Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast Give Back Economy
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| S1E41 - Sleep in Heavenly Peace | 11 Dec 2025 | 00:29:17 | |
Luke Michelson is a serial entrepreneur located in Idaho, not Boston, and with a couple of friends made a bed for a young girl. This began his efforts to solve a problem in the U.S. and now in Canada and this is done with chapters. There are many corporate events where money, in-kind and volunteer support are provided. Their objective is to grow the number of chapters, give back to community and have fun. Find out more at https://give-back-economy.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast. | |||
| S1E40 - The One by One Movement | 06 Dec 2025 | 00:26:02 | |
This is a Toronto based but global action through chapters started by Marcell Wilson and a group of former gang, extremist and organized crime members to operate as an advocacy and action group to decrease acts of violence across the globe including programming for ages 6-29. Through direct contact with governments and referrals they deliver customized programming on a contract basis. Check them out on www.theonebyonemovement.com and refer organizations and finaancial supporters to them. Find out more at https://give-back-economy.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast. | |||
| S1E39 - The Refuge | 20 Nov 2025 | 00:16:15 | |
The Refuge was started in 1999 and has been working with youth who are experiencing homelessness or risk thereof. Clarence Keesman is the Executive Director and he and his team are passionate about the work they do. Check them out on www. refugeoutreach.com . Find out more at https://give-back-economy.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast. | |||
| S1E38 - Mending Kids | 31 Oct 2025 | 00:23:23 | |
Isabelle Fox is the passionate Executive Director of Mending Kids located in Burbank, California, U.S. It is a non-profit organization that provides surgeries to children across the world while training local medical communities to become self-sustaining. Since 2006 it has helped thousands of children in 54 countries. She and her children have participated in global missions. Please spread the word through their social media to continue to make a difference by giving back to communities. Find out more at https://give-back-economy.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast. | |||
| S1E37 - PDS HEALTH FOUNDATION | 15 Oct 2025 | 00:30:41 | |
PDS HEALTH FOUNDATION works to improve overall health by improving oral health, through opportunities to serve locally, nationally, and internationally. https://www.pdsfoundation.org Michael Le is the Executive Director of PDS Health Foundation and performs a wide range of activities with a passion to give back to the community. ADHA members gain access to Smile Generation Dental Plan through exclusive partnership. They operate in the U.S. and at least one South American country. Michael Le is the executive director and performs a wide range of activities with a passion to give back to community. Find out more at https://give-back-economy.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast. | |||
| S1E36 - Home Suite Hope | 05 Sep 2025 | 00:24:15 | |
Home Suite Hope helps single homeless parents in their efforts to find residence, food, employment and a solid foundation to move forward www.homesuitehope.org . Sara Cuming is the executive director and a full time professor at Sheridan College in Oakville, Ontario, Canada. The organization has several programs including free tuition to Sheridan College, Stabilizing First, Homeward Bound, Haven to Home.. Sara grew up with her single mother, is a single mother of ladies who also demonstrate giving back to community through their employment. She has one grandchild. The organization is willing to share their model and operations model with those interested in replicating in another community. Find out more at https://give-back-economy.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast. | |||
| S1E35 - The Alinker | 04 Sep 2025 | 00:27:39 | |
Antonio Esman told her daughter that she would never use a wheelchair or walker. BE became qualifies as an architect designer in Holland and moved forward to design the Alinker and was first introduced to the Dutch market via a crowdfunding campaign in 2014.. In 2016 the product was launched in North America through another crowdfunding campaign. The company is a certified B Corporation and is recognized for its social conscience . Client users are between 8 and 104 and the company is now operated from Vancouver Canada with operations in many countries. European countries use a manufacturing plant in Holland. The company has built a real community of users. Check their web site at https://thealinker.ca/ Find out more at https://give-back-economy.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast. | |||
| S1E34 - Raising the Roof | 04 Sep 2025 | 00:28:28 | |
