The NonProfit Podcast Network

The NonProfit Podcast Network

The NonProfit Podcast network is a compilation of not for profit businesses, organizations and community entities that are invited to be interviewed on the podcast pro-bono, use the network to find like organizations doing great work in their communities and source a one-stop listening shop of exclusively non profit organizations. This outlet is meant to give each featured non profit an opportunity to tell their story in their words, giving listeners a better and more complete understanding of the mission, vision and values as well as clearly delineating who they serve and how they're funded. Our intent is for this network to become a useful tool in helping any non profit organization begin the journey to successfully telling their story though podcasting then using that podcast as a marketing tool to reinforce their current supporters, reach new potential donors and volunteers through an easily deployed podcast. Growing reach for awareness with the speed of digital, this is just one more opportunity to get their story told to more people faster. By doing so, we expect this process to further embed the organizations in their communities of service as a result of the simplicity of distribution, the nature of the content and the ease of access to learn more about them.You can visit the website at https://www.nonprofpod.com/

  1. 1d ago

    CASH Creates Hope Beyond Human Trafficking

    I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... Human trafficking and sexual exploitation are realities that many people would rather not discuss. For the women and young people experiencing them, however, finding a safe and nonjudgmental place can be the beginning of an entirely different future. In this episode, I sit down with Sawan Vaden, Executive Director of Community Against Sexual Harm, better known as CASH. Sawan first came to CASH as a client in 2014. She later returned as a substance abuse counselor and anti-trafficking case manager before eventually becoming the organization’s executive director. Her personal journey is extraordinary, but it also reflects what makes CASH so effective. Approximately 80 percent of its staff members bring lived experience or a direct connection to the organization’s services. That creates a level of trust, credibility, and hope that cannot be taught in a training manual. Sawan explains how CASH grew from a small evening drop-in center into a comprehensive survivor-support organization offering hot meals, clothing, intensive case management, employment assistance, therapy, youth programming, peer mentorship, community education, medical care, and court diversion services. We also discuss why the idea of “choice” is often misunderstood when talking about sexual exploitation. Many survivors are choosing between dangerous options while responding to abuse, poverty, homelessness, addiction, coercion, or the basic need to survive. Demand for CASH’s services has grown dramatically. The organization now serves approximately 40 to 50 people each day and is preparing to move from a crowded 3,200-square-foot facility into a donated 8,550-square-foot permanent center. The new building will allow CASH to expand its youth programming, medical clinic, kitchen, therapy rooms, showers, children’s space, and other trauma-informed services. Its capital campaign will help transform the building into a welcoming home for healing and possibility. This episode discusses human trafficking, sexual exploitation, childhood abuse, addiction, and homelessness. Learn more: Visit the Community Against Sexual Harm website and explore the organization’s building campaign. https://cashsacramento.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cash_sacramento/ CHAPTERS 00:00 — Sawan Vaden’s journey from survivor to leader 02:07 — Introducing Community Against Sexual Harm 04:19 — How CASH began in Sacramento 05:49 — Drop-in services and long-term survivor support 09:04 — Therapy, youth programs, and community education 10:04 — Case management and the power of lived experience 14:25 — Giving women visible proof that change is possible 16:23 — Community partnerships and collaborative funding 18:50 — Working with law enforcement to address demand 20:09 — Understanding choice, coercion, and survival 22:15 — Grants, individual giving, and CASH fundraising 28:10 — A vision for housing and generational stability 30:28 — The urgent need for a larger permanent center 36:00 — CASH’s capital campaign and community opportunities 38:43 — Measuring success beyond traditional outcomes 42:50 — Why demand for CASH has grown dramatically 45:00 — Beyond the Mission with Sawan Vaden Thank you so much for listening to this nonprofit story!  We appreciate you. Please visit the website to sign up for our email updates and newsletter. https://www.nonprofpod.com/  And if you like, leave me a voicemail to comment on the program, leave a question for us to ask in the future or a message for me, Jeff Holden. I may even use your voice mail message in a future episode of one of our incredible local nonprofit organizations. https://www.nonprofpod.com/voicemail. Thanks again for your support in listening, commenting and sharing the great work our local nonprofits are accomplishing.

