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The Truman Charities Podcast — 170 episodes

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When Control Looks Like Love - Abuse, Technology, and Breaking the Cycle | Montgomery County Family Justice Center Ep. 171

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Don’t Miss This Year’s Derby Party | Live Auction, Prize for Best Dressed & So Much More! Ep. 170

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Doctor to Patient: A Rare Cancer (LMS) Diagnosis & Advocacy | Derby Party Beneficiary The National Leiomyosarcoma Foundation Ep. 169

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It Started With 15 Meals, Now It's 2 Million | From Meal Service to Culinary Career Training: Shepherd's Table Ep. 168

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Kids Without Beds in America: The Hidden Crisis | Sleep in Heavenly Peace Episode 167

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$12 Billion Wasted: Baltimore Public Schools Fail Kids | Failure Factory Ep. 166

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Ending Homelessness: What Actually Works | Friendship Place Ep. 165

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Why Arts Education Matters In Baltimore Public Schools | Arts Every Day Episode 164

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Repurpose, Refresh, Renew: Simple and Easy Design Tips for the New Year | FunCycled Repurpose Design Ep. 163

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$175,000 Raised in 2025: What's Next for Truman Charities in 2026 | Ep.162

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2025 Interviews With Some Of The Most Influential People Ep. 161

12

Employment Barriers and Second Chances with Crossroads Jobs Nonprofit | Scott German Ep. 160

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The 2025 Nonprofit Roundup: A Giving Tuesday Special Ep. 159

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Backpacks to Scholarships: Tools for Student Success | Support Education Foundation Ep. 158

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$43,750 Raised For Salute Military Golf Association And How Your Nonprofit Can Become A Truman Charities Beneficiary | Ep. 157

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Why Most Lyme Treatments Fail, And What Actually Works | Dr. Bill Rawls Ep. 156

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He Lost His Arm in Combat… Then Found Purpose on the Golf Course | Veteran Ramon Padilla | Salute Military Golf Association Ep. 155

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How Golf Brought Veterans Back to Life—Inside Salute Military Golf Association | Our Halloween Event Benefiting SMGA | We Give You All The Details Ep. 154

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13 Kids a Day: Why Nicole Giroux Is Fighting for a Cure for Pediatric Brain Cancer | Lilabean Foundation Ep. 153

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Why Your Child’s Fundraiser Might Be Failing—And How to Fix It | Plus 15k Raised at Our Just TRYAN It Fundraiser Ep. 152

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How SEEC Helps People with Disabilities Find Housing, Jobs, and Purpose | Ep. 151

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What If You Had to Choose Between Food or Fixing Your Roof? Rebuilding Together Montgomery County Helps People Keep Their Homes—And Their Health Ep. 150

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When Your Parent Needs Care, Here's What Medicare Won't Tell You | Assisting Hands Home Care Ep. 149

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The Hidden Cost of Poor Sleep: Weight, Anxiety and More with Dr. Brown | Restful Sleep MD Ep. 148

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What To Expect At Truman Charities Family Fun Event | Ep. 147

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The Hidden Truth About the Childhood Chronic Illness Epidemic | Why More Kids Are Sick And What You Can Do | Documenting Hope Ep. 146

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Year-Round Sports, Early Burnout: What Every Parent Should Know | HoopEd Founder Jonathan Scribner Ep. 145

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REPLAY| From Cult Survivor to Yale Graduate and Loving Father of Three | Peter Gronvall's Story Ep 144

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The Lasting Impact Of A Dad On A Child's Development | Father's Day Special Ep. 143

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Drowning Is the Leading Cause of Death for Children Ages 1–4 | One Mother’s Journey to Prevent Drowning Through The Sylas Project Ep. 142

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Memorial Day Special: Helping Those Navigating The Death Of A Service Member Or Veteran | Tragedy Assistance Program For Survivors Ep. 141

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$48,000 Raised At Our Derby Party | The Unique Way We Got Our Guests Mingling And Giving Ep. 140

