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Inspiration and Resources for Change Makers
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Held Back By The Social Support System
Organizations like Leap Fund advocate for transparency and education, enabling workers to make informed decisions based on their unique circumstances.
Nothing About Us, Without Us with Regina Kline
Regina is dedicated to advancing the rights and interests of people with disabilities as innovators, workers, business owners, and consumers.
A Little Help Goes A Long Way
Through the programs at VOA and the support of Samaritan users in his community, Trenton is able to connect to resources and training to help him explore his options and reach his career goals.
Housing is a Fundamental Right
Our goal for this workshop was to generate and collect meaningful ideas to address challenges within regional homelessness, while facilitating a larger and longer conversation among those who work in or have the ability to enact change within this space.
TikTok, Medical Debt, and The Power of Forgiveness
Dollar For is working to educate patients about the policies at non-profit hospitals and aid them through the process of applying for Charity Care.
A Place To Call Home
Timothy Wilkins, once homeless and struggling with addiction, transformed his life through hard work and support from Facility Management Services and the Working Your Way Home program, ultimately achieving the dream of homeownership and providing stability for his family.
Clean Water Through Crypto
Mrs. Fasoro Christina, a dedicated teacher in Lagos, Nigeria, provides safe drinking water to her students through Impact Water, a non-profit supported by blockchain-based funding from Goldfinch, highlighting how decentralized finance can facilitate access to essential resources in underserved communities.
Rebuilding Hope for the Unhoused with Jonathan Kumar
In this episode of More Than Profit, Bryce talks with Jonathan Kumar, CEO of Samaritan, about the critical role of providing autonomy and dignity to individuals experiencing homelessness, and how Samaritan links them to the social and financial resources necessary to achieve housing and health goals, emphasizing the connection between access to housing and improved health outcomes.
Protecting Dignity Through Equitable Lending with Travis Holoway
In this episode of More Than Profit, Bryce talks with Travis Holoway, CEO of SoLo Funds, about how their platform provides a non-predatory financial option for underserved communities by leveraging community support, discussing the importance of human dignity, combating payday loans, and increasing access to capital and financial literacy.
Increasing Oral Health Equity with Dr. Kwane Watson
In this episode of More Than Profit, Bryce talks with Dr. Kwane Watson, founder and CEO of Kare Mobile, about how his startup is increasing oral health equity by making dental care more accessible through mobile clinics, the role of mentorship, and the impact of technology on the dental industry, along with discussing regulatory changes and creative capital solutions for scaling a startup.
The Dilemma of Social Entrepreneurship with Joe DeLoss
In this episode of More Than Profit, Bryce talks with Joe DeLoss, founder of Hot Chicken Takeover, about creating supportive jobs for people facing employment barriers, the role of family in entrepreneurship, navigating a business through the pandemic, the current state of social entrepreneurship, and Joe's unique past as an amateur magician.
What Causes Homelessness?
Homelessness is a complex issue with varied causes unique to each individual, often misunderstood and surrounded by myths. The KNOW Homelessness campaign seeks to dispel these myths and challenge assumptions by providing insights into the realities of homelessness, encouraging a deeper understanding and proactive action to address the issue.
Addressing the Myths of Homelessness with Marcus Stubbs
In this episode of More Than Profit, Bryce talks with Marcus Stubbs, an ambassador of the Know Homelessness campaign, about the myths and misconceptions surrounding homelessness. Drawing from his personal experience and his current Ph.D. studies in education and social change, Marcus provides valuable insights into how we can better understand, discuss, and address homelessness, especially focusing on helping homeless youth.
Humble Stewardship With Carl Chang
In this episode of More Than Profit, Bryce talks with Carl Chang, founder of Kairos Investment Management, about the firm's strategy to invest in affordable housing, the importance of stewardship and impact investing, and how conscious investments can provide resources and opportunities for people to support themselves and succeed.
Making Affordable Housing More Efficient
Caroline Caselli, founder of Haven Connect, created a user-friendly platform to modernize the affordable housing process by enabling applicants to manage their waitlist status and property managers to streamline operations, addressing inefficiencies and injustices in the current system to help low-income individuals access housing more efficiently and equitably.
Working Your Way Home
The Working Your Way Home program, created by New Directions, LHOME, and HPI, offers homebuyer readiness courses and down payment assistance to help employees transition from renting to owning, addressing the affordable housing crisis in Louisville and Southern Indiana through collaboration and community-focused solutions.
Understanding The Eviction Crisis
Eviction is a traumatic and widespread issue, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, with millions at risk of losing their homes, highlighting the urgent need for multifaceted solutions to housing insecurity and increased empathy towards those affected.
Know Homelessness
Homelessness is a complex, community-wide issue requiring both emergency services and preventive measures, and Access Ventures' Know Homelessness campaign aims to change public perception and increase empathy in Louisville and Southern Indiana by sharing real stories and encouraging community involvement to address housing insecurity.
Food Insecurity During A Pandemic
Many Americans, including over 11 million children, experience food insecurity, with $13 billion in unclaimed food stamp benefits annually, and mRelief helps simplify SNAP applications to ensure eligible families receive necessary assistance, especially during crises like COVID-19.
Rethinking Affordable Housing With Frank Furman
On this episode, Bryce talks with Frank Furman, COO of Padsplit, about his unconventional career path and how Padsplit balances impact and profit by converting existing rental properties into affordable rooming houses, empowering people through higher expectations and helping renters save on housing costs.