Erie's Nonprofit Neighbors: Casual Chats About Serious Work

In this episode of Erie’s Nonprofit Neighbors, Ellen and Chris chat with Mark Howell, Board Member with A Hands Up Erie.

Mark talks about their mission to provide disadvantaged members of the Erie community with household items to help with a Hand Up for a better life!

https://ahanduperie.org/ https://www.yournpp.org/

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In this episode of Erie’s Nonprofit Neighbors, Ellen and Chris chat with Susanne Kuligowski, Ph.D., the Executive Director at Erie DAWN.

Dr. Susanne sheds light on their mission to safeguard human dignity through providing safe, affordable, independent, transitional housing for low-income women and children.

https://www.yournpp.org/

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In this episode of Erie’s Nonprofit Neighbors, Ellen and Chris chat with Kathryn Russel of Absolute Love Adoptions. Kathryn talks about the work they are doing to ensure expectant parents and prospective pre-adoptive parent(s) are satisfied with their adoption experience.

https://absoluteloveadoptions.com/ https://www.yournpp.org/

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In this episode of Erie’s Nonprofit Neighbors, Ellen and Chris chat with Maria Miller from Taylor's Hope. Maria talks about their daughter Taylor's story and continuing her mission to create awareness, erase stigmas and improve the lives of those struggling with substance use disorder and/or mental illness.

https://taylors-hope.org/taylors-hope https://www.yournpp.org/

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In this episode of Erie’s Nonprofit Neighbors, Ellen and Chris chat with Jess, Founder at Erie Animal Network. Jess sheds light on they are helping thousands of lost & found pets get back home as well as finding resources for stray and abandoned pets.

https://www.erieanimalnetwork.com/ https://www.yournpp.org/

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In this episode of Erie’s Nonprofit Neighbors, Ellen and Chris chat with Sayid from the Afghan Community Center.

Sayid talks about early days and the work they are doing to help Afghans in the community such as helping them learn English and giving women driving lessons. https://web.facebook.com/people/Afghan-Community-of-Erie-PA/100094486239715/

https://www.yournpp.org/ https://revoxmedia.com/

In this episode of Erie’s Nonprofit Neighbors, Ellen and Chris chat with Shateria Franklin, Founder of Destiny of Our Daughters. Shateria shares the journey of starting a nonprofit on her own and her goal to empower young women and girls to reach their full potential. https://www.destined2be814.org/ https://www.yournpp.org/

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In this episode of Erie’s Nonprofit Neighbors, Ellen and Chris chat with Kit and Tad Jakes, the Co-founders at Harvest 912. They speak about the story behind the numbers 9 1 2 and their mission to change lives one sole at a time. 

https://www.harvest912.org/ https://www.yournpp.org/

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In this episode of Erie’s Nonprofit Neighbors, Ellen and Chris chat with Dr. Tyler Titus, LPC (they/them) the Founder and Chair at Compton's Table. Dr. Tyler sheds light on helping gender-expansive youth and communities with the opportunities to show up as their whole authentic selves.

https://comptonstable.org/ https://www.yournpp.org/

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In this episode of Erie’s Nonprofit Neighbors, Ellen and Chris chat with C.E.O. Jim McEldowney and Vice President of Financial Development and Marketing, Deanna Renaud from YMCA. They both share the exciting programs and activities happening at the YMCA and why its more than just a gym and swim.

https://www.ymcaerie.org/ https://www.yournpp.org/

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In this episode of Erie’s Nonprofit Neighbors, Ellen and Chris chat with Mary Machuga, Executive Director and Founder at White Pine Center. Mary talks about their holistic approach to helping those suffering from eating disorders & body image issues in Erie PA and the importance of finding out the 'why.'

https://www.whitepinecenter.org/ https://www.yournpp.org/

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In this episode of Erie’s Nonprofit Neighbors, Ellen and Chris chat with Breanna Adams, President at Erie Free Store. Breanna talks about how the Erie Free Store is helping the communities who need a little extra help by providing clothing and housewares free of charge.

https://www.eriefreestore.com/ https://www.yournpp.org/

https://revoxmedia.com/

In this episode of Erie’s Nonprofit Neighbors, Ellen and Chris chat with Jackie Wassel, the Marketing and Development Director at Erie Cancer Wellness Center. Jackie sheds light on the work their team is doing in offering non-medical care support and meeting people where they are on their cancer journey.

https://https://eriecancerwellness.org/ https://www.yournpp.org/

https://revoxmedia.com/

In this episode of Erie’s Nonprofit Neighbors, Ellen and Chris chat with Amanda Burlingham, Founder and Executive Director with Erie City Moms. Amanda shares the reason why Erie City Moms exists and how the community can support their important mission of supporting, uplifting, and championing Mother figures from all walks of life.

https://www.eriecitymoms.org/

https://www.yournpp.org/

https://revoxmedia.com/

In this episode of Erie’s Nonprofit Neighbors, Ellen and Chris chat with Kurt Crays, Chief Executive Officer with EUMA (Erie United Methodist Alliance). Kurt sheds light on EUMA’s work to end homelessness in NW PA by making it rare, brief and one-time.

https://euma-erie.org/ https://www.yournpp.org/

https://revoxmedia.com/