Charity Champions Podcast

On this episode:STARS Book Clubs works towards a future where every student in Waco, TX can read on grade level and succeed in life. They do this through volunteers from churches in Waco who provide encouragement, positive role models, and focused reading support. Executive Director Michael Jeter tells us about the impact the program has made in the community.About the Charity Champions Podcast The Charity Champions Podcast is hosted by Randy Lane, AVP of Marketing and Bo Mello, Marketing Bank Officer for TFNB Your Bank For Life. The podcast is a way for Charity Champions to tell their stories through long-form interviews. About Charity ChampionsCharity Champions are nonprofit organizations chosen by TFNB Your Bank For Life employees after nomination by the community. Recipients get marketing support, media exposure, and leadership training at no charge to the nonprofit. The awareness campaign begins with an interview on Midday with Julie Hayes on KWTX. Then on Baylor gameday, Champions are interviewed on the radio by the voice of the Baylor Bears, John Morris, and are recognized by an on-field presentation at McLane Stadium in front of thousands of Central Texans during a Baylor Football game. It continues with recognition at Baylor Basketball games and a feature on the Charity Champions Podcast. After football season ends, 360 Solutions brings Charity Champions winners together for world-class leadership development training during the first and second quarters of every year.  For more information on Charity Champions, visit charitychampions.org. To nominate a charity for our upcoming season, visit charitychampions.org/nominate.

On this episode of the Charity Champions Podcast: The Art Center of Waco. Board Member Hector Sabido tells us why supporting the arts is good for the entire community. Learn more about The Art Center's mission at artcenterwaco.orgAbout the Charity Champions Podcast The Charity Champions Podcast is hosted by Randy Lane, AVP of Marketing and Bo Mello, Marketing Bank Officer for TFNB Your Bank For Life. The podcast is a way for Charity Champions to tell their stories through long-form interviews. About Charity ChampionsCharity Champions are nonprofit organizations chosen by TFNB Your Bank For Life employees after nomination by the community. Recipients get marketing support, media exposure, and leadership training at no charge to the nonprofit. The awareness campaign begins with an interview on Midday with Julie Hayes on KWTX. Then on Baylor gameday, Champions are interviewed on the radio by the voice of the Baylor Bears, John Morris, and are recognized by an on-field presentation at McLane Stadium in front of thousands of Central Texans during a Baylor Football game. It continues with recognition at Baylor Basketball games and a feature on the Charity Champions Podcast. After football season ends, 360 Solutions brings Charity Champions winners together for world-class leadership development training during the first and second quarters of every year.  For more information on Charity Champions, visit charitychampions.org. To nominate a charity for our upcoming season, visit charitychampions.org/nominate.

Legacy Family Ministries deepens the roots of individuals with God’s truth so that their foundation as a married couple will be developed for the sake of the family institution. By strengthening the family they will in turn pass on God’s principles from one generation to the next.One of the ways Legacy supports engaged couples is through their Countdown marriage preparation courses. Couple meet with mentors and peers to talk about what it means to develop a Christ-centered marriage.Learn more on their website or on the Charity Champions website.

More than just a museum, President and CEO Chris Dyer explains how the Dr Pepper Museum and Free Enterprise Institute is inspiring the next generation of entrepreneurs.Learn more at charitychampions.org/dr-pepper

Randy sits down with Executive Director of Esther's Closet, Rachel E. Pate. They talk about how the program is preparing women for the workforce. Esther’s Closet’s is a self-sufficiency program designed to equip women and children to escape the imprisonment of poverty. They provide interview and workplace outfits at no charge to unemployed women and those seeking new positions. They also help with resume writing and job performance skills to help women thrive in the workplace. They provide medical scrubs and restaurant/retail business attire for new employees. Learn more on their website.

We sit down with Division Director Ron Kimbell to learn how Klaras Center for Families is closing the gaps in mental health for children, adolescents and young adults.Klaras Center for Families assists children and adolescents, ages 3 through 21, who evidence significant emotional and/or behavioral difficulties. These children must demonstrate a need for intensive services and meet eligibility requirements.About the Charity Champions Podcast The Charity Champions Podcast is hosted by Randy Lane, AVP of Marketing and Bo Mello, Marketing Bank Officer for TFNB Your Bank For Life. The podcast is a way for Charity Champions to tell their stories through long-form interviews. About Charity ChampionsCharity Champions are nonprofit organizations chosen by TFNB Your Bank For Life employees after nomination by the community. Recipients get marketing support, media exposure, and leadership training at no charge to the nonprofit. The awareness campaign begins with an interview on Midday with Julie Hayes on KWTX. Then on Baylor gameday, Champions are interviewed on the radio by the voice of the Baylor Bears, John Morris, and are recognized by an on-field presentation at McLane Stadium in front of thousands of Central Texans during a Baylor Football game. It continues with recognition at Baylor Basketball games and a feature on the Charity Champions Podcast. After football season ends, 360 Solutions brings Charity Champions winners together for world-class leadership development training during the first and second quarters of every year.  For more information on Charity Champions, visit charitychampions.org. To nominate a charity for our upcoming season, visit charitychampions.org/nominate.