Charity Champions are nonprofit organizations working to make a positive impact in our community. Each fall, our employees chose six nonprofits from nominations that are made on our website. Anyone can submit a nomination, and nominations are carried forward each year. The benefits selection as a Charity Champions are leadership development training and increased awareness, both of which are usually cost-prohibitive for these organizations. It's TFNB Your Bank For Life's way of giving back t ...
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Building strong communities with NeighborWorks Waco
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On this episode: We're talking with NeighborWorks Waco's President and CEO Roy Nash. He explains how the organization helps people build wealth through homeownership. About the Charity Champions Podcast The Charity Champions Podcast is hosted by Randy Lane, AVP of Marketing for TFNB Your Bank For Life. The podcast is a way for Charity Champions to …
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Helping students succeed with STARS Book Clubs
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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 t…
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Supporting the arts with The Art Center of Waco
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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.org About the Charity Champions Podcast The Charity Champions Podcast is hosted by Randy Lane, AVP of Marketing and Bo Mell…
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Building strong families with Legacy Family Ministries
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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 Cou…
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Dr Pepper Museum and Free Enterprise Institute
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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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Preparing women for the workforce: Esther's Closet
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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 an…
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Filling the gaps in mental health: Klaras Center for Families
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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 n…
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Charity Champions: Hospice Myths
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On this episode we have CEO of Community Healthcare of Texas, Viki Jingle, and Volunteer Coordinator Sonya Wilson discuss the myths of hospice. They talk about the hospice process, how volunteers can get involved, and their recent re branding. About Community Healthcare of Texas As the largest not-for-profit hospice and palliative care organization…
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On this episode we have Susan Peters of Unbound and Dr. Soo Battle of Camp Careful to discuss what advice they would give their younger selves about relationships and how to avoid unhealthy relationships. About Unbound: Unbound is an organization that fights against human trafficking. It started in 2012 in Waco, Texas with a focus to address the hu…
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Develop emotional intelligence as a leader
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On the episode: Chip Wilson, CEO of 360 Solutions, talks about how to develop emotional intelligence as the leader of an organization. This is the third leadership development session of Charity Champion's 2020 season. About the Charity Champions Podcast The Charity Champions Podcast is hosted by Randy Lane, AVP of Marketing for TFNB Your Bank For …
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Non-profit marketing during COVID-19
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Chip Wilson and 360 Solutions hosted another Zoom call for Charity Champions Executive Directors while all of us shelter in place during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this session, Chip talks about marketing during this time and how to engage your audience with storytelling. About the Charity Champions Podcast The Charity Champions Podcast is hosted by…
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7 Areas of Transformation: Charity Champions Podcast
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Because of COVID-19, we've had to get creative with our springtime leadership development sessions! Chip Wilson hosted a live Zoom call with Executive Directors from our 36 Charity Champions. The session was over the 7 Areas of Transformation: How to run an organization in these uncertain times. There are universal truths that will never change. Sy…
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Dealing with grief over the holidays with Community Hospice
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On this episode: Dealing with grief over the holidays with Community Hospice of Texas. Bereavement Coordinator Jennifer Caballero tells us about the grief counseling services Community Hospice offers. She also shares advice for helping those going through their first holiday season after a loss. Learn more about Community Hospice of Texas' Grief Ca…
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The Voice of the Bears John Morris talks with 360 Solutions Founder and CEO Chip Wilson about the origins of the Charity Champions program. Chip was live with John ahead of Baylor's game against Texas. Learn more about the Charity Champions program and listen to more podcast episodes at charitychampions.org. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f…
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Listen to Rhett Revolution's Gameday radio interview with Voice of the Bears, John Morris. Learn more about Rhett Revolution at charitychampions.org/rhett-revolution Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Rhett Revolution: Charity Champions Podcast
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On this episode: When Lorna and Jimmy Hering's son Rhett passed away unexpectedly, they and the community of McGregor, Texas were devastated. Now, Rhett's legacy of kindness and caring is spreading through Rhett Revolution: a nonprofit dedicated to helping others. Rhett Revolution runs the McGregor Food Pantry, helps with nutrition in school, suppo…
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Keep Waco Beautiful: Charity Champions Podcast
