Our Future is Kind Podcast guest James Staton rescued 19 of us (including himself and me!) from the Hurricane Helene disaster zone after two days. This is our story.

He is originally from Charlotte, NC and currently lives in Orange County, NC. He graduated from West Charlotte High School and North Carolina A & T University. He enjoys spending time with family and friends, dining out, traveling, and playing golf. He spent 13 years working for the Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools, where he tutored and coached youth football and women’s basketball. He is passionate about giving back to the community and working with youth. Currently, he works at North Carolina Central University as an Employee Relations Consultant in Human Resources. He's a people person who loves to help others whenever he can. Get in touch with James at [jimmy70411 at gmail.com].

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Our Future is Kind Podcast is a podcast in search of a kinder future. Here, we interview futurists, artists, politicians, ethicists, corporate leaders, politicians, and others that our audience suggests so that we can - Generate ideas about what the future *should* look like, and - Learn how to exercise our kindness to help build that better, kinder future. Podcast Episode with James Staton, release date: February 7, 2025.

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**** Help with disaster recovery! ****

North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund 

https://pay.payitgov.com/ncdonations

Summary: Provides financial support for rebuilding efforts and disaster recovery across North Carolina.

Feeding the Carolinas

https://feedingthecarolinas.org/

Summary: A network of food banks addressing food insecurity in North and South Carolina, ensuring families have access to nutritious meals.

North Carolina Diaper Bank

https://ncdiaperbank.org/

Summary: Supplies diapers, hygiene products, and other essential items to families in need across North Carolina.

United Way of North Carolina

https://www.unitedwaync.org/

Summary: Supports a wide range of community-based programs, including disaster response, food assistance, and housing initiatives.

Brother Wolf Animal Rescue

https://www.bwar.org/

Summary: An Asheville-based organization providing shelter, adoption services, and disaster relief for pets and animals in need.

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