Giving Connected Fri, 03 Apr 2026 21:27:34 -0400 http://www.piesagiving.com en-us © 2026 Giving Connected yes f7f78229-bbf2-5d2b-b78f-601dc645ddba Piesa Giving episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) giving, nonprofits Piesa Giving https://storage.buzzsprout.com/nm09ki0nxsroiv3t1isifnz08upr?.jpg Giving Connected http://www.piesagiving.com SAFY SAFY In this week's episode, we talk with the Network Administer for SAFY, Keonte Jenkins-Davis! SAFY works to  strengthen families and communities through therapeutic foster care, behavioral health, adoption, family preservation, and older youth services. You can find the them on social media, @SAFYofAmerica and on their website, https://www.safy.org

]]> In this week's episode, we talk with the Network Administer for SAFY, Keonte Jenkins-Davis! SAFY works to  strengthen families and communities through therapeutic foster care, behavioral health, adoption, family preservation, and older youth services. You can find the them on social media, @SAFYofAmerica and on their website, https://www.safy.org

]]> Piesa Giving Buzzsprout-8965716 Tue, 03 Aug 2021 06:00:00 -0500 1870 24 full false OPH Rescue OPH Rescue In this week's episode, we talk with a travel coordinator for OPH Rescue, Jeanine Gargiulo! OPH Rescue works to create a better world for companion animals and the community through rescue, rehabilitation, education, spay/neuter, and providing resources to underserved populations. You can find the them on social media, @Operationpawsforhomes and on their website, https://ophrescue.org

]]> In this week's episode, we talk with a travel coordinator for OPH Rescue, Jeanine Gargiulo! OPH Rescue works to create a better world for companion animals and the community through rescue, rehabilitation, education, spay/neuter, and providing resources to underserved populations. You can find the them on social media, @Operationpawsforhomes and on their website, https://ophrescue.org

]]> Piesa Giving Buzzsprout-8579354 Mon, 14 Jun 2021 05:00:00 -0500 1470 23 full false One Warm Coat One Warm Coat In this week's episode, we talk with the President & CEO for One Warm Coat, Beth W. Amodio! One Warm Coat works to provide free coats to people in need. Since 1992, they have worked with  volunteers to host nearly 39,000 coat drives and have given away more than 6.6 million coats across the United States. You can find the them on social media, @OneWarmCoat and on their website, https://www.onewarmcoat.org

]]> In this week's episode, we talk with the President & CEO for One Warm Coat, Beth W. Amodio! One Warm Coat works to provide free coats to people in need. Since 1992, they have worked with  volunteers to host nearly 39,000 coat drives and have given away more than 6.6 million coats across the United States. You can find the them on social media, @OneWarmCoat and on their website, https://www.onewarmcoat.org

]]> Piesa Giving Buzzsprout-8578537 Mon, 07 Jun 2021 05:00:00 -0500 1749 22 full false Feed My Starving Children Feed My Starving Children In this week's episode, we talk with the Development Advisor for Feed My Starving Children, Kenzie MacKillop! FMSC works to help volunteers turn hunger into hope with their own two hands. Their mission is to eliminate starvation in children throughout the world. You can find  them on social media, @feedmystarvingchildren and on their website, https://www.fmsc.org

]]> In this week's episode, we talk with the Development Advisor for Feed My Starving Children, Kenzie MacKillop! FMSC works to help volunteers turn hunger into hope with their own two hands. Their mission is to eliminate starvation in children throughout the world. You can find  them on social media, @feedmystarvingchildren and on their website, https://www.fmsc.org

]]> Piesa Giving Buzzsprout-8578013 Mon, 31 May 2021 05:00:00 -0500 2524 21 full false Virginia Center For Inclusive Communities Virginia Center For Inclusive Communities In this week's episode, we talk with the President & CEO for Virginia Center For Inclusive Communities, Jonathan Zur! VCIC works in addressing prejudices, in all forms, in order to improve academic achievement, increase workplace productivity, and enhance local trust. You can find the them on social media, @inclusiveVA and on their website, https://inclusiveva.org

]]> In this week's episode, we talk with the President & CEO for Virginia Center For Inclusive Communities, Jonathan Zur! VCIC works in addressing prejudices, in all forms, in order to improve academic achievement, increase workplace productivity, and enhance local trust. You can find the them on social media, @inclusiveVA and on their website, https://inclusiveva.org

]]> Piesa Giving Buzzsprout-8457970 Mon, 24 May 2021 05:00:00 -0500 2261 20 full false Books For Africa Books For Africa In this week's episode, we talk with the Executive Director for Books For Africa, Patrick Plonski! Books For Africa is dedicated to collecting, sorting, shipping, and distributing books to children and adults in Africa. You can find the them on social media, @BooksForAfricaUS and on their website, https://www.booksforafrica.org

