Unified Purpose

Three things you’ll learn in this episode:

1. Addressing the Hidden Danger of Drowning: Drowning is a leading cause of death for young children and a continuous risk throughout life, often impacting Black and Brown communities due to a historical lack of access to swimming education.
2. Community-Driven Water Safety Solutions: No More Under acts as a "matchmaker," partnering with local pools and community organizations to provide free, culturally appropriate swim lessons and educational resources, emphasizing self-rescue skills and fostering a love for aquatics.
3. Beyond the Statistics: The Broader Impact of Drowning: The discussion extends beyond reported deaths to include non-fatal drowning incidents and their lasting effects, underscoring the need for better data collection, preventative education (like CPR), and increased public awareness to save lives and reduce healthcare costs.

About Chezik Tsunoda and No More Under:

• Website: http://nomoreunder.org/
• Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chezik/

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Three things you’ll learn in this episode:

1. Whole Person Care" Through Relationship Building: Tracy Community Connection Center focuses on building long-term, trusting relationships with clients to address the root causes of homelessness, rather than just immediate needs. This relationship-first model ensures individuals are ready for services when opportunities arise.

2. Innovative Mobile Services & Dignity Restoration: The organization provides essential and unique mobile services like showers and laundry, alongside food and case management, which not only address immediate physical needs but also play a crucial role in restoring dignity and improving mental well-being for homeless individuals.

3. Collaborative Approach and Systemic Solutions: TCCC actively collaborates with various community partners (hospitals, behavioral health, food banks, etc.) and utilizes a centralized Homeless Management Information System to avoid service duplication and ensure comprehensive support. They also engage in eviction prevention and family reunification efforts as crucial steps towards long-term solutions.

About Carrie Grover and Tracy Community Connections Center:

- Website: http://www.tracyccc.org/

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carrie-grover-4b078119a/

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Three things you’ll learn in this episode:

1. Holistic Approach to Substance Use Disorder: Prevention Links focuses on both prevention (building resiliency and mental well-being, especially in at-risk youth) and recovery support, meeting individuals where they are without forcing abstinence, and addressing underlying factors like trauma and socioeconomic challenges.

2. Addressing "Functioning Addiction" and Stigma: The discussion delves into the often-overlooked challenge of "functioning addicts" and the societal stigma surrounding addiction, highlighting the importance of early intervention through primary care and family support, as well as de-stigmatizing recovery by openly sharing success stories.

3. Peer-Led Support and Community Reintegration: Prevention Links utilizes peer recovery specialists (individuals with lived experience) to normalize the recovery process and educate on diverse pathways, emphasizing the critical need for societal support to help recovering individuals reintegrate and thrive, rather than facing continued marginalization.

About Morgan and Prevention links:

- Website: https://preventionlinks.org/

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/morgan-thompson-m-s-w-9a070660/

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Here are three things you’ll learn in this episode:

1. The power of small acts—how simple gestures like sending a meme or a care package can make a big difference for someone going through treatment.

2. How Rachel turned her pain and passion into purpose by founding Beyond Basic Needs, a nonprofit that has now delivered over 1,200 chemo care kits across the U.S.

3. Why waiting for the “perfect time” to start something meaningful is a myth—and how starting small, asking for help, and showing up can create real impact.

About Rachel and Beyond Basic Needs:

- Website: https://beyondbasicneeds.org/

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelminion/

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Here are three things you’ll learn in this episode:

1. Solar energy can help nonprofits, schools, and places of worship drastically cut costs—freeing up more resources for their mission. Jackie shares how her nonprofit helps fund solar projects for underfunded organizations with massive energy needs.

2. Incorporating solar into school buildings also builds awareness and career opportunities in the clean energy sector. Jackie emphasizes that solar installation jobs can’t be outsourced and are well-paying and growing in demand—making them ideal for future generations.

3. There are accessible financial incentives and trusted resources to help people and organizations navigate solar adoption. With tools like tax credits, state rebates, and freely available research from SEIA and NREL, solar isn’t just for the wealthy—it’s a smart, sustainable investment for many.

Jackie also explore how community solar arrays can reduce air pollution, cool down urban areas, and even stabilize the grid during extreme weather events. Most importantly, they highlight how knowledge and trustworthy guidance can cut through climate misinformation and help more people feel empowered to make change.