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Two Day Cycling Challenge Honoring Veterans & First Responders | The Face of America Challenge | Mike Beezley Ep. 139

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The Lawyer That Took Down Dupont | The Story Behind The Feature Film "Dark Waters" | Robert Bilott, Esq. Episode 138

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How Is Interfaith Works Changing The Lives Of Over 35,000 People In Montgomery County? Our Derby Party Benefiting Interfaith Works Is May 3rd; Learn About Some Of Our Amazing Prizes And Where You Can Register! | CEO Interfaith Works Courtney Hall

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Why Are Oysters Crucial To The Survival And Growth Of Other Marine Species? What Impact Do Oysters Have On Our Waterways? | Oyster Recovery Partnership | Paul Schurick Ep. 136

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The Unintended Consequences of Glyphosate. What are Dead Zones, Regenerative Farming and Should You Drink Raw Milk? | Grand View Farm Owner And Farmer Nick Bailey Explains How His Farm Is Helping Families Secure Nutrient Dense Food. Ep. 135

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What Exactly Is Parkinson's, Who Does It Affect And How Do We Treat This Disease? | Founder of Together For Sharon Dr. George Ackerman Ep. 134

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What Really Is In Your Kids' School Lunch? Plus What Is Leaky Gut And The GAPS Diet? | Founder of School of Lunch Hilary Boynton Ep. 133

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What Impact Does A Safe Home Have On A Child's Education? | Boys Hope Girls Hope Baltimore Executive Director Arlene Hackbarth Ep. 132

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How Screens Are Destroying Your Kids And How To Save Them | Screen Strong Founder Melanie Hempe Ep. 131

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$187,500 Raised in 2024| Our 2025 Upcoming Events And One New Years Resolution That Changed My Marriage Ep. 130

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What Are Essential Items Foster Children Need? Amy Vale Foster Mom of 10 And Founder of For The Cubs | Specialized Items For Eating, Sleeping And Soothing Your Little One | Every Purchase Helping Foster Children | Holiday Season Special Ep. 129

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How Can We Help Women And Children This Holiday Season? | Shawn Yancy's Winter Wonderland AND New Scholarship Programs for Young Moms | Giving Foundation for Women & Children Ep. 128

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Giving Tuesday | We Recap Some Of Our Favorite Charities We Interviewed In 2024 | Tips On Charitable Giving Ep. 127

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1 Out Of Every 100 Children Are Born With A Congenital Heart Defect | How Are Countries Without The Proper Medical Facilities Able To Help These Children? Save A Child's Heart Ep. 126

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What Type Of Impact Does Golf Have On Wounded Veterans? | We Speak With Veteran Jason David & Salute Military Golf Association Executive Director Chris Johnson | Veterans Day Special Ep. 125

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$45,000 Raised At Our Halloween Party For A Young Boy Battling Brain Cancer | Q&A Should My Fundraiser Be Themed? Ep 124

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October Is Domestic Violence Awareness Month | Why Are Women Who Are Victims Of Domestic Abuse Not Able To Receive Essential Items? | Personal Care Foundation Founder Carol Freitas Ep. 123

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Our Annual Halloween Bash | Q&A: Why Is No One Donating To My Child's Fundraiser? Ep. 122

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Can Women Have It All OR Can They Have It All Just Not All At Once? | Best-Selling Author Erica Komisar "Being There: Why Prioritizing Motherhood In The First Three Years Matters" Ep. 121

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JUST TRYAN IT Recap | Q&A Should You Host Your Fundraising Event At Your Home Or A Venue? Ep 120

53

What Is Instrumental In Breaking The Poverty Cycle? What Does Housing Really Look Like In Ward 7 & 8 in DC? | Furnish Hope DC Ep. 119

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The Devastating Issue Many Families Are Facing When They Have A Child In Treatment For Pediatric Cancer | Our Family Fun Event for JUST TRYAN IT Ep, 118

