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The podcast to restore your faith in humanity! Join Charlie & Kyle as they cover the nonprofits and do-gooders of Austin, Texas and connect you with causes that you care about.
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As Austin’s population grows, open land becomes a key discussion.  Throughout Austin’s history, the 250,000 acres overlying the Barton  Springs Edwards Aquifer (this sounds weird, is it officially this name or is it two places?) has  been divided between the area’s business and environmental interests.  The solution became Hill Country Conservancy which created a coalition  of leaders between the business and environmental communities. The  nonprofit's mission is to help facilitate communication between both  parties in order to protect our land and our economy.In  this episode of Everyday Superhumans, Charlie and Kyle chat with  Adrienne Longnecker, the Chief Operation Officer and Director of  Development of Hill Country Conservancy. We talk about one of Charlie’s  favorite trail systems, the Violet Crown Trail. Kyle shows off his  vocabulary and understanding of the word easements. Finally, did you  know Texas has invasive species?
Established in 1991, Art From the Streets has helped hundreds of people experiencing homelessness form an art community. The wonderful artists at the heart of the organization attend weekly studio sessions. Through Art From the Street's online store and annual art show each artist receives a  majority of the profits from their work. In this episode of Everyday Superhumans, Kyle and Charlie chat with Executive Director Kelley Worden. Kelley talks about the history of Art  From the Streets and the sense of community it gives to everyone involved, from the volunteers to the artists. We also talk about the  common misconceptions of people experiencing homelessness and how Art from Streets is finding creative ways to reach out to the artists in a  time of social distancing.
In 1953, Ed and Marge Bridges founded the Marbridge Foundation for their son, Jim, who had cognitive disabilities. Marbridge provides different levels of care, support and guidance that are customized to the individual. Over 200 acres of land, Marbridge has three communities— The Ranch, The Village, and The Villa — that house 236 residents who live and work on the property. In this episode of Everyday Superhumans Kyle and Charlie talk with the James Stacey, the CEO of the Marbridge Foundation, and Becca McPherson, Vice President of Development. They share how Marbridge strives to be ahead of its time, along with stories from Marbridge's many programs, and the joy of helping others live the life they deserve. Learn More About The Marbridge Foundation Visit their official website at Marbridge.org Learn how to get involved from donating or volunteering here See how Marbridge is responding to the COVID-19 pandemic here Stay up to date on Facebook See what's happening on Instagram Check out videos from the foundation over on Youtube Stay Superhuman with Everyday Superhumans Check out our new website! Share what makes you superhuman with us on Twitter Be inspired on Instagram Like us on Facebook Credits Logo & episode art work by Adam Dodson Designs Music in this episode Opening Theme - Take a Chance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Closing Theme - "Door to Door" by Alex Allen
GirlForward is an Austin based charity with Chicago roots dedicated to helping refugee girls ages 14 to 21 adapt smoothly and safely into America. It isn't being a refugee of any kinds, but unfortunately girls are especially venerable to violence, isolation, and a lack of education during times of civil unrest. GirlForward's mission is to help these young girls feel safe and at home, even in a different country. In this episode of Everyday Superhumans Charlie and Kyle chat with Karnika Iyenga, the executive director of GirlForward, about the many challenges refugee girls face and how GirlForward is helping them overcome them. Learn more about GirlForward Donate, volunteer, and learn more at GirlForward.orgLike them on FacebookFollow them on TwitterSee what they're up to InstagramRead their blog on Medium Stay Superhuman with Everyday Superhumans Check out our new website!Share what makes you superhuman with us on TwitterBe inspired on InstagramLike us on Facebook Credits Logo & episode art work by Adam Dodson Designs Music in this episode Opening Theme - Take a Chance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Closing Theme - "Door to Door" by Alex Allen
Austin Wildlife Rescue has been helping keep Austin wild since 1977. Austin Wildlife Rescue rehabilitates and releases orphaned, sick, and injured wild animals and educates the public to coexist with wildlife. In this episode of Everyday Superhumans Charlie and Kyle chat with the Hayley Hudnall, Executive Director of Austin Wildlife Rescue, about the nearly 8,000 animals AWR took in during 2019 as well as common misconceptions about wild animals and how you can help them. We often forget that the animals came before the neighborhoods and we are infringing on their territory. AWR helps us live together in harmony with education about protection and rehabilitation for the animals. Learn more about Austin Wildlife Rescue Check out their official website to learn more about protecting wild animals within the Austin community Donate directly to Austin Wildlife Rescue here Learn about volunteering activities here Stay Superhuman with Everyday Superhumans Check out our new website! Share what makes you superhuman with us on Twitter Be inspired on Instagram Like us on Facebook Credits Logo & episode art work by Adam Dodson Designs Music in this episode Opening Theme - Take a Chance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Closing Theme - "Door to Door" by Alex Allen
