Making Our World Better

When it comes to mental health advocacy and mental health access, we have come a long way, but still have a long way to go. Fortunately, Mental Health Colorado is creating a movement to improve mental health across entire lifespans and you will enjoy hearing about this important work from President and CEO Vincent Atchity. This podcast is brought to you by JC Charity Services – being a leader is h...

The power of storytelling is a lifeforce that can change the world – Dani Hedlund, Founder and CEO of the Brink Literacy Project, learned that through a school of hard knocks and you will be captivated to hear how she’s built an incredible organization using the power of storytelling to open new horizons for marginalized people all over the world This podcast is brought to you by JC Charity Servic...

A small university classroom in Texas may be an unlikely place to discover a way to impact thousands of people thousands of miles away, but you’ll love hearing the story how the organization Every Shelter started and is now helping refugees around the world from CEO and Co Founder Scott Key. This podcast has been brought to you by JC Charity Services – running a nonprofit is hard and I’d love to h...

In a massively crowded sea of nonprofits, if you are looking for intel on an organization or if you are an organization trying to be found, Charity Navigator is THE online platform you need to take advantage of. Charity Navigator is one of my most favorite websites ever. You’ll love hearing CEO Micheal Thatcher talk about its evolution and how it facilitates intelligent giving. Thanks for listenin...

In 2023 the US Surgeon General issued a report on the epidemic of loneliness stating 1 out of 2 Americans reported experiencing loneliness. This tells me finding joy and making connections in the workplace are more important than ever. This podcast will provide you help with how to find more joy at work for yourself and your team. I would love to workshop this with your organization and facilitate...

Mentorship is one of the most impactful connections us humans can make, as proven by Daring Girls, a Denver-based  organization that impacts tens of thousands of women across many generations in Africa. You’ll love hearing from Executive Director Jessical Love the incredible story of how this organization grew from a simple vision to one that is now changing the face of countries. This podcast has...

Aspiring female leaders have to deal with self doubt, overcoming perceptions and taking control of their careers. You’ll hear from fundraiser extraordinaire, speaker and author Jenny Mitchell how she has research pillars that consistently play a role in the leadership journey of women, on this episode of making our world better. This podcast has been brought to you by JC Charity Services – running...

When a young boy learned to walk and leave his walker behind after a week of intense therapy in the Colorado Mountains, the idea for Adam’s Camp was born.  You’ll love this conversation with Founder Karel Horney about how this now four-decade journey Adam’s Camp is on has helped thousands of children with special needs and their families. Thanks for listening and thanks to Karel for sharing the st...

Electrical power is one of those invisible things we all take for granted until we experience the chaos of not having it. You’ll hear from Gareth Evans how his company VECKTA is working on a revolution to make power more accessible, efficient dependable and cost friendly for organizaitons all over the world. This podcast was brought to you by JC Charity Services. Running a nonprofit is hard and I’...

In less than 15 years, the Global Down Syndrome Foundation has become a worldwide leader in research to extend the lives of people living with Down Syndrome. You’ll hear from Michelle Sie Whitten how her and her family decided they wanted to make a difference and have taken an incredible, difficult, change-making journey that shows no signs of stopping. Thanks to Michelle and team at Global for ha...

One thing we can all agree about is the world would be much better if people were kinder to each other and to themselves. You'll hear from Master Teacher Alan Questel how he is making it his life's work to help people like themselves more and create a kinder world. This podcast is brought to you by JC Charity Services - running a nonprofit is hard and I'd love to bolster your efforts and help you...

Everybody deserves to live where they can flourish and cultivate their gifts. You’ll hear from Susan Mooney, founder of Tall Tales Ranch, about how her and her family came up with not only this vision, but the secret sauce behind how they are making an incredible new community for people with intellectual disabilities a reality.  Thanks for listening and thanks to Susan for sharing the journey of...

It’s true that music is a universal language and something that can change the world. You’ll hear from Sandy Taylor how her organization A Child’s Song is unleashing the power of music to provide developmental, healing and social-emotional program that are transforming young lives. This podcast was brought to you by JC Charity Services. Running a nonprofit is hard and I’d love to bolster your effo...

