Yinz Are Good

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Episode 163 brings us another extraordinary example of folks who are creating space to uplift and bring hope to others, as they themselves navigate a devastating loss. This is a conversation about random acts of kindness, the ripple effect, grief, and generosity.

Tressa sits down for a powerful and inspirational chat with three of the powerhouse women behind The Flashlight Foundation: Nicole Davies, Donna Hyatt, and Kyla Sims. Created in honor of Nicole's son & Donna's grandson, Jorden, the Foundation's mission is to uplift lives through simple, meaningful acts of kindness. They believe that small amounts of generosity can spark lasting change, strengthen communities, inspire connection, and encourage others to keep their light shining.

And In Case Yinz Missed It: Our friends at The Positive Painting Project's latest endeavor, Telephone of the Wind, is now open to the public!

The Flashlight Foundation: https://flashlightfoundation.com/

Telephone of the Wind: https://www.paintpositive.org/projects

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Get ready for an inspiring and uplifting conversation between Tressa and Carlow University President, Dr. Kathy Humphrey.

Tressa was invited to interview Dr. Humphrey in front of a live audience on Carlow's campus and boy, did they have a good time. You'll hear about Dr. Humphrey's journey from childhood to her current role, how Carlow is striving to make the world a more just and merciful place, and much more...They close out their chat by sharing notes from our Kindness Crate.

Then, Name That Neighborhood returns, as does Don. Wonder how he'll do this time around...

*Link to A More Just and Merciful World podcast: https://www.carlow.edu/podcast/

*Carlow University: https://www.carlow.edu/

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There's a whole lot of gratitude, kindness, and community comin' your way in this episode...

Tressa sits down with good friend - and fellow Jefferson Award recipient - Bradley Wilkins to chat about all he does in his community and why connecting with his neighbors is so important to him. They also talk about Bradley's current campaign as a candidate for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's Visionary of the Year.

And Tressa and Don read (so many!) notes from the Kindness Crates that made a stop in the Carlynton School District. The notes were originally read as part of Carlynton's 3rd annual Women's Empowerment Summit, which Tressa emceed.

Donate to Bradley's LLS campaign at Tressa's page: https://pages.lls.org/voy/wpa/pgh25/tglover

Leukemia and Lymphoma Society website: https://www.lls.org/

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Here at Yinz Are Good, we've got an abundance of generosity, selflessness, and kindness to share. We've got joy, inspiration, laughter, and stories of people helping people. We've got...community. And we're so glad that you're part of it.

In this episode, you'll hear from two remarkable women, Rachel Antin and Kate Crawford, from One Day To Remember. This incredible nonprofit provides parents with advanced-stage cancer the opportunity to have one fun and all-expenses-paid day with their children - a day where they can forget about cancer and enjoy making memories together. Tressa sits down with Rachel and Kate to learn all about the org, as well as about each of their journeys. This is one beautiful conversation about people taking care of each other.

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We're doing something a little special for Episode 159...

In continued celebration of Women's History Month, we're revisiting Episode 90, when Tressa sat down to talk about the Girls Supporting Girls Club with Carlynton School District's School Psychologist, Dr. Tricia Serdy, Carlynton 2nd Grade Teacher/Co-Founder of Freestore 15106 & Free Fridge 15106, Don Alexander, and Carlynton High School students and Club members, Alexis & Talia. Then in its first year, this Club was already changing students' lives by connecting them with each other, providing counseling and guidance, and encouraging them to mentor and support each other. This multi-generational conversation is a must-listen :)

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Original Air Date: June 3rd, 2023

In the spirit of St. Patrick's Day, Tressa sits down for a lively chat with the VP of The Ireland Institute of Pittsburgh, Robert Tierney.

