Be the Light

In this episode, we shine a light on what it truly means to turn compassion into action. Host Sarah MacHugh sat down with Dan Budd of Red Hook Responds to explore how a grassroots COVID-19 response effort grew into an enduring force for good in the Red Hook, New York, community and beyond. Jack and Anna Marcotte also share their perspectives as young adults navigating the challenges of the pandemic while choosing to create something positive. From meal deliveries and pharmacy runs to tutoring and check-in calls, Red Hook Responds is grounded in a simple but powerful belief: no one should suffer if we can help it. This conversation is a reminder that when we put good into action every day, its impact reaches far beyond what we can measure.