Corinne Cannon, MAT, MSc, Greater DC Diaper Bank Founder and Executive Director/President, oversees the organization’s capacity, strategy, and overall operations. She founded the organization in 2010 because she wanted to help other families after experiencing hands-on the struggles of parenthood. She has been recognized locally and nationally for her innovative work to help families. Corinne was recently honored as a 2019 Washingtonian of the Year by Washingtonian Magazine and selected as a 2015 CNN Hero, among other honors. Corinne attended Trinity University and holds a BA and Masters in Teaching from the school and an MSc in Cognitive Anthropology from the London School of Economics. Before founding GDCDB, Corinne worked in education, low-income housing, and health communications.  Listen to this uplifting Truman Charities episode with Corrine Cannon about her organization the Greater DC Diaper Bank.Here is what to expect on this week’s show:-       Corrine’s story and why she decided to start this organization.-       The Diaper distribution model and ways listeners can give to the Greater DC Diaper Bank. -       Corrine’s programs. Diaper Need Hubs, The Baby Pantry, The Nursery Project, and The Monthly. Connect with Corrine:Guest Contact Info: Website- https://greaterdcdiaperbank.org/our-storyLinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/corinne-cannon-0950362Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Tracy’s expertise is in the field of accounting and tax, with more than two decades of experience as an international tax specialist in both the public and private sectors. A licensed CPA with a master’s degree in taxation, prior to founding Icing Smiles, her experience in the baking industry was limited to watching the TV challenges and absorbing as many techniques as possible to create cakes for her two children. Little did she know that Icing Smiles would be embraced by the baking community on an international level, and she would find herself in the most challenging role of her career.Tracy is mom to Emily (18) and Justin (16). In addition to Icing Smiles, she also works as a Senior International Tax Manager for Echostar Corporation in Germantown, MD. She credits her ability to “juggle” her passion and her profession to the talented team at Icing Smiles, a partner who has embraced this insane journey and kids who fully understand the value of serving others….and to the belief that where God guides, God provides. Listen to this uplifting Truman Charities episode with Tracy Quisenberg about her organization Icing Smiles.Here is what to expect on this week’s show:-                 Why Tracy wanted to help children going through difficult illnesses, and how she used her own experiences to help create Icing Smiles.  -                How Tracy brings joy to children with medical needs by creating fun and unique cakes for them.-       The difference between a "dream" cake and "fun" cake and how you can become a baking partner Connect with Tracy:Guest Contact Info: Website- https://www.icingsmiles.org/Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/icingsmilesInstagram- @icingsmilesTwitter- @IcingSmilesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Born and raised in Bethesda, MD and studying education at The University of Texas at Austin. Katherine Snedeker founded Gray for Glioblastoma, a nonprofit raising funds and awareness for brain cancer. She has experience working for event planners in Austin, TX and the DC area and hopes to continue to grow the nonprofit using these learned skills. Gray for Glioblastoma began after her dad was diagnosed with GBM amid a global pandemic. As a woman of action, she quickly learned that more awareness was necessary to treat Glioblastoma and got to work. Listen to this uplifting Truman Charities episode with Kate Snedeker about her foundation Gray for Glioblastoma. Here is what to expect on this week’s show:After learning about her father’s diagnosis how Kate is making it her life's mission to helping others with Glioblastoma  Kate’s goal of providing a space that has all of the resources for those affected by Glioblastoma. Gray for Glioblastoma’s upcoming event the “Iron Man Gala”. Connect with Kate:Website- https://grayforglioblastoma.com/about-usInstagram- www.instagram.com/grayforglioblastoma/Twitter- @gray4glioLinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/company/gray-for-glioblastomaLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Keith Moore is from southwest Washington DC. He was born on August 10th. Keith recently graduated as Valedictorian from Kipp DC Somerset College Prep class of 2021. As a future political figure, he believes in giving back to his community. Keith has also served as SGA President for all four years at his high school. Keith is currently attending Morgan State University. Keith is a videographer, photographer, and graphic designer. Since 2019, he has been working with So What Else DC as the youngest Director ever. Keith loves what he does at So What Else because he has a passion to support the kids of Washington DC. Also, he is on the SWE PR TEAM with Doctor. Holden.  