Jack Eliason comes to us from Provo, Utah to talk about his nonprofit Race Against Cancers. This year holds the nonprofit's first ever race on November 7th to raise money to help pay for cancer treatments for patients in need.

Jack talks about how this nonprofit was founded, its mission, obstacles he's faced in starting a nonprofit and where he wants to expand in the future. He speaks about his role model who heavily influences his desire to serve, as well as his own personal philosophy about serving others in your community.

To sign up for the race, or to donate to Race Against Cancers, visit https://raceagainstcancers.org/

Graphic design: Collette Cribbins

Cover photo: James Collington from Pexels

Surfboard graphic: sketchify from Canva

Music: "Blessed" www.purple-planet.com

Chris Wodjak of the American Red Cross explains to our audience the fascinating beginnings of the Red Cross and what the American Red Cross does for the world today. Her enthusiasm for serving others is contagious as she tells us the personal benefits of serving others. Were you aware that the Red Cross, in addition to responding to 65,000 disasters every year, the organization helps over 1% of the world's population every year. Chris tells us how we can get involved in saving human lives and that by giving an hour of our time to donate blood, our donation could save up to 3 lives! The Red Cross coordinates with Just Serve to post opportunities to participate in blood drives as well as other service opportunities all over the county.

Graphic design: Collette Cribbins

Cover photo: James Collington from Pexels

Surfboard graphic: sketchify from Canva

Music: "Blessed" www.purple-planet.com

SD talks with Maxie Gluckman, a native of San Diego and Executive Director of Friends of FUNDESUR, about how she has worked in Honduras for 13 years involved in nonprofit work centers on education and community development. Maxie shares her work through Friends of FUNDESUR to uplift and expand upon FUNDESUR's 12-year history of leading life-transforming education, health, environmental, and livelihood work across Honduras. Friends of FUNDESUR's vision is for Honduran communities to have the conditions, confidence, and opportunity to thrive today and for generations to come. Maxie tells listeners how they can get involved in this great work, including an event listed on www.JustServe.org on August 17, 2026, in San Diego's Mission Valley area.

Website: https://friendsoffundesur.org/

Graphic design: Collette Cribbins

Cover photo: James Collington from Pexels

Surfboard graphic: sketchify from Canva

Music: "Blessed" www.purple-planet.com

Hello!

Just a mini update for everyone: I will be taking a break as host from our podcast for a couple months. I've arranged for a few guest hosts to take my place. You are in good hands!

My break ends in November, so I'll be back for the holidays!

With love, Collette

Graphic design: Collette Cribbins

Cover photo: James Collington from Pexels

Surfboard graphic: sketchify from Canva

Music: "Blessed" www.purple-planet.com

Erin and Margaret speak on the nonprofit Miracle Babies and outline the service it provides parents whose babies are in the NICU.

What started as a transportation service has turned into a larger operation in providing parents with general needs and support. When the parents are supported, the babies do better.

If you would like to volunteer or check out the organization, their information is posted below!

info@miraclebabies.org

Website: miraclebabies.org

Social media: @miraclebabies

Disclaimer!! – My mic was doing something funky this episode, so my voice is a little hard to hear. But Kayla's voice is crystal clear and she's the one to hear! I hope you enjoy this episode!

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints partnered with America 250 to sent 250 semi-trucks of food out into the United States in honor of the America's milestone birthday. The San Diego Food Bank was a recipient of one of these trucks and Kayla is here to talk it!

Kayla works at the San Diego Food Bank – a local nonprofit aiming to aid San Diegans in need. In our conversation, Kayla speaks on the real threat of food insecurity we have in our town and what we can do to help our neighbor.

Maliya Jones is the granddaughter of Sidney and Thelma Cooper – pioneers of Juneteenth celebrations here in San Diego!

She speaks with us today about the history of The Cooper Family Foundation, the significance of Juneteenth, and the importance of acceptance and community healing.

From humble beginnings, the Cooper Family Juneteenth Healing Community Festival is now an award-winning event, focusing on education, acceptance, respect, and understanding of community and culture here in San Diego.

2026 Event Details:

Saturday, June 20, 2026

11:00 am - 6:30 pm

Memorial Park, 2975 Oceanview Blvd, San Diego, CA

Instagram: @thecooperfamilyfoundation

Facebook: The Cooper Family Foundation

We spoke with Jessica Stephens – president of Water and Kindness. In this conversation, Jessica speaks on the importance of helping others in your local community and proposes some ways we can effectively look out for each other. She also discusses the differences between charity work and mutual aide and some ramifications of both.

As the world continues to grow more connected, Jessica emphasizes the need for more local community support.