Give, Grow, Repeat

In this episode of Give, Grow, Repeat, we head up to Bend, OR, where we meet Chris Otto, Matt Small, and Matt Fiore of Bend Guys for Good giving circle. Hear how these like-minded folks have joined together to create profound, sustainable change through collective giving and hands-on service, making a lasting impact on their local community. Learn how they are using the Grapevine platform to streamline the administration of donations and facilitate grants to local nonprofits, such as Friends of the Children - Central Oregon, represented by Rachel Cardwell. Discover how this generous gift is providing children who have experienced trauma, mentoring services that create meaningful experiences, teach life skills, and support each child’s diverse talents and interests. Gain insight into how consistent effort and engaging with purpose can transform a community. Find out how you can join with Bend Guys for Good to spark a generosity mindset, experience fulfillment, and see the impact of making a difference in Central Oregon.

In this episode of Give, Grow, Repeat, we visit with Karey Padding of the Wichita Women for Good (WW4G) giving circle and Megan Kice from the nonprofit Simply Hygiene. Hear how WW4G is leveraging the Grapevine platform to raise money and make real-world connections through volunteering at the nonprofits they support. Learn how Simply Hygiene is utilizing the $ 4,200 grant to help students, veterans, and others build confidence and thrive by providing them with essential personal hygiene products. Discover how these women are bringing hope and healing to their community while developing new friendships along the way. Find out how people of any age can join together to support those in need through collective giving.

In my latest podcast, I chat with Mandy Sharp Eizinger, Educator at Grand Valley State University and Program Manager at the Johnson Center for Philanthropy, who leads an innovative course that focuses on collective giving and volunteerism. Hear how her own experience leading fundraising efforts for UNICEF sparked a desire to incorporate the concept of collective giving into her college program. Discover how her students, through experiential learning, gained new insights into the role of nonprofits, social movements, policy, and volunteers in social change. See how her students transformed concepts to real-world impact by setting up their own Grapevine giving circle, researching areas of need, identifying relevant nonprofits, raising funds, and donating those funds to the winning organization. Learn how students transformed their attitude toward giving, amplified their individual impact to help local communities, and expanded their perspective, making giving an integral part of their lives. 

In this episode, we're off to Longmont, CO to witness a Grapevine giving circle's impact on combatting food injustice in the community. Meet two inspiring women, Janine Bolon, a founding member of the Longmont Women for Good giving circle, and Naomi Curland, Executive Director of the Longmont Food Rescue, working together to deliver sustainable funding and food resources for those who are experiencing food, housing or financial insecurity. Hear how consistent funding has enabled the expansion of vital programs and increased the number of people served by 35%. Learn how this hyper-local nonprofit is partnering with other mutual aid groups to create hubs of services providing a more holistic way to support the community through collaboration. Discover how local action is the antidote to fear and apathy and find creative ways you can incorporate giving into your lifestyle.

In this episode of Give, Grow, Repeat we explore girl power in our conversation with Linda Nguyen, OC Women for Good, and Lucy Santana, CEO of Girls Inc. of Orange County. Hear how a group of 100+ like-minded women in Orange County have joined forces to create the OC Women for Good Grapevine giving circle to support local charities. Learn how a grant to Girls Inc. of Orange County enables 9,500+ girls to develop critical skills that lay a solid foundation for future success. Discover how Girls Inc. inspires girls to be strong, smart, and bold via their offerings, including school-based programs, summer camps, virtual events, and STEM programs from elementary through college and beyond to career. Explore how to partner with them to provide a safe space for girls and women.

In this episode of Give, Grow, Repeat, we continue our conversation with Laura Caulfield-Lewis and discuss the intention behind the creation of the Sacred Garden Wellness initiative. Hear how the program brings together businesses, nonprofits, and individuals uniquely to scale the benefits physically, socially, and spiritually for the greater good of the community. Learn how business partners, such as Yoga Soup and Club Pilates (Santa Barbara & Goleta), engage with the initiative and incorporate sustainable philanthropy into their business models. Gain insight into how nonprofits like the Sierra Club, Freedom 4 Youth, and Wilderness Youth Project collaborate to expand their community reach. Join this conversation to see how collective giving, powered by Grapevine, can be incorporated into all aspects of our lives.

In this episode of Give, Grow, Repeat, we focus on Sacred Garden Wellness, a giving initiative powered by Grapevine. Hear how Laura Caulfield-Lewis, who founded the program, seeks to empower change, build community, and inspire others to set an example of compassion and generosity and make the practice of meditation, Yoga, and Pilates accessible to all. Discover how Sacred Garden connects individuals, businesses, and nonprofit organizations in new and creative ways to make a positive impact on the communities they serve. Learn how one organization, the Wilderness Youth Project, is partnering with Sacred Garden to expand its programs and help children connect with nature. Join this conversation to understand how small actions can multiply to create a ripple effect and change lives for the better.  

This episode of Give, Grow, Repeat focuses on the fashion industry. Hear how the Fashion Industry for Sustainability Grapevine giving circle supports the mission of FABRIC (Fashion and Business Resource Innovation Center), a nonprofit and fashion incubator that is sustainably disrupting, redefining, and reshoring the fashion industry for apparel entrepreneurs. Learn how these groups are joining forces to contribute innovative solutions to an industry needing a reboot. Discover how these resourceful individuals are leveraging technology to educate apparel creators on the tools and techniques they need to grow their brands in an eco-friendly way that includes providing access to end-to-end, state-of-the-art resources that streamline manufacturing, optimize order quantities, improve efficiency, and satisfy customer demand. Join this lively discussion to see how you too can spark much-needed change in the fashion industry and support a more sustainable, responsible, efficient, and affordable future!