If you have walked a mile in the shoes of somebody in a chokehold of addiction who needs help, you’d know exactly what kind of hand up they need. You’ll hear from CEO Paul Scudo how the amazing Step Denver is going toe to toe with the disease of addiction and changing men’s lives through a proven model with lived experience at its core. this podcast has been brought to you by JC Charity and Events...

Receiving a diagnosis of a very rare disease is membership in a club nobody really wants to join but for Mark McIntosh, it is just another hurdle to clear and another opportunity to serve others. You’ll hear how Mark is taking on amaloydosis and using it to build Drive for Five – a campaign to generate 5,000 life-saving kidney donations. Learn more and follow Mark: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark...

Breaking down cultural barriers and stereotypes, especially in our schools, leads to better opportunities for all Americans. You will love hearing how Dr. Rashad Anderson and his teacher training program Call Me MISTER are having this impact teacher by teacher, classroom by classroom and school by school. Thanks to Dr. Anderson for answering his calling to change the world through education. This...

Did you know that diapers have an economic impact that can affect health, employment and stable housing? One person who knows for sure is Kalynn Webster, Program Manager for Marisol Family, who will share how her team helps thousands of families with millions, yes, millions, of diapers, and more! This podcast has been brought to you by JC Charity Services. Running a nonprofit is hard and I would l...

Sportswomen of Colorado made history in 1975 as the first organization in the country to honor the achievements of female athletes on a statewide level. You’ll hear from Executive Director Linda Lappe, how this awesome nonprofit continues to elevate and inspire the best of women in sports.  This podcast has been brought to you by JC Charity Services – Running a nonprofit is hard and if I’d love to...

Tapping and unleashing the power of the Latino business community is the work of CLLARO the Colorado Latino Leadership, Advocacy & Research Organization. You will enjoy hearing how President and CEO Mario Carrera is bringing a lifetime of leadership lessons learned at the highest levels of business to advance this fascinating organization. This podcast has been brought to you by JC Charity Ser...

Youth in the foster care system face a difficult road that includes changing environments and foster families. Consider in addition to that the emotional trauma children experience who have to live apart from the siblings they know and love. You’ll hear from Executive Director Stacy Sanders how her organization Elevating Connections helps reconnect siblings and re-establish beautiful bonds that im...

The stressors confronting someone facing homelessness can be overwhelming, especially when connected to complicated legal issues. You’ll be inspired to hear from Jack Regenbogen and Ellen Lee how the Colorado Poverty Law Project is having an impact on housing justice on many levels with free legal services and more on this episode. This podcast was brought to you by JC Charity services. Being a no...

Among the great things about sports is how they can build connections and create opportunities – opportunities beyond the field or court. You’ll hear from Jim Epstein of Write On Sports Denver how his sports journalism program is opening eyes, opening doors and opening possibilities for junior high students to create a bridge to college and big dreams. This podcast has been brought to you by JC Ch...

This conversation originally aired in July of 2022 - we are so proud of Kendall Hagar for recently being named the permanent Executive Director of the Wayfaring Band! As you will hear, Kendall is an inspiring leader who is devoting her life to making the world better for those with intellectual disabilities! To learn more about The Wayfaring Band, visit www.thewayfaringband.org . This podcast is p...

What may seem like a small act to one person might be practically life-saving for another, which is the magic of A Little Help, an organization that builds connections to help older adults and their families. You’ll hear how this awesome nonprofit creates win-wins across the community from Metro Denver Director Jake Dresden. Thanks for listening and thanks to Jake for his work to build a better co...

Committed, caring and courageous – three C’s that define Denver CASA, an organization whose members steps in to be a voice for the voiceless - children who need an advocate to help navigate difficult family and legal situations. You will hear about the special people that step up to make a huge impact from Denver CASA Executive Director Karen Silverman. This podcast was brought to you by JC Charit...