Podcasts about opportunity council

KGMI's Dianna Hawryluk talks to Emily Martens and Genevieve Quigley from the Opportunity Council about volunteering for the organization.

Raising Expectations with Pastor Joe Schofield, Stefanie and Dr Craig Thayer, Dr Paul Hall, and Ron Greer Guest, Scott Turner, CEO of Community Engagement & Opportunity Council Friends this week on Raising Expectations we have our friend Scott Turner joining the show. Scott is the CEO of Community Engagement & Opportunity Council, he is a man of Faith and believes in the work that God does for each and everyone of us in our lives. Join us as we listen to Scott's story and his experience that lead him to founding the wonderful organization he runs today!

I've had many NFL Alumni on my show, but for many of them, the NFL career was the highlight of their lives. And it ends after they get injured or retire from the league. My next guest was just getting started when he retired from the NFL. Scott Turner, with Community Engagement and Opportunity Council, is in the studio.

Val spoke with Family Development Program Director Fred Combs Jr. about how the Home Owner Protection Program (HOPP) helps individuals and families who are in danger of foreclosure as well as the details of the free event EOC of Suffolk is hosting for National Week of Prayer.

Will Jordan, executive director of the Metropolitan St. Louis Equal Housing and Opportunity Council, and Nate Johnson, the president of the organization's board of directors, discuss the role realtors play in increasing Black homeownership in St. Louis.

Charlie Brennan debates with Bill McClellan, Wendy Wiese, Alvin Reid, and Ray Hartmann. They discussed Eric Schmitt, curfews, Vic Faust, and more. On Donnybrook Next Up, Alvin Reid and Ray Hartmann are joined by Will Jordan, Exec Director of Metropolitan St. Louis Equal Housing and Opportunity Council, and Katie Berry, President of St. Louis Realtors, to discuss fair housing in St. Louis.

Pete Rizzo spoke with Director of Programs Angela Harmon about how EOC of Suffolk is helping parents find affordable daycare for their children as well as describe the different ways to combat the HIV/AIDS epidemic on Long Island.

Host Ray Deck III talks to Greg Winter and Teri Bryant from the Opportunity Council about the cost of childcare and rising housing costs.

Suffolk County Economic Opportunity Council LIVE on LI in the AM w/ Jay Oliver 10-8-21 by JVC Broadcasting

By: David M. Foster, CFP®, CAP®Hello, listeners, and welcome to the 15th episode of the Gateway Giving Podcast!Today, I have an interview with Will Jordan, the Executive Director, and Elisabeth Risch, the Assistant Director of the St. Louis Metropolitan Equal Housing and Opportunity Council (EHOC). The EHOC seeks to ensure equal access to housing and places of public accommodation for all people through education, counseling, investigation, and enforcement.It can be tempting to imagine that, since the Fair Housing Act has been in place for over 50 years now, housing discrimination is a thing of the past. But, as you'll hear in this discussion, housing discrimination is alive and well. Even if it wasn't, the legacy of past housing discrimination is still with us today.The median white family in the U.S. has a net worth that is roughly 10 times that of the median black family, and home equity, or the lack thereof, is the single greatest contributor to that gap. I am no expert on housing discrimination, historical or current, but I am an expert on building wealth and how compound interest works, and, from that lens, it's easy to understand why this gap persists. Prior to the passage of the Fair Housing Act in 1968, it was legal to discriminate against someone for the purpose of housing based on the color of their skin, which means that, even if the Fair Housing Act had magically fixed everything overnight, most black families had to start from scratch on their home equity building journey, while white families had been on that journey for decades with lots of help from the federal government along the way.So, it makes sense that housing policy is one of the most important places to focus if we're trying to right the wrongs of our past. The EHOC, like so many nonprofits in our area, is working hard not only to provide relief to those who are being wronged currently, but to change the way our region operates so that we can prevent these problems in the future. And, as you'll hear in the interview, this isn't just a racial issue. Housing discrimination cuts across all lines; income, race, family status, age, gender, etc. In fact, the number one source of housing discrimination today is against people with disabilities.As always, if you have any questions, requests, or suggestions for people or organizations for me to interview, you can email me at david@gatewaywealthstl.com. Now, without further ado, here is my interview with Will Jordan and Elisabeth Risch!LinksEHOC HomepageDonate2019 IRS Form 990Report Housing DiscriminationKnow Your RightsEviction PreventionLandlord-Tenant CounselingFair Housing InvestigationOutreach & EducationAdvocacy & ResearchGateway Neighborhood FundTwitterFacebook