Sheldon Pollett is the Executive Director of Raising the Roof and his located in Newfoundland, Canada and the head office is located in Toronto Ontario. Besides policy, research and advocacy they are hands on working with regional organizations providing safe stable housing supports. Social enterprises are important to their growth The organization started in 1997 with a Toque Campaign. For more information go to their web site, www.raisingtheroof.org Find out more at https://give-back-economy.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast. | |||
| S1E33 - In2Blue | 25 Aug 2025 | 00:14:03 | |
In2Blue was founded by Julian Villanova who is hearing impaired. The company provides window/gutter cleaning, power washing, outdoor Christmas lights put up/taken down, screen cleaning. Julian is from Brazil and gives back to hearing impaired children from there. Currently the company provides services in the Greater Toronto Area in Ontario, Canada. Find out more at https://give-back-economy.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast. | |||
| S1E32 - Globe Aware | 19 Aug 2025 | 00:26:09 | |
Kimberley Haley-Coleman of www.globeaware.org is the founder and has been active and is active in a wide range of sf operations with organizations in the U.S. and 1 in Toronto.. Based in Dallas, Texas the organization provides opportunities for individuals and corporations to travel and give back to countries in many unique ways as volunteers. | |||
| S1E31 - Jack.org | 01 Aug 2025 | 00:20:21 | |
Jack.org was started by the parents of a young person who committed suicide due to mental health issues. Michael Braithwaite is now the president and ceo. There are chapters in schools-high schools, colleges and universities, run by students and supported by Jack.org speakers. It is reported that 1.2 million youth up to 29 have mental health problems and 720,000 are not getting support along with their families. Jack.org is looking for members, chapter leads, speakers and donors/sponsors/volunteers Find out more at https://give-back-economy.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast. | |||
| S1E30 - Brad | 30 Jul 2025 | 00:08:53 | |
Brad and his wife and family have an interesting background that includes different careers and activities. | |||
| S1E29 - Challenged Athletes Foundation | 29 Jul 2025 | 00:25:12 | |
Bob Bobbitt is one of the 3 co-founders of www.challengedathletesfoundation.org . He is located in San Diego, California, U.S.A. It provides opportunities and support to people with physical disabilities so they can pursue active lifestyles. They provide grants and events, supporting athletes in Paralympics, Invictus Gams etc. | |||
| S1E28 - Good Samaritan Home | 22 Jul 2025 | 00:31:09 | |
Jon Graham is the founder with his wife, Kay, of Good Samaritan Home, a housing/mentoring. Jon has experienced many career situations and has a Phd. There are several homes and he has written a multi award winning book, Running as Fast as I Can. For further information check out thegoodsamaritanhomes.com and johndavidgraham.com Find out more at https://give-back-economy.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast. | |||
| S1E27 - Stathopoulos | 21 Jul 2025 | 00:11:42 | |
The Stathopoulos have a rich family and career heritage. | |||
| S1E26 - Whitney Lane Ward | 18 Jul 2025 | 00:19:02 | |
Whitney Lane Ward is a teacher, writer and disability advocate with a very unique health problem. Check out the following information: . Website: whitneylaneward.com Books: MORE Than Your Mountains MORE Than My Mountains MORE Than Creation They Came with Haste Jesus and the Broken Little Lamb School: Pike Christian Academy in Ohio Find out more at https://give-back-economy.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast. | |||
| S1E25 - Michele White | 15 Jul 2025 | 00:15:21 | |
Michele White is a unique singer, piano player and actress who does individual concerts and is active in a number of productions including the Lion King, Showboat and Nunsense. In her concerts she provides a historical sketch of the artist and the background of the song. Find out more at https://give-back-economy.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast. | |||
| S1E24 - Karis Disability | 15 Jul 2025 | 00:20:32 | |
Karis Disability Services, previously Christian Horizons is celebrating its 60th anniversary. www.karis.org .Joy Wilson is the executive Director of operations in Simcoe, York Region and Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Their focus is that we all have gifts to bring, and communities are not whole unless everybody has the chance to contribute. This includes people with disabilities, employees, families, volunteers, and partners, and people of all races, genders, nationalities, sexual orientations, and religions. Find out more at https://give-back-economy.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast. | |||
| S1E23 - Peoples Funding | 14 Jul 2025 | 00:25:34 | |
