Making Our World Better

If we really want to be serious about equity, future workforce development and generally, hope for the future of our country, it should all start with Early Childhood education. You’ll hear from CEO William Browning how Clayton Early Learning in Denver is leading a charge to serve children, their families and educators to create valuable and positive outcomes that will ripple across Colorado and t...

After a military career of tremendous leadership responsibility and service, navigating an everyday civilian career can present difficult obstacles in ways most of us take for granted. You’ll hear from Andrea Filz how she and her team of mentors, alumni and volunteers at Salute Colorado are supporting military veterans with awesome programs to help with successful life-altering transitions This po...

When a passion for creating opportunities for all people to live the American Dream collides with decades of high level experience in the public, private and nonprofit sectors, the result is a mission laser-focused on human flourishing as you'll hear from Jonathan Tee, partner of the impactful Oak Rose Group and Oak Rose Fund. This podcast is brought to you by JC Charity & Events Services - if you...

The diagnosis of ALS is about as cruel as a medical diagnosis comes, but you’ll hear how in the wake of not one but two family ALS diagnosis, Doug McConnell, co-founder of A Long Swim, along with his sister Ellen, decided to fight back and are making a real difference in the epicenter of ALS research at Northwestern University in Chicago by raising millions of dollars through open water swims acro...

Turning the experience, pain and trauma of being a U.S. Marine who was blown up by IEDs four times in four months of combat in Fallujah, Iraq, into a beacon of hope and healing through arts and music programs for US Military veterans dealing with post traumatic stress is an incredibly inspiring journey Richard Casper, Co-Founder and Executive Director of the nonprofit organization Creativets share...

Providing employees with dignity and hope for a better future while giving them the opportunity to do excellent work with integrity and responsibility to each other – that’s how they do business every day at Mile High Workshop, an insanely cool social enterprise that gives people second chances and also works with some of the most recognizable brands in the country. I promise you’ll be inspired to...

With technology, creativity and the right inspiration, it is always possible to build a better mousetrap, even when it comes to growing vegetables and shortening the supply chain. You’ll hear from CEO Eddy Badrina how his company Eden Green has innovated an amazing technology that saves water and minimizes environmental impact whle making it possible to grow farm to table local produce on a huge s...

Going from State trooper to undercover agent infiltrating the east coast mafia to refereeing basketball in the NBA to traveling the world helping others with post traumatic stress is a unique journey the legendary Bob Delaney shares with nobody else. You will hear how he is taking what he’s learned through his incredible experiences to initiate higher levels of support for military, law enforcemen...

After being in and around the nonprofit world since the early 90s, some of the organizations I have seen who are making the deepest impact are those with the entrepreneurial vision and courage to try to meet a need they see in their community. An great example is One Good Turn and you’ll hear from CEO Sarah Lez-inski how this innovative organization started with one program and has now grown to op...

Finding common ground for advocates from education, business and policy to come together to build a brighter future for students and the economy sounds like a tall order, but you will hear from Scott LaBand how he and his team at Colorado Succeeds, through their strong core values and leadership abilities are having an impact doing just that. You will love learning Scott's insights.  This podcast...

One of the most vulnerable populations out there is homeless teens and young people. You will hear from Christina Carlson about how her and her team at Urban Peak Denver are helping thousands of individuals who are routinely overlooked and hidden be visible and find a path to a productive life through programs, facilities, compassion and humor.  This podcast has been brought to you by JC Charity a...

Shining a light on the darkness of addiction and mental illness, and providing the peer support and programming needed to offer people hope for a better life takes a high level of expertise, determination and compassion - the qualities Jude Solano and her team at the Southern Colorado Harm Reduction Association bring to bear in their Pueblo, Colorado community every day, through their programming...

Losing a child is a membership to a club no parent wants to join, and teen suicide statistics are horrific. You will be inspired to hear Maria and Will Bales talk about how they are shining a light and carrying on the legacy of their son Nick, who they lost to suicide, through tireless efforts to help struggling teens and their families by addressing teen mental health through therapies, communica...

