People, Places & Parables

Christopher Olsen

As a former radio broadcaster, a lifetime volunteer and founder of a nonprofit, I decided to help raise awareness for other small nonprofits here in Maine as well as share interviews with other remarkable and POSITIVE People!

Episodes

  1. May 6

    Heart of Maine United Way w/Elaine Thomas

    Elaine Thomas, the director of community impact for the Heart of Maine United Way, discusses the organization's initiatives, collaborations, and impact on the community. The conversation covers topics such as the Community Mains Nonprofit Hub, the impact of funding uncertainty, innovative nonprofit programs, collaboration with schools, the Transformative Impact Grant, resilience and prevention, mentoring and community support, board service and training, and engagement and resource sharing. Takeaways Community Impact and CollaborationNonprofit Innovation Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background06:00 Impact of Funding Uncertainty11:10 Collaboration with Schools17:03 Resilience and Prevention22:58 Board Service and Training

    30 min

  2. May 6

    ACAP Expands w/Jason Parent

    The conversation covers the expansion of services to Washington and Hancock counties, funding and financial support, comprehensive service delivery approach, collaboration with nonprofits and community organizations, community needs assessment and strategic planning, challenges and solutions in service delivery, partnerships with university systems and Job Corps, and program name change and volunteer opportunities. Takeaways Comprehensive community needs assessment is essential for strategic planning and service delivery.Partnerships with university systems and Job Corps play a crucial role in supporting the program's initiatives. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Program Overview05:29 Comprehensive Service Delivery Approach10:56 Community Needs Assessment and Strategic Planning16:10 Partnerships with University Systems and Job Corps28:44 Program Name Change and Volunteer Opportunities

    30 min
  3. Fresh Start, Inc.

    Apr 13

    Fresh Start, Inc.

    People, Places and Parables had a chance to sit down with Scott Pardy, the Founder of Fresh Start, Inc. which now oversees a total of 21 Sober Living Homes in the Bangor, Maine region.

    30 min
  4. Community Closet 207

    Apr 13

    Community Closet 207

    Community Closet 207 is an ALL VOLUTEER resource in Ellsworth Maine that helps people in Hancock and Washington Counties. Meet Sarah Bowden and her Daughter who oversee the program as a family!

    31 min

  5. Apr 13

    Neighborhood Pet Food Pantries

    Learn about a man in Bangor, Maine who hopes to see more people volunteer to start and oversee a Pet Food Pantry in their own Neighborhood to help people who are struggling to ensure their Furry and Feathered Family members are Fed!

    28 min
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About

As a former radio broadcaster, a lifetime volunteer and founder of a nonprofit, I decided to help raise awareness for other small nonprofits here in Maine as well as share interviews with other remarkable and POSITIVE People!

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  • Creator
    Christopher Olsen
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Christopher Olsen
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