The Truman Charities Podcast: A Philanthropists Guide To Charitable Organizations

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Ep. 058 How God Inspired A Pastor To Restore Bikes For Those In Need | Bike Ministry Sep 28, 2022

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There are many ways to give back to the community and the less fortunate. Some people donate food, clothes, money, or anything else essential to living.

All of these are very useful, but what if you gave the gift of mobility? The ability to get from point A to point B. Something we all sometimes take for granted when it is so readily available.

That’s what our guest on today’s episode is doing. The founder of Bike Ministry, pastor Robbie Pruitt and a team of volunteers have restored over 1400 bikes in the past 22 months. All funds from repairing bikes have gone toward repairing and donating bikes for homeless shelters or to children in under-resourced areas.

Bike Ministry gained traction when Robbie was approached by news outlets to share Bike Ministry with the public during the pandemic when there wasn’t a whole lot of good news being shown. Since it was a worthy cause and something that may help bring the community together in a time when there was nothing good on the news, he decided to agree to share his story to encourage and inspire people.

Well, it did the trick, because Robbie is now at capacity, fixing bikes in his home and providing bikes to anyone in need.This is a beautiful story about good people coming together for the betterment of humanity.

Tune in to hear how Robbie created Bike Ministry and how you can help!

Topics discussed in this episode:

Where Robbie’s love for bikes came from
How Robbie started Bike Ministry
How Robbie learned to fix bikes
Why Robbie was hesitant about being approached by news outlets
How the community got involved with Bike Ministry
Validation from community donations
How often does Robbie do Bike Ministry pop-ups?
Important lessons Robbie has learned since starting Bike Ministry
Robbie’s motivation behind Bike Ministry
How can people help?

Donation Page: https://www.shacfairfax.org/donate
Bike Ministry Websites:
https://www.shacfairfax.org/fairfax-free-bike
https://www.robbiepruitt.com/bike-ministry

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Ep. 057 How A Kids' Triathalon Supports Pediatric Cancer Patients Sep 15, 2022

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I interviewed the founder of JUST TRYAN IT Molly Darby.

Here is just a few things we talked about....
-The early days of Ryan's diagnosis and the moment Molly decided she wanted to create JUST TRYAN IT
-A family in the hospital that opened their eyes to the severe struggles some parents go through while their child is in treatment

Mollie Darby’s background is in interior Architecture. Mollie took 11 years off to raise 3 boys and is now back in the work world designing again! JUST TRYAN IT is very near and dear to her heart because Ryan is her middle son. When Ryan was diagnosed with leukemia in 2009, an amazing group of women came together to support not just her family, but other families in similar situations. She LOVE’s what JUST TRYAN IT does and looks forward to what the future holds. Mollie isn’t sure what her greatest accomplishment was as a child. She wishes that it had something like JUST TRYAN IT to compete in and to give back to. Maybe she would remember swimming, biking and running for a GREAT cause!

Connect with Mollie:

Guest Links:
LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/mollie-darby-8a750825
Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/JUSTTRYANIT
Website: https://justtryanit.com
If you would like to connect with Jamie Truman
Email: info@trumancharities.com
Website: https://www.trumancharities.com
FB: https://www.facebook.com/trumancharities
IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamie_trumancharities/

Ep 056: CAST - Preventing Infants & Toddlers from Drowning Aug 31, 2022

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Before she became an ISR mom and then a certified instructor, Liz was an elementary school teacher with a strong background as well as passion for business and philanthropy. After her family’s ISR self-rescue experience, Liz saw a window of opportunity to continue working with kids, while owning my own business and giving back to the community. Having personally experienced what it is like to go-it-alone as both an ISR swim mom and as an ISR instructor, it quickly became clear that a team approach was needed if she were to effectively increase self-rescue access in a city as large as Chicago. This inspired her to create CAST. The mission at CAST is to increase access to self-rescue lessons and to empower families and communities to create strong water safety strategies. What Liz learned in her initial ISR experience was that each day in this country, 3 families lose a child to drowning. She also learned that physical activity does absolute wonders for my girls, and that working as a team towards a big commitment taught her whole family the value of working together and believing in each other.
Listen to this uplifting Truman Charities episode with Liz Huber about CAST
!Here is what to expect on this week’s show:
- The moment Liz solidified her decision to create CAST when a mom named Katie asked her a question while she was studying to be an ISR instructor “How did you get to learn about these lessons before losing a child, while I am only here because my daughter is gone?"
- The misconceptions about puddle jumpers
- The highest drowning rates are among children 1-4 years old Connect with
Liz:Guest Links:
Website- https://castwatersafety.org/liz-huber
LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/liz-huber-a2145910
Instagram- @castinghope_

