Humanity at its Best shines a light on people and organizations bringing hope and inspiration to the world amid the pandemic. COVID-19 has altered life as we know it. Yet despite uncertainty, fear, and tragedy, there are still stories of good—good deeds, acts of kindness, moments of joy.

Today, conversations exploring the best of our own humanity. Dana Rachlin digs deeper with NYC Together. A story of healing with Pearl's Memory Babies. And Hospital Heroes supports healthcare workers with volunteers willing to share homes, meals, and caring.

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P&G has the distinct honor of being one of the oldest companies on our show, and one with a purpose that honors the organization’s legacy as much as it guides the multi-national CPG company into the future. 

Damon Jones, P&G’s Chief Communications Officer, joined Purpose 360 to talk about the company’s efforts to be “a force for good and a force for growth” across a portfolio of dozens of brands, with nearly 100,000 employees around the world. 

Listen for Damon’s insights on:

• How P&G crafted a purpose that is “built in, not bolted on” to be truly integrated in the company’s DNA—and that of its brands
• How purposes guides innovation across the organization, from global operations to brand-level improvements
• Why P&G pursues advocacy efforts around issues including gender and race equality, among others, and what the company has learned about embracing issues important to citizens
• The importance of authenticity and “walking the walk” of corporate purpose, and how P&G lives its purpose through commitments to fair and equal advertising, responsible supply chain, sustainability, and community engagement
• How the CPG company has responded to COVID-19 to protect employees in markets around the world, as well as consumers and communities 

Links & Notes

• Procter & Gamble
• P&G COVID-19 response
• Damon Jones on LinkedIn
• Citizenship Report 2019
• WSJ – P&G’s Mission to Be a Force For Good and Growth

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Humanity at its Best shines a light on people and organizations bringing hope and inspiration to the world amid the pandemic. COVID-19 has altered life as we know it. Yet despite uncertainty, fear, and tragedy, there are still stories of good—good deeds, acts of kindness, moments of joy.

Today, conversations exploring the best of our own humanity. Natasha Danielovich brings stories from the Anti-Corona Zone. Bas Welling shares Hearts for Healthcare Heroes. And two sisters spread kindness, not the virus, with Nest4Us

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Humanity at its Best shines a light on people and organizations bringing hope and inspiration to the world amid the pandemic. COVID-19 has altered life as we know it. Yet despite uncertainty, fear, and tragedy, there are still stories of good—good deeds, acts of kindness, moments of joy.

Today, conversations exploring the best of our own humanity with small business care from AshevilleStrong. Dr. Reshma Khan supports the needy with quality free healthcare at Shifa Clinics. And stories from the front line of education with Karen who shares the story of adapting her third grade class — students AND parents — to the new normal with joy and enthusiasm for learning.

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TRU Colors is a brewery that stands for unity across all kinds of communities—starting by breaking down racial barriers, stopping street violence, and bringing people together (often over a good beer). But this is a brewery unlike any other: TRU Colors was founded by and employs active, rival gang members who come together to do honest work and advance a shared mission to stop gun violence.

George Taylor, President and CEO of TRU Colors and founder of online beer community Untappd, joined Purpose 360 to share the TRU Colors story. The brewery is slated to open late summer 2020 in North Carolina. 

Listen for George’s insights on:

• Why founders opted for the brewery model as a way to employ local gang members (and why George considers TRU Colors to be “in the opportunity business”) 
• How the “unpitch” helped forge an authentic partnership between fledgling TRU Colors and Anheuser-Busch InBev
• How Community Ambassadors and the TRU Work initiative engage gang members in their communities to advance the mission to stop gun violence 

Links & Notes

• TRU Colors
• TRU Colors Culture
• Connect with George Taylor on LinkedIn

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Humanity at its Best shines a light on people and organizations bringing hope and inspiration to the world amid the pandemic. COVID-19 has altered life as we know it. Yet despite uncertainty, fear, and tragedy, there are still stories of good—good deeds, acts of kindness, moments of joy.

Today Chris Ide, CAMH VP of Corporate and Community Partnerships, joins us to talk about mental health care in the COVID era and what Canada's largest mental health teaching hospital can teach all of us about taking care of ourselves, each other, and our businesses as we look toward rebuilding.

Links & Notes

• Managing your Stress and Anxiety by CAMH (iOS • Google Play) 
• Workplace Mental Health Playbook

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Humanity at its Best shines a light on people and organizations bringing hope and inspiration to the world amid the pandemic. COVID-19 has altered life as we know it. Yet despite uncertainty, fear, and tragedy, there are still stories of good—good deeds, acts of kindness, moments of joy.

Today, conversations exploring the best of our own humanity from Ami Dar and Idealist. Maggie Stone tells us of her campaign to bring joy to senior citizens at A.G.Rhodes. And Ozanam Charitable Pharmacy is working hard to keep the uninsured healthy through the COVID-19 crisis.

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Humanity at its Best shines a light on people and organizations bringing hope and inspiration to the world amid the pandemic. COVID-19 has altered life as we know it. Yet despite uncertainty, fear, and tragedy, there are still stories of good—good deeds, acts of kindness, moments of joy.

Today, conversations exploring the best of our own humanity from Buddy Benches and Sending Smiles with Sammie Vance, The Maven Project, and a timely pivot that keeps people working and giving back with Simms Fishing Products.

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Humanity at its Best shines a light on people and organizations bringing hope and inspiration to the world amid the pandemic. COVID-19 has altered life as we know it. Yet despite uncertainty, fear, and tragedy, there are still stories of good—good deeds, acts of kindness, moments of joy.

Today, conversations exploring the best of our own humanity from Ireland with LocalSupport.ie, Dining at a Distance, and US Bank. 

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Two previous Purpose 360 guests joined us to talk about the evolving corporate response to COVID-19. Martin Whittaker, CEO of JUST Capital, and Reba Dominski, EVP, Chief Social Responsibility Officer, and President, US Bank Foundation, shared their insights and experiences in the midst of the pandemic.

Listen for Martin and Reba’s insights on:

• How JUST Capital sees COVID-19 putting the “stakeholder capitalism” movement to the test
• How US Bank moved quickly to support its employees, customers, and communities—and direct a $30 million donation to relief efforts
• What the business world will look like post-COVID-19, from the workplace to the communities where companies operate

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