The Truman Charities Podcast Jamie Truman

Small town charm, big league talent: Bethesda Big Train brings affordable family entertainment and supports youth sports through their love of baseball and passion for community service. Co-founded by Bruce Adams, the collegiate summer baseball team is celebrating 25 years of competitive play and making an impact in the local community. With 23 alumni going to the major leagues. - In this episode, Bruce talks about the success of the Bethesda Community Base Ball Club and Big T...

What impact does the absence of a father have on children and society at large? Join me, Jamie Truman, as we explore this critical issue on a heartfelt Father's Day episode of the Truman Charities podcast. We celebrate the incredible role fathers play, starting with a tribute to my husband and co-founder, Jerry Truman, whose small charity event 15 years ago set the wheels in motion for our organization. From that initial gathering, we've managed to raise over $2 million for various cause...

In this episode, Bill Bullard CEO of R-CALF USA sheds light on critical issues affecting the industry, including the misleading labeling of foreign beef as a product of the USA, supply chain vulnerabilities, and the multinational corporations that control 85% of the market. -Bill also discusses a lesser-known aspect of this decline: the mental health of independent producers. Through their No Rancher Left Behind campaign, R-CALF provides support to struggling ranchers impacted by these d...

From The Farm’s initiative to connect consumers directly with local farmers is a direct result of the lack of transparency and sustainability in the food industry. This episode dives deep into the impact big corporations, media and government have on our food choices and culture, including the disastrous consequences of factory farming and AJ's biggest concern: vulnerabilities in the food supply chain.-From the Farm aims to solve these problems by bridging the gap between consumers and local ...

How can you ensure your child’s safety around water this summer? Drowning is the leading cause of accidental death among young children, so this is a crucial question all parents need to ask themselves — and luckily, today’s episode provides answers.-Liz Huber is the founder of CAST (Creating Aquatic Safety Teams), a nonprofit organization that empowers families through water safety education and increased access to self-rescue lessons for children. She joins host Jamie Truman in this episode...

Food insecurity can affect any community, regardless of its wealth. In Montgomery County, one third of children are on the free or reduced school lunch program, even though the county reports the second highest household income in the state.-Addressing this urgent need is Jeremy Lichtenstein, founder of KIND (Kids in Need Distributors). He speaks with host Jamie Truman about the organization’s mission to ensure children have meals not just at school, but also at home. Through efficient operat...