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Matt Hurd, the executive director of Open Doors, discusses their ongoing effort to end homelessness in Atlanta. He also highlights the organization's $6.7 million campaign to support their Open More Doors initiative, and their work to expand housing resources and services in surrounding metro Atlanta counties. Plus, show host Rose Scott recently had conversations with two professional athletes about the importance of mentoring Black male youth. Now, leaders from Big Brothers, Big Sisters Metro Atlanta discuss their new, "Level Up," mentoring program, and the importance of mentorship in the post-pandemic era. Guests include: Kwame Johnson, the president and CEO at Big Brothers Big Sisters Metro AtlantaKara Stimpson, the chief impact officer at Big Brothers Big Sisters Metro AtlantaTrikelia Browning, the senior lead mentor at Big Brothers Big Sisters Metro AtlantaMakayla Marshall, a mentee in the "Level Up" mentoring program at Big Brothers Big Sisters Metro AtlantaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Welcome to the special edition of the Conversations with WLI, where ULI Toronto's Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Reconciliation Committee highlights the changemakers who are doing amazing DEI work in city building in our new Conversations with DEI podcast with Jennifer Khan and Sameer Patel. In this fourth and final episode, they speak with Eli Bauwah, who shares the importance of queer spaces and building community connections to support one another with Eli Bauwah. Jc Elijah (Eli) M. Bawuah (he/him) is a practicing Urban Planner and Public Consultant with multi-disciplinary experience gained by working in a spectrum of city and community-building roles. He has worked on development applications, master plans, social plans, mobility/transportation projects across Ontario. Eli has co-developed equity initiatives centering the lived experiences and voices of Toronto's diverse urban stakeholders, while fostering collaborative environments that generate values of reciprocity and sustainability. To Eli, leadership is about allowing yourself to be vulnerable while advocating for what you believe in that may benefit someone other than yourself. This is why he co-founded the Mentoring Initiative for Indigenous and Planners of Colour (MIIPOC). With the goal to advance diversity and representation amongst city-builders and leadership, the Mentoring Initiative for Indigenous and Planners of Colour (MIIPOC) focuses on establishing a national network between experienced planners and emerging planners from marginalized communities. As a former Committee Member of the City of Toronto's 2SLGBTQ+ Council Advisory Body, he advised and helped to inform strategies aimed at removing barriers faced by the queer community.
Marcellus Barnes works with Hamilton County Schools. He is also pastor of GracePointe Church which meets at Hardy Elementary School. He also is involved in a wonderful opportunity to be the hands and feet of Jesus with the community - an opportunity that is available to you as well. Many wonderful organizations like Kingdom Partners, United Way and Big Brothers/Big Sisters are coming together to mentor students and as well as helping to increase literacy rates within Hamilton County Schools. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brittany Rayburn, new executive director of the Youth Mentoring Initiative (YMI), talks about her new job, the organization and a big upcoming fund raising event.
Meghan Markle used her 40th Birthday to issue a call to action asking us to volunteer 40 minutes of our time to someone in need. For her part Meghan committed to doing the same and she asked 40 friends, activists, athletes, artists, and world leaders to contribute 40 minutes of mentorship to support women re-entering the workforce. The initiative is called 40x40. Meghan got her birthday message via an open letter published on hers and Harry's Archewell website, and in a novel little comedy skit that saw Meghan and comedian and actor Melissa McCarthy poking fun at themselves. In her open letter Meghan reminded us of the disproportionate impact that COVID-19 has had on women, many of whom have had to adapt their work life or even give up their jobs to resume childcare or care for relatives as a result of the pandemic.So, who are the 40 friends and associates of Meghan that she asked to join her in her 40x40 project ? According to an article written by Omid Scobie and published in Harpers Bazaar these include singer Adele, poet Amanda Gorman, Deepak Chopra, Kendi, Gloria Steinem, Chef Andrés, Dr. Nadine Burke Harris, Canadian Prime Minister's wife Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, and fashion designer Stella McCartney.In other birthday news, members of the Meghan supporter's club the Sussex Squad raised over $47,000.00 in honour of Meghan's 40th Birthday, with the money being donated to Myna Mahila foundation in India.I love the fact that once again Meghan came out with something completely unexpected for her birthday, sending a message to the tabloids that they got it wrong, again! This is certain to annoy the media so we can expect some anti Meghan news by way of fall out over the next few days. Please keep listening for future podcasts on all things Meghan, Harry, Archie and Lili. You can reach out to me though my blog at https://www.kindthoughtsformeghanmarkle.com/ or through Twitter.
Spotlight: Conversations From the Sioux Falls School District
Mentorships in our schools are crucial. Statistics show when a student is matched with an adult mentor, their attendance and school engagement go up, and their behavior issues go down. In this episode of the Spotlight podcast, Dr. Stavem sits down with long-time Lutheran Social Services Mentor Brian Bieber and new TeamMates mentor, Tina Blessen. They share their experiences, the impact mentoring has had on them, and how they've seen first-hand the importance of mentoring relationships. Whether you are a mentor already or interested in learning more, this episode is for you! Are you interested in getting involved? Please refer to these mentor resources: Lutheran Social Services ---> https://lsssd.org/what-we-do/mentoring/ TeamMates Mentoring ---> https://teammates.org/become-a-mentor/ Sioux 52 Mentoring Initiative ---> http://sioux52.org/
Serve Albany aims to make it easy for interested members of the Albany community to find a place to get involved, to volunteer, and to make a difference in their city. With kids home from school and limited in-person contact with individuals like teachers and coaches, now more than ever we need volunteers to be tutors and mentors. And that is what Serve Albany is focusing on in this week-long volunteer recruitment drive.Jonathan Hentrich, who is the Director of Serve Albany and the Lead Pastor at Christ's Church Albany, joins us to discuss more.
