The Truman Charities Podcast: A Philanthropists Guide To Charitable Organizations

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Ep 018: From the NFL to Empowering the Future Leaders of Tomorrow Aug 11, 2021

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Ken Harvey– The Truman Charities Podcast: A Community of Caring with Jamie Truman Episode 018 Ken HarveyKen Harvey played football in the NFL of 11 years, and before that he attended the University of California at Berkeley for college. His journey was not the normal path and he realized that too much is given, much is required. Ken learned through experience that while the heart may be in the right place there is a proper way of doing things. His mission, like the title, is that he wants to help Touching Heart make a difference. ” If I die only being known as a football player, then I have not done all that God has given me the talents to do.”Listen to this uplifting Truman Charities episode with Ken Harvey about his mission to help young people become compassionate and philanthropic leaders. Here is what to expect on this week’s show:How he empowers kids to have the ability to put on their own event to try to raise money for a charity of their choice and how he teaches them leadership skills, organizational skills and budgeting. Information on his school’s mission program, the goal for the children who attend it and what it entails.Why Ken believes it’s important for children to understand the importance of giving and having empathy. Connect with Ken:Guest Contact Info:Web: https://touchingheart.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TouchingHeart.VAInstagram: touching_heart_Twitter: @Touching_HeartLinkedIn: Touching HeartLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 017 Helping Children With Autism Through Sports and Recreational Programs Aug 04, 2021

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Thomas & Natalie Liniak– The Truman Charities Podcast: A Community of Caring with Jamie Truman Episode 17 Thomas & Natalie Liniak.Tom and Natalie Liniak are parents of two sons, the oldest of whom has autism. Frustrated by the lack of meaningful sports and social options for their son, the couple co-founded the non-profit Sports Plus in 2005. Sports Plus offers a continuum of instructional sports, social and pre-workforce programs for children and young adults with autism and other disabilities. These innovative programs have proven to be highly successful for thousands of participants and have garnered numerous regional and national awards and extensive media coverage. Sports Plus was also named a national demonstration program for innovative and best practices in the field of autism instruction by the Aspen Institute. Natalie oversees all of Sports Plus’ day to day operations as its Operations Director. Tom is attorney and serves as the Executive Director of Sports Plus. Tom is also the Director of Specialized Employment at the Jewish Social Services Agency (JSSA) serving metropolitan Washington DC. In that role, he has achieved six consecutive years of record placement results, across wide sectors of the economy including IT, biotech and professional settings. He also developed ground-breaking employment and pre-employment training programs to match both the strengths and challenges of those with autism and other developmental disabilities. Listen to this uplifting Truman Charities episode with Thomas & Natalie Liniak about their non-profit instructional youth sports program “Sports Plus.”Here is what to expect on this week’s show:The founding of their sports program and its focus on bringing kids with Autism the chance to play and be introduced to sports and athletics.Tom and Natalie’s formation of their program by using top notch experts and coaches to be more dynamic in teaching these students. The programs they offer, the events they offer and the age ranges of the students who participate in them. How they are also currently help these young adults participating in their programs transition into the workforce.Connect with Thomas & Natalie:Guest Contact Info:Website- https://playsportsplus.org/aboutNatalie Linkedin- https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-liniak-8699755/Tom Linkedin- https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomliniak/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 016 Tiffany Shares Her Secrets On How You Can Achieve Overall Wellness Jul 28, 2021

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Tiffany Nesfield– The Truman Charities Podcast: A Community of Caring with Jamie Truman Episode 016 Tiffany Nesfield Tiffany Nesfield, the owner of Nesfield Performance, native Marylander and former University of Illinois Division I track and field athlete. She has been an active member of the fitness industry for 14 years. Spending the last 8 years developing a health and wellness company that promotes living healthier and fuller lives through optimal body performance. Prior to the start of her own health and wellness company her experience varied from with working with Division I, post-collegiate and professional athletes as well as the general public, she spent more than a year traveling around the world training professional tennis player WTA player. Tiffany provides a unique set of skills that teach diverse, effective strategies clients can count on during the course of their journey into healthy living. As a certified Active Release Techniques (ART) and NueroKinetic practitioner, she offers an extra layer of knowledge about the human body that rounds out her services, enabling her to treat various systems of your body so you learn how to not only adopt but sustain a holistic healthy lifestyle.Listen to this uplifting Truman Charities episode with Tiffany Nesfield about the development of her health and wellness company, and promotion of having a healthier lifestyle! Here is what to expect on this week’s show:Her involvement with Spirit Club and why she found it so important to organize a 5K to raise money for their organization.Tiffany’s “Five Pillars of Performance Coaching.”Her “Movement Therapy” and how she alters techniques to assess each person she coaches.Her advice for individuals who start off doing a great job with their fitness routine, but have trouble controlling cravings for processed food. Connect with Tiffany:Guest Contact Info:Website- https://nesfieldperformance.comLinkedin- https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffanynesfieldInstagram- @tiffany_nesfieldLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 015 Transforming Lives by assisting in shelter, nourishment, and job placement for those in Need Jul 21, 2021