Colorado is fortunate to be the home of one of the most vibrant nonprofit communities in the U.S., with more than 20,000 nonprofit organizations improving the quality of life. The Colorado Nonprofit Association lives in the epicenter of this community and you will hear from CEO Paul Lhevine how his awesome organization not only serves its members with tons of great resources, but provides a strong...

The negative impacts and desperation caused by mental illness are increasing in our society and can be devastating and overwhelming, but fortunately there are organizations like the Aurora Mental Health Center here in Colorado dedicated to providing long term, short term and emergency therapy and treatment, all the while conducting clinical research learn how to better serve clients of all ages. Y...

One of the reasons I have loved sports for as long as I can remember is the chance to instantly be part of a community and to be part of something bigger than yourself. Martin Richardson explains how he created a movement through the Dawg Nation Hockey Foundation with a community of hockey players to help families in their deepest time of need, and how that movement has grown to provide millions o...

It’s Friday at 3:00 PM and the final school bell rings. For most kids, that brings the excitement the school week is over. But for other kids where their school is their lifeline to meals, it means the anxiety of wondering how, when and where they are going to eat for the next two and half days. You’ll hear from Bob Bell how he and his team at Food for Thought are tackling this problem for tens of...

"We don't help our guests because they are Catholic, we help them because WE are Catholic," says Catholic Charities of Denver (CCD) Vice President of Shelter Services Mike Sinnett. You will love hearing how Mike and his team uphold their commitment to providing a safe and dignified hand up for those experiencing homelessness through Samaritan House and the Catholic Charities of Denver shelters. To...

GraceFull Community Cafe in Littleton, Colorado to bring delicious meals to the community, whether or not guests can afford their own meal. Julie Hill will explain how how the Gracefull Cafe is making a difference by not only feeding people who are hungry, but providing connection, dignity and much more. To learn more about the Gracefull Cafe and the Gracefull Foundation, visit www.gracefull.com ....

There is nothing that levels the playing field of life like education. The Denver Scholarship Foundation is unmatched when it comes to making seemingly impossible college dreams come true for aspiring Denver Public High school students. You’ll hear from powerhouse CEO Lorii Rabinowitz how the Denver Scholarship Foundation is elevating and transforming generations of thousands of students and famil...

While homelessness may seem like it's a big city, urban issue, suburban areas are wrestling with how to work with citizens to make a difference; thanks to a thoughtful, individualized, compassionate approach, Mike Sandgren will lay out how Arapahoe County is working with the cities of Englewood, Sheridan and Littleton on making a difference.  To learn more about the Tri-Cities Homeless Plan, visit...

Running cross county or track is not always about coming in first place, it’s about bringing out the best of yourself. In this conversation with inspiring teacher and coach Andrew Brimeyer, founder of Denver Urban XC, you will hear how he combines his love of cross country running and track and field with a drive to help young athletes break down participation barriers, cross the finish line and b...

Wings Over The Rockies Museum is heaven for aviation enthusiasts, but like so many great cultural attractions, there is way more to the organization that meets the eye; listen as President and CEO John Barry explains how his organization is a national trendsetter in aviation education! To learn more about Wings Over The Rockies, visit www.wingsmuseum.org ; you can find museum hours and information...

Tucked just off Interstate 70 just minutes outside of Denver lies one of the greatest outposts of peace and serenity in Colorado, the Mother Cabrini Shrine. Director of Development JoAnn Seaman shares some great history to the shrine, expansion plans, and how a small but might team keeps this incredible facility going. To learn more about Mother Cabrini Shrine, or to purchase tickets to super fun...

The all-volunteer Cancer League of Colorado is an army of people driven to defeat this insidious disease, and driving the bus is President Gary Reece. Gary has been a business fixture in Colorado for decades and continues to make a mark leading this incredible organization that through its fundraising efforts has helped some of the biggest breakthroughs in cancer research in the country. The secre...