The eviction crisis advocates fear is on the horizon will likely have a disproportionate impact on communities of color, single female-led households, and households with children. That's according to a new report from the Metropolitan St. Louis Equal Housing & Opportunity Council, which found that more than 5,000 evictions have been filed in the city of St. Louis and St. Louis County between March 2020 and January 2021.

Welcome to our conversation with James Ford, executive director of CREED (https://www.creed-nc.org) and a member of the NC State Board of Education (https://stateboard.ncpublicschools.gov), a leading voice in the discussion around equity for all students in NC Public Schools. Co-host Randi Davis, who worked with Ford in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, joins host Kevin Smith and special guest James Ford to learn more about the background and future of equity work at the state and local level throughout North Carolina's public schools. Ford weaves personal storytelling into a review of timely and critical research showing the importance of all stakeholders—not only in NC Public Schools but in all related fields—coming together to close opportunity gaps and ensure a sound, basic education for every child in the state. Kevin Smith is Community Relations Coordinator for Transylvania County Schools and NCSPRA State Coordinator. Randi Davis is Internal Communications Specialist for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and Vice-President of NCSPRA. About James Ford: James E. Ford is an award-winning educator and consultant on issues of equity in education. He is Principal Consultant at Filling the Gap Educational Consultants, LLC. and the Executive Director of the Center for Racial Equity in Education (CREED). He was appointed by Gov. Cooper in 2018 to serve as a member of the North Carolina State Board of Education, representing the Southwest Region. In 2014-15 Ford was the North Carolina Teacher of the Year and the representative for 95,000 public school teachers throughout the state. For a full year, he traveled the state and country speaking before thousands of teachers, students, business leaders and policymakers about the importance of education. Ford taught World History at Garinger High School in Charlotte, NC starting in 2010. Ford earned a bachelor of science in mass communication from Illinois State University in 2003 and a master’s degree in teaching from Rockford University in 2009. He received his Add-On Certificate from Wingate University in 2014 and holds an NC Principals License. He is currently pursuing his PhD at UNC-Charlotte in Urban Education. He is a civic leader in Charlotte, having served as the co-chair for the Leading on Opportunity Council, an effort change the systemic barriers to economic mobility in the city. Before deciding to become a teacher, Ford’s early career cemented his connection to children and youth. He worked as a truancy intervention specialist in high schools and director of a teen center that provided educational and after-school activities for youth at risk of dropping out of school. He considers his work and extension of his greater life-calling. He is an activist, writer, minister, husband and father. Learn more James Ford → https://www.jameseford.net/about-james Freedom Hill Coalition → https://www.creed-nc.org/freedom-hill-coalition On The Margins podcast → https://www.creed-nc.org/podcast Music: “Hip Jazz,” Bensound.com All other content ©2021, NCSPRA.

Well, Andrea Smith of course! Andrea is the Chief Administrative Officer at Bank of America and the Co-Chair of the Leading on Opportunity Council in Charlotte. Andrea dropped gems about family, work, navigating through COVID-19, and her dream job. Tune in and Let's Get Personal! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cycpersonalstatement/support

