John Q talks about his stuffed animal drive happening on October 24th! We touch on the beginnings of the drive, why it's important and how it's grown over the years. He also speaks on what this project has taught him over the years and how his beliefs shape the way he lives his life!

Link to stuffed animal drive

John Q's Information:

• 619-772-7139
• ohanaqz@gmail.com
• Instagram: @ourfathersgrace

Graphic design: Collette Cribbins

Cover photo: James Collington from Pexels

Surfboard graphic: sketchify from Canva

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

In this episode, we spoke with Elenna who is the president of a JustServe club at her school! She talks about the importance of having service clubs at school and how it's impacted her and her peers. She also shares why she volunteers and how service has shaped the person she is today.

Graphic design: Collette Cribbins

Cover photo: James Collington from Pexels

Surfboard graphic: sketchify from Canva

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

Hi everyone! This is a little update on the podcast! I apologize for the recent erratic posting schedule, but we're back to normal programming! Thank you for your support and I look forward to sharing new episodes soon!

ps- did you catch the song reference??

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