A native of Dublin, Rob has made Pittsburgh his home for more than 20 years and has affected positive change in Irish businesses, culture, and sports in Pittsburgh (including Gaelic football, which you'll hear all about...). Founded decades ago, the Institute works "in service to Peace In Ireland" and focuses on Pittsburgh-Ireland Partnerships, job training, two-way trade, cultural exchange, and Pittsburgh’s Irish Diaspora. ☘️

The Ireland Institute of Pittsburgh: https://www.iiofpitt.org/IIOP on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iiofpitt

Pittsburgh Gaelic Athletic Association: https://pittsburghgaa.com/

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Tressa reconnects with the phenomenal LaTeresa Blackwell, who long-time listeners will remember from Episode 2 (!), when Tressa interviewed her and her husband, Michael. They are co-owners of Cafe on the Corner and have given back to their Northside community in so many ways.

LaTeresa continues to give and offer support...so Tressa welcomes her back to the show to catch up and to hear her story: Who inspired her? Why does she help folks in so many different ways? LaTeresa is now the Women's Shelter Manager for Light of Life Rescue Mission. And wait til you hear about her newest community endeavor...Get ready for one joyful, inspirational, and laugh-filled conversation.

Cafe on the Corner: https://www.cafeonthecornerpgh.org/

Light of Life Rescue Mission: https://www.lightoflife.org/

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Providing hope, inspiration, and encouragement to children with cancer and other life-altering medical diagnoses through the magic of photography. That's the beautiful mission of So Many Angels and Tressa has the joy of sitting down with Founder Matt Meiers to talk all about it.

Then Don returns for In Case Yinz Missed It - and this is one story for the record books. WE ARE.

So Many Angels: https://somanyangels.org/

So Many Angels on Instagram: @somanyangels

So Many Angels on Facebook: @So Many Angels

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This is one fun episode, if we do say so ourselves...

First, Tressa sits down for a quick chat with Melissa Laughlin from Blessed Home Project(Ep. 81) and Jaryd Boyer from Premier Youth & Community Center to talk about their fantastic orgs and how collaboration is key to building community. They're chatting at the Sewickley Community Center, where Jaryd is about to teach a self-defense class to benefit Blessed Home Project (Spoiler alert: Tressa will be taking part in that class...).

Then, Tressa welcomes Cami Teacoach, Founder of VolunTOTs, back to the show (Eps. 16 & 41) to catch up and to find out about the amazing event VolunTOTs is hosting in honor of their 4th birthday .

Blessed Home Project: https://www.blessedhomeproject.org/

Premier Youth & Community Center:

https://www.pyccenter.org/

VolunTOTs: https://voluntots.org/

VolunTOTs on Facebook here

Variety the Children's Charity: https://www.varietypittsburgh.org/

Want to learn more about the podcast, including all of the guests who’ve been featured thus far? Check out our website: https://www.yinzaregood.com/

FOLLOW US on social media! Instagram: @yinzaregood Facebook: @YinzAreGood

Have a story of GENEROSITY or KINDNESS to share with us? Email us at [email protected]

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If you want to hear all about generosity, care, comfort, support, and community...this episode has got you covered!

TheVA Pittsburgh Fisher House is a home away from home that provides a place for visiting families to stay - free of charge - while their loved ones receive inpatient medical care at VA Pittsburgh Healthcare Systems.Friends of the Pittsburgh Fisher House is the nonprofit org that supports them. (And yes, this is all as amazing as it sounds.)

Tressa has the honor of visiting the VA Pittsburgh Fisher House and sitting down with Assistant Manager Tessa Paivanas and Friends of the Fisher House members Jack McMahon and Nick Krawec to hear all about their incredible organizations.

Shout out to listener, Mary Jo, for suggesting we feature these fabulous folks on the show!

VA Pittsburgh Fisher House

Friends of the Pittsburgh Fisher House

https://www.pittsburghfisherhouse.org/

Want to learn more about the podcast, including all of the guests who’ve been featured thus far? Check out our website:https://www.yinzaregood.com/

FOLLOW US on social media! Instagram:@yinzaregoodFacebook:@YinzAreGood

Have a story of GENEROSITY or KINDNESS to share with us? Email us at [email protected]

To request a KINDNESS CRATE drop off at your business or school, email us at[email protected]