{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6753786ea8461f164e67bf3a/686f1951ea74e132fb583c55?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Montclair’s Non-Profit Network: Stories of Urgency, Impact and Community","description":"<p><br></p><p>This week's show highlights some of the nonprofits doing critical, often unsung work to support our community. With over 210 registered nonprofits in town, we hear from some of the most impactful organizations responding to food insecurity, domestic violence, and urgent financial crises. Guest co-host is <strong>Tom Hall</strong>, Artistic Director/Co-Head of <a href=\"https://montclairfilm.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Montclair Film</a>, who also provides insights into how the arts fit into the nonprofit landscape.</p><p><br></p><p>Guests include:</p><ul><li><strong>Ray Graj,</strong> co-founder of <a href=\"https://www.montclairhelps.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Montclair Helps</strong></a>, on how his group delivers emergency financial aid within 48 hours via a unique partnership model.</li><li><strong>Kristin Wald</strong> of <a href=\"https://supportsofia.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>SOFIA</strong></a><strong> (Start Out Fresh Intervention Advocates)</strong>, on how her organization supports survivors of domestic violence with autonomy and access to trusted resources.</li><li><strong>Mike Bruno</strong> of the <a href=\"https://www.humanneedsfoodpantry.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Human Needs Food Pantry</strong></a>, who explains how rising demand and budget cuts are straining vital services.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>We also dig into Montclair’s profound legacy of giving, from the Shumans and Van Vlecks to modern grassroots efforts.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Upcoming events</strong>:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Montclair’s First-Ever <a href=\"https://lallianceny.org/event/french-shopping-day/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">French Shopping Day</a></li><li><a href=\"https://montclairlibrary.org/natsu-pop-con/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Natsu Pop Con </a>at Montclair Public Library</li><li><a href=\"https://montclairfilm.org/events/2025summerseries/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Montclair Film Summer Screenings</a></li><li><a href=\"https://supportsofia.org/events-walk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">SOFIA's 15th Annual Walk Against Domestic Violence</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>**Subscribe, leave a review below, and please share your thoughts by leaving a voicemail at </strong><a href=\"http://montclairpod.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>MontclairPod.com</strong></a>. <strong>Follow on </strong><a href=\"http://www.instagram.com/themontclairpod\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Instagram</strong></a><strong> and send us a tip: </strong><a href=\"mailto:hello@montclairpod.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>hello@montclairpod.com</strong></a><strong>. </strong></p><p><strong>**Download our free guide to </strong><a href=\"https://mailchi.mp/montclairpod/insiders-guide\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>shopping local here.</strong></a></p>","author_name":"Montclair Pod LLC"}