The Truman Charities Podcast: A Community of Caring
Storytelling Podcasts
The Truman Charities Podcast: A Community of Caring with Jamie Truman is for philanthropists that are actively looking to expand their donor portfolio. Jamie will be having in depth conversations with founders of charitable organizations. At the...
Location:
United States
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Storytelling Podcasts
Description:
The Truman Charities Podcast: A Community of Caring with Jamie Truman is for philanthropists that are actively looking to expand their donor portfolio. Jamie will be having in depth conversations with founders of charitable organizations. At the conclusion of each episode you will be able to make an educated decision on if their organization resonates with you. Jamie Truman is the Co-Founder of Truman Charities. Truman Charities has raised close to 1.5 million for several charities over the past twelve years. Tune in every other week and listen to founders of different organizations share why their organization is meaningful to themselves and the community. As a thank you to our guests the Truman family donates $250 to each organization that Jamie interviews.
Language:
English
Contact:
7164259980
Episodes
Ep 057: “How a Kids’ Triathalon Supports Pediatric Cancer Patients” - JUST TRYAN IT
9/14/2022
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...
Duration:00:21:37
Ep 056: CAST - Preventing Infants & Toddlers from Drowning
8/31/2022
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...
Duration:00:36:51
Ep 055: AeroAngel - Providing Free Medical Flights to Critically Ill Children
8/17/2022
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 business jet, that can help children that need access to medical care. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:23:38
Ep 054: Truman Charities - How we raised 1.5 Million for Various Charities
8/3/2022
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...
Duration:00:20:50
Ep 053: Foxie G Foundation - Creating a Safe Haven for Slaughter bound Racehorses
7/20/2022
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...
Duration:00:31:24
Ep 052: Elder Outreach Center - How Highschool Students Are Making A Difference At Local Senior Centers
7/6/2022
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...
Duration:00:27:50
Ep 051: A Wider Circle On A Mission To End Poverty
6/22/2022
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. and internationally. 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...
Duration:00:26:17
Ep 050: Education, Networking and Advocacy at the Center for Nonprofit Advancement
6/8/2022
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...
Duration:00:21:59
Ep 049: DC Diaper Bank - Changing Babies Changes Lives
5/25/2022
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...
Duration:00:20:50
Ep 048: Icing Smiles Turning Cake Batter and Icing into Smiles and Joy
5/11/2022
Tracy’s expertise is in the field of accounting and tax, with more than two decades of experience as an international tax specialist in both the public and private sectors. A licensed CPA with a master’s degree in taxation, prior to founding Icing Smiles, her experience in the baking industry was limited to watching the TV challenges and absorbing as many techniques as possible to create cakes for her two children. Little did she know that Icing Smiles would be embraced by the baking...
Duration:00:19:57
Ep 047: Gray for Glioblastoma creating a hopeful and positive space for all
5/5/2022
Born and raised in Bethesda, MD and studying education at The University of Texas at Austin. Katherine Snedeker founded Gray for Glioblastoma, a nonprofit raising funds and awareness for brain cancer. She has experience working for event planners in Austin, TX and the DC area and hopes to continue to grow the nonprofit using these learned skills. Gray for Glioblastoma began after her dad was diagnosed with GBM amid a global pandemic. As a woman of action, she quickly learned that more...
Duration:00:30:26
Ep 046: So What Else Strives to Assist All Children in Reaching Their Full Potential
4/13/2022
Keith Moore is from southwest Washington DC. He was born on August 10th. Keith recently graduated as Valedictorian from Kipp DC Somerset College Prep class of 2021. As a future political figure, he believes in giving back to his community. Keith has also served as SGA President for all four years at his high school. Keith is currently attending Morgan State University. Keith is a videographer, photographer, and graphic designer. Since 2019, he has been working with So What Else DC as the...
Duration:00:36:11
Ep 045: Hope for Henry Reinventing the Pediatric Patient Experience
3/30/2022
Laurie Strongin – The Truman Charities Podcast: A Community of Caring with Jamie Truman Episode 045 Laurie Strongin. Laurie Strongin is founder and CEO of the Washington, DC-based Hope for Henry Foundation which is reinventing the pediatric patient experience in hospitals around the country and positively influencing the outcomes of children with chronic, serious illnesses. Laurie’s work with Hope for Henry and the memoir she published, “Saving Henry,” have placed her at the forefront of...