Welcome to the music capitol of the world! With great titles come great responsibility. Health Alliance for Austin Musicians (commonly known as HAAM) is Austin's one-stop health care resource for Austin's hard-working musicians. In this episode of Everyday Superhumans Charlie and Kyle chat with the Chief Operating Officer of HAAM, Rachel Blair. We discuss how musicians are the heart of Austin, compare musicians to athletes and how they are most in need of healthcare and how HAAM is helping through the Covid-19 pandemic to support them. Learn more about HAAM Check out their official website to learn more about protecting the musicians of Austin Are you an Austin area musician in need of healthcare? Click here to learn how you can become a member Donate directly to HAAM here Learn about volunteering activities here Stay Superhuman with Everyday Superhumans Check out our new website! Share what makes you superhuman with us on Twitter Be inspired on Instagram Like us on Facebook Credits Logo & episode art work by Adam Dodson Designs Music in this episode Opening Theme - Take a Chance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Closing Theme - "Door to Door" by Alex Allen
RecognizeGood is an Austin based foundation that honors Austinites who have gone the extra mile to make their community a better place. Through their Legends program an individual is selected for their outstanding work in community service and is granted a pay-it-forward donation from the foundation to a charity of their choice. For ten years and counting the foundation has recognized over 90 Legends right here in our community. In this episode of Everyday Superhumans Charlie and Kyle chat with a long time friend of the show, Joel Coffman who serves as the executive director of RocgnizeGood, along with Julie Webb a Legend herself for her outstanding work with Keep Austin Fed. The four of them discuss giving back to the community, the inspiring life of Julie's, and what it means to do good. More on RecognizeGood Learn more over at RecognizeGood.org Have a Superhuman in your life you want to nominate as a Legend? Click here to learn more! Be inspired by past Legends Julie's Legend Page More on Keep Austin Fed Visit their website to learn more Learn how Keep Austin Fed is helping those in need during COVID19 Have food you want to donate? Click here! Want to volunteer as a driver? Click here! Or donate money directly right here. Stay Superhuman with Everyday Superhumans Check out our new website! Share what makes you superhuman with us on Twitter Be inspired on Instagram Like us on Facebook Credits Logo & episode art work by Adam Dodson Designs Music in this episode Opening Theme - Take a Chance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Closing Theme - "Door to Door" by Alex Allen
In our second remote interview of Everyday Superhumans, we chat with Thad Rosenfeld, VP for Communications of Meal on Wheels Central Texas, about how their program helps Texas seniors stay connected and independent. During these uneasy times, Meals on Wheels Central Texas, has been deemed an essential business and continues to deliver its life-sustaining services to thousands of homebound older adults and people with disabilities. Meals on Wheels Central Texas goes beyond meals with services for helping seniors with their dogs or cats, home safety repairs, respite care needs and programs designed to help adults with disabilities. Behind these services is a strong volunteer program whose members deliver warm greetings and much needed safety checks to homebound older adults. Due to Covid-19, the volunteer training program has been suspended.  During this time of social distancing, Thad Rosenfeld of Meals on Wheels Central Texas, reminds us to reach out to our seniors and let them know we are thinking of them and their needs now and always in this heartfelt episode.  More on Meals on Wheels Central Texas Find volunteering opportunities and donate directly to them over at their official website Learn how Meals on Wheels Central Texas is helping during the COVID19 pandemic Like them on Facebook Follow them on Twitter See what's happening on Instagram Be inspired with their many videos on YouTube Stay Superhuman with Everyday Superhumans Check out our new website! Share what makes you superhuman with us on Twitter Be inspired on Instagram Like us on Facebook Credits Logo & episode art work by Adam Dodson Designs Music in this episode Opening Theme - Take a Chance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Closing Theme - "Door to Door" by Alex Allen
