"Voices of Generosity" - A GCC Pod

A Meal. A Home. A Future. Is it possible to serve over 380,000 meals a year while treating every single person with the dignity of a guest? On this episode of Voice of Generosity, we are joined by Steve Cook of Blanchet House & Farm to explore the heart of Old Town Portland's most vital lifeline. In this deeply moving conversation, Steve reflects on the overwhelming spirit of giving modeled by his father and how that legacy guides him today. Steve opens up about his own profound journey through homelessness - an experience that didn't just change his life, but shaped the very way he connects with and honors the dignity of every person walking through Blanchet's doors. From the expansion of their sober living programs to the beautiful sanctuary of the newly opened Bethanie's Room woman's shelter, Steve and the rest of the open-hearted individuals working/volunteering for the programs know that while a meal is a necessity, compassion can be a cure. Tune in for a story about heritage, the power of perspective, and the heartbeat of a community that refuses to look away. To support Blanchet House & Farm's mission or to contribute to the ongoing needs of Bethanie's Room, please visit their website @ blanchethouse.org or follow them @ blanchethouse on socials.If you would like to support the work of Generous-City Corp, you can do so here: Become a sponsorDonatePurchase merchShare your generosity storyYou can also follow us on socials @ generouscitycorp Let's continue supporting our local nonprofit organizations and spreading generosity one city, one person, one moment at a time. #generositystartswithme

Welcome to Voices of Generosity - where everyday acts of generosity get a microphone. In our debut episode, I sit down with my friend Amani Austin - a culturally responsive and equitable evaluator and founder of AAdvocatesWith, a Black woman-owned consulting firm helping organisations move equity from intention to measurable impact. Amani doesn't just evaluate programs - she helps nonprofits and businesses ask deeper questions about who they're serving, how they're serving, and whether their impact truly reflects their values. In this episode we explore:What it actually means to be a culturally responsive and equitable evaluatorWhy equity-centred evaluation is essential - not optional - in nonprofit and professional spacesHow Amani's personal journey and legacy of generosity shaped her callingWhat generosity means to her - and how she integrates it into her work every dayAmani brings both heart and expertise to every organizations she partners with. If you are a nonprofit leader, business owner, or change-maker looking to measure and amplify your impact through an equity lens, Amani is someone you need to know. Learn more about her work at aadvocateswith.com and subscribe to her newsletter to stay connected. Listen. Subscribe. Share. If this episode resonates, consider supporting Generous-City Corp through a donation, sponsorship, or by sharing this podcast with someone who believes generosity deserves a platform. And if you have a story of generosity - send it to us! We want to hear it.  generouscitycorp.orgMusic by the talented TuiDaShark. 

What if the people serving with joy were the voices we amplified the loudest?In our debut episode of Voices of Generosity, I sit down with my friend Amani Austin- someone who shows up to work within her community with relentless energy, deep compassion, and a joy that refused to burn out. Come get the spoiler! March 4th, we launch. This isn't just a podcast. It's a movement to give generosity a microphone. Follow. Subscribe. Share. And if you have a story - we're ready to hear it! Follow our nonprofit organization Generous-City Corp and be part of the work we are doing to spread generosity one city, one person, one moment at at time.