For as long as he can remember, Dave Silbert has always wanted to help people and serve his community in whatever way he could. As a young adult, Dave gained extensive experience working with people as the Assistant Director of an in-patient rehabilitation facility in California. After returning to the East Coast, he started his own personal training and sports coaching business, learning the in's and outs of running one's own business and the joy in working with kids. In 2009, a life-changing service trip to the lower 9th Ward in New Orleans changed the course of his life, and the emotional impact of taking part in this kind of philanthropic activism inspired him and Bob to organize their own community’s efforts in a local nonprofit to stimulate volunteerism in their own community; from this simple trip, So What Else was born. Dave has three kids and lives in Montgomery County, Maryland.Listen to this uplifting Truman Charities episode with Keith Moore and Dave Silbert about the organization So What Else. Here is what to expect on this week’s show:Keith's experience with "So What Else" and why he finds value in their programs for children.A story of a child named Mason and how "So What Else's" after school programs have had such a positive impact.How creating So What Else: changed the course of Dave's life and what his plans are for the future.How "So What Else" is handing out 51,000 meals a day with their Food Pantry.Connect with Keith and Dave:Guest Contact Info:Website- https://www.sowhatelse.orgLinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-moore-514823195                 https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-silbert-85064654/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Laurie Strongin – The Truman Charities Podcast: A Community of Caring with Jamie Truman Episode 045 Laurie Strongin.Laurie Strongin is founder and CEO of the Washington, DC-based Hope for HenryFoundation which is reinventing the pediatric patient experience in hospitals around thecountry and positively influencing the outcomes of children with chronic, seriousillnesses. Laurie’s work with Hope for Henry and the memoir she published, “SavingHenry,” have placed her at the forefront of supporting the rights of patients and theirfamilies and the responsible use of new medical technologies. Laurie’s advocacy hasled her to service on the nation’s preeminent science policy and bioethics panels. Heractivism has produced op-eds in national newspapers; appearances on television andradio; collaborations with Congressional leadership; and recognition from the WhiteHouse. An in-demand inspirational speaker, Laurie has been the subject of profiles inUSA Today and The Washington Post and on Good Morning America, PBS NewsHour,among other national media outlets. She has received the Bender JCC of GreaterWashington’s Irene and Abe Pollin Humanitarian Award, Children’s National HealthSystem’s Chairman’s Special Award, Georgetown Pediatrics Flame of Hope Award,Children’s Charities Foundation’s Star for Children Award, Center for NonprofitAdvancement’s EXCEL Award for Outstanding Nonprofit Leadership and has beenrecognized as a People magazine “Heroes Among Us.” Laurie serves on the board ofdirectors of the National Marrow Donor Program/Be the Match.Listen to this uplifting Truman Charities episode with Laurie Strongin about Hope For Henry Foundation. Here is what to expect on this week’s show:The process of creating the foundation Hope For Henry?Patient stories of children who have been touched by Hope For Henry?Hope for Henry’s Super Path to Super Duper Better and Super Rewards for Super Kids Where Laurie sees Hope For Henry in 5 years.Connect with Laurie: Guest Links:Twitter: https://twitter.com/lauriestronginInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauriestrongin/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/laurie.strongin / https://www.facebook.com/Saving-Henry-A-Mothers-Journey-by-Laurie-Strongin-197567735762/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Stephanie Rosen– The Truman Charities Podcast: A Community of Caring with Jamie Truman Episode 044 Stephanie RosenStephanie Rosen has been the Executive Director for the Montgomery County, National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) located in Rockville, MD for over six years. Under her tenure as Executive Director: NAMI MC program participation has increased from 6,000 individuals a year to over 18,000, programs reaching youth and young adults (Ending the Silence and Sources of Strength) have been added, revenue from the Heroes annual fundraiser has