The Giving Town – Détails, épisodes et analyse

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In this episode, Shannon Selah, Executive Director of Newberg's Habitat for Humanity shares how this organization works to provide affordable housing to Newberg. She also shares how Habitat for Humanity works, how they go through the difficult process of selecting families for the building program, and why the work is so important. We'll also discuss the ReStore location, some exciting new projects coming up, and some newer programs to help more families in Newberg.

You can learn more about Habitat for Humanity at https://newberghabitat.org/

This episode is brought to you by The Joyful Roberts Group, a local family-run real estate team led by Daniel Roberts. To learn more about the Living in Newberg YouTube Channel, click the link above.

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When Embold Credit Union came to Newberg at the end of 2023, they immediately began finding ways to get involved, contribute to local nonprofits, and support the community.

In this episode, CEO Aaron Goff shares why he believes investing in communities is so important. He also shares Embold's origin story, how credit unions differ from banks, how teaching financial literacy is a significant focus, and what Embold hopes to accomplish by being in Newberg.

You can learn more about Embold Credit Union at https://www.emboldcu.org/

This episode is brought to you by The Joyful Roberts Group, a local family-run real estate team led by Daniel Roberts. To learn more about the Living in Newberg YouTube Channel, click the link above.

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In this episode,  Stefanny Caballero,  Executive Director of the Virginia Garcia Memorial Foundation, will share the story of Virginia Garcia. We will also learn about how the health center got started, who it serves, and the critical role it plays in our community. Stefanny will also share about an upcoming expansion that will allow the health center to provide even more much-needed care to our most vulnerable populations.

To learn more, visit virginiagarcia.org

This episode is brought to you by The Joyful Roberts Group, a local family-run real estate team led by Daniel Roberts. To learn more about the Living in Newberg YouTube Channel, click the link above.

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In this episode, Ken Austin III and Loni Parrish share the story of their parents, Ken and Joan Austin. Ken and Joan founded the dental equipment company A-dec, which is now the largest employer in Yamhill County, and were also behind the Allison Inn and Spa, which is now the number one hotel in Oregon. Ken and Joan were also well known for their major contributions to the Newberg community through their Foundations.

In this episode you will also learn:

• What it was like growing up in the Austin family
• How Austin Industries works together with the Austin Family Foundation
• Next steps in the Springbrook Master Plan
• How the A-dec Way turned a small dental company into an international leader
• The story behind Ken Austin's book, American Dreamers 
• Ken and Loni's personal entrepreneurial journeys
• How the 3rd generation of the Austin/Parrish family are continuing Ken and Joan's legacy
• And much more!

To learn more about the Austin Family Foundation, visit https://austinfamilyfoundation.com

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In this episode, Diane Reynolds shares the origin story of Provoking Hope, an organization that Diane founded in Yamhill County that helps individuals and families dealing with addiction through peer-based support and mentors. You’ll also learn how Diane’s life and career took some unexpected turns that led her to where she is today, how Provoking Hope uses a powerful approach to bring real transformation, Diane’s thoughts on Measure 110 which legalized drugs in Oregon, and some exciting plans in the works for Provoking Hope.

To learn more about Provoking Hope, visit their website here.

This episode is brought to you by The Joyful Roberts Group, a local family-run real estate team led by Daniel Roberts. To learn more about the Living in Newberg YouTube Channel, click the link above.

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In this episode, Tiquette Bramlett shares her philosophy about how to be a good neighbor and friend. She also shares her story of moving to Oregon and how she came to be the first black woman hired to run a winery in the country.

Tiquette has numerous accomplishments and awards, including making USA Today’s list of Women of the Year in 2023, being named one of Portland Business Journals 2023 Women of Influence, and winning 2023’s Wine Country Award for Chehalem Valley Chamber of Commerce, just to name a few. Tiquette founded Our Legacy Harvested, which is a nonprofit serving the BIPOC community within the wine industry, and currently serves as Vice President of Chosen Family Wines.

To learn more about Chosen Family Wines, visit their website here.
To learn more about Our Legacy Harvested, visit their website here.

This episode is brought to you by The Joyful Roberts Group, a local family-run real estate team led by Daniel Roberts. To learn more about the Living in Newberg YouTube Channel, click the link above.

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In this episode, Daniel is joined by his parents as they discuss the origins of The Giving Town Podcast and The Joyful Roberts Group. They also talk about serving Newberg as a family, what it’s like working with family, what makes Newberg so special, and the importance of taking initiative.

Daniel and his parents, John and Karen Roberts, work together as a real estate team and serve Newberg through volunteering at nonprofits, holding leadership positions on various boards and committees, and helping their clients navigate the process of buying and selling homes.

To learn more about The Joyful Roberts Group, visit https://www.thejoyfulrobertsgroup.com/

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In this episode, we’ll be covering what’s happened since Will was last on the podcast, the city council’s yearly goals, the city’s goal to reduce debt, and most importantly how new changes in the city's System Development Charges (SDCs) will allow for more affordable housing, more business, and more childcare in Newberg.

We also discuss in-depth how SDCs work, how they are calculated, and why these changes are such a big deal for Newberg.

If you have questions about SDCs or would like to contact Will, you can reach him at Will.Worthey@newbergoregon.gov

This episode is brought to you by The Joyful Roberts Group, a local family-run real estate team led by Daniel Roberts. To learn more about the Living in Newberg YouTube Channel, click the link above.

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The Newberg-Dundee Police Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to aiding the Newberg-Dundee Police Department.

In this episode, Jim Wheaton, current president of the Newberg-Dundee police Foundation shares how the Foundation supports the police department and ultimately helps Newberg and Dundee be safer cities to live in. 

To learn more about the Newberg-Dundee Police Foundation, visit https://www.newberg-dundeepolicefoundation.org/

This episode is brought to you by The Joyful Roberts Group, a local family-run real estate team led by Daniel Roberts. To learn more about the Living in Newberg YouTube Channel, click the link above.

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For over 40 years, Alvin Elbert has been serving the Newberg community with ARE Manufacturing. Alvin was also instrumental in the creation and development of Tiger Manufacturing, a manufacturing business at Newberg High School that is run by students at NHS. Alvin continues to pour into these students and the community, though most of his work is done behind the scenes. Chehalem Valley Chamber of Commerce also awarded Alvin as the 2016 Citizen of the Year for all of his community efforts.

In this episode, Alvin shares the story of ARE Manufacturing, his motivation for mentoring young people, the origins of Tiger Manufacturing, and what lies ahead for both businesses.

To learn more about ARE Manufacturing and Tiger Manufacturing, visit https://www.aremanufacturing.com/

This episode is brought to you by The Joyful Roberts Group, a local family-run real estate team led by Daniel Roberts. To learn more about the Living in Newberg YouTube Channel, click the link above.

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