. Read our full report on the organization here, https://bit.ly/3VqwDr7
Dec 01, 2022
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In this week's episode, we have two guests, Nathan Chappell and Brian Crimmins. We discuss their new book called "Generosity Crisis: The Case for Radical Connection to Solve Humanity's Greatest Challenges."
Nov 30, 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 our guest is Tim Waters, Executive Director of Friends of the Children, SF Bay Area. Tim is an active leader in the Bayview area in San Francisco working to mentor children.
Nov 28, 2022
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In this episode of our Building Trust Series, we talk with Jeff Keith, Founder and CEO of Guardian Group. Guardian Group's mission is to prevent and disrupt the sex trafficking of women and children while enabling partners to identify victims and predators in the United States. Read our full report on the organization here, https://bit.ly/3XkDfZH
Nov 22, 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 our guest is James Walker, Founder & President at Diogenes Community Solutions. James talks about his inspiring project that was conceptualized in the wake of George Floyd's death and how it impacted his community.
Nov 21, 2022