When many people think of Bucks County, they picture bucolic farm fields and parks, bustling cultural hubs, and established middle class neighborhoods. But behind that picture is a more complicated reality for those looking working to make ends meet. The Bucks County Opportunity Council – a non-profit based in Doylestown and with locations across the county - works to reduce poverty and partner with our community to promote economic self-sufficiency. In this episode, we're joined by Erin Lukoss, executive director and chief executive officer at BCOC, and Jake Iampietro, Director of Retail Banking at Penn Community Bank and a BCOC board member, to learn more about this important organization. In our conversation, we discuss the group's Economic Self-Sufficiency program, the impact of COVID-19 on the community, and the years-long partnership between Bucks County Opportunity Council and Penn Community Bank. ---- For more information on the Bucks County Opportunity Council, visit: https://www.bcoc.org/ Watch the 2020 BCOC Economic Self-Sufficiency Graduation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFsrrZf6Tf4 ---- If you enjoyed today's episode, be sure to subscribe and leave us a rating. And, as always, keep up with the latest from Penn Community Bank by following us on social media: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn For more information about this podcast, links to past episodes, or to learn more about Community-first banking, just visit PennCommunityBank.com/podcast ---- Mutual Growth is the official podcast of Penn Community Bank - member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender. It is produced for the benefit of current and prospective customers and partner organizations. This program is provided to you solely for educational and entertainment purposes. The information contained herein is based on sources believed to be reliable, but is not represented to be complete and its accuracy is not guaranteed. The opinions, views, and estimates expressed are those of the producer at this date and are subject to change without notice. Please email marketing@penncommunitybank.com regarding booking or repurposing of any part of this podcast.

Kalila Jackson joins host Sarah Fenske to discuss how tenants can exercise their rights without escalating the situation. She’s a staff attorney at the Metropolitan St. Louis Equal Housing and Opportunity Council, better known as EHOC. Also joining the conversation is Sunni Hutton, a volunteer grassroots organizer with Homes for All St. Louis.

St. Louis’ relatively low cost of living is an oft-touted point of pride for the region. But a newly released report by the Metropolitan St. Louis Equal Housing and Opportunity Council, or EHOC, suggests that life in the Gateway City isn’t so affordable for everyone — especially when it comes to paying rent. Compiled by the organization’s community engagement specialist, the report aims to fill an information gap when it comes to understanding local rent costs. And one of the key takeaways from Glenn Burleigh’s ZIP-code-level analysis is that perceptions of gentrification are rooted in reality: Across the city of St. Louis, rents are rising faster than in the metropolitan region as a whole, and twice as fast in the central corridor and south St. Louis. In this episode, Burleigh joins host Sarah Fenske to discuss the implications of EHOC’s recent findings as well as related topics.

Our Community Connections Conversations continues with WECU CEO Jennifer Kutcher. In this fun conversation we hit on how one can become reach the rung of CEO, motivation, life in Bellingham, and how she might... be a kickboxing scrabble ninja? Come listen in on the conversation! THIS....you lovely and talented listener.... Is the Bellingham Podcast. [We, Chris] both graduated from Western in 1996. What do you remember from your undergraduate studies at Western in the mid-90s? What do you remember life being like in Bellingham way back then?How has the Bellingham community changed in your perspective after a couple of decades of living here? How has the credit union supported the community’s need as times have changed?Speaking of involvement in the community - WECU’s Education First Grants, totaling $110,000 - Whatcom Dream, BAAY, Lummi Youth Academy, and Opportunity Council are the 2019 recipients. That’s quite a successful program! *Sounds like the Education First Grant program will continue in 2020?*Professional leadership and experience:For many people, you have reached one of the top rungs of a professional ladder as President and CEO of a financial institution with over $1 BILLION in assets 9 (Please correct me if I’m mistaken?) For a young person who might be working hard, perhaps on the lower rungs of that ladder, how would you advise or encourage someone as they look way up at all the rungs of that ladder, should they want to arrive at where you are today?In your 20+ year career was there an event that was incredibly difficult to get through, but has made you wiser or more resilient today?Jennifer’s mindset and perspective: On the show AJ and I are always talking about mindsets, routine changes, or other ways we are tweaking ourselves to be better...kind of like a recurring New Years resolution without waiting until January 1. Is there anything or a mindset you are have adopted recently to help you improve your life? From your perspective, what does Bellingham need more of?What is that one thing you feel everyone should have? Or shouldn't live without? (now flipping that on its head.) What is the one thing in your life you just wish you could do less of? (digital devices? A bad habit?)If you could have the magic wand of awesomeness - and you only are allowed one single wish - what would you use it for in Bellingham? *POP QUIZ:*Where is your favorite place in town to get a bite to eat?Best place to get a cup of coffee... Go!When your work or non-work life gets to be way stressful, where in Whatcom County do you go to unwind, reflect, or relax?----------------Jennifer graduated from *WWU with a degree in finance* and has also earned the Certified Chief Executive distinction from the *Wharton School of Business*, *Cornell University*, *Darden* Graduate School of Management, and *MIT*’s Sloan School of Management.