Ep 055: AeroAngel - Providing Free Medical Flights to Critically Ill Children Aug 17, 2022

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Here is what to expect on this week’s show:- How Brittany's personal childhood health trauma inspired her to join AeroAngel. - AeroAngel’s mission to provide free medical flights to critically-ill children and some of Brit's most memorable stories of hope.- AeroAngel’s current goal of funding for the acquisition of a dedicated businessjet, that can help children that need access to medical care.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 054: Truman Charities - How we raised 1.5 Million for Various Charities Aug 03, 2022

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Jerry Truman has been advising high-net-worth clients for more than 20 years, working closely with them to develop comprehensive and cohesive paths to meet their financial and life goals. The one-on-one time and individual attention he dedicates to each client often leads to them calling him their trusted advisor. Jerry’s passion for helping others is evident in his work both with clients and with the community. An avid philanthropist, Jerry has been a member of the Lido Civic Club of Washington, D.C., for over 15 years and has served as the civic chairman since 2010. Jerry has also been a member of Metro Bethesda Rotary since 2013. In 2009, Jerry co-founded Truman Charities—a local group that hosts unique and exclusive dinners and events to raise funds for various local and national charities. Since its inception, Truman Charities has raised $1,500,000 to local and national charities.Jerry has been a Washingtonian his entire life. He graduated from Dematha Catholic High School in 1990 and received a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Maryland in 1995. Jerry currently lives in Bethesda, Maryland, with his wife, Jamie, and their boys, Zachary, Dominic and Antonio Listen to this uplifting Truman Charities episode with Jerry Truman about his nonprofit experience!Here is what to expect on this week’s show:- How Jerry's father losing his father at a very young age inspired Jerry to create Truman Charities - What the first few Truman Charities events looked like compared to our events now- How Truman Charities has evolved into a successful team which in turn makes our events run smoothly and successfully Connect with Jerry:Guest Links:Website - https://www.trumancharities.comFacebook- @trumancharities Email- Info@trumancharities.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 053: Foxie G Foundation - Creating a Safe Haven for Slaughter bound Racehorses Jul 20, 2022

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Laurie Calhoun has had a passion for providing a safe haven for all creatures her entire life. As a result of her early love of horses, Laurie Calhoun became the co-owner and co-manager of Summer Wind Farm in 1986. In this capacity, she became aware of the plight of Thoroughbreds when their racing careers were over. As it became apparent that more needed to be done to save these beautiful animals, and to honor the memory and zest for life of a charismatic racehorse named Foxie G, Laurie established The Foxie G Foundation on September 14, 2012. Foxie G enjoyed his retirement at Summer Wind where the organization is based. Listen to this uplifting Truman Charities episode with Lori Colhoun about Summer Wind Farm!Here is what to expect on this week’s show:- How a racehorse named Foxie G inspired Laurie to create this organization- The shocking details about horse slaughterhouses and why horses are sent there. - What the process is for each horse that comes to Foxie G. How they access their injures, temperaments and evaluate which horses can be adopted. Connect with Laurie:Guest Links: Website- https://thefoxiegfoundation.orgFacebok- https://www.facebook.com/TheFoxieGFoundationInstagram- thefoxiegTwitter- @TheFoxieG Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 052: Elder Outreach Center - How Highschool Students Are Making A Difference At Local Senior Centers Jul 06, 2022

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John Claude Shaffer is a Junior at South County High School in Lorton, Virginia. Motivated to achieve results and spread positivity, John Claude strives to achieve excellence in academics and to serve his community. John Claude founded the Elder Outreach Club, a successful organization started at South County High School, and currently has over 120 members from two schools. 90 members from South County High School and 30 members from Bishop Ireton High school. John Claude is a High School Varsity baseball player, with experience competing on high-level travel baseball teams. He is a Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) member who competed and received awards at the district and state conferences level and qualified for DECA’s International Career Development Conference in 2022. Listen to this uplifting Truman Charities episode with John Claude Shaffer about the Elder Outreach Club!Here is what to expect on this week’s show:- How not being able to visit his grandmother during the pandemic inspired John to create the Elder Outreach Club- The first letters they wrote and an unexpected special moment between John and Martha a retired pianist. - How the Elder Outreach Club is expanding and what you can do to help. If anyone would like to donate, they can write a check. The check should be written to the school and then make sure that the club’s name is on the envelope or in a note, etc. Our school address is 8501 Silverbrook Rd, Lorton, VA 22079 Elder Outreach Club has distributed over 1,000 letters to senior centers. Media Outlets: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elder_outreach/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elderoutreachclub/community/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 051: A Wider Circle On A Mission To End Poverty Jun 22, 2022

