The Giving Town

Daniel Roberts
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The Giving Town

The Giving Town is a podcast dedicated to sharing stories of hope and generosity in Newberg, Oregon.

  1. DEC 10

    Rising from the Ashes - with Jack Maxwell III

    Send us a textIn this episode, Jack Maxwell III shares his incredible story of resilience, redemption, and success. From a childhood marked by severe abuse, neglect, and addiction, Jack overcame numerous challenges to become a thriving business owner and a true community champion. Today, he owns a successful insurance agency, serves on multiple nonprofit boards, and dedicates his life to helping others find hope and a path forward.In this episode, you’ll learn:• The struggles Jack faced growi...

    1h 18m

  2. NOV 26

    Advocating for our Community's Most Vulnerable Children - with Yamhill County CASA

    Send us a textIn this episode, Sarah Johnson, Executive Director of Yamhill County CASA, shares how Court Appointed Special Advocates are making a difference in the lives of abused and neglected children. For many children, navigating the court system can feel overwhelming and lonely, but CASA volunteers provide the stability, advocacy, and hope they desperately need.In this episode, you’ll learn:What a CASA is and the critical role they play in a child’s lifeHow the CASA program started and ...

    37 min

  3. NOV 13

    How Revino's Reusable Wine Bottles are Transforming the Industry - with Keenan O'Hern

    Send us a textIn this episode, Revino co-founder Keenan O’hern shares how Revino is transforming the wine and glass bottle industry nationwide. While most wine bottles end up in the landfill or get melted down and turned into new bottles, Revino has developed a bottle that can be reused up to 50 times. This revolutionary approach is set to help protect the environment while saving wineries money on bottle costs. In this episode you will learn:The history of the reusable bottle industryHo...

    59 min

  4. OCT 29

    Improving Political Culture in our Community – with Ron Mock

    Send us a textRon Mock from The Civility Project shares how we can improve the political culture in our communities and the importance of treating each other with respect during election season.In this episode, Ron shares:The importance of civility in local electionsInsights from the local candidate forums in Newberg and DundeeHow disagreements can be a gift when approached with the right mindsetWhy local elections are so importantThe pros and cons of ranked-choice votingHow staying informed ...

    1h 7m

  5. OCT 22

    Chasing Hope: A Reporter's Life - with Nicholas Kristof

    Send us a textA two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author of multiple books, Nicholas Kristof has spent the last 40 years with The New York Times exposing global injustices and writing about situations many people find uncomfortable to even discuss. Nicholas grew up in Yamhill, Oregon, on a sheep and cherry farm just a few miles from Newberg.In this Episode, Nicholas shares: What it was like growing up in Yamhill, OregonHow he got started in journalismWhat it was like coverin...

    1h 2m

  6. OCT 2

    Preserving, Presenting, and Promoting Newberg's History - with Newberg Area Historical Society

    Send us a textIn this episode, Britta Mansfield shares the importance of preserving, presenting, and promoting history with the Newberg Area Historical Society (NAHS). We also discuss some fun and interesting stories about Newberg, talk about her book, Newberg (Past and Present), and dive into many other related topics. To learn more about Newberg's History, visit: https://newberghistory.com/If you have questions, have historical stories to share, or would like to get involved with...

    48 min

  7. SEP 17

    Celebrating 60 Years of Success - with A-dec

    Send us a textA-dec has long been a major pillar of Newberg's community. In this episode, A-dec's CEO, Marv Nelson, and Head of Communications, Jordan Beanblossom share how A-dec became what it is today, the impact it has had on Newberg and the dental industry, what you can learn from the A-dec way, and some exciting new plans for the future.This episode is brought to you by The Joyful Roberts Group, a local family-run real estate team led by Daniel Roberts. To learn more about the Living in ...

    53 min

  8. SEP 3

    Why Treating Each Other Well Matters Now More Than Ever - with Professor Phil Smith

    Send us a textIn this episode, George Fox University professor Phil Smith shares the importance of having a solid ethical framework and treating each other with honesty, kindness and respect. Phil has taught ethics and philosophy for over 40 years and has written several books on virtues and ethics. He currently teaches part-time at George Fox University and is actively involved in helping Newberg become an even better community. You can learn more about Phil's books at https://www.amaz...

    1h 8m
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The Giving Town is a podcast dedicated to sharing stories of hope and generosity in Newberg, Oregon.

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  • Creator
    Daniel Roberts
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2024
  • Episodes
    96
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 The Giving Town
  • Show Website
    The Giving Town

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