    CASH Creates Hope Beyond Human Trafficking

  2. 1d ago

    NonProfit NewsPod: Junior Achievement's Ideas to Income Startup Lab July 27th & 28th at Golden One Center

    I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... Junior Achievement of Sacramento is giving local high school students an opportunity to explore entrepreneurship, develop practical business skills and discover what it takes to turn an idea into something real. In this NewsPod, I speak with Junior Achievement Sacramento President and CEO Chris Marshall about the inaugural Ideas to Income Startup Lab, taking place July 27–28 at Golden 1 Center. During the two-day interactive experience, students will learn creative problem-solving, design thinking, market research, marketing, pricing, revenue development and lean business planning. They will also hear directly from entrepreneurs and professionals who can share their experiences, challenges and lessons learned. The program is designed to give students the tools and confidence to identify a problem, develop a possible solution and begin shaping a viable business concept. It also provides a foundation for Junior Achievement’s Entrepreneurship Summit and Social Innovation Challenge. Ideas to Income is open to rising ninth- through 12th-grade students and runs from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. both days. Participation is free using the registration code SCHOLARSHIP. Learn more and register through the Events section at https://sacramento.ja.org/events/index. Thank you so much for listening to this nonprofit story!  We appreciate you. Please visit the website to sign up for our email updates and newsletter. https://www.nonprofpod.com/  And if you like, leave me a voicemail to comment on the program, leave a question for us to ask in the future or a message for me, Jeff Holden. I may even use your voice mail message in a future episode of one of our incredible local nonprofit organizations. https://www.nonprofpod.com/voicemail. Thanks again for your support in listening, commenting and sharing the great work our local nonprofits are accomplishing.

  3. Jul 15

    How JUMA Ventures Helps Young People Build Careers That Break the Cycle of Poverty

    I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... Most of us remember our first job—not because it launched our career, but because it taught us how to show up, work with others, take direction, solve problems, and begin taking responsibility for our own future. For many young people facing economic hardship, foster care involvement, housing instability, interrupted education, trauma, or long-term unemployment, getting that first opportunity can be incredibly difficult. In this episode, I sit down with Stephen Norris, Sacramento Director of Development for Juma Ventures, an employment social enterprise helping young people ages 16 to 24 move toward financial independence. Through its Earn, Learn, Connect model, JUMA provides real paid employment, financial literacy, career coaching, education support, workplace training, and connections to future jobs. Stephen explains how Juma partners with organizations including Golden 1 Center, Sacramento Republic FC, Empress Tavern, Alchemist CDC, SMUD, local colleges, and community-based nonprofits to create a network of opportunity around each young person. We also discuss why employers benefit from the model, how Juma measures success, and the powerful transformation that can happen when a young person is given the right support and the chance to prove what they can do. As JUMA celebrates 10 years in Sacramento, this conversation is a reminder that a first job can be much more than a paycheck. It can be the beginning of confidence, stability, independence, and an entirely different future. Learn more and get involved: Visit https://juma.org/ to learn more about Juma Ventures, explore volunteer opportunities, support its youth employment programs, or connect with the Sacramento team. Community members can also help by participating in mock interviews, résumé preparation, professional networking events, and other activities that introduce young people to new career possibilities. Chapters: 00:00 – Welcome and What “JUMA” Means 01:32 – JUMA’s Origin as an Employment Social Enterprise 04:05 – Breaking the Cycle of Poverty Through Work 05:12 – Who JUMA Serves and the Barriers Youth Face 06:35 – How Young People Find and Join JUMA 09:20 – Why the First Job Matters 11:43 – Earn, Learn, Connect: JUMA's Three Pillars 18:15 – Collaboration With Sacramento Nonprofits and Employers 23:35 – The Empress Tavern and Alchemist CDC Partnership 26:45 – How JUMA’s Social Enterprise Model Is Funded 31:20 – Measuring Success and Stories of Youth Transformation 37:25 – JUMA’s Future: Entrepreneurship, New Careers and AI 43:10 – The Greatest Needs Facing Young People Today 45:05 – Beyond the Mission With Stephen Norris 49:20 – How to Volunteer, Donate and Support JUMA Ventures Thank you so much for listening to this nonprofit story!  We appreciate you. Please visit the website to sign up for our email updates and newsletter. https://www.nonprofpod.com/  And if you like, leave me a voicemail to comment on the program, leave a question for us to ask in the future or a message for me, Jeff Holden. I may even use your voice mail message in a future episode of one of our incredible local nonprofit organizations. https://www.nonprofpod.com/voicemail. Thanks again for your support in listening, commenting and sharing the great work our local nonprofits are accomplishing.