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On this podcast: Executive Director Ashely Crownover tells us how Keep Waco Beautiful helps the city look good through conversation, cleanups, and education. From their website: Keep Waco Beautiful was started in 1979 as the Beautification Committee of Waco. The committee changed its name in the 1980's to Keep Waco Beautiful. What once started as a…
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On this episode: Community Ambassador Bronda Hayes tells us how Providence Hospice serves the community as the only nonprofit hospice in the area. More about Providence Hospice: Community Hospice of Texas and Providence Hospice have been providing home care, inpatient care and respite care since 1996 to patients that have been diagnosed with a life…
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Children's Advocacy Center of Central Texas Executive Director Michelle Carter joins Baylor's "Voice of the Bears" John Morris to talk about the nonprofit ahead of Baylor's Iowa State game. Learn more at charitychampions.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Children's Advocacy Center of Central Texas
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On this episode: Randy sits down with Children's Advocacy Center of Central Texas' Executive Director Michelle Carter to talk about how their organization works with victims and their families to provide protection, justice, and healing. The Children's Advocacy Center is our third Charity Champion of the year. More about Children's Advocacy Center:…
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Communities in Schools on The Baylor Alumni Radio Show with John Morris, The Voice of the Baylor Bears,
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Communities in Schools of the Heart of Texas Executive Director Mike Harper joined Voice of the Bears John Morris on The Baylor Alumni Radio show. Visit charitychampions.org/cis for more info on Communities in Schools and to listen to their other podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Communities in Schools: Surrounding Students with Support
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Randy Lane sits down with Mike Harper, Executive Director of Communities in Schools of the Heart of Texas. They talk about how CIS helps students stay in school. Mike talks about how Communities in Schools uses mentors, small groups, and school-wide activities to help kids flourish. The mission of Communities In Schools of the Heart of Texas is to …
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No Limitations helps everyone feel included
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On the episode Executive Director Coleen Heaton tells us how No Limitations helps those with developmental or physical challenges participate in sports and other activities. No Limitations, Inc. provides athletic and social opportunities for those with special needs in our community. No Limitations is our first Champion of the 2019 season. Keep an …
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Friends For Life supports those without a support system
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Friends for Life helps those without a support system live healthy, independent lives. Founder and Executive Director Inez Russell tells us how their programs have expanded over the 30 years they’ve been helping the community. About the Charity Champions Podcast The Charity Champions Podcast is by Randy Lane, VP of Marketing for 360 Solutions. He i…
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Feeding Waco's Hungry with Shepherd's Heart
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Shepherd’s heart started as a food pantry helping food-insecure families in Waco. Now they’re feeding more than 29,000 families each year. Shepherd’s Heart also operates a resell shop and teaches life-skills classes to try and break the cycles of poverty in the community. Learn more on the Shepherd's Heart website. Follow them on Facebook and Twitt…
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EP 19: Creating Families with Nightlight Christian Adoptions
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Randy and Dale sit down with Nightlight Christian Adoptions Waco Executive Director Erin Wheeler-Cerone to talk about how they help find loving Christian homes for children put up for adoption. We discuss domestic, international, and embryo adoption. Erin also tells us how adoptive parents should approach telling their kids about the process. Learn…
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Happy Thanksgiving week, everyone! This is Randy Lane with a special edition of the Charity Champions podcast. We’re going to play two interviews from last week’s Baylor game. First, we’ll hear Sheree Corn’s interview with the voice of the bears, John Morris. She’s in charge of community outreach at Pack of Hope. She’ll explain how their organizati…
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EP 17: Fighting Hunger with Pack of Hope
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Randy sits down with Co-Founders of McLennan County Pack of Hope Jane Bounds and Cliff Reece. Pack of Hope helps food insecure children in McLennan County by sending them home from school over the weekend with a pack of nutritious food. While they're currently packing up meals for over a thousands kids each week, more than 26,000 children in McLenn…
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EP 16: Helping kids thrive with the Junior League of Waco
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Randy sits down with Holly Burchett and Jana Hixson of the Junior League of Waco to talk about their focus on early childhood education in the city. Be sure and visit Deck the Halls Friday - Sunday (Nov. 2nd - 4th) at the Waco Convention Center. Visit https://www.jlwaco.org/ for more details. About Junior League The Junior League of Waco is an orga…
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EP 15: Restoring Uganda with Restoration Gateway
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Randy and Dale sit down with Dr. Tim and Janice McCall of Restoration Gateway. Their mission is 700 acres of land in Northern Uganda. They work to restore peace and heal wounds among the vulnerable children and war-torn people in the area. About the Charity Champions The ministry of Restoration Gateway started in 2004 when seven Ugandan men began m…
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EP 14: Giving Homeless Teens a Safe Place to Thrive - The Cove Heart of Texas
