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A Day in the Life of a Rotarian - with Larry Strober Oct 25, 2022

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In this Episode, Larry Strober shares how Rotary changed his life for the better. Through a chance meeting, Larry found out about Rotary and quickly got involved. He is now a member of the Newberg Noon Rotary club and is involved in many projects locally and internationally.
Much of his work includes supporting youth and promoting peace initiatives and in this episode we discuss several of those projects. Larry shares how Rotary turned him into a new person and shares that "I’m spending more hours doing what I love to do than I ever did in my career.”

If you are interested in joining Rotary or want to learn more, visit https://www.newbergrotary.org/
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Let's Talk About Mental Health - with Community Wellness Collective Oct 11, 2022

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During the 2016-2017 school year, Newberg lost multiple high school students to suicide. During this time, several community members came together to see how they could support and improve the mental health of students and the town as a whole.
In this episode, President and co-founder Elise Yarnell Hollamon shares the story of Community Wellness Collective and how they continue to promote mental health access, remove stigmas surrounding mental health and addiction services, and support the overall well-being of the community.
To learn more and access additional community resources, visit
https://www.communitywellnesscollective.org/
As mentioned in the episode, you can check out The Joyful Roberts Group YouTube channel here.

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Support for Families Fighting Cancer - with Willamette Valley Cancer Foundation Sep 27, 2022

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There is no way to prepare yourself for hearing those dreaded words: "You have cancer." But while the fight against cancer is itself often a difficult struggle, there is another very real struggle that people often do not consider. Between lost energy from treatments, time spent traveling to appointments, and other disruptions, many families dealing with cancer find that there is a very real strain on their income.
This is where the Willamette Valley Cancer Foundation comes in. They understand there is often a financial need beyond treatment costs and they work to support families by directly assisting with various bills and financial obligations while a family member is in active treatment. In this episode, Patty Williams, Executive Director of the Willamette Valley Cancer Foundation, shares how this program helps families in Yamhill county and several surrounding counties as well. To learn more, visit https://willamettevalleycancerfoundation.org/
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How to Make an Impact as a Local Business - with Kathie Byers Sep 13, 2022

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Many nonprofit organizations would not be able to survive without the generous contributions of local businesses both in time and money. In many ways, local businesses are the backbone of a successful community's nonprofit sector, and Newberg is no different.
In this episode, Kathie Byers, Community Impact Coordinator at First Federal Bank shares the importance of finding ways to give back as a business. She also shares how First Federal has made generosity a core part of its business structure, and how it can serve as a model for other businesses.
We also share the story of how Kathie was nearly single-handedly responsible for Newberg's 2021 Christmas tree lighting, and how it almost didn't happen!
As mentioned in the episode, you can check out The Joyful Roberts Group YouTube channel here.

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Generosity is Selfish—and That's a Good Thing Aug 29, 2022

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“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” -Mahatma Gandhi
Most of us have been taught that we should be generous because it's the right thing to do. But if generosity is only something we feel we should do, but don't actually see how it benefits us, we will miss out on many of the benefits of generosity.
In this episode, I pull from both anecdotal stories and scientific research to show how generosity can actually be motivated by self-interest. My hope for you is that you will learn to live a life dedicated to serving others, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it's what brings you the most joy and fulfillment.
Mentioned in this episode: Happy Money: The Science of Happier Spending
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Staying Kind During Conflict - with Brian Groves Aug 16, 2022

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How do you normally react when you hear or read something that you strongly disagree with? Most of us have a similar response—our blood pressure goes up, we get tense, and our body responds about the same way it responds to any other threat.
But is it possible to have discussions—whether in person or online—with people who disagree with us and not feel threatened? Is it possible to value and respect a person while strongly disagreeing with them? This is what a community project called United as Neighbors is trying to accomplish.
In this episode, Brian Groves, a community member involved with United as Neighbors, shares how he has seen positive changes in his own life by getting involved with this project and using some of the ideas and tools shared in this episode.
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From Librarian to City Manager - with Will Worthey Aug 02, 2022

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From a young age, Will Worthey wanted nothing else but to be a librarian. After having many roles in multiple libraries throughout Scotland and the United States, Will finally landed his dream job in 2019 as Library Director of Newberg, Oregon's public library.
The dream, however, was short-lived. In 2020, Covid-19 hit and the library was forced to have multiple closures for extended periods of time. Then, in 2021, there was a vacancy in the City Manager position. Will was asked to step in as interim City Manager and Will agreed with the condition that he would be able to resume his position as Library Director. However, instead of returning to the library, Will found himself as the permanent City Manager. This episode is the story of how Will's career led to this moment.
As mentioned in the episode, you can check out The Joyful Roberts Group YouTube channel here.

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The Joyful Roberts Group is a real estate team led by Daniel Roberts, host of The Giving Town.

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A Trauma-informed Approach to Helping the Homeless - with Helping Hands Jul 19, 2022

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In this episode, founder and CEO of Helping Hands Reentry Outreach Centers, Alan Evans, shares his story of how he went from a traumatizing upbringing to founding a revolutionary model that brings healing and stability to people facing homelessness.
The Mission of Helping Hands is to provide a helping hand to a sustainable life through Resources, Recovery, and Reentry. They use a trauma-informed, data-driven approach to individually treat each individual and put them on a path towards sustainability.
You can learn more at https://helpinghandsreentry.org/
As mentioned in the episode, you can check out The Joyful Roberts Group YouTube channel here.

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Misconceptions About Food Pantries - with Newberg FISH Emergency Service Jul 05, 2022

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Newberg FISH Emergency Service is an organization dedicated to serving the community of Newberg and is best known as the local source for providing emergency food service.
FISH stands for Friends In Service to Humanity.
In addition to serving as a food pantry, Newberg FISH also cooperates with other local agencies to help people meet other critical needs such as housing, utility bills, medical and dental care, and job placement.
In this episode, Michelle Tietz, a volunteer serving as finance manager for Newberg Fish, shares the many ways Newberg FISH serves Newberg. We also discuss the origins of the organization, what makes it necessary, and several of the misconceptions people have.
You can learn more at https://www.newbergfish.org/
As mentioned in the episode, you can check out The Joyful Roberts Group YouTube channel here.

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NW Natural Street of Dreams is Coming to Newberg! Jun 21, 2022

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Since 1975, the Home Builders Association of Metro Portland has worked to produce the NW Natural Street of Dreams event. Every year, Street of Dreams partners with local builders, landscape architects, interior designers, and other tradespeople to feature the latest and greatest in home design and technology. Whether they come looking for their dream home or to get inspiration for their next project, tens of thousands of people come each year to what is perhaps the most sought-after housing event in Oregon!
This year, Street of Dreams is coming to Newberg, Oregon for the 2022 Wine Country Tour Edition! In this episode, Rachel Trice, Chief Marketing Officer for Home Builders Association of Metro Portland, shares more details about this event and what to expect if you attend. We also cover the "why" behind Street of Dreams and its mission to not just build nice homes, but to also support the entire community. You'll also learn about the partnership with the Home Builders Foundation and how they are working with a local Newberg nonprofit to renovate a shelter for people without stable housing.
This year is looking to have some of the most beautiful homes ever built with views that are the best out there. Whether or not you've ever attended a Street of Dreams event, this is definitely one you won't want to miss! The event runs from July 23 to August 14, 2022, with the main block party event on July 20th, 2022.
You can get your tickets at:
https://www.streetofdreamspdx.com/p/online-tickets

To learn more about the partnership with the Home Builders Foundation, go to
https://www.streetofdreamspdx.com/p/about/home-builders-foundation
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