Boldly Engage Podcast

Podcast Episode #12

What Makes a Community Changemaker?

Episode Sponsor: AFL-CIO

Join us one last time as we highlight Andrew Kreager, local community changemaker, where we discuss all that he does here in Allen County to make our community a better place. From his job at Habitat for Humanity, to helping mow a neighbor's yard, there's something for everyone to take away from this episode so that you, too, can join the village of community changemakers.

Check out all of our released episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Amazon Music to learn more about other local community changemakers. Keep in touch with us on social media and let us know how you are making a difference here in Allen County!

Podcast Episode #11

BONUS: UWAC’s Day of Caring!

Episode Sponsor: AFL-CIO

Join us for our second BONUS episode as we highlight a UWAC supporter and volunteer, Ben Anderson, as we discuss all he does to make our Day of Caring event a success and how you can get involved with us on August 23rd!

DAY OF CARING APPLICATIONS: www.unitedwayallencounty.org/day-of-caring

Podcast Episode #10

Mental Health Awareness Month

Episode Sponsor: AFL-CIO

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, so we are taking this opportunity to highlight mental health and other refugee and immigrant support services/initiatives offered at Amani Family Services.

If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health and needs support, call 211 for local resources or 988 for the National Suicide Prevention Hotline.

Podcast Episode #9

Fort4Fitness & Healthy Living

Episode Sponsor: USW 715

Join us as we highlight Satin Lemon, Executive Director of Fort4Fitness to discuss their initiatives and upcoming event opportunities!

To learn more about their initiatives, volunteer opportunities, and to get registered for an upcoming event, visit www.fort4fitness.org.

Podcast Episode #8

Fort Wayne TinCaps

Episode Sponsor: AFL-CIO

Join us as we highlight Brenda Feasby with our very own Fort Wayne TinCaps, to discuss their initiatives and upcoming season!

To learn more about their initiatives and to buy tickets to an upcoming game, visit www.milb.com/fort-wayne.

Podcast Episode #7

Blessings in a Backpack & Child Hunger

Episode Sponsor: AFL-CIO

Join us as we highlight changemaker Jama Ross, Executive Director of Blessings in a Backpack, to discuss child hunger in the public school system here in Allen County.

For just $120, you can feed a child on the weekends for an entire school year. Help us make an impact right here in our Allen County schools today: www.blessingsindiana.org/donate

Podcast Episode #6

Food Security

Episode Sponsor: AFL-CIO

Join us as we highlight changemaker Garry Pook with Associated Churches to discuss food insecurity that impacts community members all across Allen County.

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Interested in hosting a collection bin or sponsoring our food drive that is taking place February 19 - March 5? Email volunteer@uwacin.org.

Podcast Episode #5

BONUS: We Couldn’t Do It Without YOU!

Episode Sponsor: AFL-CIO

Our first BONUS episode highlights a UWAC changemaker, Amanda Davis, Chief Development Officer, to discuss fundraising and the work we have been able to do here in Allen County.

Click the "Donate" tab today to help make a difference for our friends and neighbors.

Podcast Episode #4

Cold Weather Resources

Episode Sponsor: IBEW Local 305

Join us as we highlight changemaker Kelly Lundberg with the City of Fort Wayne to discuss cold weather resources for individuals here in Allen County.

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Our FIRST bonus episode airs Wednesday, December 20th! Tune in as we highlight United Way's own changemaker, Amanda Davis, Chief Development Officer, to learn more about fundraising and what we do here at United Way of Allen County.

Podcast Episode #3

“Home for the Holidays” – Housing Resources

Episode Sponsor: AFL-CIO

Join us for our third episode of the Boldly Engage podcast as we highlight changemaker Steve Hoffman, CEO of Brightpoint, to discuss resources such as rent and utility assistance that can help families be Home for the Holidays.

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Podcast Episode #2

DA Awareness Month & Emergency Shelter Services

Episode Sponsor: UAW Local 2209

We are back with our second episode of the Boldly Engage podcast, where we discuss *Domestic Abuse Awareness Month and emergency shelter services with the CEO of the YWCA, Paula Hughes-Schuh. President & CEO Rob Haworth follows up with a discussion with UAW Local 2209 representatives Amanda Meier & DeAnna Watson.

*TRIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses domestic abuse. This may be a sensitive topic of discussion for some listeners. This is simply to empower you, our audience, with the knowledge you need to make healthy decisions about how and if you should consume this podcast content. Please take care of yourself, and if you need to, reach out and ask for help. You can call the YWCA 24/7 crisis hotline at (800) 441-4073 or (260) 424-4908.

Podcast Episode #1

Over the Edge & Volunteer Engagement

Episode Sponsor: AFL-CIO

Our very first episode of the Boldly Engage podcast brings in community changemaker, Lori Pettit, as she discusses her experiences with our exhilarating Over the Edge event. President & CEO Rob Haworth follows up with a discussion with Lloyd Osborne, representing the AFL-CIO sponsor, and how labor plays a role in our community.