In the very first remote interview of Everyday Superhumans, Charlie & Kyle chat with Amy Loar, the Executive Director of Generation SERVE, about how families can have fun volunteering together even while at home. Generation SERVE is building a society of future superhumans and we couldn’t be more thrilled to be a part of their journey.  Generation SERVE inspires youth aged 3 to 17 to focus on volunteerism and empowers them to make a difference in their community. Established originally in 2009, the nonprofit has 100 nonprofit partnerships, allowing youth and their families to consistently serve the environment, animals, seniors, and individuals and families in need. In this moment of hardship it is best to look for the helpers, to paraphrase the late and great Fred Rogers. While we practice social distancing measures, Generation SERVE carries his message with their Helping While at Home initiative. The only requirement for volunteering is action and creativity. More on Generation SERVE & Helping While at Home See how you can help while at home hereLearn how you can get involved on their official websiteStay up to date on FacebookSee what's happening on InstagramFollow them on Twitter Stay Superhuman with Everyday Superhumans Check out our new website!Share what makes you superhuman with us on TwitterBe inspired on InstagramLike us on Facebook Credits Logo & episode art work by Adam Dodson Designs Music in this episode Opening Theme - Take a Chance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Closing Theme - "Door to Door" by Alex Allen
In this episode we get down to the business of running a charity with the McCombs Board Fellows. The McCombs Board Fellows are a UT Austin based student ran organization dedicated to educating MBA students in leadership, project management, and communication. The Board Fellows does this through real world experience by having each student serve on the board of an Austin based nonprofit, creating a symbiotic relationship between the business savvy MBAs and the community oriented charities. Kyle & Charlie sit down with Jacklyn Le and Ben Marek of the Board Fellows and chat with the two of them about their projects, what inspired them to get involved with the Board Fellows in the first place, and what exactly a nonprofit board does. All of this and more in this episodes of Everyday Superhumans! Resources & Fun Stuff Learn more about the McCombs Board Fellows here If you are a student interested in becoming a Board Fellow, give Mary Mullins an email at Mary.Mullins@mba21.mccombs.edu. If you represent an organization interested in working with the Board Fellows you can contact Charlotte Thomas at Charlotte.Thomas@mba21.mccombs.edu. Stay informed about all things Texas at the Texas Tribune Learn more about Art Spark Texas (formerly VSA Texas) here Stay Superhuman with Everyday Superhumans Check out our new website! Share what makes you superhuman with us on Twitter Be inspired on Instagram Like us on Facebook Credits Episode edited by Kyle Smith Logo & episode art work by Adam Dodson Designs Music in this episode Opening Theme - Take a Chance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Closing Theme - "Door to Door" by Alex Allen
It's 2020, which means election year is here. Let's face it, elections can be overwhelming, from the grandiose national politics to local city policies. There's just so much to keep track of. But never fear, The League of Women Voters is here! Established in 1920 after the ratification of the 19th amendment, the League of Women Voters was created to help inform and empower women in the political process. Within the 100 years of the League's long history the League has established themselves as a non-partisan resource for the voting public. From their helpful Voter's Guide to the new Vote411 website, the League has everything you need to be an informed voter. In this episode Kyle & Charlie sit down with the League of Women Voter's Austin Area about this coming election season, from primaries to the census and the general election. The two chat with Joyce LeBombard (President, Austin Area chapter), Quynhanh Tran (Community Outreach Chair, Austin Area chapter), and Grace Thomas (First Vote! Chair, Austin Area chapter) about the League's mission, their busy lives during the election and census years, and how you can become a more informed voter this election season. Stay Informed for the 2020 Primaries The Voter's Guide for the 2020 PrimariesTexas Voters GuideVote411See if you're registered to vote here Get Involved with the League of Women Voters The League of Women Voters National The League of Women Voters TexasVoters Guide PageThe League of Women Voters Austin Area Stay Superhuman with Everyday Superhumans Check out our new website!Share what makes you superhuman with us on TwitterBe inspired on InstagramLike us on Facebook Credits Episode edited by Charlie Hilton Logo & episode art work by Adam Dodson Designs Music in this episode Opening Theme - Take a Chance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Closing Theme - "Door to Door" by Alex Allen