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How Does Music Impact Memory? Award-Winning Musician And Songwriter Emma G Delves Into How Music Stimulates The Brain To Record Memories And Aids In Memory Recovery | Ep. 117

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Simple And Effective Ways To Improve Your Mental Health And Others | FISH Apparel Company Co-Founder Bryan Fisher Ep. 116

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What Is The Common Challenge That The Majority Of Men In Transitional Housing Faced In Childhood? | Exodus Place Founder Robb Munger Ep.115

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The Collapse of Parenting | NYT Best Selling Author Dr. Leonard Sax Ep 114

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How One Man's Love for Baseball Creates Unforgettable Family Memories | Bethesda Big Train Co-Founder Bruce Adams Ep. 113

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Father's Day Special: The Essential Role of Dads in the Family Ep. 112

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What Is Threatening Our Food Security And Where Is Our Meat Really Coming From? | R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Ep 111

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Are Corporations Taking Over Our Food Supply? | Founder of From the Farm AJ Richards Ep 110

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The #1 Cause of Death for Children Under 5 is Drowning, How Can We Protect Our Kids? | CAST Founder Liz Huber Ep. 109

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1 Out of 3 Children Are On The Free And Reduced Lunch Program, How Can We Help These Kids? | KIND Founder Jeremy Lichtenstein Ep. 108

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Why Does Honduras Have More Sexual Abuse Towards Children Than Any Other Country In Latin America? | Casa de Abby Michael Vincent Ep 107

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$63,000 Raised At Our Vanishing Fathers Book Launch | Our Derby Charity Party And My Upcoming TGIF Speaking Engagement Both Happening in May Ep 106

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How They Are Serving Over 56K People Nutritious Meals Daily | Meals on Wheels Takoma Park Executive Director Ruth Masterson Ep 105

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How Fentanyl Is Being Sold In Deadly Doses To Children On Social Media | National Crime Prevention Council CEO Paul DelPonte Ep 104

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Vanishing Fathers Series | Can one involved father have a lasting impact on future generations? Ep 103

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Vanishing Fathers Series | Overcoming A Childhood of Abuse, Victor Marx's Story Ep 102

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Vanishing Fathers Series | From Losing His Father to Becoming An Extraordinary Husband, Father & Coach | Gerald Truman Ep 101

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Vanishing Fathers Series | Everclear Lead Singer Art Alexakis | The Story Behind "Father of Mine" Ep 100

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Vanishing Fathers Series | Recipe for Recovery Celebrity Chef Ashish Alfred's Story Ep.99

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Vanishing Fathers Series | Becoming the Father He Never Had | Michael Callahan's Story Ep 98

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Vanishing Fathers Series | Victim to Victor, Beyond Sex Trafficking | Annette Mango's Story Ep 97

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Vanishing Fathers Series | Survivor of Sex Trafficking to Dedicating Her Life to Helping Other Women | Camille Briggs’ Story Ep 96

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Vanishing Fathers Series | From Cult Survivor to Yale Graduate and Loving Father of Three | Peter Gronvall's Story Ep 95

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Vanishing Fathers Series, When Stepdads Step Up | NFL Player Justin Pugh's Story Ep 94

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Combating Ableism | Through Her Eyes Author Keshia LaVett Ep 93

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Driving Change: How Donating Cars and Real Estate Fuels Charitable Impact and Supports Seniors | Howard Pearl from CARS Ep 92

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$248,375 Raised In 2023 And What We Have Planned for 2024 | Ep 91

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What is Needed in Israel And The Misconceptions | The Global Action Institute with Ceila Cortes Ep.90

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Achieving Financial Freedom for Domestic Abuse Victims | Dr. Ludy Green Ep.89

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Giving Tuesday | I Go Over Several Different Organizations So You Can Find The One That Resonates With You! Ep 88

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Our Halloween Party Recap & Everything you NEED to Know To Execute A Successful Event with Marketing Guru Julie Schumacher Sasse Agency| Ep 87

