The Bucket Fire Podcast
by Cultivate Initiatives
This video and audio podcast brings us back to the early days of our nonprofit—gathering around a bucket fire to share stories of life, personal growth, hope, and perseverance.We are a nonprofit organization rooted in East Portland, working alongside marginalized neighbors to empower individuals and strengthen communities. Through an inclusive range of services and supports, we envision communities that are safe, supportive, and full of opportunity. We build community from the inside out—through workforce development, housing & homemaking, and supportive sheltering.
Episodes
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It's a big dream, but it's coming true.
Jose's tale is one of resiliency and hope. Through homelessness and addiction, Jose has stayed positive and determined to get himself and his son into a more stable situation. Jose has been an intern with Cultivate Initiatives, and has worked as an apprentice with the Showers & Hygiene team. He…
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It had an impact on me like I've not experienced before.
In this episode of The Bucket Fire, Caleb reconnects with Greg—a longtime friend of his and of Cultivate Initiatives. They share stories from over the years, talk about the first time Greg came to the HUB, and reflect on growth, community, and what it means to feel seen.This conversation weaves...
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Every morning, my goal is to wake up and be a better person than I was the time before.
Being a military kid, Tenorio has moved around a lot in his life and spent most of his life in Arizona. These days, he finds himself in Portland. He came to Cultivate Initiatives for a shower, and has made a lasting impression.
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Here, they gave me an opportunity.
Anthony met our team at a mobile shower site and was grateful for the opportunity to get a clean shower. He then came to our Workforce Hub where he got into our intern program and met with an Employment Specialist. And then a week later - HE GOT A JOB. And he also got a community. Anthony…
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My home is here, my heart is here.
Jen is a lead on our Community Beautification team and helps coordinate the cleanup of multiple areas around Portland. Though Jen would surely rather be out in the wilderness, identifying flowers and trees most days, she spends her weekdays here with us in the city. The work of her and her team...
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Values and Goals.
In this episode, we hear from Ty, our Intern Coordinator. Formerly an intern himself, he now coordinates the inner workings of the intern program that allows people living on the streets to earn money working alongside our Community Beautification team. Ty talks about what keeps him coming back…
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I wouldn't trade what I do for anything in the world.
In this episode, Caleb talks with the beloved Jerry, around a bucket fire. Jerry is a lead on our Showers & Hygiene team and is one of the realest people you will ever meet. Jerry's roots are in Southeast Portland. He grew up on the same streets that he was later living unhoused. About 30 years...
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We're building a community.
In this episode, Caleb talks with long time friend and colleague who has been around with the organization from the start, Doll, around a bucket fire. To learn more about the Workforce Development program that Doll has been a part of shaping, visit...
About this show
This video and audio podcast brings us back to the early days of our nonprofit—gathering around a bucket fire to share stories of life, personal growth, hope, and perseverance.We are a nonprofit organization rooted in East Portland, working alongside marginalized neighbors to empower individuals and strengthen communities. Through an inclusive range of services and supports, we envision communities that are safe, supportive, and full of opportunity. We build community from the inside out—through workforce development, housing & homemaking, and supportive sheltering.
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Cultivate Initiatives
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