Ep 103 - Creating Joy Through Micro Grants and Community Connection (Small Money, Big Impact)
Description
You don't need a massive budget to change lives. Sometimes all it takes is a little bit of money in the right hands and a whole lot of heart.
Dawn and Ruth host Blessing, who is doing something absolutely beautiful. She's running a grassroots micro grant program that's spreading joy in both Zimbabwe and New York City—proof that small projects and faith-based initiatives can create massive ripples in communities. We're talking real people, real needs, real transformation.
This episode is your reminder that you don't have to wait for some big organization or perfect moment to make a difference. Sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is see a need, gather your people, and just start.
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00:00 Introduction
00:19 Parenting and Letting Go
01:23 Memories and Early Childhood
04:54 New York Politics and Community
08:21 Introducing Blessing
09:58 Blessing's Background and Cultural Identity
13:59 Christmas Joy Project
18:15 Grassroots Initiatives and Organizational Dynamics
19:22 Role and Responsibilities at the Synod Office
19:33 Faith Formation and Deia Program
20:51 Experiences with the Cross and Clergy Perception
22:33 Sparkle Joy Project in New York City
24:19 Funding and Expanding Micro Grants
29:44 Future Projects and Personal Reflections
31:14 Creativity and Spirituality
33:36 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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