Community First: Participatory Justice in Action | Dr. Rolanda Lister, Shawna Clay

WE HIGHLIGHT NEW ORGANIZATIONS EVERY MONTH ON THE FIRST AND THIRD MONDAYSTo Support Doing Good: https://bit.ly/DoingGoodDonateCommunity First: Participatory Justice in ActionIn this episode, Dr. Rolanda Lister and Shawna Clay join host Megan McInnis to explore how community-led solutions are transforming maternal health, housing, and economic mobility in Nashville’s 37208. Dr. Lister shares how her nonprofit, Bloom, supports postpartum mothers through safe housing and healing, while Shawna explains how participatory grantmaking empowers residents and has funded more than 49 grassroots projects. Together, they show what’s possible when a community refuses to let its neighbors fall through the cracks—and chooses to help them bloom.What You’ll Learn✅ How homelessness directly impacts maternal and infant health outcomes✅ How the 37208 Fund identifies community-led projects and funds what matters most✅ The transformative impact of affordable housing, wraparound services, and economic mobility for mothersResources & MentionsBloom37208 FundMending HeartsMetro Nashville Arts CommissionConnect with UsWebsite: Doing GoodSocial Media: All LinksBlog: Featured OrganizationSupport the show: Donate Here