OKC Nonprofits in Action
Oklahoma City Nonprofits in Action is a podcast highlighting the organizations and leaders addressing real needs across the OKC metro. Each episode features conversations with nonprofit leaders working in areas such as housing, foster care, family services, workforce development, crisis response, and community support. Hosted by Jake Doberenz, the podcast shares practical stories of impact while helping listeners discover ways to support and engage with the work happening throughout the city.
Episodes
Sandra Brown, Senior Education Manager, and Savannah McLaughlin, Program Manager, at Junior Achievement of Oklahoma’s OKC site discuss how JA prepares students for the real world through financial literacy, career readiness, and entrepreneurship. They share how hands-on, experiential learning helps students build practical skills for their futures and explain the many ways volunteers and community partners can get involved.
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Kim Vanbebber, Executive Director of CASA of Oklahoma County, to talk about the incredible impact Court Appointed Special Advocates have on children experiencing foster care. We cover what a CASA volunteer actually does, why consistency matters for kids experiencing trauma, and why one consistent adult can change a child's future.
Learn more: https://okcountycasa.org/
Special thanks to our sponsor for this episode, Circle of Care.
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Damien Knight, founder and chairman of Knights in Armor, joins the podcast to discuss helping Oklahoma City families facing financial crisis. Damien shares how emergency financial assistance can keep a missed rent payment, utility bill, or unexpected expense from becoming a much larger crisis, along with the personal experiences that inspired him to serve others.
Learn more: https://knightsinarmor.org/
Margaret Creighton, President/CEO of Positive Tomorrows, shares how Positive Tomorrows offers kids stability and quality education while giving parents the support they need to create a better life.
Learn more: https://www.positivetomorrows.org/
Special thanks to our sponsor for this episode, Trust Company Oklahoma.
Host: Jake Doberenz
Guests: Margaret Creighton
Recording and Editing: Rose Records Creative
Logo: Joy Renee Creative
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Sarah Rahhal, CEO of Sunbeam Family Services, and Angie Gaines, Chief Development & Marketing Officer, tell us about Sunbeam's educational and mental health programs for young children and families.
Learn more: https://sunbeamfamilyservices.org/
Special thanks to our sponsor for this episode, Trust Company Oklahoma.
Host: Jake Doberenz
Guests: Sarah Rahhal and Angie Gaines
Recording and Editing: Rose Records Creative
Katy Leffel, CEO of Skyline Urban Outreach, shares how Skyline is helping thousands of Oklahoma City residents through food assistance, eye care, clothing, and community support.
Learn more: https://www.okcskyline.org/
Special thanks to our sponsor for this episode, Rose Records.
Host: Jake Doberenz
Guest: Katy Leffel
Recording and Editing: Rose Records Creative
Logo: Joy Renee Creative
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Jon Mays, founder of The Good OKC, discusses dignified employment, authentic community, second chances, and why relationships remain one of the most powerful tools for transformation.
Learn more: https://www.thegoodokc.org/
Special thanks to our sponsor for this episode, Podcasting for Good from Theophany Media!
Host: Jake Doberenz
Guest: Jon Mays
Recording and Editing: Rose Records Creative
Logo: Joy Renee Creative
Meghan Mueller, President and CEO of Homeless Alliance, discusses the causes of homelessness, how the organization helps in times of crisis, and how everyday interactions can shape a person’s sense of humanity.
Learn more: https://www.homelessalliance.org/
Special thanks to our sponsor for this episode, Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores!
Host: Jake Doberenz
Guest: Meghan Mueller
Recording and Editing: Rose Records Cre...
Erin Engelke, CEO of ReMerge, shares how the organization gives mothers facing addiction and prison sentences a path toward recovery, reunification, and a second chance.
Learn more: www.remergeok.org
Special thanks to our sponsor for this episode, Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores!
Host: Jake Doberenz
Guest: Erin Engelke
Recording and Editing: Rose Records Creative
Logo: Joy Renee Creative
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Oklahoma City Nonprofits in Action is a podcast produced by Theophany Media, hosted by Jake Doberenz, that highlights organizations meeting real needs across our city. Each episode features a conversation with a nonprofit leader serving in areas such as housing, recovery, mental health, and community care.
The show is built for Oklahoma City, with the goal of connecting listeners to the people and work shaping their community.
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