Fred Rogers said, "Look for the helpers." And that's what we are doing. We are looking for the people who are helping make the world a better place and sharing their stories.
Jenny Berg is the Executive Director of The Leadership Council for Nonprofits. Her passion is to help nonprofit agencies become more impactful. She has served on numerous nonprofit boards including Impact 100, a women’s grant making organization which has awarded over $5M back into the community through grants of at least $100,000. She talks about what it means to be a philanthropist and how BOLD (Board Orientation + Leadership Development) is a great start for anyone wanting to get involved with the Cincinnati community. www.leadershipcouncil.us
Elisa Hoffman is the Founder and Executive Director of School Board School. She is a parent, former teacher, and education advocate who has worked for over twenty years on issues of educational equity, including serving a four-year term on the Cincinnati Public Schools Board of Education. She talks about how we need to train people in good governance before they run for office. www.schoolboardschool.org
Soroya is the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Learning Experience Designer for Mason City Schools. She talks about why she became an educator and what led her to her current role. She has some big goals for the school year and wants everyone to know that curiosity can override fear. Follow Soroya @SoroyaSmithMEd on Twitter.
Jennifer Blatz is the CEO of StriveTogether, an organization that partners with communities to ensure every child has every chance to succeed because race, ethnicity, poverty and circumstance should not determine opportunity or outcome. She talks about how the current crisis is widening the gaps between those with privilege and those who are most vulnerable and how we have an opportunity to make our world a better place by rebuilding systems. Learn more at www.strivetogether.org.
Donna is the Bullying and Harassment Officer at Fairfield City schools. She shares what she’s doing to be of help to the students in her school district and gives us ideas for how we can contribute. Check out volunteer opportunities with Greater Project at www.greaterproject.org and join Donna in serving children in the Cincinnati area.
Litty is a passionate language arts and social studies teacher in Ohio. She discusses how she has adapted to remote teaching and how the endless possibilities of her students motivate her each day. Follow Litty @LittyMathaiEDU on Twitter to talk teaching and everything in between.
Lisa is the Executive Director of Greater Project. She talks about how the goal of Greater Project is to create generational change. They connect people with opportunities to care for the orphan and vulnerable child through lasting relationships and investments that are unstained by self-interest. They are passionate about helping people discover and accomplish their greater purpose. Currently, they are working in India, Kenya and their local Cincinnati community. https://www.greaterproject.org/
Sarah is the Executive Director of Hope's Closet, an organization that exists to enrich the lives of families that are impacted by children’s services. She talks about being one of the founders and how the goal of Hope's Closet is to make a difference, break the cycle of brokenness and be a catalyst for change to restore families, when possible. Hope's Closet offers a clothing closet, foster parent support groups, foster parent recruitment and training, and a birthday club program. https://www.hopes-closet.net/
Adopt a Book is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization started by 15 year-old twins, Hannah and Alex. These two book-loving twins were inspired to start Adopt a Book in November 2011, when they were just 8 years old after they heard about kids in the Greater Cincinnati area who didn’t own books of their own. To date, they have donated over 136,000 books to over 100 organizations, schools and programs serving children in need. https://adoptabookohio.org/
Liz is the Founder of #KindFlash, a group of volunteers of all ages/backgrounds who care about building connections and community. Her group coordinates acts of kindness with the intention of improving lives and creating opportunities for people to come together and interact. These events are like a flash mob of kindness. www.facebook.com/groups/kindflash/
Sara is the Director of Cinderella's Closet of Southwest Ohio. Cinderella's Closet provides formal wear to girls who could not otherwise afford to attend their prom. Through donations of new and gently used formal dresses and accessories, they are able to "Turn Dresses Into Dreams" for juniors and seniors referred by their school, community organization or social care agency. Even more than a dress, Cinderella's Closet provides an unforgettable, amazing experience. http://www.cinderellasclosetusa.org
Danielle is the Executive Director of Welcome House of Northern Kentucky. She talks about their vision to be a leader in guiding clients from housing uncertainty to housing stability and how their mission is to provide a continuum of services that will end homelessness and promote stability for each person they serve. http://welcomehouseky.org/
Dana is known as 'The Bra Fairy'. She started I Support The Girls after hearing four simple words. Homeless women need bras. To date, they have helped 180,000 girls and women retain their dignity by collecting 350,000 bras and 1,100,000 menstrual hygiene products and distributing them worldwide to 350 vetted shelters and organizations. http://isupportthegirls.org/
Tessa is the Volunteer Coordinator at Lighthouse Youth & Family Services. She talks about what they are doing to advance the dignity and well-being of children, youth and families in need. www.lys.org
Megan is the CEO & Founder of Sweet Cheeks Diaper Bank. Their mission is to eliminate diaper need and raise awareness of the basic health need for diapers in their community. www.sweetcheeksdiaperbank.org
Tiffany's family has committed to a year challenge to do something every month in their community. Her boys have witnessed the best of human nature through Tiffany's cancer journey. Now she hopes they connect the gift of giving as they step forward. https://stilettos2slippers.wordpress.com
It was Mister Rogers’ mom who said, “Look for the helpers. You’ll always find people who are helping.” I’ve always held onto that quote, and now I’m on a quest to look for the helpers. I’m excited for you to join me as I have amazing conversations with helpers doing amazing things and making our world a better place. www.jilljonassen.com
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