Welcome, Kenneth Braswell to the Show!! Today I am very inspired to have on the show, Kenneth Braswell. He is a wonderful advocate for promoting positive fatherhood. Kenneth's bio: Kenneth Braswell is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Fathers Incorporated, and works collaboratively with organizations around the country, to identify and advocate for social and legislative changes. This leads to healthy father involvement with children, regardless of the father’s marital or economic status, ethnicity, or geographic location. From employment and incarceration issues, child support and domestic violence, Braswell has worked tirelessly to address long-standing problems; to achieve long-term results for children, their families, the communities, and nation in which they live. Under the leadership of Mr. Braswell, Fathers Incorporated currently serves as the prime contractor for the National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse, providing technical assistance to President Obama’s Fatherhood and Mentoring Initiative. Kenneth has spent over 29 years in the service of family and community; beginning his career as a radio broadcaster for 15+ years and a community newspaper publisher for 10 years. Eventually, Braswell became the Director of the New York State Fatherhood Initiative, overseeing more than $11 million in programs, conducting a $1 million comprehensive evaluation, and managing the NYS Noncustodial Earned Income Tax Credit. Throughout his career, he has managed over $50 million in Fatherhood Programming. With his unique ability to view the world, through the eyes of children, Braswell created Fathers Incorporated in 2004. With national and international missions, the agency has provided capacity building services to thousands of organizations, working to ensure that fathers contribute to the healthy well-being of their children. . As a much sought after keynote speaker, presenter, trainer and media consultant, Braswell has been featured and mentioned in Tavis Smiley Show, Essence Magazine, The Crisis, CNN, The New York Times, The Washington Times, The Root, The Huffington Post and numerous of other media outlets. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kennethbraswell/ Tommy Maloney is the Executive producer and host of the podcast Blending The Family, where you can find on ITUNES, Iheart Radio, Spotify, and Stitcher Radio. Tommy has spoken at TEDx, Ignite Fort Collins, and Keynote Speaker at Everything Dad Convention. He even has won speaking awards through Toastmasters International. Tommy Maloney is an Author and Life Strategist. The author of the books "25 Tips For Divorced Dads." "Why not you, Why Not Me" and His new book, "My Dad's Advice At 5:04 AM" is coming out in 2020. Tommy enjoys a good red blend while writing or hiding from the family. A dad to Betsy, Becca, Connor, and Duke. A husband to Ann. Podcast music by Twisterium / freebackgroundtracks.net Contact him at Tommy@BlendingTheFamily.com TEDx Talk: https://youtu.be/azG2K47iz4Q Blog: http://blendingthefamily.com/blog/ Podcast: http://blendingthefamily.libsyn.com/ Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/tommy-maloney/id958223196?mt=2 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/tommy-maloney/blending-the-family Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thetommymaloney The Good Men Project: https://goodmenproject.com/author/tommy-maloney/ Medium: https://medium.com/@thetommymaloney Calendly: calendly.com/thomasdmaloneyjr
Lekan Adepoju is the CEO/Founder of Mirror Technologies, he develops websites and brand for different kinds of businesses and organizations. He is a United Nations Youth Representative to the Department of Global Communications, New York for Strategy for Mentoring Initiative and Leadership Empowerment (S.M.I.LE). As a youth mentor, he work towards helping other young people […]
Alison Gatz joins Larry to talk about the Fishers-based Youth Mentoring Initiative
SupportingWomeninMedia as Maria speaks withJackMyersFounder of theWomeninMediaMentoringInitiative.The Women in Media Mentoring Initiative was founded byJack Myers with the mission of connecting female professionals inmedia, marketing and advertising at all levels of their careers.
SupportingWomeninMedia as Maria speaks withJackMyersFounder of theWomeninMediaMentoringInitiative.The Women in Media Mentoring Initiative was founded byJack Myers with the mission of connecting female professionals inmedia, marketing and advertising at all levels of their careers.
The book’s editor, magazine industry veteran Kenrya Rankin Naasel, was raised by an amazing single dad. Bet on Black: African-American Women Celebrate Fatherhood in the Age of Barack Obama is the book every father should want his daughter to write. Through this collection of thoughtful essays, twenty women wrestle with the much maligned image of the Black dad and shed light on the touching relationships they have with the dynamic fathers in their lives. Inspired by President Barack Obama’s commitment to encouraging and supporting responsible fathers by creating the President’s Fatherhood and Mentoring Initiative, Bet on Black is a standout among the trove of songs, movies and books about motherhood. Too often in popular culture, Black fathers are either absent or characterized as deadbeat sperm donors who have little regard for the families they leave in their wake. Bet on Black shatters these stereotypes.
Celebrate fathers with us today. Never underestimate the power of positive fathers. Resources: President Obama's Fatherhood and Mentoring Initiative - http://www.fatherhood.gov/
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