Nathan Pinkney is the founder and CEO of People's Funding in the U.K. www.peoplesfundraising.com. Contact at support@peoplesfundraising.com. He has over 15 years in the non profit sector and started this organization to give back to community. More than 4,000 organizations benefit from their system and platform. Find out more at https://give-back-economy.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast. | |||
| S1E22 - National Indigenous Disability | 17 Jun 2025 | 00:26:07 | |
Julia McEathron is the Ottawa Office Manager and National Coordinator of the Indigenous Disability non-profit located in Ottawa. www.bcands.bc.ca . It is a non-profit with a passionate team that provides programs and services They would like to expand offices into all provinces and territories with increased grants, sponsors and donations. Find out more at https://give-back-economy.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast. | |||
| S1E21 - Dahlberg Advisors | 05 Jun 2025 | 00:28:02 | |
Gaurav Gupta is Global Managing Partner of Dahlberg Advisors, https://dahlberg.com and is located in Singapore. He is extremely well educated from Oxford, Yale and the United World College of Hong Kong. Prior to this role he headed the firm's Climate Change and Measurement practices, along with leading its Asia region. He advises several of the world's largest philanthropies, and private sector organizations in articulating their social purpose. He sits on the board of Educate Girls, one of India's largest NGOs focused on girl education and empowerment. Find out more at https://give-back-economy.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast. | |||
| S1E20 - Deafness | 30 May 2025 | 00:25:49 | |
Sue and Willem Pietersen are active in Rotary and became active in the deafness community because one of their sons was deaf as a child. They help with fund raising for a location in South Africa: Fundraiser - Early Intervention with Hearing loss in Cape Town rotary.peoplesfundraising.com Find out more at https://give-back-economy.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast. | |||
| S1E19 - Canine Companions | 29 May 2025 | 00:20:21 | |
Canine Companions is celebrating its 50th anniversary and provides services in 50 states to those with disabilities for free from amazing sponsors and donors including the Charles Schulz Family. Michele Williams has been part of the organization for over 10 years in Public Relations and Marketing. The organization supports veterans and has appeared on media such as NBC Saturday Night Live, ABC News, CBS 60 minutes, FOX News, New York Times and has program where San Quentin inmates train dogs. For more information visit https://canine.org/ Find out more at https://give-back-economy.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast. | |||
| S1E18 - Comeback Catalyst | 27 May 2025 | 00:16:34 | |
Comeback Catalyst is a 12 week virtual course to provide formerly incarcerated individuals with the tools, mentorship and confidence to start and grow a business. Lucy Cullen is is the co-founder and CEO and runs many ofc the sessions. They will be establishing an alumni group with events and programs. | |||
| S1E17 - School Auction | 14 May 2025 | 00:32:18 | |
Roger Devine is from Portland, Oregon, U.S.. With his team they help public and non-profit organizations raise funds through schoolauction.net. He includes his phone number and email in the podcast and is very willing to connect Find out more at https://give-back-economy.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast. | |||
| S1E16 - John Bridgens | 29 Apr 2025 | 00:24:04 | |
John Bridgens was born and educated in Auckland, New Zealand and moved to Toronto, Ontario, Canada based on music contacts. He plays guitar, harmonica sings and has 2 albums with a third almost completed. He plays with a group and also does his own concerts. There are examples on youtube and streaming services. Find out more at https://give-back-economy.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast. | |||
| S1E15 - Medic Foundation | 10 Apr 2025 | 00:22:06 | |
Medic Foundation is located in Vancouver, British Columbia and is a non-profit run by volunteers and funded by the co-founders. They focus on research, advocate for patients and prioritize hands-on interaction. Go to www.medicfoundation.org and sign up for their monthly magazine and get more information and stories. Find out more at https://give-back-economy.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast. | |||
| S1E14 - Anthropology | 22 Mar 2025 | 00:21:01 | |
Dr. Jennifer Kramer is an Associate Professor in the Anthropology Department at the University of British Columbia. She was born in New York City and went to Brown University. for her undergraduate and gained a doctorate from Columbia University. She teaches graduate students and is also a curator at the Pacific Northwest Museum of Anthropology at UBC. check out https://moa.ubc.ca/ . | |||
