Charity Champions Podcast

On this episode:We're talking with NeighborWorks Waco's President and CEO Roy Nash. He explains how the organization helps people build wealth through homeownership. About the Charity Champions Podcast The Charity Champions Podcast is hosted by Randy Lane, AVP of Marketing for TFNB Your Bank For Life. The podcast is a way for Charity Champions to tell their stories through long-form interviews. About Charity ChampionsCharity Champions are nonprofit organizations chosen by TFNB Your Bank For Life employees after nomination by the community. Recipients get marketing support, media exposure, and leadership training at no charge to the nonprofit. The awareness campaign begins with an interview on Midday with Julie Hayes on KWTX. Then on Baylor gameday, Champions are interviewed on the radio by the voice of the Baylor Bears, John Morris, and are recognized by an on-field presentation at McLane Stadium in front of thousands of Central Texans during a Baylor Football game. It continues with recognition at Baylor Basketball games and a feature on the Charity Champions Podcast. After football season ends, 360 Solutions brings Charity Champions winners together for world-class leadership development training during the first and second quarters of every year. For more information on Charity Champions, visit charitychampions.org. To nominate a charity for our upcoming season, visit charitychampions.org/nominate. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode:STARS Book Clubs works towards a future where every student in Waco, TX can read on grade level and succeed in life. They do this through volunteers from churches in Waco who provide encouragement, positive role models, and focused reading support. Executive Director Michael Jeter tells us about the impact the program has made in the community.About the Charity Champions Podcast The Charity Champions Podcast is hosted by Randy Lane, AVP of Marketing and Bo Mello, Marketing Bank Officer for TFNB Your Bank For Life. The podcast is a way for Charity Champions to tell their stories through long-form interviews. About Charity ChampionsCharity Champions are nonprofit organizations chosen by TFNB Your Bank For Life employees after nomination by the community. Recipients get marketing support, media exposure, and leadership training at no charge to the nonprofit. The awareness campaign begins with an interview on Midday with Julie Hayes on KWTX. Then on Baylor gameday, Champions are interviewed on the radio by the voice of the Baylor Bears, John Morris, and are recognized by an on-field presentation at McLane Stadium in front of thousands of Central Texans during a Baylor Football game. It continues with recognition at Baylor Basketball games and a feature on the Charity Champions Podcast. After football season ends, 360 Solutions brings Charity Champions winners together for world-class leadership development training during the first and second quarters of every year. For more information on Charity Champions, visit charitychampions.org. To nominate a charity for our upcoming season, visit charitychampions.org/nominate. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode of the Charity Champions Podcast: The Art Center of Waco. Board Member Hector Sabido tells us why supporting the arts is good for the entire community. Learn more about The Art Center's mission at artcenterwaco.orgAbout the Charity Champions Podcast The Charity Champions Podcast is hosted by Randy Lane, AVP of Marketing and Bo Mello, Marketing Bank Officer for TFNB Your Bank For Life. The podcast is a way for Charity Champions to tell their stories through long-form interviews. About Charity ChampionsCharity Champions are nonprofit organizations chosen by TFNB Your Bank For Life employees after nomination by the community. Recipients get marketing support, media exposure, and leadership training at no charge to the nonprofit. The awareness campaign begins with an interview on Midday with Julie Hayes on KWTX. Then on Baylor gameday, Champions are interviewed on the radio by the voice of the Baylor Bears, John Morris, and are recognized by an on-field presentation at McLane Stadium in front of thousands of Central Texans during a Baylor Football game. It continues with recognition at Baylor Basketball games and a feature on the Charity Champions Podcast. After football season ends, 360 Solutions brings Charity Champions winners together for world-class leadership development training during the first and second quarters of every year. For more information on Charity Champions, visit charitychampions.org. To nominate a charity for our upcoming season, visit charitychampions.org/nominate. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Legacy Family Ministries deepens the roots of individuals with God’s truth so that their foundation as a married couple will be developed for the sake of the family institution. By strengthening the family they will in turn pass on God’s principles from one generation to the next.One of the ways Legacy supports engaged couples is through their Countdown marriage preparation courses. Couple meet with mentors and peers to talk about what it means to develop a Christ-centered marriage.Learn more on their website or on the Charity Champions website. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

More than just a museum, President and CEO Chris Dyer explains how the Dr Pepper Museum and Free Enterprise Institute is inspiring the next generation of entrepreneurs.Learn more at charitychampions.org/dr-pepper See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Randy sits down with Executive Director of Esther's Closet, Rachel E. Pate. They talk about how the program is preparing women for the workforce. Esther’s Closet’s is a self-sufficiency program designed to equip women and children to escape the imprisonment of poverty. They provide interview and workplace outfits at no charge to unemployed women and those seeking new positions. They also help with resume writing and job performance skills to help women thrive in the workplace. They provide medical scrubs and restaurant/retail business attire for new employees. Learn more on their website. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We sit down with Division Director Ron Kimbell to learn how Klaras Center for Families is closing the gaps in mental health for children, adolescents and young adults.Klaras Center for Families assists children and adolescents, ages 3 through 21, who evidence significant emotional and/or behavioral difficulties. These children must demonstrate a need for intensive services and meet eligibility requirements.About the Charity Champions Podcast The Charity Champions Podcast is hosted by Randy Lane, AVP of Marketing and Bo Mello, Marketing Bank Officer for TFNB Your Bank For Life. The podcast is a way for Charity Champions to tell their stories through long-form interviews. About Charity ChampionsCharity Champions are nonprofit organizations chosen by TFNB Your Bank For Life employees after nomination by the community. Recipients get marketing support, media exposure, and leadership training at no charge to the nonprofit. The awareness campaign begins with an interview on Midday with Julie Hayes on KWTX. Then on Baylor gameday, Champions are interviewed on the radio by the voice of the Baylor Bears, John Morris, and are recognized by an on-field presentation at McLane Stadium in front of thousands of Central Texans during a Baylor Football game. It continues with recognition at Baylor Basketball games and a feature on the Charity Champions Podcast. After football season ends, 360 Solutions brings Charity Champions winners together for world-class leadership development training during the first and second quarters of every year. For more information on Charity Champions, visit charitychampions.org. To nominate a charity for our upcoming season, visit charitychampions.org/nominate. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode we have CEO of Community Healthcare of Texas, Viki Jingle, and Volunteer Coordinator Sonya Wilson discuss the myths of hospice. They talk about the hospice process, how volunteers can get involved, and their recent re branding. About Community Healthcare of TexasAs the largest not-for-profit hospice and palliative care organization in Texas, we are proud to offer adult and pediatric palliative care and hospice services to our patients and their families. After providing hospice services for over 24 years, the organization has changed its name in all markets to Community Healthcare of Texas. The name change better reflects the ever changing and growing needs of patients after a serious illness or terminal diagnosis and allows us to operate under one name throughout our entire organization. About the Charity Champions Podcast The Charity Champions Podcast is hosted by Randy Lane, AVP of Marketing and Bo Mello, Marketing Bank Officer for TFNB Your Bank For Life. The podcast is a way for Charity Champions to tell their stories through long-form interviews. About Charity Champions Charity Champions are nonprofit organizations chosen by TFNB Your Bank For Life employees after nomination by the community. Recipients get marketing support, media exposure, and leadership training at no charge to the nonprofit. The awareness campaign begins with an interview on Midday with Julie Hayes on KWTX. Then on Baylor gameday, Champions are interviewed on the radio by the voice of the Baylor Bears, John Morris, and are recognized by an on-field presentation at McLane Stadium in front of thousands of Central Texans during a Baylor Football game. It continues with recognition at Baylor Basketball games and a feature on the Charity Champions Podcast. After football season ends, 360 Solutions brings Charity Champions winners together for world-class leadership development training during the first and second quarters of every year. For more information on Charity Champions, visit charitychampions.org. To nominate a charity for our upcoming season, visit charitychampions.org/nominate. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode we have Susan Peters of Unbound and Dr. Soo Battle of Camp Careful to discuss what advice they would give their younger selves about relationships and how to avoid unhealthy relationships.About Unbound:Unbound is an organization that fights against human trafficking. It started in 2012 in Waco, Texas with a focus to address the human trafficking that was going on in their own communities. It has grown into an organization with multiple chapters across the United States. About Camp Careful: Camp Careful was started by Dr. Soo Battle to reduce and prevent child sexual abuse. Camp careful does this by empowering children, educating families, and bringing awareness about child sexual abuse to the community. Over 6000 children and parents have gotten training from Camp Careful.About the Charity Champions Podcast The Charity Champions Podcast is hosted by Randy Lane, AVP of Marketing and Bo Mello, Marketing Bank Officer for TFNB Your Bank For Life. The podcast is a way for Charity Champions to tell their stories through long-form interviews. About Charity Champions Charity Champions are nonprofit organizations chosen by TFNB Your Bank For Life employees after nomination by the community. Recipients get marketing support, media exposure, and leadership training at no charge to the nonprofit. The awareness campaign begins with an interview on Midday with Julie Hayes on KWTX. Then on Baylor gameday, Champions are interviewed on the radio by the voice of the Baylor Bears, John Morris, and are recognized by an on-field presentation at McLane Stadium in front of thousands of Central Texans during a Baylor Football game. It continues with recognition at Baylor Basketball games and a feature on the Charity Champions Podcast. After football season ends, 360 Solutions brings Charity Champions winners together for world-class leadership development training during the first and second quarters of every year. For more information on Charity Champions, visit charitychampions.org. To nominate a charity for our upcoming season, visit charitychampions.org/nominate. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On the episode:Chip Wilson, CEO of 360 Solutions, talks about how to develop emotional intelligence as the leader of an organization. This is the third leadership development session of Charity Champion's 2020 season.About the Charity Champions PodcastThe Charity Champions Podcast is hosted by Randy Lane, AVP of Marketing for TFNB Your Bank For Life. Charity Champions and the people they help come into our Triangle Tower podcast studio to tell the stories behind the champions.About Charity ChampionsCharity Champions are nonprofit organizations chosen by TFNB Your Bank For Life employees after being nominated by the community. Winners receive an awareness marketing campaign and leadership training at no charge to the nonprofit.The awareness campaign begins with a radio interview by the voice of the Baylor Bears, John Morris, and an on-field presentation at McLane Stadium in front of thousands of Central Texans during a Baylor Football game. It continues with recognition at Baylor Basketball games and a feature on the Charity Champions Podcast.After football season ends, 360 Solutions brings Charity Champions winners together for world-class leadership development training during the first and second quarters of every year. For more information on Charity Champions, visit charitychampions.org. To nominate a charity for our upcoming season, visit charitychampions.org/nominate. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Chip Wilson and 360 Solutions hosted another Zoom call for Charity Champions Executive Directors while all of us shelter in place during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this session, Chip talks about marketing during this time and how to engage your audience with storytelling.About the Charity Champions PodcastThe Charity Champions Podcast is hosted by Randy Lane, CTO and VP of Marketing for 360 Solutions. Charity Champions and the people they help come into our Triangle Tower podcast studio to tell the stories behind the champions.About Charity ChampionsCharity Champions are nonprofit organizations chosen by TFNB Your Bank For Life employees after being nominated by the community. Winners receive an awareness marketing campaign and leadership training at no charge to the nonprofit.The awareness campaign begins with a radio interview by the voice of the Baylor Bears, John Morris, and an on-field presentation at McLane Stadium in front of thousands of Central Texans during a Baylor Football game. It continues with recognition at Baylor Basketball games and a feature on the Charity Champions Podcast.After football season ends, 360 Solutions brings Charity Champions winners together for world-class leadership development training during the first and second quarters of every year. For more information on Charity Champions, visit charitychampions.org. To nominate a charity for our upcoming season, visit charitychampions.org/nominate. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Because of COVID-19, we've had to get creative with our springtime leadership development sessions! Chip Wilson hosted a live Zoom call with Executive Directors from our 36 Charity Champions.The session was over the 7 Areas of Transformation: How to run an organization in these uncertain times. There are universal truths that will never change. Systems and processes might change during this outbreak, but the way we communicate and build effective teams remains the same. Want to follow along? Download the handout and listen to Chip talks about the 7 Areas of Transformation! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode:Dealing with grief over the holidays with Community Hospice of Texas. Bereavement Coordinator Jennifer Caballero tells us about the grief counseling services Community Hospice offers. She also shares advice for helping those going through their first holiday season after a loss.Learn more about Community Hospice of Texas' Grief Care Services.Give them at call at (800) 958-5014 or email them at GriefCare@chot.org.Community Hospice of Texas is formerly known as Providence Hospice. We celebrate and recognize them as Charity Champions during our 2019 season. Have a nonprofit you'd like to nominate for next season? Visit charitychampions.org/nominate and let us know!About the Charity Champions Podcast:The Charity Champions Podcast is hosted by Randy Lane, CTO and VP of Marketing for 360 Solutions. Charity Champions and the people they help come into our Triangle Tower podcast studio to tell the stories behind the champions.About Charity ChampionsCharity Champions are nonprofit organizations chosen by TFNB Your Bank For Life employees after being nominated by the community. Winners receive an awareness marketing campaign and leadership training at no charge to the nonprofit.The awareness campaign begins with a radio interview by the voice of the Baylor Bears, John Morris, and an on-field presentation at McLane Stadium in front of thousands of Central Texans during a Baylor Football game. It continues with recognition at Baylor Basketball games and a feature on the Charity Champions Podcast.After football season ends, 360 Solutions brings Charity Champions winners together for world-class leadership development training during the first and second quarters of every year. For more information on Charity Champions, visit charitychampions.org. To nominate a charity for our upcoming season, visit charitychampions.org/nominate. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Voice of the Bears John Morris talks with 360 Solutions Founder and CEO Chip Wilson about the origins of the Charity Champions program. Chip was live with John ahead of Baylor's game against Texas. Learn more about the Charity Champions program and listen to more podcast episodes at charitychampions.org. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Listen to Rhett Revolution's Gameday radio interview with Voice of the Bears, John Morris. Learn more about Rhett Revolution at charitychampions.org/rhett-revolution See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode:When Lorna and Jimmy Hering's son Rhett passed away unexpectedly, they and the community of McGregor, Texas were devastated. Now, Rhett's legacy of kindness and caring is spreading through Rhett Revolution: a nonprofit dedicated to helping others. Rhett Revolution runs the McGregor Food Pantry, helps with nutrition in school, supports grieving parents, and awards scholarships. Those who knew Rhett said helping people was something that came naturally to him. Learn more at rhettrevolution.org. Find out more about the nonprofit's experience as a Charity Champion at charitychampions.org/rhett-revolution.About the Charity Champions PodcastThe Charity Champions Podcast is hosted by Randy Lane, CTO and VP of Marketing for 360 Solutions. Charity Champions and the people they help come into our Triangle Tower podcast studio to tell the stories behind the champions.About Charity ChampionsCharity Champions are nonprofit organizations chosen by TFNB Your Bank For Life employees after being nominated by the community. Winners receive an awareness marketing campaign and leadership training at no charge to the nonprofit.The awareness campaign begins with a radio interview by the voice of the Baylor Bears, John Morris, and an on-field presentation at McLane Stadium in front of thousands of Central Texans during a Baylor Football game. It continues with recognition at Baylor Basketball games and a feature on the Charity Champions Podcast.After football season ends, 360 Solutions brings Charity Champions winners together for world-class leadership development training during the first and second quarters of every year. For more information on Charity Champions, visit charitychampions.org. To nominate a charity for our upcoming season, visit charitychampions.org/nominate. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this podcast:Executive Director Ashely Crownover tells us how Keep Waco Beautiful helps the city look good through conversation, cleanups, and education.From their website:Keep Waco Beautiful was started in 1979 as the Beautification Committee of Waco. The committee changed its name in the 1980's to Keep Waco Beautiful. What once started as a small committee dedicated to beautifying the community is now a non-profit organization with over 13,000 volunteers and a plethora of activities yearly. Our mission is to help make Waco a cleaner, healthier, safer and more beautiful place to live, work and play. We believe that concentrated cleanup, beautification and anti-litter programs develop a feeling of community pride among our citizens. We are dedicated to teaching people to take responsibility for enhancing their community environment through action, education, and involvement. Keep Waco Beautiful is an affiliate of Keep Texas Beautiful and Keep America Beautiful. Keep Waco Beautiful is an award winning program that has won the prestigious Governor's Award six times, bringing almost $1 million into the community that was used in beautification efforts, and also second place in the national Keep America Beautiful award. Keep Waco Beautiful currently has over 400 members and over 13,000 volunteers.About this podcast:The Charity Champions Podcast is hosted by Randy Lane, CTO and VP of Marketing for 360 Solutions. Charity Champions and the people they help come into our Triangle Tower podcast studio to tell the stories behind the champions.About Charity Champions:Charity Champions are nonprofit organizations chosen by TFNB Your Bank For Life employees after being nominated by the community. Winners receive an awareness marketing campaign and leadership training at no charge to the nonprofit.The awareness campaign begins with a radio interview by the voice of the Baylor Bears, John Morris, and an on-field presentation at McLane Stadium in front of thousands of Central Texans during a Baylor Football game. It continues with recognition at Baylor Basketball games and a feature on the Charity Champions Podcast.After football season ends, 360 Solutions brings Charity Champions winners together for world-class leadership development training during the first and second quarters of every year. For more information on Charity Champions, visit charitychampions.org. To nominate a charity for our upcoming season, visit charitychampions.org/nominate. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode:Community Ambassador Bronda Hayes tells us how Providence Hospice serves the community as the only nonprofit hospice in the area.More about Providence Hospice:Community Hospice of Texas and Providence Hospice have been providing home care, inpatient care and respite care since 1996 to patients that have been diagnosed with a life-limiting illness with a prognosis of six months or less. Providing compassionate end-of-life care for those living with an illness while providing support for those caring for a loved one is the mission of Community Hospice of Texas and Providence Hospice.About the Charity Champions Podcast:The Charity Champions Podcast is hosted by Randy Lane, CTO and VP of Marketing for 360 Solutions. Charity Champions and the people they help come into our Triangle Tower podcast studio to tell the stories behind the champions.About Charity Champions:Charity Champions are nonprofit organizations chosen by TFNB Your Bank For Life employees after being nominated by the community. Winners receive an awareness marketing campaign and leadership training at no charge to the nonprofit.The awareness campaign begins with a radio interview by the voice of the Baylor Bears, John Morris, and an on-field presentation at McLane Stadium in front of thousands of Central Texans during a Baylor Football game. It continues with recognition at Baylor Basketball games and a feature on the Charity Champions Podcast.After football season ends, 360 Solutions brings Charity Champions winners together for world-class leadership development training during the first and second quarters of every year. For more information on Charity Champions, visit charitychampions.org. To nominate a charity for our upcoming season, visit charitychampions.org/nominate. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Children's Advocacy Center of Central Texas Executive Director Michelle Carter joins Baylor's "Voice of the Bears" John Morris to talk about the nonprofit ahead of Baylor's Iowa State game.Learn more at charitychampions.org See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode:Randy sits down with Children's Advocacy Center of Central Texas' Executive Director Michelle Carter to talk about how their organization works with victims and their families to provide protection, justice, and healing. The Children's Advocacy Center is our third Charity Champion of the year.More about Children's Advocacy Center:Here at Children's Advocacy Center Of Central Texas (CACCT), our mission is to provide comprehensive services to protect, promote healing and enhance the quality of life for abused and neglected children. No child should have to experience that kind of pain and horror. We work tirelessly to create bright futures for children who have suffered this injustice.In 2017, more than 1,400 children were confirmed victims of child abuse in Central Texas. These children need specialized services, starting with investigation and proceeding through rehabilitation. Our programs are designed to reduce the effects of trauma on these young children and ensure that collaborative investigation and recovery services are available for them.Find them online at https://www.cacct.com/About the Charity Champions Podcast:The Charity Champions Podcast is hosted by Randy Lane, CTO and VP of Marketing for 360 Solutions. Charity Champions and the people they help come into our Triangle Tower podcast studio to tell the stories behind the champions.About Charity Champions:Charity Champions are nonprofit organizations chosen by TFNB Your Bank For Life employees after being nominated by the community. Winners receive an awareness marketing campaign and leadership training at no charge to the nonprofit.The awareness campaign begins with a radio interview by the voice of the Baylor Bears, John Morris, and an on-field presentation at McLane Stadium in front of thousands of Central Texans during a Baylor Football game. It continues with recognition at Baylor Basketball games and a feature on the Charity Champions Podcast.After football season ends, 360 Solutions brings Charity Champions winners together for world-class leadership development training during the first and second quarters of every year. For more information on Charity Champions, visit charitychampions.org. To nominate a charity for our upcoming season, visit charitychampions.org/nominate. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Communities in Schools of the Heart of Texas Executive Director Mike Harper joined Voice of the Bears John Morris on The Baylor Alumni Radio show. Visit charitychampions.org/cis for more info on Communities in Schools and to listen to their other podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Randy Lane sits down with Mike Harper, Executive Director of Communities in Schools of the Heart of Texas. They talk about how CIS helps students stay in school. Mike talks about how Communities in Schools uses mentors, small groups, and school-wide activities to help kids flourish.The mission of Communities In Schools of the Heart of Texas is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.Find out more by visiting cishot.org or charitychampions.org/cisAbout the Charity Champions PodcastThe Charity Champions Podcast is hosted by Randy Lane, CTO and VP of Marketing for 360 Solutions. Charity Champions and the people they help come into our Triangle Tower podcast studio to tell the stories behind the champions.About Charity ChampionsCharity Champions are nonprofit organizations chosen by TFNB Your Bank For Life employees after being nominated by the community. Winners receive an awareness marketing campaign and leadership training at no charge to the nonprofit.The awareness campaign begins with a radio interview by the voice of the Baylor Bears, John Morris, and an on-field presentation at McLane Stadium in front of thousands of Central Texans during a Baylor Football game. It continues with recognition at Baylor Basketball games and a feature on the Charity Champions Podcast.After football season ends, 360 Solutions brings Charity Champions winners together for world-class leadership development training during the first and second quarters of every year. For more information on Charity Champions, visit charitychampions.org. To nominate a charity for our upcoming season, visit charitychampions.org/nominate. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On the episodeExecutive Director Coleen Heaton tells us how No Limitations helps those with developmental or physical challenges participate in sports and other activities.No Limitations, Inc. provides athletic and social opportunities for those with special needs in our community. No Limitations is our first Champion of the 2019 season. Keep an eye out for them on the field this Saturday as Baylor University takes on Stephen F. Austin!Learn more and listen to other podcasts at charitychampions.orgAbout the Charity Champions PodcastThe Charity Champions Podcast is hosted by Randy Lane, CTO and VP of Marketing for 360 Solutions. He invites Charity Champions and the people they help into the Triangle Tower podcast studio to hear the stories behind the champions.About Charity ChampionsCharity Champions are nonprofit organizations chosen by TFNB Your Bank For Life employees after being nominated by the community. Winners receive an awareness marketing campaign and leadership training at no charge to the nonprofit.The awareness campaign begins with a radio interview by the voice of the Baylor Bears, John Morris, and an on-field presentation at McLane Stadium in front of thousands of Central Texans during a Baylor Football game. It continues with recognition at Baylor Basketball games and a feature on the Charity Champions Podcast.After football season ends, 360 Solutions brings Charity Champions winners together for world-class leadership development training during the first and second quarters of every year. For more information on Charity Champions, visit charitychampions.org. To nominate a charity for our upcoming season, visit charitychampions.org/nominate. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Friends for Life helps those without a support system live healthy, independent lives. Founder and Executive Director Inez Russell tells us how their programs have expanded over the 30 years they’ve been helping the community.About the Charity Champions PodcastThe Charity Champions Podcast is by Randy Lane, VP of Marketing for 360 Solutions. He invites Charity Champions and the people they help into the studio to hear the stories behind the champions.About Charity ChampionsCharity Champions are nonprofit organizations chosen by TFNB Your Bank For Life employees after being nominated by the community. Winners receive an awareness marketing campaign and leadership training at no charge to the nonprofit.The awareness campaign begins with a radio interview by the voice of the Baylor Bears, John Morris, and an on-field presentation at McLane Stadium in front of thousands of Central Texans during a Baylor Football game. It continues with recognition at Baylor Basketball games and a feature on the Charity Champions Podcast.After football season ends, 360 Solutions brings Charity Champions winners together for world-class leadership development training during the first and second quarters of every year. For more information on Charity Champions, visit charitychampions.org. To nominate a charity for our upcoming season, visit charitychampions.org/nominate. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Shepherd’s heart started as a food pantry helping food-insecure families in Waco. Now they’re feeding more than 29,000 families each year. Shepherd’s Heart also operates a resell shop and teaches life-skills classes to try and break the cycles of poverty in the community. Learn more on the Shepherd's Heart website.Follow them on Facebook and Twitter.About the Charity Champions PodcastThe Charity Champions Podcast is co-hosted by Dale Smith, Director of Community Outreach for TFNB Your Bank For Life, and Randy Lane, CTO and VP of Marketing for 360 Solutions. Together they invite Charity Champions and the people they help into the Triangle Tower podcast studio to hear the stories behind the champions.About Charity ChampionsCharity Champions are nonprofit organizations chosen by TFNB Your Bank For Life employees after being nominated by the community. Winners receive an awareness marketing campaign and leadership training at no charge to the nonprofit.The awareness campaign begins with a radio interview by the voice of the Baylor Bears, John Morris, and an on-field presentation at McLane Stadium in front of thousands of Central Texans during a Baylor Football game. It continues with recognition at Baylor Basketball games and a feature on the Charity Champions Podcast.After football season ends, 360 Solutions brings Charity Champions winners together for world-class leadership development training during the first and second quarters of every year. For more information on Charity Champions, visit charitychampions.org. To nominate a charity for our upcoming season, visit charitychampions.org/nominate. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Randy and Dale sit down with Nightlight Christian Adoptions Waco Executive Director Erin Wheeler-Cerone to talk about how they help find loving Christian homes for children put up for adoption. We discuss domestic, international, and embryo adoption. Erin also tells us how adoptive parents should approach telling their kids about the process.Learn more about Nightlight at: https://www.nightlight.org/texas-office/About the Charity Champions PodcastThe Charity Champions Podcast is co-hosted by Dale Smith, Director of Community Outreach for TFNB Your Bank For Life, and Randy Lane, CTO and VP of Marketing for 360 Solutions. Together they invite Charity Champions and the people they help into the Triangle Tower podcast studio to hear the stories behind the champions.About Charity ChampionsCharity Champions are nonprofit organizations chosen by TFNB Your Bank For Life employees after nomination by the community. Winners receive an awareness marketing campaign and leadership training at no charge to the nonprofit.The awareness campaign begins with a radio interview by the voice of the Baylor Bears, John Morris, and an on-field presentation at McLane Stadium in front of thousands of Central Texans during a Baylor Football game. It continues with recognition at Baylor Basketball games and a feature on the Charity Champions Podcast.After football season ends, 360 Solutions brings Charity Champions winners together for world-class leadership development training during the first and second quarters of every year. For more information on Charity Champions, visit charitychampions.org. To nominate a charity for our upcoming season, visit charitychampions.org/nominate. Nominations are closed for our 2018 season, but keep nominating. All new nominations will be considered for 2019. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Happy Thanksgiving week, everyone! This is Randy Lane with a special edition of the Charity Champions podcast. We’re going to play two interviews from last week’s Baylor game. First, we’ll hear Sheree Corn’s interview with the voice of the bears, John Morris. She’s in charge of community outreach at Pack of Hope. She’ll explain how their organization is erasing hunger by giving food-insecure kids bags of nutritious snack over the weekend. A lot these kids would otherwise go several days without anything to eat. After that, we’ll hear John’s interview with David Littlewood, president of TFNB Your Bank For Life. He talks about the importance of community banking, new locations, and creating a better Waco by supporting nonprofits. Let’s listen!Thanks for listening to the Charity Champions Podcast as we’ve highlighted all of our 2018 winners. Remember to visit charitychampions.org to see all previous episodes of the show. And go to charitychampions.org slash nominate to tell us who you’d like to win in 2019. