Philanthropy should not only be purposeful but fun. Check out these fun and informative conversations with Rena Olsen of the Uncommon Philanthropist Show.
A Place of HOPE: Heart for Africa
Heart for Africa is a faith-based humanitarian organization that focuses on bringing HOPE to the Kingdom of Eswatini, Africa in the areas of Hunger, Orphans, Poverty and Education. In this episode of Uncommon Philanthropist, you'll meet David Bryant, the Executive Director of Heart for Africa. David is here to share more about this truly outstanding organization. The word Yebo (in Eswatini ) means "Yes, I have seen." It is also OBEY spelled backwards. I know you will love this powerful story of faith, family and HOPE.
Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/fcTGKtvffLk
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P.S. Don't miss this interview with Heart for Africa co-founder Janine Maxwell in 2019 on my Relevate Podcast! https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-ujxfk-c52ee2
Supply Chain of Hope: MAP International
Learn how pharmaceuticals nearing expiration date are being put to good use through the nonprofit MAP International and its many partners around the world. Charlie Iro, MAP's Community Engagement Manager, is here to share more about the organization's "Supply chain of hope".
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YouTube: https://youtu.be/G6TlUPeBjFQ
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1eEOxjglbaVCrNn6jbXg1s?si=fqjmFDooRrGGJuLNUZyAHQ
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/uncommon-philanthropist/id1774213804?i=1000711014911
The Advocate for Accessible Parking
When adversity comes our way, know that it is often cloaked in opportunity. By allowing God in, know that healing, philanthropy and greater life purpose awaits—beyond the ashes of adversity.
Today you’ll meet my friend, Jawanza Lamar, the founder of an innovative organization called ParkingNSites, created to educate the general public and to help make parking easier and more accessible for people with physical disabilities. Jawanza’s story is one of love, purpose through adversity and uncommon philanthropy, let go!
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Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/tBE-ODKa3sA
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4dfeaPcAIZcUobHTburK5q?si=7GbuNnv2QJOS_5oZr0TEkg
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/uncommon-philanthropist/id1774213804?i=1000708605603
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Requity Cares
Requity Foundation, located in West Baltimore's Rosemont community, is a shining example of what's possible through community empowerment. Elisha Johnson is here to share more about the nonprofit's innovative mission and how restoration of a unit in a formerly dilapidated row house is sparking imaginations and creating valuable work experience for students at Carter Vocational-Technical High School.
To learn more about this fabulous organization: https://requity.org
Check out the full episode you YouTube or your favorite podcast listening platforms:
YouTube: https://youtu.be/kcr3QiJfo7A?si=yk0GSM8OSIpJUZjE
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3YNZI65HhAOc28J7xe7KrB?si=8A2qGpcYQzWpRTmNWcFPaQ
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/uncommon-philanthropist/id1774213804?i=1000704610020
Providing Hope and Rescue for the Most Vulnerable: Love Justice
Listen in for an informative conversation about human trafficking and the inspiring work of Love Justice International to protect and serve the most vulnerable through prevention measures. Special thanks to Briony Fickling, Senior Anti-Trafficking Director and Cambri Driskell, Director of Volunteer Engagement, for sharing more about transit monitoring and the impact Love Justice is having around the world to “save the one”.
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YouTube: https://youtu.be/c8kZpn0AL9c
Spotify: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/QcvkudDtfSb
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/uncommon-philanthropist/id1774213804
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#humantrafficking #protectingchildren #lovejustice #prevention #transitmonitoring #uncommonphilanthropist #theleastofthese
Thriving Through Traumatic Brain Injury with Carole Starr
Traumatic brain injury can be difficult to diagnose and can dramatically impact the life of those affected.
Carole Starr survived a horrific car crash but was left with a traumatic brain injury with no chance of a full recovery. Carole shares her story of not only surviving the injury but rebuilding her life as an author, keynote speaker and trusted advocate for others impacted by brain injury. In using her gifts in love and service to others, Carole has found her purpose and is indeed a next-level uncommon philanthropist...#LETGO!!
Special thanks to the Brain Injury Association of America for the amazing work they do and for connecting us with Carole!
To learn more about Carole: StarrSpeakerAuthor.com
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Watch the full episode on YouTube or your favorite podcast platforms:
YouTube: https://youtu.be/ziUH0d5XAYo
Spotify: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/ecnIzMWOJRb
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/uncommon-philanthropist/id1774213804?i=1000699222209
#braininjuryawareness #braininjuryrehab #braininjurysurvivor #uncommonphilanthropist #uncommonphilanthropy #UP #letgo
Everybody Needs a Champion
David Allen is a community paramedic and champion of the My Watch Alpharetta program.
It's a challenge for all...how do we serve the "invisible people" of our communities, including our homebound elderly, the housing insecure and those struggling with mental illness?
First responders throughout the U.S. are helping bridge this gap through community paramedicine programs implemented by local fire departments and hospitals. Learn more about the hope and possibility of community paramedicine as told by community paramedic David Allen of My Watch Alpharetta. Thank you to the City of Alpharetta, the Alpharetta Department of Public Safety, David Allen and the My Watch community paramedicine team and local taxpayers who make hope and help available to the most vulnerable in our community.
To learn more: https://alpharetta.ga.us
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YouTube: https://youtu.be/VfcfbMl0WEk
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3VzAycs582lV6kHA67rjwG
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/uncommon-philanthropist/id1774213804?i=1000695546614
#alpharettaga #awesomealpharetta #rotary #communityparamedicine #firstresponders #invisiblepeople #invisiblepopulations #socialwork #Alpharetta #MyWatchprogram #community champions #vulnerable populations #aging #mental health #homelessness
Mercy Chefs with Founder Chef Gary LeBlanc
When you've lost everything because of natural disaster, a hot and delicious meal does more than nourish the body, it nurtures the soul. Learn more about Mercy Chefs, a nonprofit organization that provides chef inspired catered meals to disaster victims and volunteers. Uncommon Philanthropist had a chance to volunteer with Mercy Chefs in Asheville, North Carolina following Hurricane Helene and interview its founder, Chef Gary LeBlanc to learn more about what it means "to feed body and soul". Let go!
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https://mercychefs.com
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#disasterresponse #disaster #nonprofit #uncommonphilanthropist #charity #serving #foodislove