About Jackie Harrison-Jewell and Couillard Solar Foundation:

- Website: https://couillardsolarfoundation.org/

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacquelineharrisonjewell/

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Three things you’ll learn in this episode:

1. Healing Through Equine-Assisted Programs: Faith and Friends offers unique programs like "Reading with the Rescues," combining certified speech and occupational therapy with hippotherapy for children with disabilities. They also showcase rehabilitated rescue horses to inspire individuals, demonstrating that even those who have faced abuse can become contributing members of society.

2. Building Inclusive Community & Challenging Societal Norms The organization cultivates a diverse and positive "found family" environment, emphasizing connection and empathy in a world increasingly disconnected by technology. Faith highlights the importance of diversity and challenges the societal notion of disposability, particularly regarding the elderly and animals, advocating for the inherent value of all beings regardless of age or perceived usefulness.

3. A Volunteer-Driven Model for True Impact: Faith and Friends operates as a 100% volunteer-run 501(c)(3) nonprofit, with every penny going directly back into programs. They attract dedicated volunteers through word-of-mouth and a flexible, trust-based system, allowing individuals to contribute meaningfully without strict time commitments, fostering a genuine desire to help and reducing burnout.

About Faith Sadiku and Faith N Friends:

- Website: https://faithnfriends.org/

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/faith-sadiku-9a63a671/

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Three things you’ll learn in this episode:

1.Youth-Led Impact: SafeBAE is led primarily by young people—two-thirds of the board are youth—ensuring authentic, peer-to-peer education and solutions that reflect the voices and experiences of the generation they serve.

2. Creative Advocacy & Access: From launching a consent-themed clothing line called “Ask First” to making all educational materials free, SafeBAE ensures prevention education is accessible, relevant, and empowering for all students.

3. Overcoming Systemic Barriers: Ayla discusses how SafeBAE navigates the challenges of integrating sensitive education into schools, including lack of funding, cultural resistance, and the need for age-appropriate but honest messaging.

About Aela Mansmann and SafeBAE:

- Website: http://www.safebae.org/

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aela-mansmann-a14706180/

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Three things you’ll learn in this episode:

1. Empowering Women in Business Through Holistic Support: Felicia Shanken founded Philadelphia Women's Network Connection (PWNC) to provide comprehensive support for women entrepreneurs, addressing areas like marketing, leadership, and financial literacy, and fostering a collaborative environment for growth.

2. The Importance of Authentic Connection and Collaboration: PWNC prioritizes building genuine relationships and fostering a strong sense of community among women in business, emphasizing that these connections are crucial for individual and collective success.

3. Giving Back to the Community and Investing in the Future: Felicia and PWNC are deeply committed to community engagement, offering mentorship, educational workshops for young people, and initiatives like a breast cancer awareness event, highlighting the importance of paying it forward and empowering the next generation.

About Felicia Shanken and Philadelphia Womens Network Connection:

- Website: https://phillywnc.org/

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phillywnc/

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Three things you’ll learn in this episode:

1. How Fiscal Sponsorship Helps Nonprofits Thrive

In this episode, you'll learn about the concept of fiscal sponsorship, how it supports nonprofit organizations, and the process behind choosing and partnering with the right ones. The discussion reveals how this system helps smaller organizations scale and achieve their goals.

2. The Importance of In-Person Connection Post-COVID

Discover the value of in-person interactions, especially in the post-COVID era. From coworking spaces to community events, you'll hear why human connection is so vital for personal and professional growth, and how organizations like Culture Works create spaces for this to happen.

3. The Future of Philadelphia’s Cultural Landscape

Learn about the exciting new cultural initiatives in Philadelphia, including the first-ever citywide cultural plan and new resources like a digital cultural calendar. The conversation also touches on the vibrant, diverse events taking place, and how these foster community and connection.

About Ariel Shelton and Philadelphia CultureWorks:

- Website: http://cultureworksphila.org/

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aeryelle/

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Here are three key points from the interview:

1. Callisto's innovative technology anonymously connects survivors of the same perpetrator. By securely matching identifying information provided by survivors, the platform can reveal patterns of abuse and connect individuals who may have experienced similar harm.
2. The platform prioritizes survivor agency and confidentiality at every step: Survivors maintain complete control over their information and the process, deciding if and when they want to connect with other survivors or access legal options or counseling.
3. Callisto aims to address the root of the problem by focusing on repeat offenders: Recognizing that serial perpetrators commit a significant percentage of sexual assaults, Callisto's work has the potential to prevent future harm by facilitating accountability.

About Tracy DeTomasi and Callisto:

• Website: http://www.projectcallisto.org/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracydetomasi/

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