Do Good Podcast

Today we speak with Dr. Ursula Lentine about Saprea, an organization dedicated to helping individuals heal from sexual trauma in a new way. We know that sexual abuse and the trauma is causes for individuals and families is a major issue worldwide. In this episode we explore how anyone anywhere can get the help they need. You can find the help you ned at: https://saprea.org/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFAAAmnz7kw&t=63s

In today's episode we are talking with Safe Harbor volunteer, Lisa Johnson about the Parent For Parent program, dedicated to re-uniting families and aiding parents who, for whatever reason, have lost custody of their children. They have multiple programs available in the Tricities, Washington community. You can find more information at https://www.safeharborsupportcenter.org/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JhEOkvLsCQ&t=4s

Here is the information about Safe Harbor programs: Our website: www.safeharborsupportcenter.org Our mission statement: Safe Harbor Support Center is dedicated to creating a safe nurturing environment, helping children and families heal from trauma and recover from abuse and neglect. Our current programs include: Family Assistance program is almost entirely based on donations and provides basic necessities to those in need, including diapers, wipes, hygiene items, vouchers to our store for clothing, seasonal assistance with school supplies, holiday meals and gifts at Christmas, food vouchers, and more. Safe Harbor C.A.R.E.S is a family intervention program focused on building resilience and self-regulation, with a parent and child component, to address a known trauma or when a child is exhibiting extremely challenging behaviors - we work to help the children develop resilience and…

In this episode we interview LaRoy DeVar Saline II, founder of Gomm's Warm Cookies, a bakery primarily created to help others in his own community and now expanding to an international charity. You can find the cookies at: https://gommscookies.com/ Their Facebook page is:   / gommswarmcookies   You can find the charity for the triplets at: https://www.gofundme.com/f/blind-trip... You can find the orphanage at: https://www.gofundme.com/f/gg8ttm-orp... Who know that cookies could be so good for us? To see a video of the triplets first taste of Gomm's Warm Cookies, watch here:    • Cantos Family Review of Gomm's Warm C...   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYeRSeR5mm0&t=4s

My guest today is Lynette M. Smith, who is doing an amazing volunteer project where she gets the verbal stories from hospice patients to share with their families. The project is unique in that she made up her own volunteer project with the cooperation of a local hospice center. She is also is willing to share how she does this with others who would like to do something similar in their community. If you are interested in this or know someone who is doing something similar, or you know someone with the skills to use their spare time to do something significant for the families of hospice patients, you can contact her at: allmybest4you@gmail.com. Lynette Smith Just watched our interview together, Bonnie, and I believe it went very well--thank you…

Let's face it we all love cats. But did you know that way too many cats end up in kill shelters all over the United States? This organization is reaching out to hundreds of animal shelters throughout the San Fernando Valley rescuing cats and finding them loving homes. Yvette Berke is my guest from Cats at the Studios and her story is fascinating. Find out how you can help. You can find out more about Cats at the Studios at: https://catsatthestudios.org/ Do Good Outreach is expanding the reach of charitable service organizations. To get an interview for your charity or non profit go to: https://boards.com/a/dzTw8.WMcoKg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRl3UBhS4J0&t=2s

It was so lovely to have Yvette Berke From Cope Preparedness as our guest today. Yvette is an active volunteer in her community, emphasizing preparedness for every household, regardless of their financial status. Within her community, she has organized a series of different efforts for people in disaster situations, whether a personal disaster or a widespread one. She has given her contact information so you can volunteer or donate: copepetyvette@gmail.com The website for Cope Preparedness is: https://atasteofpreparedness.com Thank you, Yvette for taking a moment out of your busy day. You will notice there is a bit of electronic interruption in her narrative, as she was doing this interview on her breaks on a work site where they were unloading supplies for her community. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkFRwTAZkms&t=23s