]]> In this week's episode, we talk with the Executive Director for Books For Africa, Patrick Plonski! Books For Africa is dedicated to collecting, sorting, shipping, and distributing books to children and adults in Africa. You can find the them on social media, @BooksForAfricaUS and on their website, https://www.booksforafrica.org

]]> Piesa Giving Buzzsprout-8457878 Mon, 17 May 2021 05:00:00 -0500 2124 19 full false Well Aware Well Aware In this week's episode, we talk with the Executive Director for Well Aware, Kareece Sacco! Well Aware works to fund and implement sustainable clean water systems to drive economic development and empower communities in East Africa. You can find the them on social media, @WellAwareWorld and on their website, https://wellawareworld.org



]]> In this week's episode, we talk with the Executive Director for Well Aware, Kareece Sacco! Well Aware works to fund and implement sustainable clean water systems to drive economic development and empower communities in East Africa. You can find the them on social media, @WellAwareWorld and on their website, https://wellawareworld.org



]]> Piesa Giving Buzzsprout-8416206 Mon, 10 May 2021 05:00:00 -0500 2448 18 full false AFCAids AFCAids In this week's episode, we talk with the Executive Director for AFCAids, Tanya Weaver! AFCAids works to provide critical comprehensive services to infected and affected HIV+ children and their caregivers. You can find the them on social media @AFCAids and on their website, https://www.afcaids.org

]]> In this week's episode, we talk with the Executive Director for AFCAids, Tanya Weaver! AFCAids works to provide critical comprehensive services to infected and affected HIV+ children and their caregivers. You can find the them on social media @AFCAids and on their website, https://www.afcaids.org

]]> Piesa Giving Buzzsprout-8415935 Mon, 03 May 2021 05:00:00 -0500 2261 17 full false Boise Bicycle Project Boise Bicycle Project In this week's episode, we talk with the Development Director for Boise Bicycle Project, Emily Summerhays! Boise Bicycle Project works to promote the personal, social, and environmental benefits of bicycling. They function as a bicycle recycling center and educational workspace in a diverse and non-threatening atmosphere. You can find the them on social media, @BoiseBicycleProject and on their website, https://www.boisebicycleproject.org

]]> In this week's episode, we talk with the Development Director for Boise Bicycle Project, Emily Summerhays! Boise Bicycle Project works to promote the personal, social, and environmental benefits of bicycling. They function as a bicycle recycling center and educational workspace in a diverse and non-threatening atmosphere. You can find the them on social media, @BoiseBicycleProject and on their website, https://www.boisebicycleproject.org

]]> Piesa Giving Buzzsprout-8304235 Mon, 26 Apr 2021 05:00:00 -0500 1296 16 full false CUE Center for Missing Persons CUE Center for Missing Persons In this week's episode, we talk with the NJ State Outreach Coordinator for CUE Center for Missing Persons, Lisa Valentino! CUE Center for Missing Persons works to provide advocacy for missing children and adults, free professionally trained search personnel and victim support service. You can find the them on social media, @cuecenter and on their website, https://ncmissingpersons.org. 

]]> In this week's episode, we talk with the NJ State Outreach Coordinator for CUE Center for Missing Persons, Lisa Valentino! CUE Center for Missing Persons works to provide advocacy for missing children and adults, free professionally trained search personnel and victim support service. You can find the them on social media, @cuecenter and on their website, https://ncmissingpersons.org. 

]]> Piesa Giving Buzzsprout-8304095 Mon, 19 Apr 2021 05:00:00 -0500 2061 15 full false Abby's House Abby's House In this week's episode, we talk with the Director of Development for Abby's House, Kelly Whalen! Abby's House works to provide shelter and affordable housing, as well as advocacy and support services, to homeless, battered, and low-income women, with or without children. You can find the them on social media, @abbyshouse1976 and on their website, https://abbyshouse.org. 

]]> In this week's episode, we talk with the Director of Development for Abby's House, Kelly Whalen! Abby's House works to provide shelter and affordable housing, as well as advocacy and support services, to homeless, battered, and low-income women, with or without children. You can find the them on social media, @abbyshouse1976 and on their website, https://abbyshouse.org. 

]]> Piesa Giving Buzzsprout-8303953 Mon, 12 Apr 2021 05:00:00 -0500 2413 14 full false Trees, Water & People Trees, Water & People In this week's episode, we talk with the Community Relations Coordinator of Trees, Water & People, Daniela Bueso! Trees, Water & People works to improve people's lives by helping communities protect, conserve, and manage the natural resources upon which their long-term well-being depends. You can find the them on social media, @treeswaterpeople and on their website, https://www.treeswaterpeople.org. 

