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Give Back Economy
by Peter Miller
We provide learning, examples of products, services, programs, projects and events as well as corporate social responsibility to support the Give Back Economy.
Episodes
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S1E41 - Sleep in Heavenly Peace
Luke Michelson is a serial entrepreneur located in Idaho, not Boston, and with a couple of friends made a bed for a young girl. This began his efforts to solve a problem in the U.S. and now in Canada and this is done with chapters. There are many corporate events where money, in-kind and…
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S1E40 - The One by One Movement
This is a Toronto based but global action through chapters started by Marcell Wilson and a group of former gang, extremist and organized crime members to operate as an advocacy and action group to decrease acts of violence across the globe including programming for ages 6-29. Through direct…
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S1E39 - The Refuge
The Refuge was started in 1999 and has been working with youth who are experiencing homelessness or risk thereof. Clarence Keesman is the Executive Director and he and his team are passionate about the work they do. Check them out on www. refugeoutreach.com . Find out more at...
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S1E38 - Mending Kids
Isabelle Fox is the passionate Executive Director of Mending Kids located in Burbank, California, U.S. It is a non-profit organization that provides surgeries to children across the world while training local medical communities to become self-sustaining. Since 2006 it has helped thousands of...
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S1E37 - PDS HEALTH FOUNDATION
PDS HEALTH FOUNDATION works to improve overall health by improving oral health, through opportunities to serve locally, nationally, and internationally. https://www.pdsfoundation.org Michael Le is the Executive Director of PDS Health Foundation and performs a wide range of activities with a…
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S1E36 - Home Suite Hope
Home Suite Hope helps single homeless parents in their efforts to find residence, food, employment and a solid foundation to move forward www.homesuitehope.org . Sara Cuming is the executive director and a full time professor at Sheridan College in Oakville, Ontario, Canada. The organization has...
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S1E35 - The Alinker
Antonio Esman told her daughter that she would never use a wheelchair or walker. BE became qualifies as an architect designer in Holland and moved forward to design the Alinker and was first introduced to the Dutch market via a crowdfunding campaign in 2014.. In 2016 the product was launched in...
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S1E34 - Raising the Roof
Sheldon Pollett is the Executive Director of Raising the Roof and his located in Newfoundland, Canada and the head office is located in Toronto Ontario. Besides policy, research and advocacy they are hands on working with regional organizations providing safe stable housing supports. Social...
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S1E33 - In2Blue
In2Blue was founded by Julian Villanova who is hearing impaired. The company provides window/gutter cleaning, power washing, outdoor Christmas lights put up/taken down, screen cleaning. Julian is from Brazil and gives back to hearing impaired children from there. Currently the company provides...
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S1E32 - Globe Aware
Kimberley Haley-Coleman of www.globeaware.org is the founder and has been active and is active in a wide range of sf operations with organizations in the U.S. and 1 in Toronto.. Based in Dallas, Texas the organization provides opportunities for individuals and corporations to travel and give back...
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S1E31 - Jack.org
Jack.org was started by the parents of a young person who committed suicide due to mental health issues. Michael Braithwaite is now the president and ceo. There are chapters in schools-high schools, colleges and universities, run by students and supported by Jack.org speakers. It is reported that...
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S1E30 - Brad
Brad and his wife and family have an interesting background that includes different careers and activities.
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S1E29 - Challenged Athletes Foundation
Bob Bobbitt is one of the 3 co-founders of www.challengedathletesfoundation.org . He is located in San Diego, California, U.S.A. It provides opportunities and support to people with physical disabilities so they can pursue active lifestyles. They provide grants and events, supporting athletes in...
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S1E28 - Good Samaritan Home
Jon Graham is the founder with his wife, Kay, of Good Samaritan Home, a housing/mentoring. Jon has experienced many career situations and has a Phd. There are several homes and he has written a multi award winning book, Running as Fast as I Can. For further information check out...
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S1E27 - Stathopoulos
The Stathopoulos have a rich family and career heritage.
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S1E26 - Whitney Lane Ward
Whitney Lane Ward is a teacher, writer and disability advocate with a very unique health problem. Check out the following information: . Website: whitneylaneward.com Books: MORE Than Your Mountains MORE Than My Mountains MORE Than Creation They Came with Haste Jesus and the Broken Little Lamb...