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Providing Emergency Travel for Loved ones of Wounded, ill, and Injured Service Members, Veterans, and Fallen Officers | Luke's Wings Ep 86

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Reinventing Lives Through Athletics and Mentorship: The Inspiring Journey of Ashley | Mentoring Through Athletics Ep 85

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Creating A Space For Individuals with Disabilities to Thrive | Main Street Ep. 84

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Making Fitness Accessible For All: Empowering People With Disabilities Through Physical Activity | The Spirit Club Foundation Ep 83

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Teaching Children About Money, Hard Work, and Empathy | Ep 82

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Why Are The Poverty Numbers Increasing? We Get To The Root Cause | The Shared Humanity Project Ep.81

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Everclear Lead Singer Art Alexakis | The Story Behind "Father of Mine" | Ep 80

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How A Kids Triathlon Is Helping Families Dealing With A Pediatric Cancer Diagnosis | JUST TRYAN IT Ep. 79

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6.5 Million Dogs & Cats Go To Shelters Each Year; What Can We Do About This? | PetConnect Rescue Ep. 78

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Combatting the Diaper Crisis: A Conversation with Lindsay Gill, Founder of The Napkin Network | Ep 77

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Why Taking A Holistic Approach is Best for Children in Shelters | Empower 4 Life | Ep 76

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Providing Performance Opportunities for Young Adults with Developmental Disabilities | ArtStream | Ep 75

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$117,000 Raised & What You Need To Know When Choosing A Venue | 74

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73 | How Young Girls Are Being Trafficked Right Here in the US | Empower Her Network

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72 | How Will Gene Editing Help Individuals with Muscular Dystrophy? | Strongest Hearts

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71 | A Community for Children on The Autism Spectrum | XMinds

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70 A Mother's Love | Finding The Cure for Rare Pediatric Brain Cancer

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69 | $54K Raised for KIND Recap & Why we started Bethesda's Best Happy Hour

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68 How To Run A Successful Nonprofit | Nonprofit Leaders Forum

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67 Feeding Kids In Need One Backpack At A Time | KIND

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66 Helping Women With Rare Forms of Endometrial Cancers | Laughlin Family Foundation

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Ep. 065 How Board Members Are Key To Your Success | Truman Charities 2022 Recap

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Ep. 064 Did You Know 80% of Inmates Have Been Touched By The Foster Care System? Find Out How Rob Sheer Founder of Comfort Cases is Changing The Foster Care System One Child At A Time

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Ep. 063 Over 300 Homes Built For Disabled Veterans. How Have They Been Able To Gift A Mortgage Free Home Every 11 Days? It All Began After 911 | Building Homes For Heroes

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Ep 062 "A Son With Two Moms" Author Tony Hynes Speaks About His Experience Growing Up With Two White Moms As A Black Child, While Being In Split Custody With His Biological Family

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Ep. 061 Saving Dogs From Kill Shelters | Lonely Hearts Animal Rescue

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Ep. 060 A Mother's Love: Funding the Cure for Rare Pediatric Cancer

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Ep. 059 How One Restaurateur Is Feeding The Hungry And Supporting Restaurants Simultaneously | Feed The Fridge

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Ep. 058 How God Inspired A Pastor To Restore Bikes For Those In Need | Bike Ministry

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Ep. 057 How A Kids' Triathalon Supports Pediatric Cancer Patients

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Ep 056: CAST - Preventing Infants & Toddlers from Drowning

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Ep 055: AeroAngel - Providing Free Medical Flights to Critically Ill Children

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Ep 054: Truman Charities - How we raised 1.5 Million for Various Charities

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Ep 053: Foxie G Foundation - Creating a Safe Haven for Slaughter bound Racehorses

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Ep 052: Elder Outreach Center - How Highschool Students Are Making A Difference At Local Senior Centers

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Ep 051: A Wider Circle On A Mission To End Poverty