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Courtney Hall– The Truman Charities Podcast: A Community of Caring with Jamie Truman Episode 015 Courtney HallCourtney joined Interfaith Works as Chief Executive Officer in November 2020 following 17 years of service in the public and nonprofit sectors. He now has the privilege of leading an organization of 130 employees and 12,000 volunteers that has provided supports and services to vulnerable Montgomery County residents since 1972.Most recently, Courtney served as the Vice President at Housing Up in Washington DC, where he led the provision of affordable housing and supportive services to more than 700 homeless individuals and at-risk households. Prior to his Housing Up experience, Courtney served as a Child Welfare leader in DC and Alabama. He received his Bachelor of Social Work from Oakwood University in Alabama, a Master of Social Work from The University of Alabama, and a Nonprofit Management Executive Certificate from Georgetown University.Listen to this uplifting Truman Charities episode with Courtney Hall about his organization Interfaith and the shelters and programs they provide to those in need.Here is what to expect on this week’s show:How Courtney helps people access permanent housing solutions to more than 150,000 single adults and families.How his organization helps people in need go from homelessness to employment. How his program has distributed 200,000 pounds of food to 20,000 people. How his emergency assistance coalition efficiently delivers emergency assistance. Connect with Courtney:Guest Contact Info:Twitter- @cwhallmswWebsite- https://www.iworksmc.org/about-usLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 014 Striving to Make the World a Greener Place Jul 14, 2021

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Pam Mercer– The Truman Charities Podcast: A Community of Caring with Jamie Truman Episode 014 Pam Mercer.Pam and the Mercer family (3 teens, my husband, 2 cats, and a dog) is Greenily. Our experiences and life provide the examples and information I share about how your family can learn from us and move toward a greener lifestyle too. I am passionate (okay, maybe obsessed!) about my family doing our part to be as environmentally friendly as possible, every day, all the time! I am constantly looking for ways to make the way we live greener without totally changing our lifestyle. I definitely don’t consider us tree huggers, we don’t live off the grid or ban “stuff” in our house. We are simply an average family who strives to do the best we can for our kids and teach them to care about others – and the natural resources of our planet – but we are far from perfect! In an earlier life, I worked in advertising then moved to corporate philanthropy, which led me to 10+ years working in conservation education at the National Zoo in Washington, DC. My role was to help educate the public about the frailty of endangered species and their habitats in faraway places like Namibia and China. It was an amazing experience! After becoming a stay-at-home mom I set my sights on bringing the conservation message closer to home...and Greenily was born! Listen to this uplifting Truman Charities episode with Pam Mercer about her organization Greenily and how you can also live a greener lifestyle!Here is what to expect on this week’s show:The obstacles Pam has faced with trying to live a greener/eco-friendly lifestyle and how she has overcome them.The many ways people can also help out their environments. These include recycling, collecting plastic bags used for building materials, purchasing items closer to you and conserving water.Pam’s website and the recommendations/guides it offers in order to make these greener tweaks to your lifestyle. Connect with Pam:Guest Contact Info:Website- https://greenily.co/our-story/LinkedIn- linkedin.com/in/pam-mercer-6b11b78aLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 013 Maryland Golf Tournaments Helping Kids in Need Jul 07, 2021

