154: What a Jerusalem Trip Taught Me About Loving Others with Emily Anderson
Quick programming note: We recorded this episode before recent events unfolded. It doesn’t address the current war in the Middle East but we believe this episode still holds value so we’re sharing it today as planned. Then we’ll be back
153: Tangible Ways to Help Abolish Poverty with Dr. Matthew Desmond
In the words of French writer Antoine de Saint Exupéry, "If you want to build a ship, don't drum up people to collect wood and don't assign them tasks and work, but rather teach them to long for the endless
Thrift With Me, Episode 5: Shop The Salvation Army in Pasadena with Josue Julio
Learn to shop at your local Salvation Army Thrift Store with Josue Julio. He gives his tips and tricks on how to find the best pieces for your wardrobe. Don't know how to put an outfit together? He has some
152: Growing hope family-wide with The Salvation Army
We talk a lot about The Salvation Army’s fight against hunger, homelessness, against poverty. You might remember back to our series on the Pathway of Hope, episodes 88-93. In that series, we explored in depth The Salvation Army’s initiative to break
151 State of Hunger: Driving the Grocery Food Rescue Program with Ragu Razo
People call him “Ragu the Plumber.” But these days Ragu Razo doesn’t work as a plumber. Six years ago, he swapped his old nine-to-five job to drive a refrigerated truck for The Salvation Army in Mesa, Arizona. Every weekday, Razu collects food
150 State of Hunger: Breaking the stigma of food insecurity with Diane O’Neill
How do you define poverty? Oxford describes it as “the state of being extremely poor.” Webster says it’s “the state of one who lacks a usual or socially acceptable amount of money or material possessions.” While poverty does cover a wide range of
149 State of Hunger: Advocating for Change in Food Security with Eric Mitchell
Today, we’re talking hunger. Did you know in the last three years, the demand for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) has skyrocketed? In 2022, one in eight Americans — or more than 41 million people — received SNAP benefits. Those benefits
148 State of Hunger: How The Salvation Army Is Responding with Captain Angel Amézquita
We’re kicking off our state of the issues series today with the state of hunger. According to the USDA, more than 34 million people, including 9 million children, today in the United States are food insecure. 34 million people. To put that
At All Costs: How one man went from Wall Street and addiction to respected restaurateur
Mike Carter grew up in a Brooklyn neighborhood dominated by the power and influence of the real-life men who inspired movies like Goodfellas. Then, he began his career during the era of drug-fueled excess on Wall St. It wasn’t long
147 Where Are We Now: The Current State of the Issues
Just a year ago, if you would’ve asked the experts where the U.S. was headed, they were certain of one thing: the country was beelining toward a recession. In fact, a Bloomberg economic model said the odds of a U.S. recession
Dancing from the Heart: Kroc Dance Academy helps students of all abilities succeed
The Kroc Dance Academy in Ewa Beach, Hawaii is making a way for dancers of all ages and abilities to reach their fullest potential. “It comes from the heart,” says Miss Alecia Hardt, Senior Artistic Director and Instructor at KDA. The
Thrift With Us: Shopping for a cause at The Salvation Army
You never know what kind of hidden gems you may find until you look in a Salvation Army Thrift Store. Join Alisa and Britney, a couple of girls who love a good deal on great clothes, as they shop The Salvation