Philanthropy Speaks

Description: In this episode of Philanthropy Speaks, join us as we delve into the inspiring stories and impactful initiatives of the women from the Flint Area Chapter of The Links, Incorporated. This episode's host Lottie Ferguson, Vice President of Development and Donor Services has a meaningful conversation with her Links sisters Lennetta Coney and Wanda Harden. Discover their motivations, challenges, and successes in giving back to the community through their partnership with the Community Foundation of Greater Flint. From the establishment of the Flint Kids Matter Fund to empowering the next generation of female philanthropists, their journey exemplifies the transformative power of philanthropy in Flint and Genesee County, Michigan. Support the show

As August marks National Breastfeeding Month, we dive into an important topic that is often overlooked but deeply impactful – breastfeeding and its connection to racial and ethnic disparities within Flint and Genesee County. Join Lydia Starrs, Senior Program Officer, and Chakara Wheeler, Program Officer, as they have a conversation with Shonte Terhune Smith, the driving force behind YOLO Breastfeeding, a transformative organization dedicated to empowering birth and breastfeeding families. Find more information about YOLO Breastfeeding and the great work that Shonte is leading at https://yolobreastfeeding.org/. Support the show

Empowering Youth: Exploring the Work of Michigan Organization on Adolescent Sexual Health (MOASH) On this episode of Philanthropy Speaks, we have the privilege of shining a spotlight on the Michigan Organization on Adolescent Sexual Health (MOASH). Vice President, Sue Peters has a conversation with Natasha Thomas, Program Coordinator at MOASH about the work of the organization and how they support LGBTQ+ youth. MOASH’s mission is to mobilize youth voices, engage community partners, and inform decision-makers to advance sexual health, identities, and rights. To learn more about the work of MOASH, visit www.moash.org. Support the show

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We are joined in this episode by Bill Piper and Kathi Horton to discuss the importance of philanthropy to drive change in the community. We also talk about the rewarding feeling of seeing the meaningful change that support nurtures over time.Support the show

In this episode Sue Peters sits down with the following guests to discuss the work that's being done in Flint, Genesee County, and the State of Michigan to address equity issues in the LGBTQAI+ community. Dale Weighill, Associate Vice President, Institutional Advancement, Mott Community College and Co-Founder, CFGF Pride Fund Mikaylah Heffernan, Legislative Director, State Rep. John Cherry and executive board member for SALUS CENTER, Lansing’s only LGBTQAI+ community center Samara L. Hough, LMSW, Director, University of Michigan Flint Center for Gender and Sexuality Support the show

In this episode, we discuss 10 months of accomplishments made by the CFGF Racial Inequities Task Force. We are joined by the following members of the task force:City of Flint – Mayor Sheldon Neeley who presents the proclamation for National Day of Racial HealingGeorge Wilkinson and Tim Herman (Business and Banking)Chris Burtley (Philanthropy)Pastor Monica Villareal, Pastor Daniel Moore (Faith)Adrian Walker (Government)Kirk Smith and Clarence Pierce (Health)Support the show

We are joined by Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, founder of the Flint Kids Fund,  to celebrate 5 years of helping Flint's youth population. We discuss the great work the Flint Kids Fund has done and continues to do in the Flint community. Visit flintkids.org to make your lasting impact.Support the show

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We celebrated Black Philanthropy Month in August with a new podcast featuring local philanthropists Wanda Harden, George Wilkinson, Adrian Walker, DeAndra Larkin and Shannon Polk.Tune in and listen to a great conversation with Isaiah Oliver, President and CEO.Support the show

In this episode, we speak with Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha on her recent book and programs focused on the children of Flint affected by the Flint Water Crisis.Dr. Hanna-Attisha shares about programs such as the Flint Registry which is in place to identify individuals exposed to the Flint Water Crisis. This program is designed to help keep Flint residents healthy by connecting them to different resources in the community. She also explains the biggest concern she has for Flint kids is the ability to sustain being able to continue providing the great programs and resources for the kids long term."Communities all over are learning from us, not just the pipe replacement, but also from the innovative, preventative and proactive work we are doing to help children and families", Dr. Hanna-Attisha said. "What we are doing in Flint is being adopted by other communities and these best practices are all based on science."Dr. Hanna-Attisha also talks about the book she recently published, What the Eyes Don’t See: A story of Crisis, Resistance, and Hope in an American City. In this book, she explains how to be awake and fight for social justice.For more information on her book, please visit https://monahannaattisha.com/.Support the show

Isaiah Oliver, President and CEO of the Community Foundation of Greater Flint, leads an organization focused on engaging people in philanthropy in Flint and Genesee County, Michigan.  In this episode he speaks with Brandon Carr of the Baltimore Ravens and Troy Forte, Executive Director of the Carr Cares Foundation. A graduate of Carman-Ainsworth High School and a product of Flint, MI, Brandon Carr always knew he wanted to give back. Together with Troy, they share their passion and commitment for Flint and how they use their platform to support education, entrepreneurship and cancer care.  If you want to learn more about the Carr Cares Foundation and support the great work they are doing, visit www.CarrCares.org.  For more information about the Community Foundation of Greater Flint and support the work happening in Flint & Genesee County visit www.cfgf.org.Support the show

Isaiah Oliver, President and CEO of the Community Foundation of Greater Flint, leads an organization focused on engaging people in philanthropy in Flint and Genesee County, Michigan. In this podcast he speaks with Dr. Gale Christopher, racial healer, holistic doctor, and architect of the Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation (TRHT) initiative taking place in Flint and 13 other communities across the United States. TRHT is a comprehensive, national and community-based process launched by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. Dr. Christopher describes “the why” behind TRHT and what communities can do to address the contemporary effects of racism.If you’d like to learn more about the Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation initiative, visit their website here: https://www.wkkf.org/what-we-do/racial-equity/truth-racial-healing-transformation.  If you’d like to learn more about Dr. Gail Christopher, you can visit her website at http://drgailcchristopher.comTo support the Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation Fund of the CFGF, give at www.cfgf.org.Support the show