Dose of Good

Human Trafficking is not a topic I previously knew much about. I definitely didn't think about it happening in my own state of NH. I wanted to learn more about it and found out about Brigid's House of Hope. I learned so much in this episode and it is one of the most impactful ones I've done. I really hope you will take time to listen and learn about Human Trafficking and Brigid's House of Hope.

Brigid's House of Hope is New Hampshire's first long-term housing program for survivors of human trafficking in New Hampshire and surrounding areas. Our comprehensive support services are crafted to address the needs of each survivor in our care, recognizing the unique journey of recovery each survivor embarks upon.
For more information or to donate please visit https://brigidshouseofhope.org/

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This episode features Al Sypek and Remi (Bill) Fortin from The Londonderry Alert Team.

The Londonderry ALERT team is dedicated in loving memory of Dylan Drinan. Dylan was a three year old boy who sadly passed away after wandering away from his home on September 9, 2003. 

ALERT’s mission is to maintain a trained, dedicated group of volunteers to:

 Assist our community and its public safety departments in times of need; Serve as a source for education about emergency preparedness and prevention; and provide a valuable resource for the community through the continuous training and involvement of our members.

For more information on The Londonderry ALERT Team please visit https://www.londonderryalert.org/

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Here we are 20 episodes in. Episode 20 features Webster House, located in Manchester NH, which has been providing a supportive place for those unable to live at home since 1884. Children between the ages of 8 & 18 come to the Webster House when it is in their best interest to live away from their home for a period of time. Webster House provides a substitute home for these children, offering a secure and structured environment with the primary goals of providing stability to a child’s life while rebuilding self-esteem, and confidence, and reestablishing and rebuilding family relationships, whenever possible. For many children, the Webster House provides a home environment where structure, safety, love, caring, respect and stability exist. 
It was a pleasure to speak with Michelle the CEO.
I hope you enjoy this episode and learning about Webster House. After the episode please check out their website where you can make donations or check out their upcoming events/fundraisers.
https://www.websterhousenh.org/
https://www.facebook.com/thewebsterhouse

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In addition to highlighting non-profits, I want to highlight individuals who are doing good things in their community and helping to make the world a better place. It was recommended by multiple people that I have Megan Plaza on the podcast. Megan is a remarkable 15-year-old who is doing so many positive things and also started her own non-profit.
The Suitcase Project is dedicated to restoring foster children’s dignity and self-worth by providing them with proper luggage. We collect donations of new and gently used suitcases and duffel bags during outreach events and collaborate with several non-profit groups to ensure these donations reach the children who need them most. Each suitcase is a symbol of stability and hope.
I hope you enjoy learning more about Megan. Be sure to send me other individuals to feature on the podcast.

For more information about The Suitcase Project please visit https://www.thesuitcaseprojectnh.org/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552713971172
https://www.instagram.com/thesuitcaseprojectnh/
To follow Megan's journey as Miss Capital Area's Teen follow https://www.instagram.com/meganplaza.mao/

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Merry Christmas if you are listening to this in real-time. I want to share a special episode with you, seeing that it's Christmas Eve when this releases. As you know, if you've listened to the podcast, on every show, I ask my guests what the kindest thing they've witnessed or been a part of is. This is one of my favorite moments in each episode because it always warms my heart and is a good reminder of the kindness that is always going on in the world. I thought I would put together all the episodes I've done so far and share the responses back to back with you. I hope you enjoy getting an extra dose of good during your holiday season. I will be back in the new year with brand-new episodes!

The  Traveling Tooth Fairies is dedicated to providing no-cost dental care and education to students in grades K-8 in Nashua, ensuring that every child has access to vital oral health services. By offering evidence-based treatments—such as screenings, guided tooth brushing, sealants, protective restorations,  and fluoride applications—directly in schools, we aim to eliminate barriers to care and create a nurturing environment that supports children's health and learning.
I'm so glad this organization was brought to my attention. Oral health is often overlooked but is an important part of overall health. My guest, Myra, talks about this and shares the amazing work that Traveling Tooth Fairies has accomplished in a short time.

For more information or to donate to the Traveling Tooth Fairies please visit
https://travelingtoothfairies.com/

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Today's episode features Scouting America, which you may know as the Boy Scouts. The organization has undergone many changes over the last few years, and there are many exciting and enriching opportunities available. You may think you know what Scouting is all about, but I hope you'll listen to this episode to learn about the amazing opportunities they have to offer kids.

The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) provides the nation’s foremost youth program of character development and values-based leadership training, which helps young people be “Prepared. For Life.®” The Scouting organization is composed of more than 1 million youth members between the ages of 5 and 21 and more than 628,000 volunteers in local councils throughout the United States and its territories.

For more information about scouting please visit scouting.org
For information on scouting in NH or to find your local chapter please visit
NHScouting.org and 603Scouts.org
You can also call 603-625-6431 or email [email protected]

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The New Hampshire Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is the featured organization on today's episode.
Their mission is to save the lives of companion animals through rescue, rehabilitation, and adoption; to promote learning, eliminate animal cruelty and be a leader in advancing the highest standards of animal welfare.
I speak with Savannah Alcerro the Director of Animal Services.
The NHSPCA offers so much in addition to animal sheltering. I hope you will learn a lot more about them by the end of this episode. I know I did.
For more information or to get involved please visit, https://nhspca.org/

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In this episode, I speak to Jeanne and Sara from Best Buddies.
Best Buddies International is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, inclusive living, and family support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
I found this episode to be very informative and inspiring. They are currently looking for people to become buddies in their citizens' program to be matched for a one-to-one friendship. After listening to this episode I hope that you will feel inspired too and will get involved in whatever capacity you can.
For more information about Best Buddies in your community please visit https://www.bestbuddies.org/
If you are in New Hampshire visit https://www.bestbuddies.org/newhampshire/

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This episode features the American Cancer Society. The mission of the American Cancer Society is to improve the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support, to ensure everyone has an opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer. I spoke with the government affairs director, Mike, and Michelle, a cancer patient. We cover an array of topics highlighting not only the work the American Cancer Society does but also the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network. We talk about the most common types of cancer, what you can do to prevent cancer and so much more. I hope you will listen to this important and informative episode. I think everyone has been affected by cancer in some way throughout their life and I hope you will share this episode to inform others and also spread a dose of good.

For more information on the American Cancer Society and topics discussed today please visit,
https://www.cancer.org/
https://www.fightcancer.org/
https://nhbcc.org/

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