The Ripple Effect Podcast

This week on The Ripple Effect Podcast, hosts Jessica Ausbrook and Kim Graves from Solidarity Community Federal Credit Union welcome a special guest: Jodie Smith from Purdue Extension - Howard County! Get ready to learn everything about 4-H and the upcoming Howard County 4-H Fair from July 7th to the 11th! Jodi debunks myths, explaining that 4-H is much more than just animals and farms, with 80 di...

This week on The Ripple Effect Podcast, hosts Jessica Ausbrook from Solidarity Community Federal Credit Union welcome a very special guest: Sherry Johnson from Relay for Life! ️ Prepare to be deeply inspired as Sherry shares her personal connection to the cause and why Relay for Life is more than just an event – it's a lifeline. They reveal all the essential details for this year's powerful...

This week on The Ripple Effect Podcast, host Jessica Ausbrook from Solidarity Community Federal Credit Union welcome Eddie from the Kokomo Humane Society! We're talking about all things furry and fantastic and discuss the amazing transformations happening at their facility. They're not just housing animals anymore; the Humane Society is now offering reduced-price public spay/neuter services (huge...

This week on The Ripple Effect Podcast, host Jessica Ausbrook from Solidarity Community Federal Credit Union welcome a special guest: Paul Wyman! Get ready to dive deep into all things Haynes Apperson Festival, Kokomo, Howard County Indiana.! Jessica and Paul are fired up to share details about this massive community celebration, from the incredible lineup of Grammy-nominated artists like Great Wh...

️ New Episode of The Ripple Effect Podcast is Out Now! This week, host Jessica Ausbrook from Solidarity Community Federal Credit Union welcomes Jace from the Kokomo Family YMCA to dive into one of Howard County's most beloved summer traditions—Camp Tycony! ☀️⛺ Jace gives listeners an inside look at the magic of Camp Tycony—from archery and canoeing to arts & crafts and the soon-to...

Welcome back to another episode of The Mayor Tyler Moore Show, partnered with Robert Miller & Son Furniture, where we sit down with Kokomo's mayor to learn what's ahead for the City of Firsts.

️ On the latest episode of The Ripple Effect Podcast, hosts Jessica Ausbrook from Solidarity Community Federal Credit Union sat down with Kelly Karakoff from Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo Region —and wow, what an impact they're making! From raising over $60,000 in just 24 hours on Ivy Tech Day to launching innovative programs like automotive apprenticeships and teacher pathways, this sch...

This week on The Ripple Effect Podcast, hosts Jessica Ausbrook and Kim Graves from Solidarity Community Federal Credit Union sit down with Phil Petty from Extended Hands—a nonprofit making a big impact in Kokomo. ✨ From raising $600K to launching powerful fundraisers, Phil Petty shares how Extended Hands grew from a personal journey into a community-driven mission. Learn how you can get inv...

This week on The Ripple Effect Podcast, hosts Jessica Ausbrook and Kim Graves from Solidarity Community Federal Credit Union welcome a special guest, Richard Lightsey from SOL House: Spirit of Life Books & Gathering Place! Richard, Jessica and Kim talk about Sol House—a one-of-a-kind space in Kokomo designed for reflection, creativity, and real human connection. Sol House offers somethin...

This week on The Ripple Effect Podcast, hosts Jessica Ausbrook and Kim Graves from Solidarity Community Federal Credit Union welcome a special guest, Margaret from Hillsdale/Zion Community Food Pantry! Jessica and Kim talk with Margaret talk about the Letter Carriers Food Drive. The food drive has been operating since 1993! The Letter Carriers Food Drive helps distribute food to those in need. New...

This week on The Ripple Effect Podcast, hosts Jessica Ausbrook from Solidarity Community Federal Credit Union welcome a special guest, Robin from Foreing Links Around the Globe (FLAG)! Jessica and Kim talk with Robin about FLAG, which is a international student exchange program. Based out of Michigan, their goal is to enrich the lives of students around the globe by finding host familes for the st...

This week on The Ripple Effect Podcast, hosts Jessica Ausbrook from Solidarity Community Federal Credit Union welcome a special guest, JC Barnett from Carver Community Center! Jessica and JC discuss everything about Carver Community Center, from everything they do to future programs and events. Carver Community Center through their experience, focus on education, health, and well-being. They have...

