Making Our World Better

Mike Sandgren | Tackling Homelessness In The Suburbs

While homelessness may seem like it's a big city, urban issue, suburban areas are wrestling with how to work with citizens to make a difference; thanks to a thoughtful, individualized, compassionate approach, Mike Sandgren will lay out how Arapahoe County is working with the cities of Englewood, Sheridan and Littleton on making a difference. 
To learn more about the Tri-Cities Homeless Plan, visit https://www.englewoodco.gov/our-city/community/englewood-homelessness-initiative. You can also reach Mike at msandgen@arapahoegov.com. 
This podcast is brought to you by JC Charity & Events Services - we would love to bolster your efforts and help you and your team reach your goals. You can learn more about us at www.makingourworldbetter.com. 

Andrew Brimeyer | Running To Make A Difference For Students

Running cross county or track is not always about coming in first place, it’s about bringing out the best of yourself. In this conversation with inspiring teacher and coach Andrew Brimeyer, founder of Denver Urban XC, you will hear how he combines his love of cross country running and track and field with a drive to help young athletes break down participation barriers, cross the finish line and bring out the best of themselves. To learn more about Denver Urban XC, follow the organization on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/denverurbanxc or find it on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denverurbanxc/.
Thanks for listening – this podcast has been brought to you by JC Charity and Events Services. If you are interested in I might be able to bolster your efforts and help your team achieve its goals, I would love to have a conversation with you – you can find me at www.makingourworldbetter.com.
 

John Barry | Giving Flight to Aviation Dreams

Wings Over The Rockies Museum is heaven for aviation enthusiasts, but like so many great cultural attractions, there is way more to the organization that meets the eye; listen as President and CEO John Barry explains how his organization is a national trendsetter in aviation education! To learn more about Wings Over The Rockies, visit www.wingsmuseum.org; you can find museum hours and information about all their cool programs and the Blue Skies Academy.
This podcast was sponsored by JC Charity & Events Services. If you would like to discover how we can bolster your effort or help your team achieve its goals, visit www.makingourworldbetter.com. 

JoAnn Seaman | Stewarding An Oasis Of Peace And Prayer

Tucked just off Interstate 70 just minutes outside of Denver lies one of the greatest outposts of peace and serenity in Colorado, the Mother Cabrini Shrine. Director of Development JoAnn Seaman shares some great history to the shrine, expansion plans, and how a small but might team keeps this incredible facility going.
To learn more about Mother Cabrini Shrine, or to purchase tickets to super fun upcoming Mother Cabrini Shrine Gala, visit www.mothercabrinishrine.org.
This podcast is presented by JC Charity & Events Services - we would love to have a conversation with you about how we can help your team achieve its goals. You can reach Jay Clark at jay@jccharityservices.com.

Gary Reece | Passion Drives Relentless Fight Vs. Cancer

The all-volunteer Cancer League of Colorado is an army of people driven to defeat this insidious disease, and driving the bus is President Gary Reece. Gary has been a business fixture in Colorado for decades and continues to make a mark leading this incredible organization that through its fundraising efforts has helped some of the biggest breakthroughs in cancer research in the country. The secret sauce is the organization's ability to partner with other organizations and leverage donations, so every dollar given to the Cancer League of Colorado has an exponential impact. 
To learn more and find out ways to volunteer to help, visit www.cancerleague.org.
This podcast is sponsored by JC Charity & Events Services- if you would like to find out how we can help your team achieve its goals, we'd love to have a conversation with you: contact us at www.makingourworldbetter.com

Kendall Hagar | Building Up Lives Through Wayfaring Band

Learning independence, and inter-dependence are valuable lessons the Wayfaring Band, a Colorado nonprofit dedicated to helping those with intellectual and developmental disabilities, teaches to it's merry band of travelers as together, they take wonderful expeditions all around the world. Program Director Kendal Hagar shares how enriching this life on the road is as a member of the Wayfaring Band!
To learn more about, volunteer for or support the Wayfaring Band, visit www.wayfaringband.com.
To learn more about how JC Charity & Event Services can help you and your team achieve its goals, visit us at www.makingourworldbetter.com.  Thanks for listening!

Tamra Ryan | Social Enterprise Elevates Women

A good bean soup provides protein and helps fight heart disease. For the Women's Bean Project, a good bean soup also changes lives. Hear from powerhouse CEO Tamra Ryan how this amazing social enterprise has won from a simple bean soup to one that generates millions in sales through an entire line of products and elevates women from dire circumstances to success through work.
To learn more about the Women's Bean Project and support its awesome mission, visit https://www.womensbeanproject.com.
To learn more about the services Jay Clark can offer to lift your organization through JC Charity & Events Services, visit www.makingourworldbetter.com.
 

Arland Preblud | Recovering Food, Saving People and the Planet

In this world of abundance, where so much food is wasted, and so many people experience food insecurity, Arlan Preblud and his organization We Don't Waste are creating a bridge between recovering food, feeding people and saving the environment. We Don't Waste has come a long way from humble beginnings of loading leftovers in the back of his car to today where he oversees a nationally-recognized organization with warehouse operations, a fleet of refrigerated trucks and a growing staff!
To volunteer, support or learn more about We Don't Waste, visit them online at www.wedontwaste.org, or call 720.443.6113.
To learn more about the services Jay Clark can offer to elevate your organization through JC Charity & Events Services, visit www.makingourworldbetter.com.
 

Mark McIntosh | Choosing Positivity To Help Others

Life is a roller coaster of ups and downs and while we cannot always control what happens to us, we can always control how we react to any situation. Former athlete and journalist Mark McIntosh is a shining example of choosing to help others. You will enjoy hearing Mark McIntosh's journey and adventure that led him to where he has devoted himself to making our world better through his organization A Strong Cord and more.
To learn more about Mark's speaking, coaching, books, blogs and more, visit www.seekvictory.com or email Mark directly at mark@seekvictory.com.
To learn more about the services Jay Clark can offer to elevate your organization through JC Charity & Events Services, visit www.makingourworldbetter.com.
 

Lloyd Lewis | Personal Crusade Helps Build Empire For Good

Legendary nonprofit leader Lloyd Lewis, President and CEO of arc Thrift Stores, shares how his crusade to make a better life for his son Kennedy, who was born with Down syndrome, led him to build and oversee one of Colorado's largest social enterprises, which has a billion-dollar economic impact on Colorado and helps thousands of people across the country.
To learn more about arc Thrift Stores, visit www.arcthrift.com or call 303-231-9222.
To learn more about the services Jay Clark can offer to elevate your organization through JC Charity & Events Services, visit www.makingourworldbetter.com.