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Sequoia Dental Assisting School is a non-profit 10-week program in Macon, GA, designed to pull women out of poverty by utilizing opportunities in the dental field and to educate and train these women for careers in dentistry. Join us today, as Dr. Leigh Bennett, a dentist and the founder, tells us about the ways her program is helping women in need, in her community, to become self-sufficient and empowered through education, training, and local job placement.

Hand to Hold is a nonprofit organization that provides personalized support to NICU parents, before, during and after a neonatal intensive care unit stay, to help ensure families thrive. Join us today, as Kelli Kelley, the founder and CEO, tells us about the ways Hand to Hold is raising awareness around PTSD among NICU parents and advocating for hospital and community-based programs, to ensure better outcomes for babies and families.

Nature and Culture International works with local and indigenous communities to conserve biologically diverse landscapes in Latin America. Join us today, as Matt Clark, the CEO of this incredible organization, tells us about the innovative ways Nature and Culture works at both a local and national level, to create conservation programs with sustainable strategies that work to heal mother nature for the long term.

Labeled and Loved is a nonprofit with a mission to embrace and strengthen families with disability by providing connective experiences and educational resources. Join us today, as we talk to Dr. Lisa Peña, the Co-Founder, about what it takes to ignite systemic change within this community and the challenges that families who have children with disabilities face daily.

Our House has provided a pathway out of homelessness for families and individuals in central Arkansas for over 30 years. Our House empowers homeless and near-homeless families and individuals to succeed in the workforce, in school, and in life through hard work, wise decision-making, and active participation in the community. Join us as Ben Goodwin, the Executive Director, shares his personal journey as well as discusses misconceptions about homelessness and what he believes to be the key factors in helping people climb out of poverty. 

Canopy NWA serves to meet the needs of refugees living in Northwest Arkansas and equips them with the tools needed to thrive as active members of their community. Join us today, as we have an exciting conversation with Hannah Lee, Director of Community Engagement, about the innovative ways Canopy is ensuring the refugees they serve feel connected and set up for success.

IRC, The International Rescue Committee, is made up of a global team with more than 17,000 staff who have helped people upended by conflict and crisis to survive, recover, and regain control of their lives. Today, IRC works in more than 40 countries and over 20 U.S. and European cities, from conflict-affected countries in Yemen to resettlement communities in Boise, Idaho. Join us today, as we talk to Raymundo Tamayo, the Country Director for Mexico, about how the IRC continues to stand in the face of such an overwhelming need around the globe.

For almost a decade, No One Left Behind has been helping evacuate former interpreters and U.S. government employees, who are eligible for the Iraqi and Afghan Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) programs. No One Left Behind also provides safety and resettlement assistance to Iraqi and Afghan SIVs, who are starting new lives as Americans. Join us today, as we talk to Philip Caruso, the Chairman, and Shafi Hadi, an Ambassador, as they share with us the incredible impact their organization is having in helping to resettle SIV refugees and their families. 

Misión de Caridad is a nonprofit organization focused on improving the lives of women and children on the Mexico side of the U.S. border. Misión de Caridad was formed in response to immigration policy changes at the U.S. & Mexico border in late 2018, with the goal of developing and running programs that help families become independent and escape extreme poverty. Join us today, as we talk to Jean Sicurella, the Co-Founder, to learn more about what is happening right now at the border and how her organization is supporting families in great need. 

Al Otro Lado is a nonprofit that provides free legal services and humanitarian support to asylum seekers, refugees, and other migrants on both sides of the US-Mexico border. Join us today, as we talk to Nicole Ramos, the Director of Al Otro Lado's Border Rights Project, about the most pressing issues for those in Tijuana, Mexico, who are seeking asylum in the U.S. right now.

For more than 20 years, Women for Afghan Women (WAW) has grown from a small network of volunteers to become the largest women’s organization in Afghanistan, serving over 8,000 clients a year. WAW provides life-changing services, education, and vocational training for women and girls across Afghanistan and in the U.S., who have endured human rights violations. Join us today as we talk to Najia Nasim, the Executive Director, and Kevin Schumacher, the Deputy Executive Director, as they share with us their organizations efforts, challenges, and the realities of what they are currently facing in Afghanistan and serving refugees in the U.S. and around the world. 

Love Does, founded by Bob Goff, is an international nonprofit that has been fighting for human rights, caring for the vulnerable, and providing education in conflict zones around the globe for over 20 years. Join us today, as we talk to Jody Luke, the Executive Director, to learn more about what Love Does is doing around the globe to empower communities including some new programs launching here in the United States.