    How JUMA Ventures Helps Young People Build Careers That Break the Cycle of Poverty

  4. Jul 8

    More Than Keys: Make It Happen for Yolo County Turns Empty Apartments Into Homes For Young Adults

    I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... GIVE NOW! If you like what you're hearing, click here to support this organization.   Getting housing is a major milestone for a young person transitioning out of foster care, homelessness, or the juvenile justice system. But what happens when they walk into that apartment and there’s nothing inside? No bed. No table. No dishes. No towels. No basic furniture. In this episode, I speak with Jan Judson, founder and board president of Make It Happen for Yolo County, and executive director Cathi Schmidt to talk about the often-overlooked issue of furniture poverty and the impact it can have on dignity, stability, mental health, and independence. Make It Happen for Yolo County serves transition-age youth between 16 and 24 who are connected to Yolo County. Through referrals from partner organizations, the team provides the furniture, household goods, small appliances, bicycles, and everyday essentials needed to turn an empty apartment into a functional home. What began informally in a garage has grown into an organization that served 12 youth in its first year and is working toward serving 72 this year. Along the way, Make It Happen for Yolo County has built partnerships with social workers, CASA programs, schools, nonprofit organizations, community groups, volunteers, and donors. Jan and Cathi also share some of the stories that make this work so powerful: young adults using cardboard boxes as desks and dining tables, a young man sleeping on the floor with his backpack as a pillow, and former foster youth who have gone on to graduate school, meaningful careers, and lives of service to others. We talk about the organization’s growing pains, the need for sustainable funding, the importance of volunteers, and a vision that is both ambitious and remarkably tangible: making sure every eligible under-resourced transition-age youth in Yolo County who needs this support can receive it. It’s a conversation about much more than furniture. It’s about dignity, choice, belonging, and what it really takes to help a young person build a stable life. Learn more, volunteer, donate furniture, or support the organization at https://www.mihyolo.org/ Chapters: 00:00 – Meet Make It Happen for Yolo County  03:00 – How the Organization Began  04:30 – Who Make It Happen for Yolo County Serves  07:00 – The Hidden Problem of Furniture Poverty  11:00 – What It Takes to Furnish a Home  14:00 – Awareness, Referrals and Community Collaboration  21:00 – Why a Functional Home Matters for Mental Health  24:00 – How Make It Happen for Yolo County Is Funded  27:00 – The Vision for Growth and Greater Impact  34:00 – The Organization’s Biggest Needs  38:00 – Success Stories From the Young Adults Served  45:00 – How to Donate, Volunteer and Get Involved Thank you so much for listening to this nonprofit story!  We appreciate you. Please visit the website to sign up for our email updates and newsletter. https://www.nonprofpod.com/  And if you like, leave me a voicemail to comment on the program, leave a question for us to ask in the future or a message for me, Jeff Holden. I may even use your voice mail message in a future episode of one of our incredible local nonprofit organizations. https://www.nonprofpod.com/voicemail. Thanks again for your support in listening, commenting and sharing the great work our local nonprofits are accomplishing.