Our Community Connections Conversations continues with WECU CEO Jennifer Kutcher. In this fun conversation we hit on how one can become reach the rung of CEO, motivation, life in Bellingham, and how she might... be a kickboxing scrabble ninja? Come listen in on the conversation! THIS....you lovely and talented listener.... Is the Bellingham Podcast. [We, Chris] both graduated from Western in 1996. What do you remember from your undergraduate studies at Western in the mid-90s? What do you remember life being like in Bellingham way back then?How has the Bellingham community changed in your perspective after a couple of decades of living here? How has the credit union supported the community’s need as times have changed?Speaking of involvement in the community - WECU’s Education First Grants, totaling $110,000 - Whatcom Dream, BAAY, Lummi Youth Academy, and Opportunity Council are the 2019 recipients. That’s quite a successful program! *Sounds like the Education First Grant program will continue in 2020?*Professional leadership and experience:For many people, you have reached one of the top rungs of a professional ladder as President and CEO of a financial institution with over $1 BILLION in assets 9 (Please correct me if I’m mistaken?) For a young person who might be working hard, perhaps on the lower rungs of that ladder, how would you advise or encourage someone as they look way up at all the rungs of that ladder, should they want to arrive at where you are today?In your 20+ year career was there an event that was incredibly difficult to get through, but has made you wiser or more resilient today?Jennifer’s mindset and perspective: On the show AJ and I are always talking about mindsets, routine changes, or other ways we are tweaking ourselves to be better...kind of like a recurring New Years resolution without waiting until January 1. Is there anything or a mindset you are have adopted recently to help you improve your life? From your perspective, what does Bellingham need more of?What is that one thing you feel everyone should have? Or shouldn't live without? (now flipping that on its head.) What is the one thing in your life you just wish you could do less of? (digital devices? A bad habit?)If you could have the magic wand of awesomeness - and you only are allowed one single wish - what would you use it for in Bellingham? *POP QUIZ:*Where is your favorite place in town to get a bite to eat?Best place to get a cup of coffee... Go!When your work or non-work life gets to be way stressful, where in Whatcom County do you go to unwind, reflect, or relax?----------------Jennifer graduated from *WWU with a degree in finance* and has also earned the Certified Chief Executive distinction from the *Wharton School of Business*, *Cornell University*, *Darden* Graduate School of Management, and *MIT*’s Sloan School of Management.

Washington University’s Molly Metzger and Hank Webber are co-editors of the new book “Facing Segregation: Housing Policy Solutions for a Stronger Society.” Will Jordan is the executive director of the Metropolitan St. Louis Equal Housing and Opportunity Council, or EHOC.

This is an absolute dream episode with someone we deeply admire and love. We were very tempted to title this episode "James Ford (Future President of the United States)".  James E. Ford is an award-winning educator and consultant on issues of equity in education. He was recently appointed by Gov. Cooper to serve as a member of the North Carolina State Board of Education, representing the Southwest Region. He is the former Program Director at the Public School Forum of North Carolina, an education think-tank and policy advocacy organization. Prior to this, he served as the 2014-15 North Carolina Teacher of the Year and the representative for 95,000 public school teachers throughout the state. For a full year, he traveled the state and country speaking before thousands of teachers, students, business leaders and policymakers about the importance of education. In Spring 2015, He, along with 54 other state teachers were invited to the White House to be honored by President Obama in the Rose Garden during Teacher Appreciation Week. Ford taught World History at Garinger High School in Charlotte, NC starting in 2010. He is a civic leader in Charlotte, serving as the co-chair for the Leading on Opportunity Council, an effort change the systemic barriers to economic mobility in the city. He also is the Principal at Filling the Gap Educational Consultants, LLC. We know you're going to love this episode.

