Episodes
-
Ep 1.26 Multiple Sclerosis Association of America
In this week's episode we chat with Kaitlyn from the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) to learn more about Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and what MSAA is doing to help patients who are diagnosed with this chronic disease. Kaitlyn also shares many different ways in which listeners can get...
-
Ep 1.25 American Rivers
In this week's episode, we chat with Amy from American Rivers. American Rivers protects wild rivers, restores damaged rivers and conserves clean water for people and nature. Our discussion includes practical tips for citizens taking action and getting involved to protect one of our nation's most...
-
Ep 1.24 Blue Missions
In this week's episode we chat with Danny from BLUE Missions Group to discuss the global water crisis and how BLUE is working to inspire youth to make a difference and become global citizens through service trips focused on bringing safe and clean water to communities throughout the Dominican...
-
Ep 1.23 Homeboy Industries
In this episode we chat with Christina, a young woman who is on the verge of completing the 18 month training program at Homeboy Industries. Christina shares her story, including her past and how she got involved with the life changing team at Homeboy. She also encourages listeners to get…
more -
Ep 1.22 Year Up
Year Up empowers low-income young adults to go from poverty to professional careers in a single year. We discuss the opportunity divide and how you can get involved in helping young adults change their lives. 52 Reasons is focused on creating positive change in our neighborhoods and across the...
-
Ep 1.21 52 Reasons Recap
We have spent the past 20 weeks talking with organizations large and small, working hard to address issues around our country related to topics such as education, equality, hunger, poverty, health, the environment and justice. We’re working to connect you, our listeners, to these organizations…
more -
Ep 1.20 Charity Miles
In this episode we chat with Gene and Lauren from Charity Miles about where the concept of Charity Miles came from, how they view users not just as users -- but as community members, how they are funded...and best of all, how you can get involved! So, without further adieu...download the Charity...
-
Ep 1.19 Scholar Match
In this week's episode, we chat with Diana and Piper from Scholar Match. Founded in 2010 by author, Dave Eggers, the Scholar Match model champions low-income and first-generation students in the three critical areas: navigating the college admissions process, paying for school, and creating a...
-
Ep 1.18 Black Girls Code
We had the privilege to chat with Tiana from Black Girls Code to learn more about the work they are doing in their 13 chapters in the United States (plus one in South Africa) in this week's episode of the 52 Reasons Podcast. Tiana and I chatted about the history of Black Girls Code and the work…
more -
Ep 1.17 MN Reading Corps Part 2
Ep 1.17 MN Reading Corps Part 2 by 52 Reasons