| S1E13 - Victoria Hand Project | 14 Mar 2025 | 00:27:42 | |
Michael Peirone is the CEO of the Victoria Hand Project which provides 3d printed hands and arms to 11 countries, especially in Ukraine. The team's work is amazing. See their information on the web site, www.victoriahandproject.com . Find out more at https://give-back-economy.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast. | |||
| S1E12 - Hockey Helps the Homeless | 11 Mar 2025 | 00:24:38 | |
Emma Langlois is a senior team member of www.hockeyhelpsthehomeless.com which is based in Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada. They run about 20 hockey events across Canada in collaboration with organizations that support and advocate for the homeless. They are seeking more opportunities for games in more communities and you can reach out directly to emma@hhtm.com for more information. Find out more at https://give-back-economy.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast. | |||
| S1E11 - Homes for Heroes Foundation | 22 Feb 2025 | 00:20:16 | |
Brad Field is President and CEO of https://homesforheroesfoundation.ca/ in Calgary, Alberta, Canada supporting homeless veterans in cities in Canada. | |||
| S1E10 - Untapped Talent | 19 Feb 2025 | 00:25:16 | |
Jeffrey Normore started Untapped Talent as division of https://ccrw.org/ supporting those seeking jobs with a disability with an employment rate of 62% versus 78% for those without disabilities. This area looks at individuals seeking jobs, employers offering jobs and resource sources and information. The organization is located at www.untappedtalent.ca Find out more at https://give-back-economy.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast. | |||
| S1E9 - A Way Home Canada | 12 Feb 2025 | 00:22:52 | |
A Way Home Canada is a national coalition supporting youth homelessness led by Melanie Redman. President, CEO and an Ashoka Fellow. Tanya is located in Calgary and provides technical, training and policy support. Check out more information on www.awayhome.ca Find out more at https://give-back-economy.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast. | |||
| S1E8 - Disability Without Poverty | 04 Feb 2025 | 00:25:23 | |
Rabia Khedr is the National Director of www.disabilitywithoutpoverty.ca advocating with governments at all levels as 27% of people in Canada are disabled and 16.5% live in disability. The organization has several foundations that provide support. Communication takes place through the stories people tell and their podcast which can be accessed via the web site. Find out more at https://give-back-economy.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast. | |||
| S1E7 - Disability Action Hall | 28 Jan 2025 | 00:24:36 | |
Disability Action Hall in Calgary, Alberta, Canada was started in 1998 and meets to share stories to shift public perceptions about disability and would welcome inquiries from other communities to establish similar organizations and collaborations. Colleen Huston and Michael Wing are actively involved with Michael being very active in social media and Colleen being the sole employee and passionate about what they do. Check out the organization on www.actionhall.ca Find out more at https://give-back-economy.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast. | |||
| S1E6 - Proabled | 06 Jan 2025 | 00:18:47 | |
Samer is a social entrepreneur with an engineering background and MBA and is located in Lebanon. Proabled is an online academy and there a team of 25 who provide innovation and practicality. They train companies and individuals re disability issues. Check out information on www.proabled.com and consider collaboration and sypport. Find out more at https://give-back-economy.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast. | |||
| S1E5 - Human Element Education | 11 Dec 2024 | 00:22:37 | |
Quinn Jenkins is the CEO and Founder of Human Element Education, humanelementedu.org in Lethbridge, Alberta. Quinn applies his lived experiences with mental and physical health challenges to develop services working with businesses, He is building the team and the plan to grow. | |||
| S1E4 - 48th Highlanders Museum | 03 Dec 2024 | 00:26:38 | |
Peter Olsen is the volunteer manager of the 48th Highlanders Museum in Toronto Canada with a tremendous amount of artifacts in the wars including uniforms and medals. Items can be viewed on the website or by visitation to the museum, https://museum.48thhighlanders.ca/ Find out more at https://give-back-economy.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast. | |||
| S1E3 - History by Harris | 30 Nov 2024 | 00:23:16 | |
Lianne Harris is a history and culture specialist/entertainer with a wide variety of 1 hour shows performed in period costume. She performs for a wide variety of organizations in the Toronto, Canada area. She is passionate about what she does as a social entrepreneur giving back to community., For more details go to https://historybyharris.ca/ Find out more at https://give-back-economy.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast. | |||
