In this episode, Lori speaks with Gigi Danziger, founder and investor at Eutopia Foundation, about her work creating hyperlocal philanthropic models in Hudson, New York. Gigi shares how her family history, values, and desire for community connection led her to launch initiatives such as a basic income pilot, affordable housing, medical debt relief, and the Spark of Hudson learning hub. Her story highlights how philanthropy can thrive when it's rooted in trust, sustainability, and co-creation with the community.

You'll hear about:

• How Gigi's family history inspired her philanthropic values

• The design and impact of Hudson's basic income pilot

• Why seeding power and trust are key to community-based philanthropy

• Clearing medical debt as a model for other communities

• The role of Spark of Hudson as a learning hub and gathering place

• Building sustainable, equitable models for affordable housing and farming

• Why starting small and hyperlocal creates scalable models for broader impact

• How Gigi views her legacy as sparking others to thrive

Gigi's Email: [email protected] Spark of Hudson Website: https://sparkofhudson.org/Spark of Hudson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Spark-of-Hudson-100063508631540/ Spark of Hudson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sparkofhudson/?hl=en Wally Farms Website: https://wallyfarms.com/HudsonUp Basic Income Pilot: https://sparkofhudson.org/hudsonup HudsonDots Innovative Housing: https://sparkofhudson.org/hudsondots HudsonStep Initiative: https://sparkofhudson.org/hudsonstep HudsonNest Residence: https://sparkofhudson.org/hudsonnest

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