Gathering for Good

In this episode of Gathering for Good , host Geneva Johns talks with Katie Tolley , Director of Advancement and Marketing at Maddie’s Place , a one-of-a-kind pediatric transitional care nursery in Spokane. Maddie’s Place provides specialized care for infants exposed to substances before birth and partners with parents to support recovery, bonding, and long-term family stability. Katie shares the s...

In this episode of the Gathering for Good podcast, we sit down with Susan McDonald Osborn, the inspiring leader behind the Spokane Helpers Network. Susan shares the journey of building a community-driven organization dedicated to providing essential resources and support to those in need across Spokane. We discuss the challenges and triumphs of the Network, the importance of local collaboration, a...

Join us for an inspiring and insightful episode as we sit down with Ian Sullivan, Executive Director at Odyssey Youth Movement, a dynamic organization dedicated to supporting and empowering LGBTQ+ youth locally. Tune in to hear how Odyssey Youth Movement is not just changing lives, but also fostering a future where every young person can thrive authentically and proudly. Don’t miss this heartfelt...

In this special episode of Gathering for Good, hosted by Women Helping Women Fund Spokane and joined by special guest, Amy Knapton Vega, we delve into the crucial topic of child abuse prevention. April marks Child Abuse Prevention Month, and what better way to honor it than by highlighting the incredible work at Vanessa Behan. Tune in to this empowering episode as we come together to champion the...

October is Domestic Violence Action Month (DVAM). Geneva and Jemma Riedel-Johnson from the YWCA Spokane talk about how the Y is making an impact and how you can take action against DV. Breaking the Cycle: A Better Man: ywcaspokane.org/dvam-better-man Pathways Forward: ywcaspokane.org/digital-dvam YWCA Spokane Programs & Services: ywcaspokane.org/programs/ YWCA How to Help: ywcaspokane.org/how-...

Thanks for listening! Here are the links we talked about in the episode. Our Girls Report: liftourgirls.org Evening of Gratitude Registration (thank you to our event partner, STCU!): bit.ly/2023-eog Sara Lomelin TED Talk: ted.com/speakers/sara_lomelin Join the WHWF Giving Circle: whwfspokane.org/give-together