Making Our World Better

Colorado Poverty Law Project | Justice and Compassion for Homelessness

The stressors confronting someone facing homelessness can be overwhelming, especially when connected to complicated legal issues. You’ll be inspired to hear from Jack Regenbogen and Ellen Lee how the Colorado Poverty Law Project is having an impact on housing justice on many levels with free legal services and more on this episode.
This podcast was brought to you by JC Charity services. Being a nonprofit leader is and I would love to help you thrive – you can find me a www.makingourworldbetter.com.
To support or learn more about the Colorado Poverty Law Project, visit www.copovertylawproject.org.
 

Jim Epstein | Creating A College Pathway Through Sports Journalism

Among the great things about sports is how they can build connections and create opportunities – opportunities beyond the field or court. You’ll hear from Jim Epstein of Write On Sports Denver how his sports journalism program is opening eyes, opening doors and opening possibilities for junior high students to create a bridge to college and big dreams.
This podcast has been brought to you by JC Charity Services – Running a nonprofit is hard and if I’d love to bolster your efforts and help you thrive. You can find me at www.makingourworldbetter.com.
To learn more about Write on sports and how your can support this awesome program, visit https://www.writeonsports.org/locations/colorado/ and find them on all the social media platforms:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/igwosdenver/?hl=en
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClJKG-o2RQFkeNzT0V77jmw
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/write-on-sports-denver/
X: https://twitter.com/WriteDenver 

Kendall Hagar | Enriching Lives With Travel

This conversation originally aired in July of 2022 - we are so proud of Kendall Hagar for recently being named the permanent Executive Director of the Wayfaring Band! As you will hear, Kendall is an inspiring leader who is devoting her life to making the world better for those with intellectual disabilities!
To learn more about The Wayfaring Band, visit www.thewayfaringband.org.
This podcast is produced by JC Charity Services - running a nonprofit organization is hard and we would love to help you thrive - find me at www.jccharityservices.com.
 

Jake Dresden | A Little Help, A Big Difference

What may seem like a small act to one person might be practically life-saving for another, which is the magic of A Little Help, an organization that builds connections to help older adults and their families. You’ll hear how this awesome nonprofit creates win-wins across the community from Metro Denver Director Jake Dresden.
Thanks for listening and thanks to Jake for his work to build a better community through A Little Help. This podcast has been brought to you by JC Charity Services – Running a nonprofit is hard and if I’d love to bolster your efforts and help you thrive. You can find me at www.makingourworldbetter.com.
To learn more about how you can volunteer and support A Little Help, visit their website at www.alittlehelp.org.
 

Karen Silverman | Providing A Voice For The Voiceless

Committed, caring and courageous – three C’s that define Denver CASA, an organization whose members steps in to be a voice for the voiceless - children who need an advocate to help navigate difficult family and legal situations. You will hear about the special people that step up to make a huge impact from Denver CASA Executive Director Karen Silverman.
This podcast was brought to you by JC Charity services. Being a nonprofit leader is and I would love to help you thrive – you can find me a www.makingourworldbetter.com.
To support or learn more about how you can become a CASA or support Denver CASA, visit www.denvercasa.org.
 

Barb Paton | Changing The World One Thoughtful Act At A Time

Think how much better the world would be if everyone was just a little more intentional about being thoughtful and kind. You’ll hear how Barb Paton is working to make this happen with her vision for August 28 as “National Thoughtful Day” and her Thoughtful Pinch brand.
This podcast has been brought to you by JC Charity Services – Running a nonprofit is hard and if you’d like to learn how we can bolster your efforts and help your team reach its goals, I’d love to have a conversation with you. You can find me at www.makingourworldbetter.com.
Follow Thoughtful Pinch on Instagram and Facebook to follow Barb and support National Thoughtful Day on August 28!
 

Bob Brocker | Making Resources for Aging Issues Accessible

Taking care of senior and older adults can be intimidating and overwhelming, but fortunately Agewise Colorado is working to provide a roadmap yo connect individuals and families to helpful resources that can ease the complexites, challenges and stress of aging issues. I’m excited to be back from a summer break and have a conversation with Agewise Colorado President Bob Brocker.
This podcast has been brought to you by JC Charity Services – Running a nonprofit is hard and if you’d like to learn how we can bolster your efforts and help your team reach its goals, I’d love to have a conversation with you. You can find me at www.makingourworldbetter.com].
To learn more about Agewise Colorado, visit their website at www.agewisecolorado.org.
Until next time, I hope you are inspired to find a way to make our world better!
 

Kelly Dunkin | Connecting People, Ideas and Nonprofits

Colorado Gives Day has transformed philanthropy in Colorado, but the organization behind it, the Colorado Gives Foundation, has an amazing impact the goes well beyond this single event, helping people in all corners of Colorado through investing, giving advising and more as Executive Director Kelly Dunkin explains in this episode
Thanks for listening and thanks to Kellie for sharing her passion and excitement for the Colorado Gives Foundation.  This podcast was brought to you by JC Charity services. Being a nonprofit leader is hard and I can help you thrive – you can find me a www.makingourworldbetter.com.
To learn more about how the Colorado gives foundation, visit www.coloradogivesfoundation.org.
 

Friends of Gueoul | Changing The World With $150

One-hundred and fifty dollars can change the world. Sounds like hyperbole, but you will hear how Elke Maguire, Marissa Messinger and the Friends of Geuoul, an incredible organization headquartered in Denver that enables female students in Senegal, Africa, is changing the trajectory of girls, families and ultimately a country, $150 at a time.
This podcast has been brought to you by JC Charity Services. Being a nonprofit leader is hard and we can help you thrive – learn how at www.makingourworldbetter.com. 
You can learn more about Friends of Gayohl and support their work at www.gueoul.org.
 

Kelli Kreps | Meeting Households In Need

One in three families in the U.S. can't weather a $400 emergency. Kelli Kreps, Executive Director of NeighborShare, and her team are addressing this with an innovative new online platform that connects people who want to help their neighbors with "just in time" help that may seem minor but has a major impact.
This podcast was brought to you by JC Charity services. Being a nonprofit leader is hard and I can help you thrive – you can find me a www.makingourworldbetter.com.
To learn more about how NeighborShare is connecting people in communities all around the country, visit www.nbshare.org.