This one’s about heart, community, and what happens when people decide to show up for each other.
Adam sits down with Bridget Ready, co-founder of Jack’s Helping Hand, Leslie Orradre, Executive Director and CEO, and Alex Raissipour, organizer of the inaugural Soup n’ Syrah event. What starts as a conversation about a local fundraiser quickly turns into something much deeper. A story of loss that turned into purpose. A nonprofit that began with helping one child and now supports over 600 families across the Central Coast. And a reminder that even in the hardest moments, there’s a path forward and sometimes it starts by helping someone else.
Bridget shares how returning to the classroom helped heal her after losing her son, and how that same spirit of service became the foundation for Jack’s Helping Hand. Leslie reflects on growing the organization from a grassroots effort into one of the most respected nonprofits in the county, built on trust, transparency, and showing up for families when they need it most. And Alex brings it all together with Soup n’ Syrah, a brand-new event blending Paso wine culture with community impact, all benefiting local children and families.
• 20 years of Jack’s Helping Hand and how it all began
• The moment the mission became bigger than anyone imagined
• What families actually need when facing medical hardship
• Why community support matters more than ever right now
• Soup n’ Syrah: wine, food, and giving back this Sunday
• How you can get involved, donate, or simply show up
If you’re local, this is an easy yes. Great wine, incredible food, and a chance to support one of the most impactful organizations on the Central Coast. Use promo code VTR to save 35% on tickets.
• Soup n’ Syrah Event Info & Tickets:https://castorocellars.com/events/club/soup-n-syrah
• Event Site:https://soupnsyrah.wixsite.com/soup
• Jack’s Helping Hand:http://jackshelpinghand.org/
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