MathHappens is on a mission to show the world the wonders of math, in an interactive environment outside of the classroom. Since 2014 the educational charity has partnered with organizations from the Austin Nature & Science Center to Alamo Drafthouse. By demonstrating mathematical concepts with hands on exhibits, such as a human sundial, MathHappens has taken numbers off the chalkboard and presented them to people of all ages as physical tangible things. In this episode of Everyday Superhumans Kyle & Charlie chat with Lauren Siegel, cofounder of MathHappens, and Josh Ransom, the exhibit coordinator of the Austin Nature & Science Center. Josh and Lauren share with the many exhibits MathHappens has contributed towards the center from measuring tools to demonstrate common proportions found in nature to a human sundial. The four also share their personal histories with math, and what inspired them to love science. Finally Lauren shares why it's so important to have more than just a chalkboard if you want to inspire inspire people of all ages to love and appreciate math. More on MathHappens Learn more about MathHappens and their many events and exhibits on their official website Check out the official page of the center for more info More on the Austin Nature & Science Center Like the center on Facebook to stay up to date on events and exhibits Follow the official Austin Parks & Recreation on Twitter See what's happening at the center and other parks & recreation events on Instagram Restore your faith in humanity with Everyday Superhumans Click here for our official website! Subscribe to the Superhuman Newsletter for your monthly dosage of good news Rate us on iTunes Like us on Facebook Tweet at us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram Become a Superhuman and donate to our Patreon! Logo by Adam Dodson Designs Music in this episode: Opening & Transition Themes Themes - Take a Chance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Closing Theme - "Door to Door" by Alex Allen
The LIVESTRONG Foundation fights for the more than 32.6 million people around the world affected by cancer now. how about Founded in 1997, LIVESTRONG unites, inspires and empowers people and their loved ones affected by cancer with free cancer support services. In this episode, Charlie and Kyle chat with Mike Threadgould, Digital Marketing Manager at LIVESTRONG, and Genny Dalton, a cancer survivor and LIVESTRONG alumni. Genny Dalton shares her story of strength through her fight with colon cancer. She teaches us how to be our own advocate in the US health system and how the foundation's programs empower patients during and post cancer treatment. Genny shares her experiences with LIVESTRONG's programs including LIVESTRONG at the YMCA, and LIVESTRONG Navigation. Looking ahead, Mike talks about their goal to drive systematic changes in patient-centered care through the LIVESTRONG Cancer Institutes which they launched in partnership with The University of Texas Dell Medical School. Learn more about LIVESTRONG & Survivors Like Genny Dalton Below Learn all about the LIVESTRONG's mission and connect with cancer resources on their official website Watch Genny's Story Support them on Facebook Stay up to date on Twitter Inspire yourself through amazing stories of cancer survivors on YouTube See the lives changed on Instagram Restore your faith in humanity with Everyday Superhumans Click here for our official website! Subscribe to the Superhuman Newsletter for your monthly dosage of good news Rate us on iTunes Like us on Facebook Tweet at us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram Become a Superhuman and donate to our Patreon! Logo by Adam Dodson Designs Music in this episode: Opening & Transition Themes Themes - Take a Chance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Closing Theme - "Door to Door" by Alex Allen
Austin Film Festival furthers the art and craft of film by inspiring and championing the work of all artists who use the language of film and television to tell a story. AFF is best known for its annual October Austin Film Festival and Conference (Oct. 25 - Nov 1, 2018). The Conference was the first event of its kind, bringing professional and amateur screenwriters together to celebrate the role of screenplays in filmmaking and host conversations focusing on craft and on particular films and television series. Over 25 years, the nonprofit has evolved to podcasts, digital libraries, youth programs and much more with the same talented leader at its helm. In this episode, Kyle and Charlie chat with Barbara Morgan, the Executive Director and Co-Founder of the Austin Film Festival. The trio chat about the uniqueness of the Austin Film Festival Competition and Conference, the history of Austin filmmaking and how the nonprofit is creating future filmmakers within the younger generation. Support the Austin Film Fest & On Story Learn more about the fest and their year long events on their official website Check out their TV show and podcast On Story today! Support On Story Like them on Facebook Give them a follow on Twitter See what's happening on Instagram Watch On Story and more on YouTube Restore your faith in humanity with Everyday Superhumans Click here for our official website! Subscribe to the Superhuman Newsletter for your monthly dosage of good news Rate us on iTunes Like us on Facebook Tweet at us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram Become a Superhuman and donate to our Patreon!