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Randy sits down with Co-Founders of McLennan County Pack of Hope Jane Bounds and Cliff Reece. Pack of Hope helps food insecure children in McLennan County by sending them home from school over the weekend with a pack of nutritious food. While they're currently packing up meals for over a thousands kids each week, more than 26,000 children in McLennan County are considered food insecure.Learn more about Pack of Hope at packofhope.orgThanks for listening to the Charity Champions Podcast. This podcast is produced by 360 Solutions and Randy Lane. To learn more about Charity Champions, please visit charitychampionsforlife.orgCharity Champions are nonprofit organizations working to make a positive impact in the Central Texas community. Each fall, TFNB Your Bank For Life employees chose six nonprofits from nominations that are made on our this website. Anyone can submit a nomination, and nominations are carried forward each year.The benefits of selection as a Charity Champions are leadership development training and increased awareness, both of which are usually cost-prohibitive for these organizations. It’s TFNB Your Bank For Life’s way of giving back to the community that has treated them so well for more than 125 years. Learn more at tfnbtx.comConnect with us on social media:Facebook: facebook.com/TFNBCharityChampions/Twitter: twitter.com/TFNB_ChampionsInstagram: instagram.com/tfnb_charity_champions/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Randy sits down with Holly Burchett and Jana Hixson of the Junior League of Waco to talk about their focus on early childhood education in the city.Be sure and visit Deck the Halls Friday - Sunday (Nov. 2nd - 4th) at the Waco Convention Center. Visit https://www.jlwaco.org/ for more details.About Junior LeagueThe Junior League of Waco is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving our community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.About the Charity Champions PodcastThe Charity Champions Podcast is co-hosted by Dale Smith, Director of Community Outreach for TFNB Your Bank For Life, and Randy Lane, CTO and VP of Marketing for 360 Solutions. Together they invite Charity Champions and the people they help into the Triangle Tower podcast studio to hear the stories behind the champions.About Charity ChampionsCharity Champions are nonprofit organizations chosen by TFNB Your Bank For Life employees after being nominated by the community. Winners receive an awareness marketing campaign and leadership training at no charge to the nonprofit.The awareness campaign begins with a radio interview by the voice of the Baylor Bears, John Morris, and an on-field presentation at McLane Stadium in front of thousands of Central Texans during a Baylor Football game. It continues with recognition at Baylor Basketball games and a feature on the Charity Champions Podcast.After football season ends, 360 Solutions brings Charity Champions winners together for world-class leadership development training during the first and second quarters of every year. For more information on Charity Champions, visit charitychampions.org. To nominate a charity for our upcoming season, visit charitychampions.org/nominate. Nominations are closed for our 2018 season, but keep nominating. All new nominations will be considered for 2019. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Randy and Dale sit down with Dr. Tim and Janice McCall of Restoration Gateway. Their mission is 700 acres of land in Northern Uganda. They work to restore peace and heal wounds among the vulnerable children and war-torn people in the area.About the Charity ChampionsThe ministry of Restoration Gateway started in 2004 when seven Ugandan men began meeting to pray under a tree on the land presently held by the project. Their prayer was that God would send someone to help restore all that the enemy had stolen in their land. God answered those prayers and issued a call to Dr. Tim and Janice McCall in early 2005 to move to Uganda. The first trip by the McCalls took place in May of 2005, and the land for the project was selected. Learn more and buy your Amy Grant tickets at restorationgateway.orgAbout the PodcastThe Charity Champions Podcast is co-hosted by Dale Smith, Director of Community Outreach for TFNB Your Bank For Life, and Randy Lane, CTO and VP of Marketing for 360 Solutions. Together they invite Charity Champions and the people they help into the Triangle Tower podcast studio to hear the stories behind the champions.About Charity ChampionsCharity Champions are nonprofit organizations chosen by TFNB Your Bank For Life employees after being nominated by the community. Winners receive an awareness marketing campaign and leadership training at no charge to the nonprofit.The awareness campaign begins with a radio interview by the voice of the Baylor Bears, John Morris, and an on-field presentation at McLane Stadium in front of thousands of Central Texans during a Baylor Football game. It continues with recognition at Baylor Basketball games and a feature on the Charity Champions Podcast.After football season ends, 360 Solutions brings Charity Champions winners together for world-class leadership development training during the first and second quarters of every year. For more information on Charity Champions, visit charitychampions.org. To nominate a charity for our upcoming season, visit charitychampions.org/nominate. Nominations are closed for our 2018 season, but keep nominating. All new nominations will be considered for 2019. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Randy sits down with the Executive Director of The Cove Heart of Texas, Kelly Atkinson. They talk about the youth homelessness epidemic across the country, and how The Cove is fighting it by providing a safe place for teens to thrive.Learn more about The Cove at: thecovewaco.orgLearn more about Charity Champions at: charitychampions.orgAbout The Cove - Heart of TexasAfter working as Homeless Liaison for Waco Independent School District for five years, Cheryl Pooler saw a huge problem. As she met with student after student who had been abused, abandoned, or kicked out of his or her home, she knew that they needed a safe place to go after the school bell rang each afternoon. She knew that these students deserved a chance to succeed and that the Waco community would not stand to see them fall through the cracks into chronic homelessness. Cheryl started researching best practices around the country and found that an after-school teen nurturing center was what Waco needed to ensure that these vulnerable students were empowered and equipped to graduate high school and achieve their goals. Cheryl reached out, and the community responded. In the summer of 2015, Cheryl Pooler and community volunteer Rosemary Townsend founded the Cove and formed the Board of Directors. The Cove is molded after the NEST in Georgetown, TX. In October 2016, The Cove began serving its first cohort of students. In the 2016-17 school year, The Cove served 61 individual students. This last year, we served 76, a nearly 25% increase. In their first year, The Cove saw 440 visits over 118 days of operation. In the 2017-18 school year, the nonprofit saw 1,359 visits over 138 days of operation.About the Charity Champions PodcastThe Charity Champions Podcast is co-hosted by Dale Smith, Director of Community Outreach for TFNB Your Bank For Life, and Randy Lane, CTO and VP of Marketing for 360 Solutions. Together they invite Charity Champions and the people they help into the Triangle Tower podcast studio to hear the stories behind the champions.About Charity ChampionsCharity Champions are nonprofit organizations chosen by TFNB Your Bank For Life employees after being nominated by the community. Winners receive an awareness marketing campaign and leadership training at no charge to the nonprofit.The awareness campaign begins with a radio interview by the voice of the Baylor Bears, John Morris, and an on-field presentation at McLane Stadium in front of thousands of Central Texans during a Baylor Football game. It continues with recognition at Baylor Basketball games and a feature on the Charity Champions Podcast.After football season ends, 360 Solutions brings Charity Champions winners together for world-class leadership development training during the first and second quarters of every year. For more information on Charity Champions, visit charitychampions.org. To nominate a charity for our upcoming season, visit charitychampions.org/nominate. Nominations are closed for our 2018 season, but keep nominating. All new nominations will be considered for 2019.