increased by over 400%, and NAMI MC was awarded the largest grant in NAMI MC history. Prior to her role as Executive Director at NAMI MC, she was the Family and Youth Program Coordinator. Stephanie has over 10 years of clinical and pre-clinical neuroscience research experience at institutions including Georgetown University, the University of Maryland School of Medicine, and the National Rehabilitation Hospital.Listen to this uplifting Truman Charities episode with Stephanie Rosen Here is what to expect on this week’s show:Why helping build better lives for individuals in the community affected by mentalillness is important to Stephanie and her personal story.Some of the stigma’s Stephanie sees when it comes to talking about mental healthThe NAMI walks, what they are, and why people should get involved. Where Stephanie sees NAMI in 5 years.Connect with Stephanie: Guest Links:Website- https://namimc.org/about/staff/2017-stephanie-rosen-smallerLinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanierosenLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Elizabeth Workman– The Truman Charities Podcast: A Community of Caring with Jamie Truman Episode 043A native New Yorker/Connecticun, Elizabeth came to DC in 1988 and immediately fell in love with the city that would forevermore be called "home". A social service "junkie" since her teen years, Elizabeth focused her college education at George Washington University and gradate school education at American University in the areas of psychology and social services/family dynamics. Elizabeth is very fortunate to have worked for over 30 years in the DC nonprofit, social service sector including 10 years direct program and management services at Sasha Bruce Youthwork, Inc. and 5 years as Deputy Director of Fair Chance, focusing on strengthening area community-based nonprofits that work with children in poverty. Goods For Good became a true labor of love in 2018, in no small part thanks to the support of her husband and two daughters (and many, many cats!).Listen to this uplifting Truman Charities episode with Elizabeth Workman about her charity “Goods For Good.”  Here is what to expect on this week’s show:How Elizabeth’s daughter inspired their family to create Goods for Good The increase of their volunteers and how they are 100% volunteer based!An insight into some of their volunteer programs such as the “We Care” gift bags that were given to isolated seniors in the DMV area and how the handwritten notes included in them were so impactful and thoughtful.Connect with Elizabeth:LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-workman-6a0b2426/Website- https://goodsforgooddc.org/about-usLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Roddy McKenzie and Peter Williamson – The Truman Charities Podcast: A Community of Caring with Jamie Truman Episode 42 Roddy McKenzie and Peter WilliamsonRoddy McKenzie is a co-founder of Game Genius. He has a professional background in financial services most recently in the impact investing space. He loves using play as a way to learn and grow which has led him to co-found two play-based organizations in Game Genius and Barometer XP. He is based in Washington, DC, and in his spare time loves reading history, the outdoors, and playing tennis.Peter Williamson is a professional golfer turned social entrepreneur who uses his love of knowledge of games, design, and philanthropy to catalyze change in communities. He co-founded two play-based ventures in Game Genius and Barometer XP. He also co-chairs a local giving circle, sits on two nonprofit boards, and is an active Global Shapers member. Peter has a B.A. in Studio Art and Geography from Dartmouth College.Listen to this uplifting Truman Charities episode with Roddy McKenzie and Peter Williamson about their work with Game Genius and Baraometer XP and how it ties in with their love of gaming!Here is what to expect on this week’s show:How Peter went from a professional golfer to creating Game Genius and how Roddy has taken his background in finance to create some of their favorite games. The games they offer on their website, including “Escape”, “Consensus” and “Splash Down.”Their upcoming Play Week in the spring and their District Hunt event coming this September. Both Peter and Roddy’s favorite games they’ve created for a fundraiser or team building event. Connect with Roddy and Peter: Links:Website- https://www.gamegenius.org/teamLinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-williamson-80626a39/ (Peter)    https://www.linkedin.com/in/sherrod-mckenzie-4847a6102 (Roddy) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Jean-Michael Giraud– The Truman Charities Podcast: A Community of Caring with Jamie Truman Episode 41 Jean-Michael Giraud. Jean-Michel Giraud has advanced the entire homeless services system in the Washington, DC Metro Area by drawing on over two decades of