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After four years at A Wider Circle, Amy Javaid became the President & CEO in July 2021. Amy offers 20 years of experience working with nonprofits in both the U.S. andinternationally. Amy has spent her career in the management, project design, development, implementation, and monitoring of programs for an array of marginalized populations. Specifically, she has led programs in the health, education, and workforce development fields. She has also supported nonprofits on realms including governance, fundraising, strategic planning, and operations. During her tenure at A Wider Circle, Amy has filled an array of roles. She began with Workforce Development before branching out to launch the Partnership to Independence (P2I) five-year wraparound program and the Neighborhood Partnerships program. She also oversaw the development and build out of A Wider Circle’s Ward 8 Hub located in Washington Highlands.Previously, Amy worked for Deloitte, the Academy for Educational Development,several smaller nonprofits, and with a variety of clients. She has managed portfolioswith total contract values in excess of $40 million, led teams of up to 100 staffmembers, and implemented client level interventions in rural, urban, domestic, andinternational settings. Amy is originally from Boston and currently resides in Washington D.C. with her family. Listen to this uplifting Truman Charities episode with Amy Javaid about her organization “A Wider Circle.”Here is what to expect on this week’s show:-How a conversation at the dinner table with her daughter inspired her to get involved and ultimately CEO of "A Wider Circle" -A Wider Circle's holistic approach to ending poverty. -A Wider Circle’s goal of being in someone’s corner and to always lend a hand and listen to those in need.Connect with Amy:Guest Contact Info: LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-javaid-250068138Website- https://awidercircle.org/amy-s-javaidLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 050: Education, Networking and Advocacy at the Center for Nonprofit Advancement Jun 08, 2022

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Glen O’Gilvie has served as chief executive officer of the Center for Nonprofit Advancement since 2008, providing education, networking, advocacy and back office services to nearly 1,000 organizations. A leader with more than 23 years of management experience in the National Capital region's nonprofit sector, Glen is passionate about addressing the issues affecting people and communities. Before joining the Center, Glen served as President and CEO of Earth Conservation Corps, Program Officer at The Community Foundation for the National Capital Region and National Coordinator at the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial. During his tenure at each organization, he strengthened programmatic and administrative infrastructure and forged partnerships with nonprofits, government, foundations and corporations to advance each mission and increase outcomes. He is a Certified Association Executive -CAE, leadership and management adjunct professor. He resides in Prince George’s County, Maryland, with his wife and two children. Listen to this uplifting Truman Charities episode with Glen O’Gilvie about the Center For Nonprofit Advancement!Here is what to expect on this week’s show:- How the Center For Nonprofit Advancement was started and what some of mission and goals are.- How Glen got started in his role at the Center For Nonprofit Advancement.- The various fundraising opportunities the Center For Nonprofit Advancement uses and how one can join! Connect with Glen:Guest Links:LinkedIn- https://www.nonprofitadvancement.org/team/glen-ogilvie-caeTwitter- @CenterNonprof Instagram- @centernonprofFacebook- https://www.facebook.com/centernonprofWebsite- https://www.nonprofitadvancement.org/team/glen-ogilvie-cae Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 049: DC Diaper Bank - Changing Babies Changes Lives May 25, 2022

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Corinne Cannon, MAT, MSc, Greater DC Diaper Bank Founder and Executive Director/President, oversees the organization’s capacity, strategy, and overall operations. She founded the organization in 2010 because she wanted to help other families after experiencing hands-on the struggles of parenthood. She has been recognized locally and nationally for her innovative work to help families. Corinne was recently honored as a 2019 Washingtonian of the Year by Washingtonian Magazine and selected as a 2015 CNN Hero, among other honors. Corinne attended Trinity University and holds a BA and Masters in Teaching from the school and an MSc in Cognitive Anthropology from the London School of Economics. Before founding GDCDB, Corinne worked in education, low-income housing, and health communications. Listen to this uplifting Truman Charities episode with Corrine Cannon about her organization the Greater DC Diaper Bank.Here is what to expect on this week’s show:- Corrine’s story and why she decided to start this organization.- The Diaper distribution model and ways listeners can give to the Greater DC Diaper Bank. - Corrine’s programs. Diaper Need Hubs, The Baby Pantry, The Nursery Project, and The Monthly. Connect with Corrine:Guest Contact Info: Website- https://greaterdcdiaperbank.org/our-storyLinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/corinne-cannon-0950362Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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