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Gary Heldt and MIke Thomas– The Truman Charities Podcast: A Community of Caring with Jamie Truman Episode 013 Gary Heldt and MIke ThomasGary D. Heldt, Jr., is a Certified Public Accountant. Gary owns and operates Small Business Advisors, in Gambrills, Maryland. Small Business Advisors serves a client base from the Baltimore, MD, Washington, DC and Northern Virginia vicinity, and holds the title of Premier Tax Coach in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.Gary also believes that it is important to give back to the community. He helped form a business referral group where trusted firms recommend each other when their own clients need a different product or service that they themselves cannot provide. Gary, and Small Business Advisors, also helped found a non-profit charity called “For The Kids”, and for the past 11 years, this charity has organized a charity golf tournament where funds are raised for a seriously ill childMike is the agency principal of Lighthouse Insurance Services and brings almost 30 years of experience in the insurance industry. He is a proud graduate of DeMatha Catholic High School. Mike is also an avid Terps fan, having graduated from the University of Maryland with a BS degree in Accounting.He enjoys golf, deep creek lake, boating, and is the Co-Founder of For The Kids, Inc., a charitable organization supporting local children suffering from a serious illness and in need of financial support. For The Kids has raised almost $500,000 for local families since the inception in 2000. He is an active member of the Knights of Columbus, Crofton Chamber of Commerce Member, school board member of School of the Incarnation, Financial Council Member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, long time coach of Crofton Athletic Council, and active supporter of DeMatha Alumni Association.Listen to this uplifting Truman Charities episode with Gary and Mike about their golf tournaments and raising money to support kids in the local area. Here is what to expect on this week’s show:The story of how they started their tournaments and how they became involed in the golf community.Their charitable organization “For the Kids Inc. and how they support local children suffering from serious illness, who are in need of financial support.The organization of their golf events, the fundraising process they manage and when future golf tournaments will take place!Connect with Gary and Mike:Guest Contact Info:Website- https://www.lighthouse-insurance.com/for-the-kids-inc/Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/ForTheKidsInc/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 012 Educating our Youth Though the Introduction to the Arts Jun 30, 2021

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Arianna Ross– The Truman Charities Podcast: A Community of Caring with Jamie Truman Episode 012 Arianna RossGuest is Arianna Ross: Her company Story Tapestries aims to provide equitable access to the arts as a source to develop yourself and the community to shift the culture of inclusivity and narrative of the community. She has presented and taught over 840,000 people. For 23 years, she has been known for her ability to entertain, engage and educate children and adults with equal success helping them to find their voice and tell a story. She believes in the power of combining the arts, language, and STEM with social emotional approaches to support individual and the community growth and to create an environment where the building of cultural capital, growth, innovation, collaboration, listening and learning happens. Furthermore, she has performed and taught workshops and residencies across the United States, Canada, India, Vietnam, and Brazil in festivals, concert halls, schools, community centers and hospitals. Some of those venues have included The Reach at John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Artist, The National Theatre Family Series, Hillwood Museum, Multiple Smithsonian National Museums, The Kennedy Center’s Millennium Stage, East TN State University, Alternate Roots Week, American Alliance for Theatre and Education. She has received funds to accomplish the work of closing the circle through VSA, Wells Fargo, Trawick Foundation, MD State Arts Council, NBC Universal, GEICO, Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County, Fitzgerald Auto, The Blair Family Foundation and The Kennedy Center.Listen to this uplifting Truman Charities episode with Arianna Ross about her emphasis on teaching children the arts.Here is what to expect on this week’s show:How Arianna founded her Story Tapestries and what got her into the arts. Her background in storytelling, teaching and performing for 23 years and counting.The programs she offer and what makes them different from so many other organizations and how each program in her school are catered to that specific theme.Arianna’s outdoor event in Baltimore on July 28th and what to experience at this event. Connect with Arianna:Guest Contact Info:Website- https://storytapestries.org/program-item/storytapestries-arianna-ross/Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/StoryTapestries/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 011 Mobilizing The Importance of Mental Health Jun 23, 2021

