Sharing Hope in the Community

Episode No. 3 Summary In this episode of the 'There is Always Hope' podcast, host Bridgette Alfred interviews Sandy Washington, co-founder of Lifestyles of Maryland Foundation. Sandy shares her journey of community service, the challenges faced in helping those in need, and the importance of hope and transformation in their work. She discusses personal experiences that shaped her mission, the difficulties in navigating government support, and her aspirations for the future of the organization. The conversation emphasizes the need for advocacy, trust-building, and the power of community connections. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Sandy Washington and Her Mission 02:53 Personal Experiences Shaping Community Service 04:49 Challenges in Serving the Community 06:44 Navigating Government Support for Communities 08:42 Overcoming Challenges as a Nonprofit Executive 10:35 Future Aspirations for Lifestyles of Maryland Foundation 12:02 Connecting with the Community and Contact Information New episodes are released every first and third Friday of the month. Subscribe and follow "There Is Always Hope" on social. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thereisalwayshopepodcast Instagram: Instagram.com/thereisalwayshopepodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thereisalwayshopepod YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thereisalwayshopepod Website: bridgettealfredllc.com