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S1E25 - Michele White
Michele White is a unique singer, piano player and actress who does individual concerts and is active in a number of productions including the Lion King, Showboat and Nunsense. In her concerts she provides a historical sketch of the artist and the background of the song. Find out more at...
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S1E24 - Karis Disability
Karis Disability Services, previously Christian Horizons is celebrating its 60th anniversary. www.karis.org .Joy Wilson is the executive Director of operations in Simcoe, York Region and Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Their focus is that we all have gifts to bring, and communities are not whole unless...
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S1E23 - Peoples Funding
Nathan Pinkney is the founder and CEO of People's Funding in the U.K. www.peoplesfundraising.com. Contact at [email protected]. He has over 15 years in the non profit sector and started this organization to give back to community. More than 4,000 organizations benefit from their…
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S1E22 - National Indigenous Disability
Julia McEathron is the Ottawa Office Manager and National Coordinator of the Indigenous Disability non-profit located in Ottawa. www.bcands.bc.ca . It is a non-profit with a passionate team that provides programs and services They would like to expand offices into all provinces and territories…
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S1E21 - Dahlberg Advisors
Gaurav Gupta is Global Managing Partner of Dahlberg Advisors, https://dahlberg.com and is located in Singapore. He is extremely well educated from Oxford, Yale and the United World College of Hong Kong. Prior to this role he headed the firm's Climate Change and Measurement practices, along with...
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S1E20 - Deafness
Sue and Willem Pietersen are active in Rotary and became active in the deafness community because one of their sons was deaf as a child. They help with fund raising for a location in South Africa: Fundraiser - Early Intervention with Hearing loss in Cape Town rotary.peoplesfundraising.com...
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S1E19 - Canine Companions
Canine Companions is celebrating its 50th anniversary and provides services in 50 states to those with disabilities for free from amazing sponsors and donors including the Charles Schulz Family. Michele Williams has been part of the organization for over 10 years in Public Relations and…
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S1E18 - Comeback Catalyst
Comeback Catalyst is a 12 week virtual course to provide formerly incarcerated individuals with the tools, mentorship and confidence to start and grow a business. Lucy Cullen is is the co-founder and CEO and runs many ofc the sessions. They will be establishing an alumni group with events and...
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S1E17 - School Auction
Roger Devine is from Portland, Oregon, U.S.. With his team they help public and non-profit organizations raise funds through schoolauction.net. He includes his phone number and email in the podcast and is very willing to connect Find out more at https://give-back-economy.pinecast.co This podcast…
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S1E16 - John Bridgens
John Bridgens was born and educated in Auckland, New Zealand and moved to Toronto, Ontario, Canada based on music contacts. He plays guitar, harmonica sings and has 2 albums with a third almost completed. He plays with a group and also does his own concerts. There are examples on youtube and...
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S1E15 - Medic Foundation
Medic Foundation is located in Vancouver, British Columbia and is a non-profit run by volunteers and funded by the co-founders. They focus on research, advocate for patients and prioritize hands-on interaction. Go to www.medicfoundation.org and sign up for their monthly magazine and get more...
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S1E14 - Anthropology
Dr. Jennifer Kramer is an Associate Professor in the Anthropology Department at the University of British Columbia. She was born in New York City and went to Brown University. for her undergraduate and gained a doctorate from Columbia University. She teaches graduate students and is also a…
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S1E13 - Victoria Hand Project
Michael Peirone is the CEO of the Victoria Hand Project which provides 3d printed hands and arms to 11 countries, especially in Ukraine. The team's work is amazing. See their information on the web site, www.victoriahandproject.com . Find out more at https://give-back-economy.pinecast.co This...
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S1E12 - Hockey Helps the Homeless
Emma Langlois is a senior team member of www.hockeyhelpsthehomeless.com which is based in Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada. They run about 20 hockey events across Canada in collaboration with organizations that support and advocate for the homeless. They are seeking more opportunities for games in...
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S1E11 - Homes for Heroes Foundation
Brad Field is President and CEO of https://homesforheroesfoundation.ca/ in Calgary, Alberta, Canada supporting homeless veterans in cities in Canada.
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S1E10 - Untapped Talent
Jeffrey Normore started Untapped Talent as division of https://ccrw.org/ supporting those seeking jobs with a disability with an employment rate of 62% versus 78% for those without disabilities. This area looks at individuals seeking jobs, employers offering jobs and resource sources and...
