Red River Cares

In our latest Red River Cares Podcast, Gina Burke was able to speak with Toby Anderson. As a recent winner of Red River’s PTC Hero Award, Toby discusses his philanthropic work with Willing Warriors. This work includes organizing and funding meals for military families in Haymarket, Virginia. Toby also shares how his family has joined him in his philanthropy. Tune in to be inspired!

It's season 2 of the Red River Cares Podcast! Gina Burke kicks things off with Kim Vacca, Director of the Red River Charitable Foundation.  Gina and Kim reflect on the successful initiatives of 2021 such as the launch of a new STEM Lab and expansion of volunteerism within Red River. Kim also provides an update on the various philanthropic programs coming in 2022. Tune in to be inspired!
 
 For more information please visit our website @redrivercharitablefoundation.com.

Gina Burke sits down with one of the 2021 recipients for the Jeff Sessions Memorial Scholarship, Jacqueline Barber. Jacqueline is also the first Red River employee to be awarded this scholarship! As an Army veteran, Jacqueline talks about the many life-changing moments throughout her life. Jacqueline embodies what this scholarship represents and we're so fortunate to have her on to share her story. Tune in to be inspired!
 
 For more information please visit our website @redrivercharitablefoundation.com.

In our 10th episode of Red River Cares, host Gina Burke has the chance to speak with Red River's Chief Operations Officer, Dan McGee. As Red River's COO, Dan has been heavily involved with the Red River Charitable Foundation (RRCF) since its creation. Learn about RRCF's beginnings, the foundation's continued growth and the rise of corporate philanthropy. Tune in to be inspired!

For more information please visit our website @redrivercharitablefoundation.com.

In this episode of Red River Cares, host Gina Burke speaks with Deb Cossingham and Lorna Young from Full Circle Farm in Newport, NH. Deb is one of our 2021 PTC Hero Winners for the Therapeutic Horsemanship Program she runs out of the farm. This program provides equine-assisted activities and services to individuals living with special needs. Tune in to be inspired!

Check out Full Circle Farm and its many programs here: https://fullcirclefarm-nh.com/

In Episode 8 of the Red River Cares podcast, we hear from Operation Hat Trick  Founder and CEO Dot Sheehan. Dot discusses how OHT was founded, what their mission is and tells some incredible stories about wounded and recovering soldiers she’s met along the way. Red River has been a proud partner with Operation Hat Trick for years and we're thrilled to be able to speak with Dot. Learn more about Operation Hat Trick and their work @operationhattrick.org. And as always visit our website @redrivercharitablefoundation.com. 

Host Gina Burke speaks with Frank Lusko, Red River’s VP of Managed Services for Sales, about his run for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) “Man & Woman of the Year.” In May of 2001, Frank’s brother Steve passed away from leukemia at only 32 years old. In honor of his brother, Frank has partnered with the LLS to raise money for their “Man & Woman of the Year” 10-week philanthropic competition. Hear about Frank’s fundraising efforts as he moves towards his goal of $420,000. To learn more about Frank’s campaign or participate in upcoming fundraising events, please check out redriverrallyagainstcancer.com. And as always visit our website @redrivercharitablefoundation.com.

In our latest Red River Cares Podcast we talk to Richard Ackerman & AJ Murray both Red River employees about our new Historically Black College and University scholarship, why CCNA training can get you started in the IT field and why technology is a great career choice. To continue the conversation with Richard follow him on Linked In @Richard Ackerman and on Twitter @Arackerman. To follow AJ visit all the sites @noblinkyblinky. As always visit our website @redrivercharitablefoundation.com. 

For the fifth episode, Host Gina Burke speaks with Red River Software Developer Eric Parrott about the various student and early career programs offered by the Red River Charitable Foundation.

Eric’s story at Red River is unique as a former RRCF scholarship winner, Red River intern and eventual Red River employee. Eric shares his journey from scholarship winner to full-time employee and provides his perspective on how future scholarship winners can take advantage of Red River’s philanthropic programs. To learn more about these 2021 scholarship initiatives check out https://redrivercharitablefoundation.com.