    More Than Keys: Make It Happen for Yolo County Turns Empty Apartments Into Homes For Young Adults

  5. Jul 7

    NonProfit News Pod: Thinking About Applying? SMUD Shine Awards Deadline Is July 31. There's Still Time.

    I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... The July 31 deadline for the 2026 SMUD Shine Awards is approaching, and this final NewsPod in our three-part series has one simple message for Sacramento-area nonprofits: If you have a potential project, now is the time to get started. I’m joined once again by Kevin Burdick, Sustainable Community Partnership Specialist at SMUD, to talk about why organizations should not count themselves out before exploring the opportunity. Even if you are not certain your project is a perfect fit, Kevin encourages nonprofits to begin the application process, participate in one of SMUD’s technical assistance webinars or in-person sessions, and take advantage of the support available from the SMUD team. As he explains, an application can be more than a request for funding. It can be the beginning of a relationship. We discuss how Shine projects can lead to long-term partnerships, additional opportunities and meaningful operational savings for nonprofits. Kevin shares the example of CCHAT, whose relationship with SMUD grew from facility energy-efficiency improvements into a solar and battery storage pilot project that is now significantly reducing the organization’s monthly utility costs. We also talk about why nonprofits should not wait until the final days of July to begin. SMUD staff can help organizations better understand application questions, technical requirements, project budgets and whether a proposed project may be a fit for the program. The message is simple: Don’t eliminate your organization from consideration before having the conversation. Applications for the 2026 SMUD Shine Awards close July 31 at 5:00 p.m. Learn more, review program requirements and apply: https://www.smud.org/Corporate/Landing/Sustainable-Communities/Shine-awards Previous episodes in our 2026 SMUD Shine Awards NewsPod series: May: SMUD Shine Awards — What They Are, Why Apply and Pre-Application Support June: SMUD Shine Awards 2026 — Application Window Now Open for Sacramento Nonprofits Thank you so much for listening to this nonprofit story!  We appreciate you. Please visit the website to sign up for our email updates and newsletter. https://www.nonprofpod.com/  And if you like, leave me a voicemail to comment on the program, leave a question for us to ask in the future or a message for me, Jeff Holden. I may even use your voice mail message in a future episode of one of our incredible local nonprofit organizations. https://www.nonprofpod.com/voicemail. Thanks again for your support in listening, commenting and sharing the great work our local nonprofits are accomplishing.

  6. Jul 1

    Childcare Deserts & Working Families: Catalyst Community Supports El Dorado and Alpine Counties