Only 27% of men of color enrolled at McLennan Community College come back to college the following year. To combat that alarming statistic, the MCC Foundation brought the Men of Color Success Initiative to campus. The program helps men of color find available services and pairs them with mentors. They also sponsor trips to neighboring college campuses for visits and leadership conferences. Program Coordinator Dr. Frank Graves and MCC Foundation Executive Director Kim Patterson join Randy in the studio to talk about the program.Learn more about the MCC Foundation Men of Color Success Initiative at: http://www.mclennan.edu/men-of-color/About the Charity Champions PodcastThe Charity Champions Podcast is co-hosted by Dale Smith, Director of Community Outreach for TFNB Your Bank For Life, and Randy Lane, CTO and VP of Marketing for 360 Solutions. Together they invite Charity Champions and the people they help into the Triangle Tower podcast studio to hear the stories behind the champions.About Charity ChampionsCharity Champions are nonprofit organizations chosen by TFNB Your Bank For Life employees after being nominated by the community. Winners receive an awareness marketing campaign and leadership training at no charge to the nonprofit.The awareness campaign begins with a radio interview by the voice of the Baylor Bears, John Morris, and an on-field presentation at McLane Stadium in front of thousands of Central Texans during a Baylor Football game. It continues with recognition at Baylor Basketball games and a feature on the Charity Champions Podcast.After football season ends, 360 Solutions brings Charity Champions winners together for world-class leadership development training during the first and second quarters of every year. For more information on Charity Champions, visit charitychampions.org. To nominate a charity for our upcoming season, visit charitychampions.org/nominate. Nominations are closed for our 2018 season, but keep nominating. All new nominations will be considered for 2019. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Randy interviews Susan Cowley, Executive Director of the Talitha Koum Institute. The Talitha Koum Institute is a mental health and therapeutic nursery for extreme-risk infants and toddlers. Susan tells us how toxic stress at an early age can affect a child's brain.About the nonprofit:CrossTies Ecumenical Church founded Talitha Koum Institute (TKI). They wanted to help the children of the Kate Ross public housing neighborhood of South Waco. Find them online at: talithakoum.comAbout the Charity Champions PodcastThe Charity Champions Podcast is co-hosted by Dale Smith, Director of Community Outreach for TFNB Your Bank For Life, and Randy Lane, CTO and VP of Marketing for 360 Solutions. Together they invite Charity Champions and the people they help into the Triangle Tower podcast studio to hear the stories behind the champions.About Charity ChampionsCharity Champions are nonprofit organizations chosen by TFNB Your Bank For Life employees after being nominated by the community. Winners receive an awareness marketing campaign and leadership training at no charge to the nonprofit.The awareness campaign begins with a radio interview by the voice of the Baylor Bears, John Morris, and an on-field presentation at McLane Stadium in front of thousands of Central Texans during a Baylor Football game. It continues with recognition at Baylor Basketball games and a feature on the Charity Champions Podcast.After football season ends, 360 Solutions brings Charity Champions winners together for world-class leadership development training during the first and second quarters of every year. For more information on Charity Champions, visit charitychampions.org. To nominate a charity for our upcoming season, visit charitychampions.org/nominate. Nominations are closed for our 2018 season, but keep nominating. All new nominations will be considered for 2019. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Julia Walsh spent four years as a sex trafficking victim. With the help of Charity Champion UnBound, she was able to escape. Now she helps other women recognize the warning signs. Please go back and listen to episodes 9 and 10 to learn more.Find UnBound online:WebsiteFacebookInstagramAbout the podcastThanks for listening to the Charity Champions Podcast. This podcast is produced by 360 Solutions and Randy Lane. To learn more about Charity Champions, please visit charitychampions.orgCharity Champions are nonprofit organizations working to make a positive impact in the Central Texas community. Each fall, TFNB Your Bank For Life employees chose six nonprofits from nominations that are made on our this website. Anyone can submit a nomination, and nominations are carried forward each year.The benefits of selection as a Charity Champions are leadership development training and increased awareness, both of which are usually cost-prohibitive for these organizations. It’s TFNB Your Bank For Life’s way of giving back to the community that has treated them so well for more than 125 years. Learn more at tfnbtx.comConnect with us on social media:Website: https://www.charitychampions.orgFacebook: facebook.com/TFNBCharityChampions/Twitter: twitter.com/TFNB_ChampionsInstagram: instagram.com/tfnb_charity_champions/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dale Smith and Randy Lane sit down with McLennan County Sheriff Parnell McNamara to talk about how the Sheriff's Department teams up with Charity Champions Winner UnBound to fight human trafficking in Central Texas.This is part two of our three part series on human trafficking in Central Texas. Episode 9 featured UnBound's Director Susan Peters talking about her organizations role in caring for human trafficking victims. In Episode 11 we'll hear from a survivor of sex trafficking that's now an advocated for UnBound.About the Charity Champions PodcastThe Charity Champions Podcast is co-hosted by Dale Smith, Director of Community Outreach for TFNB Your Bank For Life, and Randy Lane, CTO and VP of Marketing for 360 Solutions. Together they invite Charity Champions and the people they help into the Triangle Tower podcast studio to hear the stories behind the champions.About Charity ChampionsCharity Champions are nonprofit organizations chosen by TFNB Your Bank For Life employees after being nominated by the community. Winners receive an awareness marketing campaign and leadership training at no charge to the nonprofit.The awareness campaign begins with a radio interview by the voice of the Baylor Bears, John Morris, and an on-field presentation at McLane Stadium in front of thousands of Central Texans during a Baylor Football game. It continues with recognition at Baylor Basketball games and a feature on the Charity Champions Podcast.After football season ends, 360 Solutions brings Charity Champions winners together for world-class leadership development training during the first and second quarters of every year. For more information on Charity Champions, visit charitychampions.org. To nominate a charity for our upcoming season, visit charitychampions.org/nominate. Nominations are closed for our 2018 season, but keep nominating. All new nominations will be considered for 2019. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

