Making Our World Better
Lively conversations with inspiring people who every day are making our world better. Listen in an be encouraged that no matter where you are in your life, there are ways you can make our world better. Hosted by Jay Clark, Principal of JC Charity Services.
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The"Making Our World Better" podcast is a production of JC Charity Services.
With more than 16,000 nonprofit organizations in the Denver Metro area, it is difficult for nonprofits and their leaders to thrive in a hyper-competitive, do-more-with less environment. With lessons learned from more than 20 years of successfully leading nonprofit organizations, JC Charity Services can help leaders navigate the potholes they face every day and grow their organization.
We would love to talk to have a conversation about how we can elevate your organization or feature you on this podcast - contact Jay Clark at jay@jccharityservices.com.
Episodes
Thursday Jul 07, 2022
Thursday Jul 07, 2022
The death of a parent can have tragic, long-term effects. Judi's House and the JAG Institute shine a light into the darkest of times for children and families who suffer the trauma of loss. Brook Griese, PhD, joins us for a conversation about how she and her husband Brian took a joint vision and built a groundbreaking, innovative, loving organization that has earned national recognition for grief support and therapy.
To learn more about Judi's House and the JAG Institute, and how you can volunteer or support these great organizations, visit www.judishouse.org or call 720-941-0331.
To learn more about the services Jay Clark can offer to elevate your organization through JC Charity & Events Services, visit www.makingourworldbetter.com.
Tuesday Jul 05, 2022
Tuesday Jul 05, 2022
Bruce Springsteen said, "The best music is essentially there to provide you something to face the world with." Teach Rock, an organization founded by Steven Van Zandt, created a high school curriculum to open the world of history, science, culture and more through music, giving high school students something to face the world with. You will hear from Teach Rock partner and education innovator Pat McGuire on how this program is creating impacts across the globe.
To learn more about Teach Rock, visit www.teachrock.org; to contact Pat directly, email him at mac@teachrock.org.
To learn more about the services Jay Clark can offer to elevate your organization through JC Charity & Events Services, visit www.makingourworldbetter.com.
Thursday Jun 30, 2022
Thursday Jun 30, 2022
Author, speaker, teacher and master storyteller Ted Simendinger paints a picture of how a group of guys turned their brotherhood, and their love of baseball, into the No Bats Baseball Club, an organization that has donated more than $2.2 million to more than 40 charities across the U.S. and beyond and made our world better.
To learn more about Ted's speaking, books and sales talent development, visit his website at www.oceanpalmer.com, or contact him directly at at Ted@oceanpalmer.com. To learn more about the No Bats Baseball Club, visit www.nobats.com.
To learn more about the services Jay Clark can offer to elevate your organization through JC Charity & Events Services, visit www.makingourworldbetter.com.
Monday Jun 27, 2022
Monday Jun 27, 2022
For self-esteem, appearance matters, especially when you are a young student trying to navigate the world of elementary, middle or high school. The good people at Clothes To Kids figured it out - clothe a kid and you'll change their life. Clothes to Kids Executive Director Valerie Lunka shares how the organization elevates confidence and dignity and provides an awesome customer experience to the people they serve and the organization's army of volunteers.
To learn more about Clothes To Kids or to donate or volunteer with this magical organization, visit www.ClothesToKids.org or email Val at val@clothestokids.org.
To learn more about the services Jay Clark can offer to elevate your organization through JC Charity & Events Services, visit www.makingourworldbetter.com.
Monday Jun 20, 2022
Monday Jun 20, 2022
Few professional athletes "walk the walk" of giving back to the community like Bill Hanzlik, CEO of the Gold Crown Foundation. From humble beginnings of a one-week girl's basketball camp, Hanzlik and his team have grown the Gold Crown Foundation to one of the premier youth sports and education organizations in the Rocky Mountain region. Bill's passion for making a difference in the lives of young people will shine through as he explains the philosophies and means the Gold Crown Foundation has used to grow.
For more information on the Gold Crown Foundation, its programs and facilities, visit www.goldcrownfoundation.com.
To learn more about the services Jay Clark can offer to elevate your organization through JC Charity & Events Services, visit www.makingourworldbetter.com.
Monday Jun 13, 2022
Monday Jun 13, 2022
"Big Bill" Ficke is a Denver legend who is dedicated to making our world better through his business success at Big Bill's NY Pizza. Bill is fulfilling his life's calling to help others with his annual "9/11 Day of Giving" fundraiser has raised nearly $2 million for families fighting cancer. His story ties together his love affair with basketball, his entrepreneurial spirit, his New York roots and the deep love he carries for his departed wife JoAnn.
To learn more about Big Bill's NY Pizza and support the JoAnn B. Ficke Cancer Foundation, visit www.bigbillsnypizza.com and www.jbfcf.org.
To learn more about the services Jay Clark can offer to elevate your organization through JC Charity & Events Services, visit www.makingourworldbetter.com.