Federico Rios is the International Business and Immigrant Integration Manager for the City of Charlotte. His work focuses on community outreach and improving systems to help immigrant newcomers. Previously, Federico was program director for the Northeast Learning Community and Newcomer Services for Communities in Schools in Charlotte. He has several years experience serving as a mental health professional in Charlotte and in New York City. Federico is a board member of the Leading on Opportunity Council and Communities in Schools in Charlotte. He earned a bachelor of arts degree in English from the State University of New York at Stony Brook. This episode is perfect for anyone interested in serving immigrant communities, false and true narratives, embracing a new city, and optimism about equity and justice.   IN THIS EPISODE Federico explains his role serving the immigrant and international business community in Charlotte and how his position came about. He notes how a dramatic shift in demographics has led to a need to better welcome newcomers and immigrants. He shares what he expected would be the immediate focus of his work and what his work has actually been. He addresses how his office is attending to the key recommendations of the Immigrant Integration Task Force Report Federico discusses a false narrative about immigrants and the part race plays in the response to undocumented residents. He answers whether he supports open borders and amnesty for undocumented residents and whether his views influence his work as a municipal employee. He shares what excites him about the work that he is doing. He talks about growing up in Queens, New York, and what his parents taught him. Federico talks about the person who helped him complete his college education after the tragedy of 9/11. He discusses how his career began, how he found his way to Charlotte, adjusting to a new community, and going through a difficult moment. He notes his experience at working at Communities in Schools. He answers whether he has an interest in public office and whether he is optimistic about equity and justice in America. Federico shares what is most important to him. plus Mark’s Personal Word Essay: Out of Many To learn more, visit On Life and Meaning

Stephanie Cooper-Lewter is executive director of Leading on Opportunity, an initiative to improve economic mobility in Charlotte, North Carolina. She is responsible for developing goals and strategies to implement systemic change. Stephanie previously served as vice president of initiatives and public policy for the Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina and as president and CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Columbia, South Carolina. She has received numerous awards, including the University of Minnesota Distinguished Alumni Award. Stephanie earned a bachelor’s degree in social work from Bethel College, a master’s degree in social work from the University of Minnesota, and Ph.D. in social work from the University of South Carolina. This episode is perfect for anyone interested in economic mobility, leading systemic change, overcoming poverty and personal challenges, and living into purpose.   IN THIS EPISODE Stephanie explains the Leading on Opportunity Council and the relevance of the measurement upon which Charlotte is ranked among cities in economic mobility. She describes the timeline of events that led to the formation of a Leading on Opportunity Task Force and Leading on Opportunity Council. She notes what the Leading on Opportunity Task Force Report examined and recommended. She discusses cross-determinant factors of segregation and social capital in economic mobility. Stephanie talks about what theories of change are helping prioritize her work. She defines what she means by access and opportunity. She considers how the community has embraced the language of economic mobility and whether it is dampening other initiatives in Charlotte. She addresses the difference between equitable opportunity and equal chance in economic mobility work. Stephanie shares the circumstances of her birth in Indian and adoption in America. She remembers her adoptive mother and sisters and growing up in Minnesota. She recalls her time at Bethel College in St. Paul, how her life changed, and how her experience as a young single mom struggling with poverty informs her work today. She highlights how her career evolved and the wisdom figure who supported her most. Stephanie shares the challenges she has faced, how she is doing, and what is it about her work that resonates most with who she is. plus Mark's Personal Word Essay: Adopting Charlotte To learn more, visit On Life and Meaning

People often inherit their parent’s habits and attitudes toward money otherwise known as "Habitudes". The Opportunity Council has designed a program to combat these habitudes which ultimately lead to a continuance of the cycle of generational poverty. The program is called Project X-It and it is currently in its 2nd year of existance. In this episode of Neighbor to Neighbor, host Keith Mader and Director of Early Learning and Family Services discuss the program.   

Tracy spoke with Kaitlyn Miller with the Opportunity Council and Josh Summers from Phillips 66 about Octoberfest!

Today we were joined by James E. Ford to discuss his path to being North Carolina's Teacher of the Year and how that has taken him to his role on the Leading on Opportunity Council. It was an incredible conversation that we hope you enjoy. We also learn about Earl “the Goat” Manigault and teachers were lifted up by Supportive Guy.

Topic: Charitable Bail Fund Program Mission: Helps low income defendants accused of a misdemeanor and where is set at $2,000 or less and lack the funds to secure their own release. Program aligns with EOC of Suffolk, to help keep families intact and to promote self-sufficiency and economic justice.