Together For Good

Cody chats with Eric Cooper, President and CEO of the San Antonio Food Bank. They discuss the challenge of getting the community the "right food, in the right amount, at the right time," how food deserts exist in a community that seems to have grocery stores on every corner, and the important healing that comes through service to others. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cody is joined by Lori Houck from Transformation House in Boerne, Texas. They talk about where young people should be learning about healthy relationships, common misconceptions about domestic abuse survivors, and how one goes about recreating a whole life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bianca Rhodes, President and CEO of Knight Aerospace, is our first for-profit leader to be interviewed on Together for Good. She explains her view on the important connection between nonprofit and for-profit work in a community.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Milton Harris, Executive Director of 100 Black Men of San Antonio, joins Cody for a conversation about the importance of mentorship. Dr. Harris emphasizes several qualities in a mentor, discusses the college vs. trade school question, and talks about how important it is for youth to understand they are incredibly valuable, and so is everyone else around them. See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...

Cody chats with Barton Simpson, Executive Director of the Alamo Colleges Foundation. Bart and Cody discuss the importance of scholarships, the incredible history of the Alamo colleges in our community, and how a college education can still be affordable. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's time for a Christmas special on Together for Good! Please enjoy some Christmas music, provided by our friends "Sparrow," a group comprised of Lucy, Nora and Wendy Staples. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You might know the name, but you may not know the nonprofit. Cody sits down with Travis Pearson, CEO of Ronald McDonald House Charities of San Antonio, to talk about the difference a stable, nearby home can make for a family with a child in the hospital. And good news-- those Happy Meals you buy actually make a big difference for families in our community! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...

Cody is joined by Dr. Tom Evans, President of the University of the Incarnate Word, to discuss how faith and education can work together to build stronger students. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today brings a guest from the west! Troy Robertson, President and CEO of Arms of Hope, comes into town to talk to Cody about their Christ-centered mission. The two discuss the challenges of single parenting, the importance of creating a program that is the last someone will need, and how the main takeaway Arms of Hope wants any resident to have is that they are worthy and deeply loved by God. See...

We're back with Marian Sokol this week! In this episode, Cody and Marian deep dive on the topic of grief, something Marian has walked innumerable children and families through. They discuss the physicality of grief, the three stages of grieving, and how love affects grief. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's time for another two-part series!! Cody welcomes Marian Sokol for the next two episodes. Marian is the 2024 recipient of BHFSA's Spirit of Health Award. In this episode, Cody and Marian talk about her incredible four-decade career in San Antonio nonprofits, and she shares the lessons she's learned about leadership and surviving the hard days. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...

Amy Ouellette, CEO of Boys & Girls Club of Bandera County, joins Cody to talk about how much fun it truly is to hang out with kids all day! Amy and Cody discuss the challenges for rural teens, combating COVID learning loss, and the importance of building relationships. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Megan Legacy of the SA Hope Center joins Cody to talk about the complex nature of systemic, multigenerational poverty. They discuss the connections between SA Hope Center's many programs, the importance of mentoring, guiding and coaching, and how to find hope when all seems hopeless. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cody has an inspiring conversation with married couple Sarah and Austin Baughman of Adult & Teen Challenge of Texas. Sarah and Austin share their personal journeys through the program, shed light on the difference between sobriety and recovery, and explain how "a lie unchallenged is the truth you live by." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Please enjoy a re-release from 2023! Cody is joined by Rev. Becca McNitzky, Executive Director of Magdalena House. The conversation covers some sobering statistics (our area has the highest rate of domestic violence in the state), but ultimately ended up on a hopeful note about the support Magdalena offers the women it shelters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Daniel Martinez, Executive Director of the Greater San Antonio Chapter of the American Red Cross, talks with Cody about ways to prepare and plan for disasters, the emblem of the Red Cross and all it stands for, and why you should download the Red Cross app ASAP. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cody is joined by Antonio Fernandez of Catholic Charities, one of the oldest nonprofit organizations in our area. They talk about serving organizations that represent a larger body of Christians, what it means to serve like Christ, and the generosity of the San Antonio community. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're excited to welcome Perri Rosheger from the H. E. Butt Foundation and Becca Brune from the Congregational Collective! Perri and Becca tell Cody more about the initiatives taking place in San Antonio to strengthen church leaders in their understanding and support of mental health. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Nonprofit Council is here, and they're excited to share the big news about the upcoming Big Give! Cody chats with Scott McAninch and Mercedes Alhaj about the Nonprofit Council's work, and then they take a VERY deep dive into the world of nonprofit boards. If you've ever thought about joining a board, this episode is for you! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To kick off the school year, we're bringing back an episode from last year. Cody talks to Leslie Kingman and Michelle Angulo from Snack Pak 4 Kids SA. They discuss the unique challenges of food insecurity for children, warning signs of hunger, and how to foster a young organization. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ever heard the term "high-conflict divorce?" It's a specific situation all too common in our society now, and it can lead to trauma and even physical danger if not handled carefully. This week, Cody's chatting with Shannon White and Victoria Gonzalez from Guardian House about the safe space they provide to families in turmoil. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are so excited to have Kim Jeffries join us today on the show! Kim is the President and CEO of Haven for Hope, and she's chatting with Cody about some of the deeper issues within homelessness-- why homelessness is not child abuse, how many unhoused individuals are "invisible," and how a haven provides not just safety, but dignity.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Cody talks with Miriam Elizondo and Cindy Escobedo from Sunshine Cottage! They cover the fascinating 77 year history of the organization in San Antonio, cover the importance of children learning from other children, and share the different ways they help children develop access to sound. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, we're talking about eye health! Cody is joined by Heather Patrick and Monica Guerrero of Prevent Blindness Texas. Heather and Monica explain how important regular eye check-ups are to not only your vision, but to your entire body, how to know if your child has vision problems, and why myopia is on the rise. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the second episode of Cody's interview with Marion Lee. Be sure to listen to the first episode! Th is week, Marion and Cody dig into how our community is measured by outsiders, why all donors pay for overhead (and that's OKAY), and how important it is to support organizations with more than just our dollars. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.