From Chef Daphne, who saw something special in him, to opening his own restaurant, Chef Saon Brice has become an impactful community leader. Hear from Chef about the role of mentorship in his journey and how he has broken down barriers along th

Chef Saon Brice, Baltimore Born & Braised (A Quick Bite)

Apr 18th, 2024 18m 40s

If you would have asked young Saon Brice if he thought he’d become a chef, he would have laughed and said no, a cowboy. Hear how Chef went from wanting to be a cowboy to becoming a musician, chef, and mentor.

Changing Their Narratives

Mar 29th, 2024 31m 30s

In this episode, we sat down with three women (and 2021 Changemaker Challenge grantees) who work every day to empower women to rewrite their stories. Hear from Veronica Jackson of Pivot and Angeles Evans and Diana Beeson of TurnAround, Inc. to

Sparking Something Bigger: The Changemaker Challenge

Jan 16th, 2024 12m 52s

Workforce development, a bystander intervention program, and art therapy for cancer patients are just three of the ideas pitched at the 2021 Changemaker Challenge. We sat down with three grantees of the Changemaker Challenge, Van Brooks, Sonia

2023: A Year in Review

Dec 28th, 2023 12m 38s

2023 has been quite the year for us at United Way of Central Maryland. Hear from two staff members about their highlights from this past year and take a look back at what we’ve done to strengthen the lives of our neighbors in Central Maryland.

Feeding the Solution to End Hunger

Sep 27th, 2023 21m 14s

During Hunger Action Month, we sat down with Leah Paley, CEO of the Anne Arundel County Food Bank and Evan Lutz, Founder and CEO, of Hungry Harvest to discuss food insecurity and what their community organizations are doing to tackle the issue

Let's Talk about Mental Health: Stigmas, Support, and Self Care

May 24th, 2022 30m 26s

Everyone deals with mental health challenges differently, but often the signs of struggle can be similar. It’s important to be mindful of your mental wellness--and to check in on others who may be suffering.Certain communities face stigmas and

Barrier Breakers, Year One

Mar 14th, 2022 13m 15s

We launched this podcast during the pandemic to share stories in a safe way about the people we help, the United Way team, and our work to strengthen our neighbors and the neighborhoods they call home. In this episode, we share some of our “be

Veterans Treatment Court - Leaving No Veteran Behind

Nov 11th, 2021 11m 2s

Many men and women who fought for our country face another fight when they return home. Some have a hard time finding and keeping a job and a home, or experience mental health or substance use issues—which can lead to minor law offenses. The Ve

There's No Place Like Home

Nov 9th, 2021 12m 52s

The Way Home Project, fueled by United Way's Leaders United membership group, helps make a house a home for those who have experienced long-term homelessness. Listen to learn more about this incredible team effort and hear from project voluntee

Create Social Change with The Changemaker Challenge

Aug 24th, 2021 14m 57s

Improving accessibility for people with disabilities and preparing low-income students for college are just two of the ideas pitched at prior Changemaker Challenge events. We sat down with The Horizon Foundation, and past winners of The Changem

Locked out and Shut Out: The Eviction Crisis in Greater Baltimore

Jun 10th, 2021 20m 17s

Nearly a quarter of Maryland tenants were behind on their rent as of March 2021. With the coming “eviction tsunami,” what stands between them and homelessness? Join us as we chat with local leaders in housing and human services to get the lates

Coming Together to Improve Lives

Apr 29th, 2021 23m 28s

Volunteers have the power to change lives—and this past year has made that abundantly clear. In this episode you'll meet Zeynep Akkan of McCormick & Company and Heather Bussard of Rosemore, Inc. who are, not only making an impact as individuals

A Beautiful Picture: Women Helping Women

Apr 19th, 2021 29m 8s

During Women’s History Month, we sat down with Kelley Chase of University of Baltimore and Mandy Memmel of Hon’s Honey to discuss the barriers they’ve faced as women and what they’ve done to ensure that women are not only supported but uplifted

An Advocate, A Voice, A Community Champion

Mar 5th, 2021 24m 45s

Our country's history has been shaped by the many untold stories of Black Americans. We talked with UWCM's President & CEO, Franklyn Baker, who shares his inspirations and passion for Greater Baltimore. He also talks about his drive and choices

Shining the Light on the Black Experience

Feb 26th, 2021 18m 41s

"It's the way I grew up...shine the light wherever you are". Growing up in the South during segregation, Phylis shares what it was like to be one of the first Black graduates of her high school and the experiences that led her to where she is t

From Help to Hope

Feb 24th, 2021 14m 59s

From help to hope, our 211 team is there to provide what’s needed, where it’s needed—and often even more. In this episode, you’ll go behind the scenes of the 211 Maryland United Way Helpline and learn just what it takes to be a call specialist.

211: Call of Duty

Feb 23rd, 2021 10m 27s

COVID-19 has impacted our community in ways we never imagined--and calls to the 211 Maryland United Way Helpline have skyrocketed. Our 211 team members are not only living through the pandemic, they’re answering hundreds of calls from people wh

Who Are You Going To Call? The 411 on 211

Feb 11th, 2021 10m 37s

When you're in need, where do you turn? With so many 3-digit numbers out there, it's hard to know who can help. In this episode, we break down the crucial services offered by the 211 United Way Helpline, how it started, and its partnership with

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