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Randy sits down with the Executive Director of The Cove Heart of Texas, Kelly Atkinson. They talk about the youth homelessness epidemic across the country, and how The Cove is fighting it by providing a safe place for teens to thrive. Learn more about The Cove at: thecovewaco.org Learn more about Charity Champions at: charitychampions.org About The…
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EP 13: Helping Men of Color succeed - The MCC Foundation Men of Color Success Initiative
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Only 27% of men of color enrolled at McLennan Community College come back to college the following year. To combat that alarming statistic, the MCC Foundation brought the Men of Color Success Initiative to campus. The program helps men of color find available services and pairs them with mentors. They also sponsor trips to neighboring college campu…
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EP 12: Fighting the School-To-Prison Pipeline with the Talitha Koum Institute
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Randy interviews Susan Cowley, Executive Director of the Talitha Koum Institute. The Talitha Koum Institute is a mental health and therapeutic nursery for extreme-risk infants and toddlers. Susan tells us how toxic stress at an early age can affect a child's brain. About the nonprofit: CrossTies Ecumenical Church founded Talitha Koum Institute (TKI…
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EP 11: From Victim to Advocate
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Julia Walsh spent four years as a sex trafficking victim. With the help of Charity Champion UnBound, she was able to escape. Now she helps other women recognize the warning signs. Please go back and listen to episodes 9 and 10 to learn more. Find UnBound online: Website Facebook Instagram About the podcast Thanks for listening to the Charity Champi…
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EP 10: How Sheriff Parnell McNamara Fights Human Trafficking
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Dale Smith and Randy Lane sit down with McLennan County Sheriff Parnell McNamara to talk about how the Sheriff's Department teams up with Charity Champions Winner UnBound to fight human trafficking in Central Texas. This is part two of our three part series on human trafficking in Central Texas. Episode 9 featured UnBound's Director Susan Peters ta…
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EP 9: UnBound's Mission to End Human Trafficking
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About this episode Randy and Dale sit down with UnBound's National Director Susan Peters to talk about how her organization is working to stop human trafficking in Central Texas and the world. They discuss how to identify the signs of human trafficking. Susan also talks about how UnBound works with law enforcement to comfort victims. This is the fi…
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EP 8: The Advocacy Center for Crime Victims and Children
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Dale Smith and Randy lane sit down with Executive Director Barbara Wright to talk about how The Advocacy Center for Crime Victims and Children helps victims transition to survivors. About the Advocacy Center: Many people are hurting because of an act of violence committed against them. Anyone – men, women, and children may be affected by violence. …
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EP 7: Tanna's Story - Care Net
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Randy sits down with Care Net CEO Deborah McGregor and and Client Tanna Thomas to talk about her amazing story. At one point, Tanna didn't have reliable housing and had her two older children were taken away. Now, with the help of Care Net, she has given birth to a healthy daughter. She has a place to live, a job, and all children in her custody. M…
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EP 6: Care Net Pregnancy Center of Central Texas
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Dale and Chip sit down with Deborah McGregor, CEO of Care Net Pregnancy Center of Central Texas. Care Net provides services for women like pregnancy testing, ultrasound, STD referrals, and advice on pregnancy options. Deborah tells us how her organization has helped pregnant women since its founding, including the incredible story about one client …
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EP 5: Christian Women's Job Corps
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Dale and Randy sit down with Executive Director Suzanne Hack from Christian Women's Job Corps of McLennan County. CWJC helps women get the education and training they need to find quality jobs and realize their dreams. Find them online at: cwjcwaco.org/ More about CWJC: Since its formation in September of 2003, Christian Women’s Job Corps of McLenn…
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EP 4: Jesus Said Love
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Dale and Randy sit down with Brett and Emily Mills of Jesus Said Love to talk about their work with commercial sex workers in several Texas cities. Their mission is to share the revolutionary love of Christ with people in the commercial sex industry by awakening hope and empowering change. Jesus Said Love became a Charity Champion in 2017. Jesus Sa…
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EP 3: Heart of Texas Veterans One Stop
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Chip Wilson, Dale Smith, and Randy Lane sit down with Heart of Texas Veterans One Stop Director DeLisa Russell to talk about how the Veterans One Stop started, services they provide, and alarming statistics on veterans in Central Texas. The mission of the Heart of Texas Veterans One Stop is to provide veterans and their families a facility where a …
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We recently kicked off our first Charity Champions Leadership Development Session of the new year. Chip Wilson, CEO of 360 Solutions, talks about Building Trust. Thanks for listening to the Charity Champions Podcast. This podcast is produced by 360 Solutions and Randy Lane. To learn more about Charity Champions, please visit charitychampionsforlife…
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EP 1: Boys & Girls Clubs of Waco
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Chip, Dale, and Randy sit down with Boys & Girls Clubs of Waco Executive Director James Jarmon and Board President Brad Sharp. They talk about the how the nonprofit started, and how it's having a positive affect on Waco-area kids. More information on this podcast at charitychampionsforlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa…
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