The One Thing

This week on The One Thing podcast, our hosts, Robin Bettenhausen and Tom Kallai, sat down with John Pingo, CEO of Goldie Floberg, for a fascinating conversation that blended two worlds: the IDD (Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities) space and tabletop gaming.

This week on The One Thing podcast, our hosts, Robin Bettenhausen and Tom Kallai, spoke with two guests from Nonstop Health: Leslie Brown Albright, Director of Business Development, and Lori Hubler, Benefits Consultant. They dove deep into the topic of health equity and how Nonstop Health is driving positive change, particularly for lower-wage workers, through innovative solutions like first-dollar coverage.

This week on The One Thing podcast, our hosts, Robin Bettenhausen and Tom Kallai, spoke with R.J. McMahon, the CEO of Oak Leyden, a Chicago nonprofit dedicated to serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.

This week on The One Thing podcast, our hosts, Robin Bettenhausen and Tom Kallai, spoke with Jen Sobecki, Chief Executive Officer of Designs for Dignity, a unique Chicago-based nonprofit dedicated to transforming spaces for other nonprofits.

This week on The One Thing podcast by The Horton Group, our hosts, Robin Bettenhausen and Tom Kallai, spoke with Eric Holtrop, director of the Ozinga Foundation. Learn more about the foundation's extraordinary work and how it exemplifies the power of philanthropy and community support.

This week on The One Thing podcast by The Horton Group, our hosts, Robin Bettenhausen and Tom Kallai, spoke with Andrea Palmer, CEO and founder of Awake Labs. Learn more about the organization's dedication to transforming the landscape of mental health support.

This week, at The One Thing Podcast by The Horton Group, our hosts, Robin Bettenhausen and Tom Kallai, spoke with Arthur Vera, founder and CEO of Zuniga Health. Learn more about Zuniga's growth plan and commitment to serving small to medium-sized employers and the Hispanic population.

This week, at The One Thing Podcast by The Horton Group, we spoke to two of the leaders of our nonprofit insurance group: Robin Bettenhausen, Executive Vice President, and Tom Kallai, Sales Consultant. Learn more about what kinds of insurance, risk management and employee benefits trends nonprofits can expect to see in 2023.

This week, at The One Thing Podcast by The Horton Group, our host, Jason Helfert, talks to our guest, Kathy Carmody, Chief Executive Officer of The Institute on Public Policy for People with Disabilities. This organization's mission is to promote policies that advance the civil rights and independence of people with disabilities. They work with policymakers, disability advocates and other stakeholders across the entire state of Illinois.

This week, at The One Thing Podcast by The Horton Group, our host, Jason Helfert, talks to our guest, Dr. Bill Lodewyk, President of Elim Christian Services. This organization partners with their community to provide comprehensive educational/work experience and accommodations to children and adults with disabilities. Their mission is to equip each person to pursue their God-given potential to acknowledge their strengths and achieve big dreams.

This week, at The One Thing Podcast by The Horton Group, our host, Jason Helfert, talks to our guest, Merry Beth Sheets, Executive Director of Hephzibah Children's Association. This organization provides group homes for neglected and abused children, comprehensive services for children and families in crisis, foster care, adoption and daycare – enhancing the safety and well-being of children while preserving the dignity of parents and families.

This week, at The One Thing Podcast by The Horton Group, our host, Jason Helfert, talks to our guest, Mike Powell, Executive Director of Beat the Streets Chicago. This nonprofit offers year-round, affordable youth wrestling programs for the community, which teach valuable lessons about building relationships, setting goals and taking care of your physical and mental health.

This week, at The One Thing Podcast by The Horton Group, our host, Jason Helfert, talks to our guest, Shawn Jeffers, President and CEO of Little City Foundation.

This week, at The One Thing Podcast by The Horton Group, our host, Jason Helfert, talks to our guest, Thane Dykstra, CEO of Trinity Services.

This week at The One Thing Podcast by The Horton Group, our host, Jason Helfert, talks to our guest, Joseph Mengoni, President and CEO of United Cerebral Palsy Seguin of Greater Chicago (UCP Seguin).

This week at The One Thing Podcast by The Horton Group, our host, Jason Helfert,talks to our guest, Nancy Wright, CEO of Girl Scouts Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana.

This week, at The One Thing Podcast, by The Horton Group, our host Jason Helfert, talks to our guest, Debie Coble, President and CEO of Goodwill of Michiana.

This week, at The One Thing Podcast, by The Horton Group, our host Jason Helfert, talks to our guest, Addie Goodman, President and CEO of the Jewish Community Center (JCC) Chicago. They are the largest JCC in the country, welcoming approximately 65,000 people to their programs every year. Their services support children, families, teens, adults and older adults.

This week, at The One Thing Podcast, by The Horton Group, our host Jason Helfert, talks to our guest, Josh Evans, President and CEO of the Illinois Association of Rehabilitation Facilities (IARF). IARF is Illinois's leading association of community-based providers, serving children and adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities and serious mental illnesses.

This week, at The One Thing Podcast, by The Horton Group, our host Jason Helfert, talks to our guest, John Barth, President and CEO of the Indiana Association of Rehabilitation Facilities (INARF). INARF provides services to people with disabilities, serving over 50,000 Indiana citizens and employing nearly 15,000 workers.

This week, at The One Thing Podcast, by the Horton Group, our host Jason Helfert, talks to our guest, Mary Pat Ambrosino, President and CEO of CTF Illinois. CTF Illinois specializes at creating a culture where people are not defined by their differences, but recognized for the value they bring to their communities. Their mission is to empower each individual to live the life they want, and that's what they've been doing in over 20 communities, for more than 650 people that they already supported.

This week, at The One Thing Podcast, by the Horton Group, our host Jason Helfert, talks to our guest, Lauren Wright, Executive director of Illinois Partners for Human Services, a broad coalition, of different human services organizations, with more 850 partners statewide, that do everything from childcare to care and support to older adults, and everything in between, creating a sense of belonging, home and community for people. Illinois Partners for Human Services are leading efforts to fully fund human services to ensure that all Illinoisans reach their full potential and have access to a sector that is equitable, sustainable and speaks with a collective voice.

Find out more about the Cornerstone Services, providing jobs, housing and improving basic personal skills to help people with disabilities get back to the community and have more dignity and opportunities. Only at the One Thing Podcast, by the Horton Group.