Charity Talks

Midnight Run

Dale Williams, the Executive Director of Midnight Run, is this episode’s guest. Midnight Run coordinates over 1,000 relief missions per year in which volunteers distribute food, clothing, blankets and personal care items to the homeless poor on the streets of New York City.  Dale’s inspirational story of being homeless himself for three years in New York to now leading the organization will be sure to cause you to want to get involved. (0:21).

Website:  https://midnightrun.org/

 

Prevent Child Abuse

This episode’s guest is Timothy Hathaway, the Executive Director of Prevent Child Abuse New York (PCANY), which is the only private, nonprofit agency serving the entire state whose single mission is to prevent child abuse in all its forms.  During the podcast, Timothy passionately discusses the amazing work that PCANY does and what you can do right now to help children in your everyday life. (0:32).

Website:  https://www.preventchildabuseny.org/

Email:  thathaway@preventchildabuseny.org 

Helpline:  1-800-CHILDREN  

Child Abuse Hotline:  1-800-342-3720

 

Literacy for Incarcerated Teens

Karlan Sick, the President of Literacy for Incarcerated Teens (LIT) joins the podcast and discusses LIT’s mission, the need for incarcerated teens to have access to books and writing workshops, and examples of how LIT has made a difference in so many teens’ lives. (0:22)

Website:  https://www.literacyforincarceratedteens.org/

Make-A-Wish, Hudson Valley

Abraham Almanza, the Director of Marketing & Volunteer Management for Make-A-Wish, joins Charity Talks and discusses Make-A-Wish's core mission, many inspirational wishes that have been granted to children, and how you can get involved. (0:36).

Website:  https://hudson.wish.org

Episode 0 -- Welcome to Charity Talks!

Charity Talks is the podcast designed to help people learn about great local, national and international nonprofits.  Through interviews of their leaders, you will learn about a charity’s mission, inspirational stories, and perhaps most importantly, how you can help.  Welcome to Charity Talks! (1 min).