Duration:00:31:34
Ep 044: NAMI Supporting individuals and Families affected by Mental illness
3/16/2022
Stephanie Rosen – The Truman Charities Podcast: A Community of Caring with Jamie Truman Episode 044 Stephanie Rosen Stephanie Rosen has been the Executive Director for the Montgomery County, National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) located in Rockville, MD for over six years. Under her tenure as Executive Director: NAMI MC program participation has increased from 6,000 individuals a year to over 18,000, programs reaching youth and young adults (Ending the Silence and Sources of Strength)...
Duration:00:29:50
Ep 043: Strengthen Our Community Through Collective Acts of Kindness with Goods for Good
3/2/2022
Elizabeth Workman – The Truman Charities Podcast: A Community of Caring with Jamie Truman Episode 043 A native New Yorker/Connecticun, Elizabeth came to DC in 1988 and immediately fell in love with the city that would forevermore be called "home". A social service "junkie" since her teen years, Elizabeth focused her college education at George Washington University and gradate school education at American University in the areas of psychology and social services/family dynamics. Elizabeth is...
Duration:00:27:56
Ep 042: Using Games For Good Causes
2/16/2022
Roddy McKenzie and Peter Williamson – The Truman Charities Podcast: A Community of Caring with Jamie Truman Episode 42 Roddy McKenzie and Peter Williamson Roddy McKenzie is a co-founder of Game Genius. He has a professional background in financial services most recently in the impact investing space. He loves using play as a way to learn and grow which has led him to co-found two play-based organizations in Game Genius and Barometer XP. He is based in Washington, DC, and in his spare time...
Duration:00:27:45
Ep 041: Ending Homelessness, Rebuilding Lives with Friendship Place
2/2/2022
Jean-Michael Giraud – The Truman Charities Podcast: A Community of Caring with Jamie Truman Episode 41 Jean-Michael Giraud. Jean-Michel Giraud has advanced the entire homeless services system in the Washington, DC Metro Area by drawing on over two decades of clinical experience in human services, expertise in psychiatric rehabilitation and recovery, and commitment to person-centered programming. He is a pioneer of innovative program models and, since joining Friendship Place in 2006, has...
Duration:00:30:42
Ep 040: City Dogs & City Kitties Dedicated to Finding Loving and Forever Homes for all Rescues
1/19/2022
Darren Binder – The Truman Charities Podcast: A Community of Caring with Jamie Truman Episode 40 Darren Binder. Darren is a co-founder of City Dogs Rescue & City Kitties and lived in D.C. for 20 years prior to moving to Bend, Oregon two years ago for a new position. Darren was motivated to start the rescue in 2011 after seeing a plea on Facebook about a beautiful Labrador retriever puppy named Bentley who was going to be euthanized at a high-kill shelter in Georgia. Darren and his husband...
Duration:00:37:31
Ep 039: Providing Tools to Help Build a Strong Foundation for Afghan Refugees
1/4/2022
Manizha Azizi – The Truman Charities Podcast: A Community of Caring with Jamie Truman Episode 39 Manizha Azizi Manizha and her family fled Afghanistan during the Cold War in the 1980's when she was only 5 years old. Being a refugee herself, she knows all too well what these newly arrived families have endured and the obstacles that they may face being in a completely new environment. Manizha leads with compassion and wants to empower refugees, particularly the women and children, by example....
Duration:00:24:30
Ep 038: Unifying the Chromosome 8p Community While Accelerating Treatments for Tomorrow
12/29/2021
Bina Shah – The Truman Charities Podcast: A Community of Caring with Jamie Truman Episode 38 Bina Shah. In 2018, Bina founded Project 8p Foundation to accelerate research with the goal of treatment for chromosome 8p heroes like her daughter Karina. Since then, she has fully committed herself to the advancement of clinical and research understanding of rare disorders, in particular neurodevelopmental chromosomal disorders such as the 8p rearrangements. Shifting perspectives from disease...
Duration:00:21:57