Dose of Good
In a world where we constantly hear about the bad and negative things that go on. I want to highlight the good that is happening around us every day but doesn't get shared or talked about. On this podcast, I will be sharing Non-Profits and the individuals who help make them a success. I would also love to celebrate good people doing good and kind things on their own. If you know of anyone, send them my way!
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Building Community in New Hampshire
<p>Building Community in New Hampshire (BCNH) is an independent, grassroots non-profit mutual aid organization dedicated to helping refugees and immigrants achieve safe, productive, and connected lives.</p><p>Originally founded in 2009 by Bhutanese refugees, the organization expanded its scope in 2017 to serve diverse new American populations statewide. BCNH relies on a peer-led staff model where case managers are themselves former refugees who speak the languages and intimately understand the resettlement struggles of their clients.<br>Today I speak with Executive Director Nikki Shults and Deputy Director Vijay Bhujel. I hope you enjoy learning more about the incredible work this...
Manchester Proud
<p>Today's episode features Manchester Proud, a community-driven movement in Manchester, New Hampshire, that unites local residents, businesses, and organizations to support the Manchester School District. Founded to unlock the potential of all local students, the organization works to foster excellence, equity, and strong community-school partnerships.<br>I speak to Aimee Kereage, Executive Director. I hope you enjoy learning more about the great work they are doing for the city of Manchester.</p><p>For more information, please visit: https://manchesterproud.org/ <br>or https://www.facebook.com/mhtProud <br>as well as https://www.instagram.com/mhtproud/</p><p>Fo...
Ohana Hygiene Project
<p>Today's episode features The Ohana Hygiene Project.<br>Ohana Hygiene Project NH is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Manchester, New Hampshire, that provides safe, non-toxic hygiene essentials to over 1,250 students experiencing housing insecurity and financial hardship across six local school districts. Operating under the motto "Because Every Child Is Ohana", the organization fills a critical gap by supplying personal care items that are often excluded from standard food and safety assistance programs. I spoke to the founder, Carmen Leonard. I hope this episode educated and inspired you to get involved. To learn more about the Ohana Hygiene Project...
The Whole Community Alliance for Disability Equity
<p>The Whole Community Alliance for Disability Equity is a specialized alliance of advocates, businesses, and governmental groups focused on emergency management planning for individuals with disabilities. Their core purpose is to close the gap in state and local emergency management that often leaves out or disregards members of the disability community during crisis and disaster planning. They work to bring all relevant stakeholders to the table to ensure emergency preparedness, response, and recovery strategies are inclusive and properly serve the disability population. Today I speak with Executive Director Mark Jenkins.</p><p>For more information, please visit https://thewholecommunity...
SEE Science Center
<p>Today's episode features the SEE Science Center. Their mission is to engage the community in the joyful, active exploration of Science and Innovation. They have so much to offer, from exploring the museum to birthday parties, inclusion initiatives, and even park cleanups around the city. I hope you enjoy today's episode and learning more about them. I was fortunate to speak to Shana Hawrylchak, the Executive Director.<br>For more information or to get involved, please visit https://see-sciencecenter.org/<br>You can also find them at https://www.facebook.com/SEEScienceCenter and https://www.instagram.com/see_sciencecenter/</p...
Village Play Cafe
<p>Today's episode features The Village Play Cafe and The Village Play Foundation. The Village Play Cafe is so much more than a play space for children. The Village Play Foundation is committed to ensuring inclusive sensory play for all children, including those on the autism spectrum. Through various programs, they create a supportive space where every child truly belongs, every family finds the resources they need, and community sustainability is their foundation. They also offer the Village Trading Post, a sustainability initiative that redistributes clothing, toys, and essential children’s items at no cost to families in need. I ho...
Unchartered Tutoring
<p>Unchartered Tutoring is teaching kids science using art. They mainly teach in title 1 schools across New Hampshire. I had a lot of fun on today's episode getting to play with slime, look at fossils, and so much more. I learned a lot, and I hope you will too. Let's learn more from the founder, Amber Nicole Cannan, as she explains it much better than I can.<br>If you want to check out more on your own or find ways to help, please visit https://unchartered.org/<br>https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/be-a-science-hero-fight-education-science-art-and-support-cuts-by-donating-today<br>https://www.facebook...
New Hampshire Food Bank
<p>The New Hampshire Food Bank is the only food bank in the state. Operating as a program of Catholic Charities New Hampshire, it distributes millions of pounds of food annually to more than 400 partner agencies—including food pantries, soup kitchens, and homeless shelters—across all 10 New Hampshire counties. That is only the beginning of what they are doing to help NH communities. I hope you check out this episode to learn more about the important work they are doing as well as the growing need across the state. I speak to their Executive Director, Elsy Cipriani.</p><p>For more...
The Circle Program
<p>The Circle Program's mission is to empower, transform, and enrich girls' lives through community, connection, camp, and mentorship. Operating out of Plymouth, NH, they serve socially and financially disadvantaged girls from ages 9 to 18 in the Lakes Region and Greater Concord, NH areas. The program provides a 100% tuition-free combination of residential summer camp experiences and year-round 1:1 mentoring.<br>On today's episode, I speak to Executive Director Beth Dever. The Circle Program is doing incredible things for girls. I hope that you enjoy the episode and take some time to check them out. You can find them at <br>https://www.c...
Liberty House
<p>Liberty House is dedicated to helping homeless and struggling veterans. Operating as a program under Catholic Charities New Hampshire, the facility provides substance-free transitional housing, food, clothing, and wellness resources to help former service members regain independent lives.<br>On today's episode, I speak to Ashley Kitchell, the Executive Director of Liberty House. I hope you enjoy today's episode and learning about Liberty House and the ways they are helping Veterans.</p><p>For more information, please visit<br>https://libertyhousenh.org/<br>or https://www.facebook.com/libertyhouseveterans</p><p>For more on the Dose of Good Podcast, v...