clinical experience in human services, expertise in psychiatric rehabilitation and recovery, and commitment to person-centered programming. He is a pioneer of innovative program models and, since joining Friendship Place in 2006, has overseen the launching of 10 new programs based on the state-of-the-art Housing First service model, transforming the organization from a small neighborhood provider serving 300 people a year into a major regional provider serving more than 3,000 people annually.Jean-Michel’s focus on cost-effective, permanent and rapid solutions to homelessness has been lauded by the DC government, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and countless homeless service advocates. He is a recipient of the Meyer Foundation Exponent Award for visionary nonprofit leadership (2010), served on the DC Interagency Council on Homelessness from 2009 to 2017, and is a member of the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association. Jean-Michel speaks at national conferences and presents field workshops on empowerment, organizational transformation, systemic change, veterans services, Housing First, Employment First, Rapid Rehousing, LGBTQ, racial equity, and senior homelessness.Jean-Michel Giraud holds a Master’s Degree and Doctoral Qualification (DEA) in American Studies from Montpellier University in France, undergraduate degrees in Translation from La Sorbonne Nouvelle and Paris X University, and a Master Certificate in Business Administration from Tulane University in Louisiana. Listen to this uplifting Truman Charities episode with Jean-Michael Giraud about his work with Friendship Place. Here is what to expect on this week’s show:How Jean-Michael is helping people get off the streets and rebuilding their lives. The fact that 40% of homeless youths are from the LGBTQ community, and why this community is at such a high risk. Jean-Michael’s youth work and the “Five Mothers” Holistic Approach. Connect with Jean-Michael:Guest Links:Website- https://friendshipplace.orgFacebook- https://www.facebook.com/FriendshipPlaceDC?ref=hlInstagram- @friendshipplaceTwitter- @FriendshipPlaceLinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/friendship-placeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Darren Binder – The Truman Charities Podcast: A Community of Caring with Jamie Truman Episode 40 Darren Binder. Darren is a co-founder of City Dogs Rescue & City Kitties and lived in D.C. for 20 years prior to moving to Bend, Oregon two years ago for a new position. Darren was motivated to start the rescue in 2011 after seeing a plea on Facebook about a beautiful Labrador retriever puppy named Bentley who was going to be euthanized at a high-kill shelter in Georgia. Darren and his husband Dave Liedman quickly acted to raise funds to rescue Bentley, who became CDCK’s first rescue dog. Once in DC, this friendly guy soon found his future adopter while walking through Dupont Circle with an “adopt me” vest on. It became abundantly clear that the lives of so many other wonderful animals could also be transformed if resources could be mobilized to relocate them to a place where they would receive much more visibility. Hence, City Dogs Rescue (now City Dogs & City Kitties) was born.Darren serves as Senior Vice President & Chief Legal and Risk Officer as well as Corporate Secretary for a health system in Oregon. In his role, Darren oversees the Legal, Internal Audit, Compliance, and Information Security Departments, and is a member of the health system’s Executive Care Team. He was recently appointed by Governor Kate Brown to serve as the industry representative on the Executive Committee of the Central Oregon Regional Solutions Advisory Committee. He is also a member of the Oregon Association of Hospitals and Health System’s Health Equity Advisory Taskforce.Listen to this uplifting Truman Charities episode with Darren Binder about City Dog & City Kitties Rescue, and why he decided to create this organization. Here is what to expect on this week’s show:- How a little dog named Bentley inspired Darren and his husband to create City Dogs & City Kitties.- Their Capital Campaign and why Nationals player Ryan Zimmerman and his wife Heather are so excited about it.- Their plans to pay tribute to Betty White by creating a Betty White room in their new center.- How you can foster or adopt one of their rescues.Connect with Darren:CDCK website: citydogsrescuedc.org Twitter/ Instagram @citydogsrescue-To donate for a much-needed CDCK Operations & Intake Center: cdck.cc/wah-To donate specifically for a Betty White Tribute Room in the Center: cdck.cc/betty-To donate as part of Ryan and Heather Zimmerman's Team: cdck.cc/zimmerman-To order a limited edition, signed "We Are Home" print ($495): cdck.cc/wahprintLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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