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Allison Malmon– The Truman Charities Podcast: A Community of Caring with Jamie Truman Episode 011 Allison MalmonAlison Malmon is founder and Executive Director of Active Minds, the leading organization mobilizing the next generation to change the conversation about mental health in America. She started the organization in 2003 shortly after graduating from the University of Pennsylvania, following the suicide of her brother, Brian. With programs now at more than 800 high schools, colleges, and workplaces, Active Minds is opening up the conversation about mental health and creating lasting change in the way it is valued across the country – and saving lives. Serving as Active Minds’ Executive Director ever since its founding, Alison has been profiled in Forbes, New York Times, CNN and more, and sits on the Advisory Councils for National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and Well Being Trust, in addition to being a wife and mom of three young girls.Listen to this uplifting Truman Charities episode with Allison Malmon about her promotion of mental health awareness and her organization Active Minds. Here is what to expect on this week’s show:Why Allison started Active Minds and why she believes mental health awareness is so important.Her idea behind starting her organization to mobilize her generation to talk about mental health differently than her parents’ and her grandparents’ generation.Allison’s important information on where to seek help if one is going through a difficult situation and how to comfort and support them through that time. Connect with Allison:Guest Contact Info:Website- https://www.activeminds.org/about-us/our-team/alison-malmon/Twitter- @AlisonMalmonInstagram- https://www.instagram.com/active_minds/?hl=enFacebook- https://www.facebook.com/activemindsincLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 010 Simple and Strategic Marketing that Motivates! Jun 16, 2021

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Julie Schumacher– The Truman Charities Podcast: A Community of Caring with Jamie Truman Episode 010 Julie SchumacherGuest Name is Julie Schumacher is a leader in integrated marketing strategy. She is a highly focused project manager, who works collaboratively with owners, executive leadership and teams in large and small companies to drive effective messaging and engagement. Her approach is to keep marketing simple and strategic. Her work ethic is let’s get to it – to assess, implement, measure and drive growth!Julie has worked with some of the most respected businesses and organizations in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, driving success with creative marketing plans, customized website development, social engagement and branding strategies.Julie provides business leaders with the education and tools they need to succeed. She holds high-impact marketing workshops and seminars like Make Messaging Matter. She has also served as a presenter to: AIGA (American Institute of Graphic Arts DC), American Psychological Association, EWI (Empowerment Women International, REIS (Real Estate & Investment Services), The Greater Bethesda-Chevy Chase Chamber of Commerce, WISER (Washington Independent Services for Educational Resources) and Women Business Owners of Montgomery County’s Power Conference.Listen to this uplifting Truman Charities episode with Julie Schumacher about her marketing experience and her agency Sassy. Here is what to expect on this week’s show:Julie’s background in business and marketing and what inspired her to give back in her community.The similarities between her organization and her charitable work. The overlap between the two and how she balances both her company and non-profit work.The challenges Julie has faced while helping clients with their marketing campaigns and how she grows and learns from them. Connect with Julie:Guest Contact Info:Website- https://sasseagency.com/Email- julie@sasseagency.comPhone- 301.651.6889Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 009 Rescue, Rehoming and Second chances gives animals a New Life Jun 09, 2021

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The Truman Charities Podcast: A Community of Caring with Jamie Truman Episode 009 JME ThomasJme founded Motley Zoo Animal Rescue with her husband in 2009, after volunteering for other organizations and feeling there was more that could be done to support pets and people in the rescue world. With more than 14 years experience, she has been acting Executive Director, responsible for the overall vision and direction of the organization, which is comprised of more than 150 volunteers who have rescued and rehomed more than 3,600 animals! Motley Zoo specializes in special and medically needy animals, many of which jme and her husband foster together. Despite having 4 dogs and 2 cats of their own, they always make room for more in need! The couple also supports many environmental and conservation efforts and have traveled all over the world to see the endangered animals and environments they believe so much in saving.Listen to this uplifting Truman Charities episode with JME Thomas about her animal rescue her love for animals and bringing them into new caring homes.Here is what to expect on this week’s show:Her shelter’s philosophy of rehoming and how they find the right families and homes to place their animals.How she grew to love animals at such a young age and the story of her first adopting a dog.Their shelters setup, the facilities they have, the events they run. They also host daycare and host various activities for their animals and owners. Connect with JME:Guest Contact Info:Linkedin- https://www.linkedin.com/in/motleyzoo/Website- https://www.motleyzooanimalrescue.org/Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/motleyzoocrew/?hl=enFacebook- https://www.facebook.com/MotleyZooAnimalRescue/Twitter- https://twitter.com/MotleyZooRescueLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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