The Austin Tech Alliance is a nonpartisan grassroots organization dedicated to promoting a civically engaged tech community within the growing Austin tech sector, and tech solutions for government programs. Their projects currently include TechVotes Austin, a program that educates voters who work in tech about policies and politicians that affect their work and helps recently relocated workers register to vote in Texas. The alliance is also working alongside the City of Austin on the Paper Census program. The Paper Census is a joint effort to identify all unnecessary paper based processes within the city and replace them with more efficient digital solutions. In this episode Charlie and Kyle speak with David Edmonson, the CEO of the Austin Tech Alliance. The trio chat about the importance of being civically active, Texas\' low voter turn out, and how technology companies and governments can work together to make the world a better place. Learn more on the Austin Tech Alliance\'s mission below Learn more on on the official website Want to help make the government run more efficiently and with the latest tech? Start out by helping the Austin Tech Alliance with their Paper Census. Support them on Facebook Stay in the know on Twitter Read up on their ongoing missions and insightful articles on Medium Restore your faith in humanity with Everyday Superhumans Click here for our official website! Subscribe to the Superhuman Newsletter for your monthly dosage of good news Rate us on iTunes Like us on Facebook Tweet at us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram Become a Superhuman and donate to our Patreon! Logo by Adam Dodson Designs Music in this episode: Opening & Transition Themes Themes - Take a Chance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Closing Theme - "Door to Door" by Alex Allen Additional shout out to Anna Hanstrom, who did all the audio mixing and provided additional edit notes in the production of this episode.
The Paramount and Stateside Theatres are a historic Austin treasure. Over a hundred years and hundreds of thousands of performances the theatres have featured acts from legendary magician Harry Houdini to modern comedy legend Weird Al Yankovic. The theatres are no strangers to the world's most talented performers, and none of these unforgettable shows would have been possible without the Austin Theatre Alliance. The Austin Theatre Alliance is the 501(c)3 non-profit organization that manages the Paramount and Stateside Theatres. The Theatre Alliance oversees everything from maintaining the theatre's historic interior to booking guests. The Austin Theatre Alliance strives to engage all Central Texans through extraordinary live performances and films with performers and speakers from all around the world. In this episode, Charlie and Kyle sit down with Jim Ritts, the CEO of the Austin Theatre Alliance, to talk about the history and mission of the theatres. Since 2011 Ritts and his team have been responsible for hosting over 300 live events annually in Austin's famous Paramount and State Theatres, including a speech from a sitting president. Jump back in time and enjoy the nostalgic feel of Austin's downtown theatre district in this brand new episode. Support the Paramount and State Theatres and the Austin Theatre Alliance! Keep up to date with the theatres, purchase tickets to your favorite shows, or just donate directly on the official website Like the Paramount Theatre on Facebook Stay in the know for your favorite shows on Twitter Restore your faith in humanity with Everyday Superhumans Click here for our official website! Subscribe to the Superhuman Newsletter for your monthly dosage of good news Rate us on iTunes Like us on Facebook Tweet at us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram Become a Superhuman and donate to our Patreon! Logo by Adam Dodson Designs Music in this episode: Opening & Transition Themes Themes - Take a Chance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Closing Theme - "Door to Door" by Alex Allen Additional shout out to Anna Hanstrom, who did all the audio mixing and provided additional edit notes in the production of this episode.
