The Truman Charities Podcast

Veterans can heal and find hope in the most unexpected places — even on a golf course. This special Veterans Day episode highlights the impactful work of Salute Military Golf Association (SMGA), a national organization that uses golf as a rehabilitative tool to support wounded veterans.
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Executive Director Chris Johnson and Purple Heart recipient Jason David join the show to discuss SMGA’s life-changing programs that blend sport with community to empower veterans on their journey to recovery. Listen as Jason shares how the program helped him reclaim his physical strength, find renewed purpose, and build confidence after sustaining severe combat injuries.
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Learn how you can support SMGA’s mission to bring hope and healing to more veterans across the country!

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Costumes, prizes, and a powerful cause united the crowd at this year’s Truman Charities Halloween Bash. The event raised $45,000 to benefit For The Kids, with all the proceeds directly supporting a young boy and his family in his battle with pediatric cancer. In this episode, host and co-founder Jamie Truman recaps the night’s best moments and highlights all the amazing donors and sponsors that made it possible.
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You’ll also get a sneak peek into upcoming events, including the next Bethesda's Best Happy Hour, Derby Party, and more. Curious about hosting your own themed fundraiser? The episode wraps with a special Q&A segment on the topic!

THANK YOU To Our Sponsors
Legacy Sponsor

The Truman Family - Jerry and Jamie Truman

Gold Sponsors

Aspen Real Estate Settlements - Jordan Resnick

Burk Family - Michael and Laurie Burk
Electric Advisors - Russell Lacey

First Home Mortgage - Rob Mercer
First Washington Mortgage - Will WIlliams
Jeremy Lichtenstein
Law office of Charles Lipscomb - Chip Lipscomb
Lighthouse Insurance Service - Mike Thomas
Organic Butcher - Done Roden
Scotty's Vodka - Ryan and Sarah Hill
Small Business Advisors - Gary Heldt
So What Else - Dave Silbert
Steve Lorberbaum - Steve Lorberbaum
Tommy Joe's - Alan Pohoryles's
Z FEDERAL - Cindy Truman Hall
Sasse Agency - Julie Schumacher
Urciolo Family - John and Andrea Urciolo

Silver Sponsors
Eastern Title - Jay Dixson and Josh Green
Focus Delivery - Larry Langston
Giving Purpose Project - Rachel Colletta
Katherine Clark
Nancy Palermo
Ross Residential - Josh and Alex Ross


Raffle Sponsors
Allison Collection - Pete and Brittany Allison 
Bobella Brands - Jennifer Holms
Boone and Sons Jewelry - Darryl Boone
Mamma Lucias - Jimmy Bruno
Keswick Hall -  Spencer Hux
Fenwick Beach House - The Mercurio Family 
Murazzi Pizza - Jerry Solazzo
Medium Rare - Mark Bucher

Email us at [email protected] to secure your spot at the next Bethesda’s Best Happy Hour!

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Personal care is something we often take for granted, but imagine if you couldn’t afford basic hygiene products like menstrual supplies, shampoo or toothpaste. For many survivors of domestic violence, this is a harsh reality as government assistance programs don’t cover essential hygiene items and this lack of access has a significant impact on their ability to rebuild their life.
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In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, host Jamie Truman speaks to founder of the Personal Care Foundation, Carol Freitas. Her personal experience fueled her passion to provide these basic items to women, men and children, but their efforts go beyond the physical — these products not only keep those in need clean and healthy, but help improve their mental health and employability.
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Tune in to learn how you can support the Personal Care Foundation and their future plans for the community!

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Learn about our annual Halloween Bash on October 26th in Bethesda from 6-10pm!!
This year our event is benefiting For The Kids Inc.  We will be raising money for a local 12 year old boy, Dominick, who is battling brain cancer.  We are 100% volunteer based organization so 100% of the money raised will go directly to Dominick and his family.

Also, don't miss our Q&A where I answer the question, "Why is No One Donating To My Child's Fundraiser?"

