The Nonprofit Activator

Jan 24 2024

The Nonprofit Activator podcast amplifies the good work that new and small nonprofits are doing all across the country. Every month, I’m lifting up the stories of extraordinary nonprofit founders and how they’re changing their communities. It's time to focus on the good!

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06: Navigating an Autism Diagnosis: The Nonprofit Sparked by a Mother's Determination

Jan 24 2024 26 mins

After an autism diagnosis, many parents struggle with finding services not only for their children, but for themselves and their families. Meet Jamila Tucker-Rulero, a Mom from Philadelphia who didn't know where to turn after her son was diagnosed with autism. When she couldn't find the supports she needed, her determination led her to start Autism R.E.C., an organization that prov

05: The Secret Sauce to Creating Authentic Spaces for Young Black Males

Nov 01 2023 47 mins

What happens when young Black males are given the space and freedom to be their authentic selves? Barry Cooper, affectionately known as Coach Coop, shares the importance of promoting wellness for young Black men in New York City. Coach Coop has unlocked the secret to reaching young Black males and he shares how staying true to his mission has helped him on his nonprofit journey so

04: From Foster Care to Greatness: How One Woman is Helping Foster Youth Alumni Beat the Odds

Aug 30 2023 33 mins

Did you know that over 19,000 young people age out of foster care every year? Too many times, they transition out of foster care with little to no support and have to navigate independence alone. Learn how Leah Angel Daniel of Fostering Greatness, is filling the gap for foster care alumni in Western New York. Fueled by her own story of aging out of foster care and being a caretaker

03: Serving the Generations Left Behind: How One Arkansas Woman Has Become an Advocate for the Aging Community

Jul 25 2023 32 mins

Have you ever considered your life as an aging adult? What do you think will happen during the end years of your life? Some of us dream about the joy of being retired, enjoying family and living a care-free life. However, that's not everyone’s story. Unfortunately many older adults don’t have many supports to help them navigate the second part of life, which may include chronic

02: How a Cancer Diagnosis Became a Cause to Celebrate

Jun 22 2023 44 mins

Learn how a cancer diagnosis sparked a nationwide movement to support children fighting cancer. In this episode of the Nonprofit Activator Episode, meet Micheal (Mike) Shaw of Team Jenny Bean, a small nonprofit that provides gifts and financial support to children diagnosed with cancer. Hear Mike's story of how his wife discovered a cancerous tumor on their 6-year old daughter's ba

01: How One Man is Using Tech/STEM to Change the Lives of 100,000 Black Boys

May 23 2023 44 mins

Learn how one man is on a mission to impact 100,000 Boys. In the first episode of the Nonprofit Activator Episode, I'm highlighting Gerald A. Moore Sr. of Mission Fulfilled 2030 a small nonprofit that is teaching black boys about tech, STEM, and entrepreneurship.Hear Gerald's story of how he went from an underachieving student who was expelled from school at age 14 to a career in I