For twenty-five years and counting Austin's Sustainable Food Center has been providing a healthy connection between the farmers of Central Texas and Austinites. With programs such as their weekly farmers markets giving farmers and customers a chance to interact with each other, to the Happy Kitchen sharing the joy of cooking, and many more programs. The Sustainable Food Center is on a mission of cultivating a healthy community here in Austin, Texas. Charlie & Kyle sit down with Joy Casnovsky, the Deputy Director of the Sustainable Food Center and chat about the perks of buying from local farms, how cooking with fresh ingredients not only tastes better but also is better for you, and how the Sustainable Food Center bridges the gap between the urban and rural communities. Grow, share and prepare with the Sustainable Food Center Check out their many programs, farmers markets, cooking classes and many more things on their official website Show your support on Facebook Keep up to date on all things SFC on Twitter See what's up on their Instagram See the many stories of the SFC on their YouTube channel Restore your faith in humanity with Everyday Superhumans Click here for our official website! Subscribe to the Superhuman Newsletter for your monthly dosage of good news Rate us on iTunes Like us on Facebook Tweet at us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram Become a Superhuman and donate to our Patreon! Logo by Adam Dodson Designs Music in this episode: Opening & Transition Themes Themes - Take a Chance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Closing Theme - "Door to Door" by Alex Allen
I Live Here I Give Here’s mission is to cultivate the power of giving back. They strive to meet the community’s needs by ensuring that the culture of giving back is embraced and celebrated throughout Austin's region. Charlie and Kyle chat with Catherine Lucchesi, Director of Communications and Programming, and Christine Herlin, Manager of Nonprofit & Customer Relations. In this episode, we talk about Austin’s 24 hour day of giving: Amplify Austin, where Texas ranks in volunteering nationwide, and helpful tips on thanking your donors. Give back to Austin with I Live Here I Give Here Check out the official website for everything from Austin\'s largest list of nonprofits to fundraising opportunities Stay up to date on Austin charities on Facebook See what\'s happening on their official Instagram Follow them on Twitter Restore your faith in humanity with Everyday Superhumans Click here for our official website! Subscribe to the Superhuman Newsletter for your monthly dosage of good news Rate us on iTunes Like us on Facebook Tweet at us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram Become a Superhuman and donate to our Patreon! Logo by Adam Dodson Designs Music in this episode: Opening & Transition Themes Themes - Take a Chance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Closing Theme - "Door to Door" by Alex Allen
Searching for Sergio

Searching for Sergio

2018-02-2132:50

Over thirty years ago a disaster struck Armero, Colombia when a dormant volcano erupted. In its wake, a devastating mudslide plummeted down the mountainside and destroyed the Colombian town. The aftermath left thousands dead, buildings in ruin, and families separated. After the event, the Colombian government did its best to restore the lost city, and reunite the families torn apart. However, in the past few years it has been discovered that three hundred children who were presumed dead are not, and were allegedly given up for adoption, their records now missing. This is the story of one man's quest to reunite one of those children with his mother. Jared Gossett is an Austin based entrepreneur and philanthropist. He is the owner of Gossett & Co, a local home builder, and Project Rise, a nonprofit dedicated to helping students in underserved communities empower themselves through entrepreneurship. Jared is now leading the project Finding Sergio. Finding Sergio\'s mission is to reunite the lost children of Armero with their surviving parents, beginning with uniting Maria Lucia with her missing son Sergio. In this episode Kyle and Charlie sit down with Jared and talk about the Armero tragedy, the radio story thatinspired Jared to take up the mission, and how uniting one woman\'s missing child will spark a grand reunion between the other parents who also lost their children on that tragic day. Finding Sergio Resources The Lost Children Part 1 & Part 2 FindingSergio.com - The official website of the investigation If you want to be involved, or just want to send your words of support you can email Jared directly at\xa0jared@gossettco.com The official website of Amerndo Amero Restore your faith in humanity with Everyday Superhumans Click here for our official website! Subscribe to the Superhuman Newsletter for your monthly dosage of good news Rate us on iTunes Like us on Facebook Tweet at us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram Become a Superhuman and donate to our Patreon! Logo by Adam Dodson Designs Music in this episode: Opening & Transition Themes Themes - Take a Chance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Closing Theme - "Door to Door" by Alex Allen
Emancipet is making spay/neuter and veterinary care affordable and accessible to all pet owners in Austin, Killeen, Houston, Pflugerville, and Philadelphia. Since 1999, the clinic has done over a quarter of a million spay/neuter procedures, over thirty-five surgeries are done a day, making the Emancipet veterinarians some of the best in their field. In this episode, Charlie and Kyle speak with Ian Hallett, the Vice President of Emancipet's Central Texas branches, about the benefits of spay/neuter. How Emancipet helped the community during Hurricane Harvey. Along with the ultimate question on everybody\'s mind: are you a dog or cat person? Learn more about Emancipet Schedule an appointment, donate to their cause and find volunteer opportunities on their official website Share your support on Facebook Add cute pics of dogs & cats in your Instagram feed Stay in the know on Twitter Restore your faith in humanity with Everyday Superhumans Click here for our official website! Subscribe to the Superhuman Newsletter for your monthly dosage of good news Rate us on iTunes Like us on Facebook Tweet at us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram Become a Superhuman and donate to our Patreon! Logo by Adam Dodson Designs Music in this episode: Opening & Transition Themes Themes - Take a Chance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Closing Theme - "Door to Door" by Alex Allen
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