03/22/2025 | 18 min
Episode #11 is with A Better Chance of Westport’s President, Eric Freeman. He is dedicated to supporting Staples High School students through providing opportunities to highly motivated young men of color. Eric discuss the vital work that ABC Westport undertakes, the meaningful impact it has on students’ lives, and their own journeys in contributing to the organization’s mission.
5/21/2024 | 19 min
Episode #3 is with Jennifer Barahona, the CEO of a Norwalk based nonprofit, Norwalk Acts. Jennifer delves further into her background in social work, the positive work she does for the Norwalk community, the role that policy plays in achieving equity for all, and the future of the Norwalk Acts!
12/12/2024 | 21 min
Episode #5 is with Kerry Dobson, the executive director of Pet Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) which is a non-profit that is dedicated to helping animals in need around Fairfield County. Kerry discusses the work that PAWS undertakes, the impacts these adoptions have on the dogs, and her own journey to becoming the executive director.
6/28/2024 | 19 min
4/30/2024 | 19 min
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Episode #10 is with Staples Tuition Grants Co-Presidents, Keyur Patel and Joan Gillman. This organization is dedicated to supporting Staples High School students through financial aid for higher education. Keyur and Joan discuss the vital work that STG undertakes, the meaningful impact it has on students’ lives, and their own journeys in contributing to the organization’s mission.
Episode #9 is with AWARE Co-Director, Amy Saperstein. This organization is dedicated to building and supporting all women and girls through volunteerism, promoting awareness and generating funds. Amy discusses the work that AWARE undertakes, the impacts that it has, and her journeys to making a lasting impact with AWARE.
11/14/2024 | 13 min
Episode #7 is with Amy Schroeder-Riggio, the Executive Director of Builders Beyond Borders and Izzy Rivel, a member of B3. This widespread non-profit is dedicated to helping and rebuilding communities outside of America. Amy and Izzy discuss the work that B3 undertakes, the impacts that B3 has, and their journeys to making a lasting impact with B3.
Episode #8 is with Westport Youth Commission Adult Co-Chair, Tucker Mays and Youth Co-Secretary, Jake Shufro. This organization is dedicated to building and improving the Westport youth community. Tucker and Jake discuss the work that WYC undertakes, the impacts that it has, and their journeys to making a lasting impact with WYC.
8/26/2024 | 14 min
8/5/2024 | 22 min
Episode #6 is with Adam Vengrow, the Vice President of the board of Catch a Lift Fund. This widespread non-profit is dedicated to helping veterans from all around America. Adam discusses the work that CAL undertakes, the impacts that CAL has on veterans, and his own journey to becoming the Vice President of the board.
7/12/2024 | 19 min
Episode #2 is with Helen McAlinden, the CEO and President of Fairfield county based nonprofit, Homes with Hope. Helen goes into depth about her beginnings with social work, the impactful work she and her organization do today, and what is yet to come. This episode is hosted by Cormac and Zach.
4/3/2024 | 18 min
Episode #1 is with George Todorovich, Weston, CT high school graduate, current UVA student and founder of Homeland Hoops. Homeland Hoops uses the power of basketball to help rebuild war-torn areas of former Yugoslavia. Listen to George’s inspiring and impactful story on the community across the seas. This episode is hosted by Jack and Aaron.
5/29/2024 | 19 min
Episode #4 is with Michael Burns, the President of Westport Volunteer EMS which is volunteer organization that provides staffing, supplies, and apparatus for the shoreline community of Westport, Connecticut. Michael discusses the work that WVEMS undertakes, the reasons it is so crucial to the community, and his own journey to presidency.