    I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... Childcare is one of the most urgent issues facing working families, employers, communities and children across California — and in more rural regions like El Dorado and Alpine Counties, the challenge becomes even more complex. This episode I'm speaking with two Heathers: Heather Slimp and Heather Della Ripa of Catalyst Community about the organization’s work supporting families, childcare providers and children through childcare vouchers, resource and referral services, provider training, diapers, school supplies, car seats, basic needs support and community events. Catalyst Community serves families across a wide geography, from South Lake Tahoe to Cameron Park to Alpine County. The conversation explores the hidden need behind communities often perceived as affluent, especially in the Tahoe region, where many working families are part of the service economy and need childcare during evenings, weekends and non-traditional work hours. The Heathers combine to explain how Catalyst Community helps families find safe, quality childcare through curated referrals; how subsidized childcare vouchers help parents continue working or going to school; and how the organization supports childcare providers with licensing guidance, CPR and health and safety training, professional development and business support. The episode also highlights the growing demand Catalyst Community is seeing: more than 500 families currently supported through subsidy programs, nearly 300 children waiting for childcare assistance, increased need for diapers and essential supplies, and a major provider shortage — including Alpine County, which has only one licensed childcare provider. This conversation is a powerful reminder that childcare is not simply a family issue. It is workforce infrastructure, economic stability, early childhood development and community resilience all in one. To learn more, visit their website: https://www.catalystcomm.org/ The physical addresses in the event you wish to drop items off are: Cameron Park: 3161 Cameron Park Drive, Suite 101 Cameron Park, CA 95682 South Lake Tahoe: 870 Emerald Bay Rd. Ste. 400/401 South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 Markleeville: 100 Foothill Rd, Bldg B Markleeville, CA 96120 SHORT CHAPTERIZATION 00:00 – Cold open: rising childcare demand 02:00 – Introducing Catalyst Community 04:30 – Serving El Dorado and Alpine Counties 05:00 – Vouchers, referrals, diapers and family support 06:10 – Subsidized childcare and eligibility 07:30 – Helping families find safe, quality childcare 09:20 – The hidden childcare need in Tahoe 12:40 – Demand for vouchers and the waiting list 14:15 – Diaper bank and basic needs support 17:30 – Funding, contracts and community support 19:40 – Kids Expo in Placerville and Tahoe 23:20 – More demand for flexible, non-traditional childcare 28:20 – The big vision: more providers, more training, more support 30:20 – Home CEO and supporting childcare businesses 32:25 – Alpine County as a childcare desert 34:00 – Income thresholds and family progress 37:15 – A powerful success story from one parent 45:00 – How to support Catalyst Community Thank you so much for listening to this nonprofit story!  We appreciate you. Please visit the website to sign up for our email updates and newsletter. https://www.nonprofpod.com/  And if you like, leave me a voicemail to comment on the program, leave a question for us to ask in the future or a message for me, Jeff Holden. I may even use your voice mail message in a future episode of one of our incredible local nonprofit organizations. https://www.nonprofpod.com/voicemail. Thanks again for your support in listening, commenting and sharing the great work our local nonprofits are accomplishing.

    Childcare Deserts & Working Families: Catalyst Community Supports El Dorado and Alpine Counties

  7. Jun 24

    Folsom's Hope: How One Mom Built an 18-Year Movement for Kids Who Needed More

    I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... When Salwa Kasabian transferred her children to a school many families were actively trying to avoid, she discovered something that would change the course of her life—and the lives of countless students across Folsom. What started as volunteering in her children's classrooms revealed a hidden reality: many students lacked the support, structure, mentorship, and safe spaces they needed outside of school. Rather than turning away, Salwa stepped forward. Eighteen years later, Folsom's Hope has grown from a simple Lunch Buddy mentoring program into a comprehensive nonprofit serving elementary, middle school, and high school students through after-school programs, academic support, mentorship, meals, social-emotional learning, and internships. Along the way, the organization has built powerful partnerships with schools, churches, local government, businesses, colleges, and community organizations—all focused on helping young people succeed.  In this episode, Salwa shares:  How a denied school transfer changed her life  The surprising needs hidden within an affluent community  Why after-school hours are critical for student success  The origins of the Lunch Buddy mentoring program  How Folsom's Hope grew from a handful of students to a $700,000+ operation  The importance of community partnerships and collaboration  Challenges faced by schools that don't qualify for Title I funding  Success stories of students who have returned to serve the organization  New efforts to close academic gaps through summer intervention programs  What the future holds for Folsom's Hope and the students it serves This conversation is a powerful reminder that lasting change often begins when one person chooses to respond to a need they can no longer ignore. Learn More About Folsom's Hope 🌐 Website: https://www.folsomshope.org/ 📱 Follow Folsom's Hope on Facebook FolsomsHope and on Instagram @folsomshope  🤝 Volunteer, donate, or learn more through their website Thank you so much for listening to this nonprofit story!  We appreciate you. Please visit the website to sign up for our email updates and newsletter. https://www.nonprofpod.com/  And if you like, leave me a voicemail to comment on the program, leave a question for us to ask in the future or a message for me, Jeff Holden. I may even use your voice mail message in a future episode of one of our incredible local nonprofit organizations. https://www.nonprofpod.com/voicemail. Thanks again for your support in listening, commenting and sharing the great work our local nonprofits are accomplishing.

