DoGood Radio

We are joined today by the Mayor of Lexington, Linda Gorton, to discuss defeating women stereotypes, the royal family, and why giving is a fundamental aspect of the community we love!

Thank you for an amazing year of The DoGood Radio Hour - we look forward to spending more time with you in 2023!

Happy Holidays!

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To learn more about who we are and what we do at Blue Grass Community Foundation, visit us at www.bgcf.org

Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @bgcfky

Our theme song, "Happy Tune," is written and performed by Brother Smith, www.brothersmithband.com

Today, we are going back to our very first episode together and taking a walk down memory lane before jumping into 2023!

A very special thanks to all of the amazing guests we've had this year - thank you for being a light in our community and DOING GOOD!

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For more information on Blue Grass Community Foundation, visit bgcf.org or follow us Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @bgcfky.

Our theme song, "Happy Tune," is written and performed by Brother Smith www.brothersmithband.com

Today, we are throwing it back to an episode we recorded during warmer weather! Join us today on the DoGood Radio Hour where we spend time with the incomparable, Dr. Vanessa Holden, about her work with the Digital Access Project (DAP), being a Lexington transplant, and the importance of protecting and sharing stories.

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To learn more about Vanessa Holden, please visit https://history.as.uky.edu/users/vnho222

To learn more about Blue Grass Community Foundation, please visit www.bgcf.org

Our theme song, "Happy Tune," is written and performed by Brother Smith - https://www.brothersmithband.com/

Part 2 of our GoodGiving Challenge series invites you to meet all 200 nonprofits participating this year!

After listening, head over to BGGIVES.ORG to give to one (or more!) of your favorite organizations and help our community going into 2023!

THE GOODGIVING CHALLENGE IS KICKING OFF TOMORROW!

Join us for this first installment of our very first 2-part(y) series on all things GoodGiving. BGCF's Lauren Parsons and Scott Fitzpatrick joins us in the podlab to talk about how to give, why to give, and most importantly, what gifts during the GoodGiving Challenge can do for our communities in Central and Appalachia Kentucky!

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For more information on the GoodGiving Challenge, visit www.bggives.org.

For more information on who we are and what we do at BGCF, visit www.bgcf.org.

Our theme song, "Happy Tune," is written and performed by Brother Smith - www.brothersmithband.com

If you are a member of the Lexington community, you probably know today's guest. The unbelievable, Tanya Torp, visited the podlab to talk about living in your passion, Step by Step and the beautiful support they offer to young mothers, and how faith and self-worth can change your perspective.

If you are in need of a mood-boost this cold Monday, THIS IS YOUR EPISODE.

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To learn more about Step by Step, visit

https://sbslex.org/

To learn more about Tanya and her work, visit https://www.tanyatorp.com/

To learn more about who we are and what we do at BGCF, visit www.bgcf.org

Our theme song is "Happy Tune," written and performed by Brother Smith - www.brothersmithband.com

BooGood Season may be over, but we are still SCREAMING (with excitement) for today's episode of the DoGood Radio Hour!

Join us today as we chat with Teresa Barton and LeeAnn Snelling about the newest DoGood initiative hitting Frankfort this week, Give Me Shelter.

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To learn more about Give Me Shelter, visit

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085601078780

To learn more about who we are and what we do at BGCF, visit www.bgcf.org

Our theme song is "Happy Tune," written and performed by Brother Smith - www.brothersmithband.com

👻 HAPPY BOOGOOD SEASON! 🎃

If you are looking for a little halloween spice, a little DoGood magic, a whole lot of Lexington love, join us on the DoGood Radio Hour today as we are talking to Dr. Jonathan Coleman about some of the best ghost stories Lexington has to offer!

Are there ghosts roaming the streets of Lexington? Listen to this episode and decide for yourself!

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To learn more about The Blue Grass Trust for Historic Preservation, visit

https://www.bluegrasstrust.org/

To learn more about who we are and what we do at BGCF, visit www.bgcf.org

Our theme song is "Happy Tune," written and performed by Brother Smith - www.brothersmithband.com

On today's episode, we have Amy Samples and Ramel Bradley from AppHarvest! We chat about a deep love for food, Appalachia, and unique opportunities our Bluegrass state has to offer...especially in relation to AppHarvest's innovative AgTech Program!

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To learn more about AppHarvest, visit www.appharvest.com

To learn more about who we are and what we do at BGCF, visit www.bgcf.org

Our theme song is "Happy Tune," written and performed by Brother Smith - www.brothersmithband.com

David Laurenvil of Kids MakeIt joins us today to talk about the phenomenal work they are providing in our community, plans for growth, and the best ramen dish in town!

To learn more about Kids MakeIt, visit https://kidsmakeit.org/

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The DoGood Radio Hour is brought to you by Blue Grass Community Foundation

www.bgcf.org/

@bgcfky on Instagram, Facebook & TikTok

Our theme song is "Happy Tune," written and performed by Brother Smith - www.brothersmithband.com/