Episode 11 - Katie Blomquist from Going Places

The Building Charleston podcast takes a moment each week to meet the leaders changing the landscape of Charleston, SC with host Matt Chapdelaine from Laine Commercial Real Estate.  In this episode, we hear how Katie Blomquist started Going Places, a non-for-profit that gives hundreds of bikes to needy students in the Charleston area every year.  Hear about the spark that started it all, why she chose bikes over other needs, how you can get involved in Going Places, and her vision for the non-for-profit landscape in Charleston, SC. Numerous organizations focus on providing the basic needs of food, clothing, and shelter, yet one thing often overlooked for children is their need for Joy. For many kids living in poverty, it is when they get home from school that the real stress begins.  So why a bike? Kids can live in less-than-desirable and unpredictable circumstances and a bike provides them with a sense of freedom and escape. It also builds self-worth by being the first item of value they can call their own. A bike can restore the innocence of childhood that many have had taken away. If you like this episode and want to hear more - please like our podcast and subscribe to hear more. We publish each week, and we have a lot more exciting interviews on deck.  For more information on today's guests, please check out the following links: Going Places: https://www.goingplacesnonprofit.org/ Laine CRE: https://lainecre.com/