Register for our Halloween Bash HERE

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Can mothers really have it all: career and family? Is there a way to balance both without compromising your child’s …? In this episode, Jamie speaks to psychoanalyst and bestselling author of Being There: Why Prioritizing Motherhood In The First Three Years Matters, Erica Komisar. Her parenting expertise offers insight into the importance of maternal presence in early childhood development.
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We discuss why the first three years of a child’s life are critical to their emotional health, how attachment disorders can get passed down generationally, and the differing roles of mothers and fathers. Erica shares tips for working mothers trying to balance career and family, single mothers who lack support, and young women planning their future. Plus, find out how you can help your children in adolescence even if you weren’t fully present during their early years!
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To learn more, purchase Erica’s book, Being There: Why Prioritizing Motherhood In The First Three Years Matters! https://www.ericakomisar.com/being-there

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In this episode of the Truman Charities podcast, host, Jamie Truman, shares details about the organization's recent Family Fun event and discusses the importance and impact of events like the kids' triathlon by 'Just Tryan It' benefiting children undergoing cancer treatment. 
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Jamie also looks into a listener's question about the pros and cons of hosting a fundraiser at home versus a venue, offering practical tips and advice based on her extensive experience. Jamie wraps up by encouraging listeners to submit their questions for future episodes and promoting her book, the proceeds of which benefit at-risk youth.

00:00 Introduction to Truman Charities Podcast

00:09 Overview of Truman Charities Events

01:05 Family Fun Event Highlights

05:07 Q&A: Hosting Fundraising Events

06:34 Tips for Choosing a Venue

14:28 Conclusion and Contact Information

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Life post-pandemic remains a struggle for many families in DC’s communities. In some cases, it’s actually gotten worse. Among the most pressing concerns is the lack of access to basic resources like furniture and household essentials,

 In this episode, founder Niki Mock and her partner, Adriane Herbert, shed light on the challenges faced by those living in Ward 7 and 8. They delve into the issues keeping families trapped in poverty and how Furnish Hope DC is helping them break the cycle, sharing personal stories of the impact the organization has had on clients and families.

 Find out how you can support Furnish Hope DC’s work in Ward 7 and 8!

 Ready to join their mission? Email Adriane Herbert at [email protected] or Niki Mock at [email protected]. You can also contact Niki Mock by phone at 301-523-0324.

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A child’s cancer diagnosis can be a family's darkest moment, but it can also unite a community. For Mollie Darby, her son’s leukemia diagnosis showed her both the overwhelming challenges families face and the incredible power of community support. In this episode, she talks about her family’s emotional journey that inspired the creation of JUST TRYAN IT, an organization that provides financial assistance to families with children battling cancer.
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Truman Charities hosts an annual family fun event to benefit JUST TRYAN IT, and we want to see you there this year! Join us on September 15th at Knights of Columbus in Bethesda for a family-friendly event, complete with a pizza truck, moon bounce, live music and more.
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You’ll also hear from Jamie’s sons, Zack and Dominic, about their past experience in JUST TRYAN IT’s kids triathlon, and get a preview of what you can expect from this year’s family fun event. Tune in to learn more about the event and how you can help make a difference!

Support Dominic and his team for the JUST TRYAN IT fundraiser:

https://donate.justtryanit.com/fundraiser/5524169

Register for the Truman Charities Family Fun Event:

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We all have favorite songs that take us back to special moments in our lives, songs that lift our spirits, songs that make us feel understood. In this episode, music's transformative power takes center stage as host Jamie Truman speaks to award-winning musician and songwriter Emma G.
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Diagnosed with hydrocephalus as a child, music was the healing force that helped her process emotions, regain memories, and connect with the world around her. It was this experience and her passion for music that led her to create Yes Youth Coaching, a program that helps others find their voice through songwriting. Now, she’s on tour offering songwriting workshops to teens, empowering them to build confidence, express themselves, and perform alongside her at Hard Rock Cafes nationwide.
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Tune in to learn more about her inspirational journey, one-on-one or group coaching, and the Youth Empowerment Tour 2024!
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The smallest actions can profoundly impact the people around you. Bryan Fisher, this isn't just a philosophy but a practice. In this episode, he shares how he’s raising mental health awareness through his apparel company, FISH.
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Driven to action by the suicide of his beloved coach and mentor, Brian Maynard Welsh, he co-founded FISH (Faith, Integrity, Strength, Honor) to spread Brian's message that "through adversity comes strength." Bryan reflects on the tremendous impact his death had on him and the community, and how he eventually transformed his pain into a mission to support both adults and teens facing similar struggles.
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Host Jamie Truman and Bryan discuss the worrying rise in suicide, how FISH is combating the issue in their community, and the partnerships that have helped them expand their reach.
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Tune in to hear about their apparel, their new app for those in crisis, and more!

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