About this episodeRandy and Dale sit down with UnBound's National Director Susan Peters to talk about how her organization is working to stop human trafficking in Central Texas and the world. They discuss how to identify the signs of human trafficking. Susan also talks about how UnBound works with law enforcement to comfort victims. This is the first in a three podcast series on human trafficking in Central Texas. Stay tuned for our next episode featuring McLennan County Sheriff Parnell McNamara. We'll wrap up the series by talking to a former victim of sex trafficking.UnBound's StoryWhen we learned of children being sold into sex trafficking in our own communities, we felt compelled to do our part to stop it. We asked: What if attorneys, IT specialists, teachers, moms, medical professionals—all spheres of society—worked together? Starting small, we realized that a lot of small adds up to something really big. By working together through prevention, professional training and survivor advocacy, we’ve started to see communities activated to fight human trafficking.Headquartered in Waco, Texas, UnBound is made up of individual chapters around the United States and across the world working to see change in their own communities. Each chapter works in different areas based on the culture and needs of their city. To find out more about UnBound chapters, check out our locations.About UnBoundUnBound works to educate and empower youth, spread awareness through citywide outreaches and provide human-trafficking presentations to groups and organizations within local communities. Find out more at unboundnow.orgAbout the Charity Champions PodcastThe Charity Champions Podcast is co-hosted by Dale Smith, Director of Community Outreach for TFNB Your Bank For Life, and Randy Lane, CTO and VP of Marketing for 360 Solutions. Together they invite Charity Champions and the people they help into the Triangle Tower podcast studio to hear the stories behind the champions.About Charity ChampionsCharity Champions are nonprofit organizations chosen by TFNB Your Bank For Life employees after being nominated by the community. Winners receive an awareness marketing campaign and leadership training at no charge to the nonprofit.The awareness campaign begins with a radio interview by the voice of the Baylor Bears, John Morris, and an on-field presentation at McLane Stadium in front of thousands of Central Texans during a Baylor Football game. It continues with recognition at Baylor Basketball games and a feature on the Charity Champions Podcast.After football season ends, 360 Solutions brings Charity Champions winners together for world-class leadership development training during the first and second quarters of every year. For more information on Charity Champions, visit charitychampions.org. To nominate a charity for our upcoming season, visit charitychampions.org/nominate. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dale Smith and Randy lane sit down with Executive Director Barbara Wright to talk about how The Advocacy Center for Crime Victims and Children helps victims transition to survivors.About the Advocacy Center:Many people are hurting because of an act of violence committed against them. Anyone – men, women, and children may be affected by violence. Our children are subjected to neglect, physical, emotional and sexual abuse. Research shows as many as 1 in 4 girls will be victims of sexual abuse by the time they are 18-years-old. For boys, the number is 1 in 6. Often the abuse is a “family secret” passed from one generation to another.There is hope and restoration at the Advocacy Center.The Advocacy Center for Crime Victims and Children began in 1976 as the Waco Rape Crisis Center. It has grown into an umbrella agency with three programs, the Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) The Victims Center, and Prevention and Education – offering many services to the hurting in our community. Over the past year the Advocacy Center for Crime Victims and Children has conducted 569 developmentally sensitive and legally sound forensic interviews for children ages 2-17.About Charity Champions:Charity Champions are nonprofit organizations chosen by TFNB Your Bank For Life employees after being nominated by the community. Winners receive an awareness marketing campaign and leadership training at no charge to the nonprofit.The awareness campaign begins with a radio interview by the voice of the Baylor Bears, John Morris, and an on-field presentation at McLane Stadium in front of thousands of Central Texans during a Baylor Football game. It continues with recognition at Baylor Basketball games and a feature on the Charity Champions Podcast.After football season ends, 360 Solutions brings Charity Champions winners together for world-class leadership development training during the first and second quarters of every year. For more information on Charity Champions, visit charitychampions.org. To nominate a charity for our upcoming season, visit charitychampions.org/nominate. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Randy sits down with Care Net CEO Deborah McGregor and and Client Tanna Thomas to talk about her amazing story. At one point, Tanna didn't have reliable housing and had her two older children were taken away. Now, with the help of Care Net, she has given birth to a healthy daughter. She has a place to live, a job, and all children in her custody.More about Care NetSince 2004, the Care Net Pregnancy Center of Central Texas serves over 2,600 clients each year for pregnancy testing. They promise that they will listen to their client's concerns, provide accurate and factual information about all pregnancy choices, and provide compassionate care. Learn more at pregancycare.org.About the Charity Champions PodcastThis podcast is produced by 360 Solutions and Randy Lane. To learn more about Charity Champions, please visit charitychampions.orgCharity Champions are nonprofit organizations working to make a positive impact in the Central Texas community. Each fall, TFNB Your Bank For Life employees choose six nonprofits from nominations that are made on the website. Anyone can submit a nomination, and nominations are carried forward each year.The benefits of selection as a Charity Champions are leadership development training and increased awareness, both of which are usually cost-prohibitive for these organizations. It’s TFNB Your Bank For Life’s way of giving back to the community that has treated them so well for more than 125 years.Connect on social mediaFacebook: facebook.com/TFNBCharityChampions/Twitter: twitter.com/TFNB_ChampionsInstagram: instagram.com/tfnb_charity_champions/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dale and Chip sit down with Deborah McGregor, CEO of Care Net Pregnancy Center of Central Texas. Care Net provides services for women like pregnancy testing, ultrasound, STD referrals, and advice on pregnancy options. Deborah tells us how her organization has helped pregnant women since its founding, including the incredible story about one client who gave birth in her car!More about Care Net:Since 2004, the Care Net Pregnancy Center of Central Texas has served over 2,600 clients each year for pregnancy testing. They promise they will listen to the concerns of pregnant women, provide accurate and factual information about pregnancy choices, and provide compassionate care. Find out more at pregnancycare.orgAbout the Charity Champions Podcast:This podcast is produced by 360 Solutions and Randy Lane. To learn more about Charity Champions, please visit charitychampionsforlife.com. Charity Champions are nonprofit organizations working to make a positive impact in the Central Texas community. Each fall, TFNB Your Bank For Life employees chose six nonprofits from nominations that are made on our this website. Anyone can submit a nomination, and nominations are carried forward each year.The benefits of selection as a Charity Champions are leadership development training and increased awareness, both of which are usually cost-prohibitive for these organizations. It’s TFNB Your Bank For Life’s way of giving back to the community that has treated them so well for more than 125 years.Connect with us on social media:Facebook: facebook.com/TFNBCharityChampions/Twitter: twitter.com/TFNB_ChampionsInstagram: instagram.com/tfnb_charity_champions/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dale and Randy sit down with Executive Director Suzanne Hack from Christian Women's Job Corps of McLennan County. CWJC helps women get the education and training they need to find quality jobs and realize their dreams.Find them online at: cwjcwaco.org/More about CWJC:Since its formation in September of 2003, Christian