| S1E2 - Dignity Moves | 23 Nov 2024 | 00:22:10 | |
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=729117832397629 Elizabeth Funk is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of https://dignitymoves.org/. She has a BA from Stanford University and an MBA from Harvard Business School and is a serial enterpreneur. The organization focus is ending street sleeping with partners by building interim housing communities across California to make that happen! The model is open source and can be replicated in states/provinces/countries. Find out more at https://give-back-economy.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast. | |||
| S1E1 - Cheelcare | 21 Nov 2024 | 00:22:49 | |
Allex is the marketing person for Cheelcare with 3 main products sold through dealers in Canada and U.S. Check out their web site, https://cheelcare.ca/ | |||
| Life With Baby | 12 Nov 2024 | 00:22:14 | |
Claire is the founder and operator of a chapter driven social enterprise in several communities looking to grow significantly across Canada with support from contract employes, a board of directors, advisors, sponsors and partners. Life With A Baby in Toronto is a fantastic network of parents who support each other by sharing experiences and organizing various activities such as workshops, seminars, play dates, field trips, stroller walks, and parenting classes. It's a wonderful way to connect with other parents and enjoy the journey of raising a baby together1. https://www.lifewithababy.com/Toronto?form=MG0AV3 Find out more at https://give-back-economy.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast. | |||
| Black Coffee Communications | 02 Nov 2024 | 00:30:36 | |
Mercedes Blackwood is a founder, consultant, speaker and facilitator of Black Coffee Communications and provides strategies and written content to for profit and not for profit corporations. Prior to starting her business she worked at OMNI, CTV and with associates designs and delivers. She also volunteers with Management Advisory Services as chair. This organization provides pro bono consulting services for non-profit organizations. Find out more at https://give-back-economy.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast. | |||
| MAS Team | 28 Oct 2024 | 00:14:21 | |
Brian Traquair is a retired executive, an active investor and a very active volunteer with MAS an organization that provides free consultative support to non-profits, charities, religious organizations, Check out the process on their web site, https://www.masadvise.org/ | |||
| MAS | 25 Oct 2024 | 00:22:02 | |
MAS is an organization that provides free consultative services with a wide group of professionals. Paddy Bowen is the Executive Director. Check out the organization web site to see if you would benefit from their support. https://www.masadvise.org/ Find out more at https://give-back-economy.pinecast.co | |||
| CELA | 23 Oct 2024 | 00:13:34 | |
Karen McKay is the Communications Manager for CELA which provides books, magazines and newspapers for those who are visually impaired across Canada. Check out their web site, https://celalibrary.ca/ Find out more at https://give-back-economy.pinecast.co | |||
| Dignity Healthcare | 27 Sep 2024 | 00:26:06 | |
Dignity was started by Bob's father. Bob went into press relations in the music industry before taking over from his father. Check out the web site, https://dignityhealthcare.ca/ Find out more at https://give-back-economy.pinecast.co | |||
| Grenville Pinto | 19 Sep 2024 | 00:20:40 | |
Grenville Pinto is a passionate violinist, entertainer and composer who loves his 'WORK". He entertains at a variety of events from schools to weddings to organizations. For further information check out his web site, www.gpinto.com which provides information to his 5 albums, events, youtube. Find out more at https://give-back-economy.pinecast.co | |||
| Biffy | 24 Aug 2024 | 00:25:51 | |
Elizabeth Danckwerts (aka Biffy) is a travel agent, Rotarian and gives back significantly her community in Cape Town, South Africa. She has helped decrease the number of children sleeping on the streets, spent 4 years doing volunteer work for the Street Children of Claremont and has been responsible for more than 30 Global Grants. Heer biggest passion is helping children in the largest township, Khayelithsa, in Cape Town in a primary school and a senior school. Find out more at https://give-back-economy.pinecast.co | |||
| YEDI | 20 Aug 2024 | 00:21:52 | |
Maria Konikov is Director of Operations at the York Entrepreneurship Development Institute (YEDI) which is recognized as a leader in entrepreneurship education and training, offering a range of options for entrepreneurs to reach their educational and growth goals. YEDI has several programs and alumni and mentoring groups. Check out the organization on https://yedi.ca/ Find out more at https://give-back-economy.pinecast.co | |||