On today's show, Newell broadcasts LIVE from Community Sailing New Orleans for a special "Celebration of Giving!"
Newell speaks with
Guy Williams, CEO & Chairman of Gulf Coast Bank & Trust, and Heather West, Executive Director of Community Sailing New Orleans, about opening up the waters of Lake Pontchartrain to everyone, providing educational, recreational, and career opportunities regardless of age, background, ability, or financial means,
Kevin Gardere, CEO of Bridge House/Grace House, and Tony Bertucci, founder of NOLA Families in Need, about how their organizations are helping people overcome addiction, supporting families in crisis, and bringing hope to children across our community,
Crossroad NOLA Family Care Coordinator Candice Cook and Hope House Executive Director Thomas Mitchell about supporting foster families, protecting children from abuse, and providing critical services to young victims and their families,
Sarah Barnett, Nonprofit Marketing Coordinator for Auctions in August, and Adrian Thompson, co-founder of Anna 4 Paws, about a fundraiser that raised nearly $1.8 million for hundreds of nonprofits, plus the mission to equip working canine teams with first-aid kits and training at no cost,
Training Grounds co-founder Melanie Richardson and 4PXP co-founder & CEO Rochelle Wilcox about strengthening early learning opportunities for Louisiana families and supporting the educators and providers who make it possible,
Café Reconcile CEO Kheri Billy and Café Hope Executive Director Luis Arocha about how their programs are giving young adults the skills, training, and real-world experience to succeed,
and Stem Library Lab Executive Director & Co-Founder Todd Wackerman and Glassroots Executive Director Isabella Donnell about how they’re expanding access to STEM resources, inspiring students, and turning recycling and environmental action into stronger, more resilient communities.