This week on The Ripple Effect Podcast, hosts Jessica Ausbrook from Solidarity Community Federal Credit Union welcome a special guest, Brianna from DSI Together with Bona Vista! Jessica and Brianna discuss everything Bona Vista, including their existing and new progems, and all that they do for the community! New episodes every week—don't miss it!

This week on The Ripple Effect Podcast, hosts Jessica Ausbrook from Solidarity Community Federal Credit Union welcome a special guest, Kelly from Kokomo CEO! Kokomo CEO stands for creating entrepreneurial oppurtunies. In it's 11th year, Kokomo CEO has been helping students learn and grow as professionals! New episodes every week—don't miss it!

This week on The Ripple Effect Podcast, hosts Jessica Ausbrook from Solidarity Community Federal Credit Union welcome a special guest, Katee from The Mrs. Claus Foundation! The Mrs. Claus Foundation is one of the newest non-profits in Kokomo! They aim to bring gifts and Christmas joy to families that might be going through a difficult time. New episodes every week—don't miss it!

This week on The Ripple Effect Podcast, hosts Jessica Ausbrook from Solidarity Community Federal Credit Union welcome special guests, Crystal and Sarah from Prevent Child Abuse. Prevent Child Abuse, with Family Service Association of Howard Co. Inc, is in charge of providing education, resources, and trainings with the ultimate goal of preventing child abuse. New episodes every week—don't mi...

This week on The Ripple Effect Podcast, hosts Jessica Ausbrook and Kim Graves from Solidarity Community Federal Credit Union welcome a special guest, Tom, with the Grissom Air Museum. The Grissom Air Museum is a military aviation museum at Grissom Air Reserve Base near Peru, Indiana with over twenty aircraft on display. New episodes every week—don't miss it!

This week on The Ripple Effect Podcast, hosts Jessica Ausbrook and Kim Graves from Solidarity Community Federal Credit Union welcome another guest, Kendra from The Salvation Army of Kokomo. The Salvation Army has been around for 160 years and has reach over 130 countries. The Salvation Army serves Howard County in many ways, one of their most notable is their food patry! Learn more here! New episo...

This week on The Ripple Effect Podcast, hosts Jessica Ausbrook and Kim Graves from Solidarity Community Federal Credit Union welcome another guest, Amanda from The Boys & Girls Club of Tipton County. The Boys and Girls Club is a youth serving organization that offers after after school programming, out-of-school-time programming, and summer programming. Their purpose is to instill great values...

This week on The Ripple Effect Podcast, hosts Jessica Ausbrook and Kim Graves from Solidarity Community Federal Credit Union welcome another organization, Turning Point - System Of Care. Their purpose is to transform communities through compassionate and life changing recovery support. New episodes every week—don't miss it!

This week on The Ripple Effect Podcast, hosts Jessica Ausbrook and Kim Graves from Solidarity Community Federal Credit Union welcome another organization, Meals On Wheels of Howard County. Meals On Wheels brings hot food to those who are home-bound or are unable to cook. Tune in to learn all about Meals On Wheels and all that they do! New episodes every week—don't miss it! #rippleeffect

This week on The Ripple Effect Podcast, hosts Jessica Ausbrook and Kim Graves from Solidarity Community Federal Credit Union welcome a an organization that has been in Kokomo for nearly a century, The Kokomo Art Association. The Kokomo Art Association is committed to bringing art to the community, and the community to art. For nearly 100 years, they have been enabling and supporting local artists...

This week on The Ripple Effect Podcast, hosts Jessica Ausbrook and Kim Graves from Solidarity Community Federal Credit Union welcome a newer non-profit organization in Howard County, Widows' Purse . This non-profit organization's main goal is to help widows with grief counseling, and navigating this new chapter in life. Widows' Purse supports and empowers those experiencing widowhood to navigate t...

Join Mary from AYUSA and Jessica & Kim from Solidarity Community Federal Credit Union to discover the joys of hosting an exchange student! Learn how you can make a difference, enrich your family's life, and foster cultural connections. Hear inspiring stories, get practical tips, and find out about the resources available to you. Ready to create a ripple of change?

This week on The Ripple Effect Podcast, hosts Jessica Ausbrook and Kim Graves from Solidarity Community Federal Credit Union welcome a familiar face to the mic—Sherry Rahl from Helping Other People Excel (HOPE). HOPE is a new nonprofit created by HOPE Behavioral in Kokomo, dedicated to supporting families and caregivers of individuals with autism. Sherry shares how this organization is makin...