Kids are Philanthropists, Too‪!‬ The Giving Square

Summary: In this Episode we interview Ava Abtahi, Biomedical Research Fellow at the National Institute of Health in Washington DC. Ava is focused on discovering solutions to multiple diseases. Listen to learn more on how she became a scientist and the extraordinary goals she wants to pursue. 
Our Hosts: Season 3 is hosted by Amy Neugebauer, Executive Director of The Giving Square. This episode is co-hosted by 10-14 year olds Arianna, Sam, Jayden, Aoife and TGS's high school intern Aleena. 
Our Sponsor: Season 3 is sponsored by the Serimus Foundation, an organization focused on nurturing the unique capacities of every child. 
Tips: Want more resources on how you can have a social impact through science: 
Wash your hands! Listen to the episode or check out CDC- Prevention Actions to find out why. Pursue a career in science. Pay attention to role models like Ava to learn more. Contribute to research as a student participant or data collector. The series: "Kids are Philanthropists, Too!" demonstrates that we have a lot to learn from each other. Conversations like these deepen our understanding of what people are going through while giving us insights about how we can all do a better job of supporting each other. Like the podcast? Spread the word! Get involved, follow and support The Giving Square. The Giving Square is a 501(c)3.

Summary: In this Episode we interview Eddy Garcia a farmer, surfer, and Executive Director of the Regeneration Education Centers and Living Earth Systems. In this episode we learn about how Eddy has focused his work to address the housing crisis since the Maui fires. 
Our Hosts: Season 3 is hosted by Amy Neugebauer, Executive Director of The Giving Square. This episode is co-hosted by 5th graders Ismahil and Ibrahim and 11th grader Aleena. 
The Podcast:  "Kids are Philanthropists, Too!" demonstrates that we can all come together and talk about personal, complicated things, no matter our age. Like the podcast? Spread the word! Get involved, follow and support The Giving Square.
Resources for helping people displaced and affected by the Maui fires:
1: Support Eddy's work at the Regeneration Education Centers! 
2. Support the local community foundation's Maui Strong initiative. 
3: Listen towards the end of the episode for some advice as tourist how we can support Maui during this challenging time.
Our Sponsor: Season 3 is sponsored by the Serimus Foundation, an organization focused on nurturing the unique capacities of every child. 
 
 

Summary: In this Episode we interviewed college student Marie Brodsky and recent graduate Kat Close, Founders of WISE Cities, an tech initiative focused on addressing the issue of social isolation among the elderly.
Our Hosts: This episode is co-hosted by Amy Neugebauer, Executive Director of The Giving Square, and our returning 13 year old hosts Sam and Kivaan. 
Our Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by The Do Good Institute at the University of Maryland. 
Additional Resources: Want to learn more on how you can address social isolation among the elderly?
Explore and support WISE CITIES at https://www.wisecities.us/ Volunteer at your local senior center. Learn more about social isolation by exploring resources such as: World Health Organization: Reducing social isolation among older people and NHS: Loneliness in older people

Summary: In our first episode of Season 3 we interview Emmery (a 2nd grader) and Alison (her mom) about their personal experience with the Maui fires and how they use their experiences and resources to help their community.
Our Hosts: Season 3 is hosted by Amy Neugebauer, Executive Director of The Giving Square. This episode is co-hosted by Alona, a philanthropic middle schooler from Maryland. 
Tips: Want to do more to help those affected by the Maui fires? 
Donate to the organizations that Emmery and Alison recommended: The Maui Food Bank, Hands On Maui, Pacific Birth Collective, and the Maui Strong Fund. Trying to figure out whether or not (and how) to vacation on Maui? Listen to the end of this episode for advice from Alison and Emmery. The Series: "Kids are Philanthropists, Too!" demonstrates that we can all come together and talk about personal, complicated things, no matter our age. Like the podcast? Spread the word! Get involved, follow and support The Giving Square.
 

Summary: We close out our 2nd season of Kids are Philanthropists, Too! with our final of two episodes about basic needs. This episodes explores the importance of access to affordable diapers, family volunteering, and when it is time to move on as a leader. 
Our special guest is Corinne Cannon, Founder of the DC Diaper Bank.
Our hosts: Season 2 is hosted by Amy Neugebauer, Executive Director of The Giving Square. along with 12-13 year old returning hosts (Jayden, Alona, Leo, Ismahil, Ibrahim, Sam) and our new 9-11 year hosts (Rita, Aoife, and Jo).
The series: "Kids are Philanthropists, Too!" demonstrates that we can all come together and talk about personal, complicated things, no matter our age. Like the podcast? Spread the word! Get involved, follow and support The Giving Square.
Special thanks to Dave Schatz for contributing his production skills and to our special Season 2 Sponsor, Squiggle Drop. Check out this great and challenging game for all ages on Apple Arcade. 

Summary: We close out our 2nd season of Kids are Philanthropists, Too! with two episodes about basic needs, the first focusing on food security.
Our special guest is Donna Banzon, Director, Heathy Foods at Martha's Table.
Our hosts: Season 2 is hosted by Amy Neugebauer, Executive Director of The Giving Square. along with 12-13 year old returning hosts (Jayden, Alona, Leo, Ismahil, Ibrahim, Sam) and our new 9-11 year hosts (Rita, Aoife, and Jo).
Want to engage more about the topic of food security? One of our favorite resources for 11-14 year olds is Free Lunch by Rex Ogle that we learned about through our partnership with the Children and Teens team at Politics and Prose).
The series: "Kids are Philanthropists, Too!" demonstrates that we can all come together and talk about personal, complicated things, no matter our age. Like the podcast? Spread the word! Get involved, follow and support The Giving Square.
Special thanks to Dave Schatz for contributing his production skills and to our special Season 2 Sponsor, Squiggle Drop. Check out this great and challenging game for all ages on Apple Arcade.