Connect Kindness Podcast

Tim Evans
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  • SOCIETY & CULTURE
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Our mission is to connect people with nonprofit organizations to inspire kindness. By featuring the founders and directors of the organizations on our podcast, our listeners can learn more about the nonprofits.

  1. 06/09/2023

    Episode 75 - Chris Jacobs, Communications Event Manager of Pasitos de Luz

    Welcome back to the Connect Kindness podcast, where we bring you inspiring stories of individuals and organizations making a positive impact in the world. I'm your host, Krystal Aziz, and I’m joined by my Co-Host Tim Evans.  Today, we have a very special episode in store for you. Joining us today is a remarkable individual whose dedication and compassion have transformed the lives of countless children and families.  Pasitos de Luz is a non-profit organization based in Mexico. It provides comprehensive support and care for children with disabilities and their families, empowering them to lead fulfilling lives despite their challenges.

    27 min

  2. 09/28/2022

    Episode 74 - Leah Craig Fieser, Executive Director of Brother Wolf Animal Rescue

    In today's episode we interview Leah Craig Fieser, the executive director at Brother Wolf Animal Rescue. Their mission is to better the lives of companion animals and the people who love them. Through adoption programs,  a low-cost mobile spay and neuter clinic, lifesaving shelter transfer partnerships, Brother Wolf Animal Rescue impacts the lives of thousands of animals each year.  Leah shares how she and her team were able to take a struggling nonprofit, and turn it around to be one of the leading Animal Rescues in North Carolina.

    34 min

  3. 08/17/2022

    Episode 73 - Mark Barlet, Founder of AbleGamers

    In today's episode we interview Mark Barlet, the founder of AbleGamers. Their mission is to create opportunities that enable gaming to combat social isolation, foster inclusive communities, and improve the quality of life for people with disabilities. Mark founded AbleGamers after his best friend’s ability to interact and connect through video games was nearly taken away by her being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis.  Mark’s vision was to ensure that no one with a disability would ever be without the ability to interact through video games.   Mark has infused his passion into a global movement changing the way multibillion-dollar companies operate.

    33 min

  4. 07/19/2022

    Episode 72 - Jean Sicurella, Co-founder of Misión de Caridad

    In this episode we interview Jean Sicurella, one of the co-founders of Misión de Caridad. Their mission is to provide programs and resources for refugee, migrant and vulnerable women and children on the Mexico side of the U.S. border. Jean shares with us the origin story of her organization and talks about the programs and resources for women and children on the Mexico side of the US border.  We learn about some of the struggles and lessons that Jean has learned while running an international nonprofit.  Jean also shares her favorite success story and why she loves doing what she does.

    15 min

  5. 06/06/2022

    Episode 71 - Beth Kempe, Founder of The Uniform Project

    In this episode we interview Beth Kempe, the founder of The Uniform Project. Her nonprofit keeps good clothing out of the landfill by recycling uniforms to children who need them worldwide. In the communities they serve you must have a uniform to attend school so each donation enables the kids to now attend which they may not have been able to do before. Beth shares with us why she felt the need to create the Uniform Project and how a chance encounter with her exterminator helped her nonprofit go global.  We learn about how she is able to take clothes that would otherwise be thrown away, and distribute them to children in need across the world.  It was an absolute pleasure speaking with Beth and learning more about the impact her organization is making.

    20 min

  6. 05/24/2022

    Episode 70 - Sam and Shariff Sayed, Co-Founders of Dayna's Footprint

    In today's episode we interview Sam and Shariff Sayed, the co-founders of Dayna’s Footprint, which is a non-profit organization aimed at buying name brand shoes for underprivileged students. The organization’s mission is to combat learning inequity by providing students shoes to wear proudly, subsequently increasing students’ self-esteem and enthusiasm for attending school. During our discussion we learn the amazing inspiration behind Dayna’s Footprint, and how brothers, Sam and Shariff, were able to take an idea for helping kids all the way to the Ted X stage.  Their goal is to instill confidence in kids through their footwear program, and carry on the legacy of their sister, Dayna, who taught them lessons that they are passing down to the younger generation.  Sam and Shariff have huge hearts and it was amazing getting to know them and learning more about their organization.

    26 min

  7. 04/18/2022

    Episode 69 - Gary Oppenheimer, Founder of Faith Fights Food Waste

    In today's episode we interview Gary Oppenheimer, the founder of Faith Fights Food Waste, which is a global awareness program of AmpleHarvest.org.  The program gives faith leaders of all religions the opportunity to speak to their congregations about the waste of food in America, each from their own faith perspective. Gary shares how his program focuses on providing faith leaders with sermons that empower each community to combat food waste.  We are thrilled to have Gary join us on another Connect Kindness Podcast and this is another very insightful episode.  So without further delay, this is our interview with Gary Oppenheimer of Faith Fights Food Waste.

    18 min

  8. 03/29/2022

    Episode 68 - Tracy Chmelecki, Founder of Children without Beds

    In today's episode we interview Tracy Chmelecki, the founder of Children without beds. Tracy and her team started a nonprofit in 2017 to answer the calling of children without beds in the Metro Atlanta area. Tracy opens up about how volunteering in an underprivileged community in Atlanta, GA opened her eyes and her heart to starting a nonprofit.  We discuss the process of how families can sign up for assistance to receive a bed and also the overwhelming demand that her organization has seen.  We also talk about how Tracy has a vision of her organization servicing families nationwide. So without further delay, this is our interview with Tracy Chmelecki of Children without Beds.

    19 min
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Our mission is to connect people with nonprofit organizations to inspire kindness. By featuring the founders and directors of the organizations on our podcast, our listeners can learn more about the nonprofits.

Information

  • Creator
    Tim Evans
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2023
  • Episodes
    75
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Tim Evans
  • Show Website
    Connect Kindness Podcast