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Ep 050: Education, Networking and Advocacy at the Center for Nonprofit Advancement

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Ep 049: DC Diaper Bank - Changing Babies Changes Lives

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Ep 048: Icing Smiles Turning Cake Batter and Icing into Smiles and Joy

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Ep 047: Gray for Glioblastoma creating a hopeful and positive space for all

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Ep 046: So What Else Strives to Assist All Children in Reaching Their Full Potential

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Ep 045: Hope for Henry Reinventing the Pediatric Patient Experience

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Ep 044: NAMI Supporting individuals and Families affected by Mental illness

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Ep 043: Strengthen Our Community Through Collective Acts of Kindness with Goods for Good

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Ep 042: Using Games For Good Causes

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Ep 041: Ending Homelessness, Rebuilding Lives with Friendship Place

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Ep 040: City Dogs & City Kitties Dedicated to Finding Loving and Forever Homes for all Rescues

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Ep 038: Unifying the Chromosome 8p Community While Accelerating Treatments for Tomorrow

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Ep 037: The Crunchy Life Book Series Teaching Valuable Lessons for Kids

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Ep 036: Main Street Redefining Inclusivity

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Ep 035: Restoring Dignity to Foster Children through Comfort Cases

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Ep 034: Restore Hope Liberia providing Health, Education and Opportunity to Liberians

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Ep 033: Easterseals Serving the Community for Over 100 years

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Ep 032: How the Chamber is Empowering Small Business Owners

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Ep 031: Reuniting Soldiers After War

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Ep 030: Helping Veterans become Entrepreneurs

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Ep 029: Protecting Our Defenders Through the HM2 Buck For Hope Foundation

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Ep 028: The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society: Making Strides in Patient Care and Research

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Ep 027: Increasing Access to Rehabilitation Care For Individuals Who Have Breast Cancer

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Ep 026: Using Integrative Medicine for Pain Management

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Ep 025: Empowering People in Mental Health Recovery to Live Independently

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Ep 024: Helping Those With Disabilities Through fitness at the Spirit Club Foundation

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Ep 023: Rotarians supporting our Military through their Purple Tee Golf Tournament

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Ep 022: Feeding Those in Need One Meal at a Time

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Ep 021: Building self-esteem and independence at the Columbia House for the Blind

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Ep 020: Helping Women Recover from Breast Cancer Surgery One Basket at a Time

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Ep 019: Conquering Mental Illness Through Storytelling and Expression

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Ep 018: From the NFL to Empowering the Future Leaders of Tomorrow

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Ep 017 Helping Children With Autism Through Sports and Recreational Programs

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Ep 016 Tiffany Shares Her Secrets On How You Can Achieve Overall Wellness

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Ep 015 Transforming Lives by assisting in shelter, nourishment, and job placement for those in Need

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Ep 014 Striving to Make the World a Greener Place

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Ep 013 Maryland Golf Tournaments Helping Kids in Need

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Ep 012 Educating our Youth Though the Introduction to the Arts

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Ep 011 Mobilizing The Importance of Mental Health

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Ep 010 Simple and Strategic Marketing that Motivates!

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Ep 009 Rescue, Rehoming and Second chances gives animals a New Life

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Ep 008 How To Help Reduce Your Energy Cost & Help A Great Cause with Russell Lacey

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Ep 007 How Hope Connections programs are changing lives for cancer patients and their families

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Ep 006 A home for kids when cancer hits home - Christopher's Haven

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Ep 005 Lifting the Stigma of Mental Illness with Bo's Effort

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Ep 004 Creating a Successful Event and 3 Inexpensive Ways to Increase your Home Value

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Ep 003 The Importance of Paying it Forward and Key Tips on How to Run Successful After School Programs

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Ep 002 Fundraising expert Heidi Webb shares her secrets on how to take your non-profit to the next level

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Ep 001 Insights and Online Raffle Ideas from the Founder of KIND