Conversations with and about community leaders, local nonprofits, and area businesses that are meeting the needs of those living in poverty. Each episode highlights the power of civil society to meet the growing needs of the most vulnerable communities.
Georgia Center For Opportunity
Georgia is a battleground state and the policies it enacts can have a huge impact on those living in poverty. We discuss why policy matters in Georgia and what we can expect in 2024.
Georgia is a battleground state and the policies it enacts can have a huge impact on those living in poverty. We discuss why policy matters in Georgia and what we can expect in 2024.
We discuss the issue of Benefits Cliffs and what we are doing on this important issue for anyone on welfare or safety net services.
We discuss the issue of Benefits Cliffs and what we are doing on this important issue for anyone on welfare or safety net services.
We are joined by Josh Crawford, a lawyer and the head of the Criminal Justice Initiative at the Georgia Center for Opportunity. As crime has spiked in many major cities, Josh is leading the charge in addressing the issues that lead to violent crime and helping thousands have safer and more opportunities in their communities.
We are joined by Josh Crawford, a lawyer and the head of the Criminal Justice Initiative at the Georgia Center for Opportunity. As crime has spiked in many major cities, Josh is leading the charge in addressing the issues that lead to violent crime and helping thousands have safer and more opportunities in their communities.
Inflation has a huge impact on everyone but it is catastrophic to those living in poverty. We discuss how it happens and what we must do to address it.
Inflation has a huge impact on everyone but it is catastrophic to those living in poverty. We discuss how it happens and what we must do to address it.
This week I'm joined by GCO's own Eric Cochling. Eric has been with GCO for decades and spearheaded the revolutionary project titled Hiring Well, Doing Good. Hiring Well Doing Good […]
This week I'm joined by GCO's own Eric Cochling. Eric has been with GCO for decades and spearheaded the revolutionary project titled Hiring Well, Doing Good. Hiring Well Doing Good […]
This week Chris Rufo of the Documentary Foundation and the director of the eye-opening documentary, America Lost. Chris shares what he learned in his travels through America's most impoverished cities. The stories and the lives captured will change how you view poverty.
This week Chris Rufo of the Documentary Foundation and the director of the eye-opening documentary, America Lost. Chris shares what he learned in his travels through America's most impoverished cities. The stories and the lives captured will change how you view poverty.
This week I'm joined by Belva Dorsey and Darcey Terris, two community leaders that work with organizations changing the lives of those in Columbus, GA. Their work within the Chattahoochee […]
This week I'm joined by Belva Dorsey and Darcey Terris, two community leaders that work with organizations changing the lives of those in Columbus, GA. Their work within the Chattahoochee […]
This week I'm joined by Chelsea Sabo of the Foster Care Alliance. They approach foster care from the unique perspective by helping mothers address trauma with the intent of reunification. We discuss how they've created ways to train and equip mothers in poverty for new opportunities ahead.
This week I'm joined by Chelsea Sabo of the Foster Care Alliance. They approach foster care from the unique perspective by helping mothers address trauma with the intent of reunification. We discuss how they've created ways to train and equip mothers in poverty for new opportunities ahead.
Dr. Beverly Roseberry is a professor and champion of relationship development. She has been a long-time family educator through our Healthy Families Initiative. She joins us to discuss the need and value brought from teaching, identifying, and maintaining a healthy relationship in vulnerable communities.
Dr. Beverly Roseberry is a professor and champion of relationship development. She has been a long-time family educator through our Healthy Families Initiative. She joins us to discuss the need and value brought from teaching, identifying, and maintaining a healthy relationship in vulnerable communities.
Tom Balog of the Lawrenceville Cooperative Ministry shares how they are meeting a need and one piece of a complex puzzle. Breakthrough Podcasts highlights those in our communities that are […]