Women’s Job Corps of McLennan County has helped equip women in Waco and surrounding areas with both job training and life skills. Through a six month long mentorship and an education program, we have encouraged women to be self-confident, self-sufficient, and productive while developing meaningful relationships.Women who are alumni of the CWJC program are making a difference in McLennan County. Graduates are working in various fields such as office assistants, retail sales, medical, legal, mortuary, food service, call centers, apartment leasing, dog grooming, home health care, highway construction, warehouse, cleaning services, etc. Some examples of where CWJC alumni are employed are Veteran’s Administration, Waco Mortuary, MCC Adult Education, TSTC, Walgreen’s, Woofgang Bakery, EMSI, Baylor University, Cenikor, PCA, Baked Bliss, Cougar Paws, Aramark, Meadow Park Townhomes, Stoney Brook, and What-a-Burger. After completing the CWJC program, some women choose to continue their education at MCC or TSTC and have earned both associate degrees and bachelor degrees through the MCC/Tarleton program.The ministry of CWJC makes a significant difference in the lives of women and McLennan County families. We have seen God work in many ways:Women are developing self-esteem and self-confidence.Women are becoming devoted mothers, loving wives, and dependable employees.Families and future generations are changing, and the community is improving.On a yearly basis volunteers contribute over 5,000 hours as teachers, mentors, lunch providers, prayer warriors, encouragers, community resources, and mock interviewers.People from more than 150 churches, businesses, and organizations throughout the community have participated in the success of our program.About the Charity Champions Podcast:This podcast is produced by 360 Solutions and Randy Lane. To learn more about Charity Champions, please visit charitychampions.orgCharity Champions are nonprofit organizations working to make a positive impact in the Central Texas community. Each fall, TFNB Your Bank For Life employees choose six nonprofits from nominations that made on the website. Anyone can submit a nomination, and nominations are carried forward each year.The benefits of selection as a Charity Champions are leadership development training and increased awareness, both of which are usually cost-prohibitive for these organizations. It’s TFNB Your Bank For Life’s way of giving back to the community that has treated them so well for more than 125 years.Connect with us on social media:Facebook: facebook.com/TFNBCharityChampions/Twitter: twitter.com/TFNB_ChampionsInstagram: instagram.com/tfnb_charity_champions/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dale and Randy sit down with Brett and Emily Mills of Jesus Said Love to talk about their work with commercial sex workers in several Texas cities. Their mission is to share the revolutionary love of Christ with people in the commercial sex industry by awakening hope and empowering change. Jesus Said Love became a Charity Champion in 2017.Jesus Said Love's annual fundraiser, Wild Torch, is April 23rd. Wild Torch is more than a fundraiser. The event brings together food, art, music, and dance in the historic Hippodrome Theater in Downtown Waco. More info about the event here.Jesus Said Love's story:Founded in 2003 by worship leaders Brett & Emily Mills, the Mills led worship for a conference focused on ministry to sex workers. Overwhelmed by stories from former exotic entertainers, Emily became burdened for the marginalized in Waco, the Mills' hometown. Within two weeks, the first Easter outreach extended the love of Jesus to women in the Waco sex industry. A small group of women ventured into two strip clubs, armed with gift bags filled with practical, high-quality gifts. The outreach was a success! In fact, each club manager extended an open invitation for JSL to return at any time. For the next few years, volunteers would return to the clubs bi-annually: at Christmas and Easter.In 2007, the Mills made the decision to bring this new ministry under the administration of their already-established worship ministry and nonprofit organization: Bartimaeus Ministries, Inc. The name Jesus Said Love was then adopted for this specific outreach program to women in the commercial sex industry. The burden was for the marginalized: those whom the church was not reaching because of ignorance or negligence. What began as a bi-annual outreach in Waco has now grown into a full time ministry of monthly club outreaches, social work assistance, education, awareness, medical education, childcare and nutritional advocacy in Waco, Dallas, Bryan/College Station, San Antonio, Temple/Killeen, Houston, and (launching soon) Tyler.About the Charity Champions Podcast:This podcast is produced by 360 Solutions and Randy Lane. To learn more about Charity Champions, please visit charitychampionsforlife.com. Charity Champions are nonprofit organizations working to make a positive impact in the Central Texas community. Each fall, TFNB Your Bank For Life employees chose six nonprofits from nominations that are made on our this website. Anyone can submit a nomination, and nominations are carried forward each year.The benefits of selection as a Charity Champions are leadership development training and increased awareness, both of which are usually cost-prohibitive for these organizations. It’s TFNB Your Bank For Life’s way of giving back to the community that has treated them so well for more than 125 years.Connect with us on social media:Facebook: facebook.com/TFNBCharityChampions/Twitter: twitter.com/TFNB_ChampionsInstagram: instagram.com/tfnb_charity_champions/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Chip Wilson, Dale Smith, and Randy Lane sit down with Heart of Texas Veterans One Stop Director DeLisa Russell to talk about how the Veterans One Stop started, services they provide, and alarming statistics on veterans in Central Texas.The mission of the Heart of Texas Veterans One Stop is to provide veterans and their families a facility where a variety of fundamental services can be accessed at one location. The purpose of the Veterans One Stop Center is to provide assistance, camaraderie, education and information to our veterans as well as their dependents.Find them online at:https://www.facebook.com/pg/HOTVeteransOneStopWacoMVPNChapterContact DeLisa Russell at: delisa.russell@hotrmhmr.orgSubscribe to the podcast here:

We recently kicked off our first Charity Champions Leadership Development Session of the new year. Chip Wilson, CEO of 360 Solutions, talks about Building Trust. Thanks for listening to the Charity Champions Podcast. This podcast is produced by 360 Solutions and Randy Lane. To learn more about Charity Champions, please visit charitychampionsforlife.com. Charity Champions are nonprofit organizations working to make a positive impact in the Central Texas community. Each fall, TFNB Your Bank For Life employees chose six nonprofits from nominations that are made on our this website. Anyone can submit a nomination, and nominations are carried forward each year. The benefits of selection as a Charity Champions are leadership development training and increased awareness, both of which are usually cost-prohibitive for these organizations. It’s TFNB Your Bank For Life’s way of giving back to the community that has treated them so well for more than 125 years. Learn more at tfnbtx.com Connect with us on social media: Facebook: facebook.com/TFNBCharityChampions/ Twitter: twitter.com/TFNB_Champions Instagram: instagram.com/tfnb_charity_champions/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Chip, Dale, and Randy sit down with Boys & Girls Clubs of Waco Executive Director James Jarmon and Board President Brad Sharp. They talk about the how the nonprofit started, and how it's having a positive affect on Waco-area kids. More information on this podcast at charitychampionsforlife.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.