    Folsom's Hope: How One Mom Built an 18-Year Movement for Kids Who Needed More

  8. Jun 17

    Survival to Strength: How Sacramento's LGBT Community Center Built a Lifeline for Thousands

    I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... For nearly 50 years, the Sacramento LGBT Community Center has been a place of support, advocacy, and belonging for LGBTQ people throughout our region. In this episode, I'm talking with CEO David Heitstuman to discuss the remarkable transformation of the organization during his 15-year journey—from a nonprofit struggling to survive with one employee and just $6,000 in the bank to a multi-million-dollar organization serving thousands through health, wellness, housing, workforce development, advocacy, and community-building programs. We talk about Sacramento Pride, youth homelessness, mental health services, the Center's ambitious capital campaign, and the challenges LGBTQ organizations face in today's funding environment. Most importantly, David shares a powerful vision for creating a region where all LGBTQ people can thrive—not just survive. Whether you're interested in nonprofit leadership, community advocacy, social impact, or simply learning more about one of Sacramento's most influential organizations, this conversation offers valuable insight into what it takes to build lasting change. In This Episode: • The evolution of the Sacramento LGBT Community Center  • Supporting LGBTQ youth experiencing homelessness  • Mental health, health services, and workforce development  • Why Sacramento Pride is about more than celebration  • Building a permanent home in Lavender Heights  • Leadership lessons from a decade of growth  • Current funding challenges facing LGBTQ nonprofits  • How community members can support the mission To learn more about the organization visit: LGBT Community Center Chapters 00:00 Why Pride Matters More Than People Realize 02:00 Introducing the Sacramento LGBT Community Center 04:00 Programs That Support Health, Wellness, and Stability 08:00 The Growing Need for Youth Services 09:30 Collaboration Across the Community 11:00 From $6,000 in the Bank to a $7 Million Organization 15:30 The Impact of Sacramento Pride 19:00 Building a Permanent Home in Lavender Heights 23:00 What Unlimited Funding Could Make Possible 28:30 Navigating Today's Funding Challenges 32:00 The Center's Greatest Need Right Now 37:00 Getting to Know David Heitstuman 43:00 How You Can Support the Sacramento LGBT Community Center Thank you so much for listening to this nonprofit story!  We appreciate you. Please visit the website to sign up for our email updates and newsletter. https://www.nonprofpod.com/  And if you like, leave me a voicemail to comment on the program, leave a question for us to ask in the future or a message for me, Jeff Holden. I may even use your voice mail message in a future episode of one of our incredible local nonprofit organizations. https://www.nonprofpod.com/voicemail. Thanks again for your support in listening, commenting and sharing the great work our local nonprofits are accomplishing.

    Survival to Strength: How Sacramento's LGBT Community Center Built a Lifeline for Thousands
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The NonProfit Podcast network is a compilation of not for profit businesses, organizations and community entities that are invited to be interviewed on the podcast pro-bono, use the network to find like organizations doing great work in their communities and source a one-stop listening shop of exclusively non profit organizations. This outlet is meant to give each featured non profit an opportunity to tell their story in their words, giving listeners a better and more complete understanding of the mission, vision and values as well as clearly delineating who they serve and how they're funded. Our intent is for this network to become a useful tool in helping any non profit organization begin the journey to successfully telling their story though podcasting then using that podcast as a marketing tool to reinforce their current supporters, reach new potential donors and volunteers through an easily deployed podcast. Growing reach for awareness with the speed of digital, this is just one more opportunity to get their story told to more people faster. By doing so, we expect this process to further embed the organizations in their communities of service as a result of the simplicity of distribution, the nature of the content and the ease of access to learn more about them.You can visit the website at https://www.nonprofpod.com/

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