In this episode of Sustainable Steps, Tami and Jake talk with Samantha Roth, Treasurer of the Junior League of Sioux City, to hear how the group's projects, ranging from a free 'School Period Pantry' to a boutique-style thrift shop, empower women and build connections.

In this episode, we'll learn:

• Discover the Discovery Shop: How the Junior League's W. 7th Street thrift shop helps pay for projects and grants that make a big difference in the Sioux City area.
• Prom Purpose: The story behind the group's spring prom fundraiser, bringing local businesses together for a night of high school nostalgia to help pay for local community projects.
• Flexible Membership: How a one-year commitment, 12 hours of annual shop volunteering and monthly meetings make it easy for local women to dive in, network and give back.

If you'd like to visit the Junior League's Discovery Shop, it's open Wednesday - Saturday from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm at 316 W. 7th St. in Sioux City.

If you'd like to learn more about joining the Junior League, visit its website or visit the Junior League of Sioux City Facebook page.

To find out more about the programs and services offered by Goodwill of the Great Plains, please visit goodwillgreatplains.org.

The Sustainable Steps podcast is made possible thanks to a generous grant from the Gilchrist Foundation.

Keeping medical equipment out of the landfill and in the hands of families who need it!

In this episode of Sustainable Steps, Tami & Jake head to Sioux Falls to talk with Mike Turner, founder of Owen's Outfitters, to hear how a free medical equipment library is turning a personal family journey into a community lifeline.

In this episode, we'll learn:

• Owen's Legacy: How the memory of Mike's son, Owen, and his favorite color inspired a bright, welcoming mission to give away free medical equipment and keep over 130 tons of usable gear out of local landfills.

• Always Free, Never Sold: How families can access everything from daily care items to hospital beds, wheelchairs and walkers without insurance company red tape or out-of-pocket costs.

• Global Impact: How local supplies, like crutches and oxygen tubing, find a second home through international partnerships, stretching from Sioux Falls to places like Africa.

To learn more about donating or borrowing medical equipment, check out Owens Outfitters or the Legacy Foundation online or in person in Sioux Falls.

If you'd like to find out more about the programs and services offered by Goodwill of the Great Plains, please visit goodwillgreatplains.org.

The Sustainable Steps podcast is made possible thanks to a generous grant from the Gilchrist Fou ndation.

You want to downsize and donate, but that heavy furniture or big box won't fit in your car, or you can't haul it down three flights of stairs – ReSupply can help!

In this episode of Sustainable Steps, Tami & Jake talk with Paul Tocci, CEO and Founder of ReSupply, to hear how a tech-driven logistics solution is revolutionizing charitable giving and keeping usable goods out of landfills.

In this episode, we'll learn:

• Military Origins: Witnessing military families abandon brand-new household goods on curbs during base relocations inspired a decade-long mission to bridge the technology gap to help donations get to charitable causes.
• National Reach: How ReSupply partners with 114 Goodwill regions across 48 states and 25,000 zip codes, moving the equivalent of 80 football stadiums worth of donations every month.
• Giving Made Simple: How donors can schedule home pickups for anything from a single bag of clothes to an entire house of furniture in as little as 60 minutes.

To learn more about Goodwill of the Great Plains or schedule ReSupply to pick up your donation, please visit goodwillgreatplains.org.

The Sustainable Steps podcast is made possible thanks to a generous grant from the Gilchrist Foundation.