{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67782afed83630b6e3f81c77/685c226f4a2d8b8b510c90fd?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"NPT 09 -  Empowering Teen Mothers Through Viola’s House with Thana Hickman-Simmons","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/67782afed83630b6e3f81c77/1750861115157-67d3dbdb-b8dd-4767-8663-a68288d53ac5.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this powerful episode of Nonprofits Today, we speak with Thana Hickman-Simmons, founder and executive director of Viola’s House—a transformational nonprofit serving homeless expectant teen mothers in Dallas, Texas.</p><p><br></p><p>What began as a small mentoring program has evolved into a comprehensive residential and community-based organization that supports over 500 mothers daily. Viola’s House is not only Dallas County’s largest diaper distributor, providing over 6 million diapers annually, but also a lifeline offering transitional housing, a voucher-based boutique, mobile outreach, parenting classes, and more.</p><p><br></p><h3>Thana opens up about:</h3><p><br></p><ul><li>The inspiration behind Viola’s House and how it started from a single apartment.</li><li>Growing from passion to professional leadership, including board development and funding shifts.</li><li>Navigating a 34% drop in individual giving while still expanding services.</li><li>The importance of adaptability, perseverance, and community-driven strategy in uncertain times.</li></ul><p><br></p><h4>Key takeaway:</h4><p>\"Passion alone is not enough—you need perseverance, adaptability, and a strong team to create lasting impact.\"</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with Viola’s House:</strong></p><p>Website: <a href=\"https://violashouse.org\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://violashouse.org</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/violashousedallas/  \" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.facebook.com/violashousedallas/  </a></p><p>Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/violashousedallas/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/violashousedallas/</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with Sarah Boxx:</strong></p><p>Website: <a href=\"https://sarahboxx.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://sarahboxx.com/</a></p><p>Nonprofits Today: <a href=\"https://shows.acast.com/nonprofits-today\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://shows.acast.com/nonprofits-today</a></p><p>No Labels No Limits: <a href=\"http://www.nolabelsnolimitspodcast.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.nolabelsnolimitspodcast.com/</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/strategicvisioncoach/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.facebook.com/strategicvisioncoach/</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/sarahboxxllc/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/sarahboxxllc/</a></p><p>X: @SarahBoxx</p><p>LinkedIn: <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahboxxsherpa/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahboxxsherpa/</a></p><p><br></p><p>Cross-Promo: Also, check out our flagship podcast, No Labels No Limits, where we dig even deeper into purpose-driven leadership and personal transformation.</p><p>Listen here: <a href=\"http://www.nolabelsnolimitspodcast.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.nolabelsnolimitspodcast.com/</a></p><p>Watch on YouTube:  @NoLabelsNoLimitspodcast  </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐊𝐄𝐘𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐃𝐒:</p><p>#NonprofitsToday #podcastinterview   #leadershippodcast   #womenwholead   #purposedriven   #legacybuilding   #impactstory  #changemakers    #missiondriven   #nonprofitvoices   #nonprofitimpact    #leadingnonprofits   #sustainablenonprofits   #nonprofitleadership    #givingbetter   #nonprofitsuccess    #communitymatters   #podcastlaunch  #nonprofitsupport   #storytellingforimpact  #nonprofitheroes  #podcastforgood  #realtalk #realtalkrealconversation #nolabelsnolimits  #transitionalhousing #nonprofitboard #engagement </p>","author_name":"Sarah Boxx"}