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S1E9 - A Way Home Canada
A Way Home Canada is a national coalition supporting youth homelessness led by Melanie Redman. President, CEO and an Ashoka Fellow. Tanya is located in Calgary and provides technical, training and policy support. Check out more information on www.awayhome.ca Find out more at...
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S1E8 - Disability Without Poverty
Rabia Khedr is the National Director of www.disabilitywithoutpoverty.ca advocating with governments at all levels as 27% of people in Canada are disabled and 16.5% live in disability. The organization has several foundations that provide support. Communication takes place through the stories…
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S1E7 - Disability Action Hall
Disability Action Hall in Calgary, Alberta, Canada was started in 1998 and meets to share stories to shift public perceptions about disability and would welcome inquiries from other communities to establish similar organizations and collaborations. Colleen Huston and Michael Wing are actively...
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S1E6 - Proabled
Samer is a social entrepreneur with an engineering background and MBA and is located in Lebanon. Proabled is an online academy and there a team of 25 who provide innovation and practicality. They train companies and individuals re disability issues. Check out information on www.proabled.com and...
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S1E5 - Human Element Education
Quinn Jenkins is the CEO and Founder of Human Element Education, humanelementedu.org in Lethbridge, Alberta. Quinn applies his lived experiences with mental and physical health challenges to develop services working with businesses, He is building the team and the plan to grow.
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S1E4 - 48th Highlanders Museum
Peter Olsen is the volunteer manager of the 48th Highlanders Museum in Toronto Canada with a tremendous amount of artifacts in the wars including uniforms and medals. Items can be viewed on the website or by visitation to the museum, https://museum.48thhighlanders.ca/ Find out more at...
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S1E3 - History by Harris
Lianne Harris is a history and culture specialist/entertainer with a wide variety of 1 hour shows performed in period costume. She performs for a wide variety of organizations in the Toronto, Canada area. She is passionate about what she does as a social entrepreneur giving back to community.…
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S1E2 - Dignity Moves
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=729117832397629 Elizabeth Funk is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of https://dignitymoves.org/. She has a BA from Stanford University and an MBA from Harvard Business School and is a serial enterpreneur. The organization focus is ending street sleeping…
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S1E1 - Cheelcare
Allex is the marketing person for Cheelcare with 3 main products sold through dealers in Canada and U.S. Check out their web site, https://cheelcare.ca/
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Life With Baby
Claire is the founder and operator of a chapter driven social enterprise in several communities looking to grow significantly across Canada with support from contract employes, a board of directors, advisors, sponsors and partners. Life With A Baby in Toronto is a fantastic network of parents who...
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Black Coffee Communications
Mercedes Blackwood is a founder, consultant, speaker and facilitator of Black Coffee Communications and provides strategies and written content to for profit and not for profit corporations. Prior to starting her business she worked at OMNI, CTV and with associates designs and delivers. She also...
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MAS Team
Brian Traquair is a retired executive, an active investor and a very active volunteer with MAS an organization that provides free consultative support to non-profits, charities, religious organizations, Check out the process on their web site, https://www.masadvise.org/
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MAS
MAS is an organization that provides free consultative services with a wide group of professionals. Paddy Bowen is the Executive Director. Check out the organization web site to see if you would benefit from their support. https://www.masadvise.org/ Find out more at...
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CELA
Karen McKay is the Communications Manager for CELA which provides books, magazines and newspapers for those who are visually impaired across Canada. Check out their web site, https://celalibrary.ca/ Find out more at https://give-back-economy.pinecast.co
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Dignity Healthcare
Dignity was started by Bob's father. Bob went into press relations in the music industry before taking over from his father. Check out the web site, https://dignityhealthcare.ca/ Find out more at https://give-back-economy.pinecast.co
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Grenville Pinto
Grenville Pinto is a passionate violinist, entertainer and composer who loves his 'WORK". He entertains at a variety of events from schools to weddings to organizations. For further information check out his web site, www.gpinto.com which provides information to his 5 albums, events, youtube.…
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Biffy
Elizabeth Danckwerts (aka Biffy) is a travel agent, Rotarian and gives back significantly her community in Cape Town, South Africa. She has helped decrease the number of children sleeping on the streets, spent 4 years doing volunteer work for the Street Children of Claremont and has been...
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YEDI
Maria Konikov is Director of Operations at the York Entrepreneurship Development Institute (YEDI) which is recognized as a leader in entrepreneurship education and training, offering a range of options for entrepreneurs to reach their educational and growth goals. YEDI has several programs and...
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