In our upcoming podcast episode, we’re thrilled to welcome Julia Caribardi, Director of Camp Services at Camp Ozanam and the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Detroit. Join us as we explore the incredible impact of summer camp and how it serves as a transformative experience for youth. With over 100 years of history, Camp Ozanam has empowered more than 128,000 campers to connect with nature, build self-confidence, and develop leadership skills—all while exploring their faith. Best of all, this amazing opportunity is offered at no cost to qualifying youth in the Detroit area. Tune in to discover how Camp Ozanam is shaping the lives of young individuals and making a difference in the community!

Curt Bowen, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Semilla Nueva, joins us to talk about their bold mission: using better seeds to fight poverty and malnutrition. Across Central America, smallholder farmers face huge challenges—from poor yields to poor nutrition and climate change. But with biofortified, high-yield, climate-resilient corn seed, Curt and his team are giving families the tools to thrive.

In our next episode, we’ll explore how faith, determination, and innovation are taking root and bringing about a brighter future.

Nicole Gize, Vice President of Advancement and Communications at Detroit Cristo Rey High School, joins us to share how faith, education, and opportunity are opening doors for young people in the heart of Detroit. With a 100% college acceptance rate and an innovative work-study model, Cristo Rey is helping students from underserved communities dream bigger—and achieve more. In this episode, we’ll explore the power of possibility when faith meets determination.

The first episode of Inspired By Their Stories features an interview with Bonnie Schmidt, the co-founder of The IDDeal Foundation, a non-profit based in Palm Beach County, FL. The Pulte Family Charitable Foundation is proud of its relationship with The IDDeal Foundation and the work they are doing for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.

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