In this Community Spotlight episode of the Group Chat Podcast, host Damien St. Pierre and co-host Tommy Badeaux sit down with Ross Jambon of Bless Your Heart Nonprofit, for an inspiring deep dive into one of the regionās most impactful organizations.
Ross walks us through the origins of Bless Your Heart, from its pandemic-era beginnings to hurricane relief efforts, community outreach, and their signature mix of creativity and compassionāfrom viral memes to meaningful fundraisers like the Your Mamaās Dish & Dash 5K and Cookoff. You'll hear about their upcoming āSprint for Springā event, their dedication to keeping community spirit alive through storytelling, and the unique role they play in bridging generosity with real needāfrom food pantries to disaster response.
Highlights include:
The origin and evolution of Bless Your Heart
Rossā behind-the-scenes stories of hurricane relief missions
The heartwarming mission of the DTB Podcast and preserving local stories
A preview of the Dish & Dash event and its wild cook-off entries (fried jambalaya balls, anyone?)
Details on Bless Your Heartās food pantry and Second Harvest partnership
A tribute to the late Spring Gidry and how her memory fuels this yearās race
Whether itās spotlighting everyday heroes, organizing community galas, or handing out cooking pots etched with custom logosāthis episode captures the heart of what makes local nonprofits like Bless Your Heart so powerful.
Presented by: One More Round Studios & By-U Sports Sponsored by: Law Office of Tommy Badeaux, Performance Auto, and Martinās A/C & Electric
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If you or your organization would like to be featured in a future Community Spotlight, reach out and letās keep shining a light on the good happening in our community.
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