]]> In this week's episode, we talk with the Community Relations Coordinator of Trees, Water & People, Daniela Bueso! Trees, Water & People works to improve people's lives by helping communities protect, conserve, and manage the natural resources upon which their long-term well-being depends. You can find the them on social media, @treeswaterpeople and on their website, https://www.treeswaterpeople.org. 

]]> Piesa Giving Buzzsprout-8269384 Mon, 05 Apr 2021 05:00:00 -0500 1669 13 full false 4 Paws For Ability 4 Paws For Ability In this week's episode, we talk with the Development Director of 4 Paws For Ability, Kelly Camm. 4 Paws For Ability works to to place quality service dogs with children with disabilities and veterans. You can find the them on social media, @4pawsforability and on their website, https://4pawsforability.org

]]> In this week's episode, we talk with the Development Director of 4 Paws For Ability, Kelly Camm. 4 Paws For Ability works to to place quality service dogs with children with disabilities and veterans. You can find the them on social media, @4pawsforability and on their website, https://4pawsforability.org

]]> Piesa Giving Buzzsprout-8211401 Mon, 29 Mar 2021 05:00:00 -0500 1643 12 full false RedRover RedRover In this week's episode, we talk with the President and CEO of RedRover, Nicole Forsyth. RedRover works to help animals rescued from disasters or neglect, domestic violence victims seeking safety with their pets, and animals with life-threatening illnesses. You can find the them on social media, @redrover and on their website, https://redrover.org. 

]]> In this week's episode, we talk with the President and CEO of RedRover, Nicole Forsyth. RedRover works to help animals rescued from disasters or neglect, domestic violence victims seeking safety with their pets, and animals with life-threatening illnesses. You can find the them on social media, @redrover and on their website, https://redrover.org. 

]]> Piesa Giving Buzzsprout-8090364 Mon, 22 Mar 2021 05:00:00 -0500 1967 11 full false Endangered Species International Endangered Species International In this week's episode, we talk with the founder and president of Endangered Species International, Pierre Fidenci. Endangered Species International works to reverse the trend of human-induced species extinction, saves endangered animals, and preserves wild places. You can find the them on social media @Endangered Species International
 and on their website,  https://www.endangeredspeciesinternational.org.

]]> In this week's episode, we talk with the founder and president of Endangered Species International, Pierre Fidenci. Endangered Species International works to reverse the trend of human-induced species extinction, saves endangered animals, and preserves wild places. You can find the them on social media @Endangered Species International
 and on their website,  https://www.endangeredspeciesinternational.org.

]]> Piesa Giving Buzzsprout-8090274 Mon, 15 Mar 2021 05:00:00 -0500 1971 10 full false Glacier Glacier In this week's episode, we talk with the Executive Director of Glacier, Doug Mitchell. Glacier works to fund projects in Glacier National Park such as trail restoration, field trips, and citizen science in future years. You can find the them on social media,  and on their website, https://glacier.org.  

Instagram - @glacierconservancy

Facebook -@GlacierNationalParkConservancy

Twitter - @GNPConservancy

]]> In this week's episode, we talk with the Executive Director of Glacier, Doug Mitchell. Glacier works to fund projects in Glacier National Park such as trail restoration, field trips, and citizen science in future years. You can find the them on social media,  and on their website, https://glacier.org.  

Instagram - @glacierconservancy

Facebook -@GlacierNationalParkConservancy

Twitter - @GNPConservancy

]]> Piesa Giving Buzzsprout-8089992 Mon, 08 Mar 2021 05:00:00 -0600 2120 9 full false Global Links Global Links In this week's episode, we talk with the Executive Director of Global Links, Angela Garcia. Global Links works as a medical relief and development organization dedicated to supporting health improvement initiatives in resource-poor communities. You can find the them on social media, @globallinks and on their website, http://www.globallinks.org. 

If you want to reach us, please email us at info@piesagiving.com. For future updates, follow us on social media, @piesagiving

]]> In this week's episode, we talk with the Executive Director of Global Links, Angela Garcia. Global Links works as a medical relief and development organization dedicated to supporting health improvement initiatives in resource-poor communities. You can find the them on social media, @globallinks and on their website, http://www.globallinks.org. 

If you want to reach us, please email us at info@piesagiving.com. For future updates, follow us on social media, @piesagiving

]]> Piesa Giving Buzzsprout-8002624 Mon, 01 Mar 2021 05:00:00 -0600 2481 8 full false El Porvenir El Porvenir In this week's episode, we talk with the Director of U.S. Operations for El Porvenir, Jenna Saldaña. El Porvenir works to empower rural Nicaraguans to achieve better health through comprehensive clean water projects. You can find more information on their website, http://www.elporvenir.org. If you want to contact El Porvenir, email info@elporvenir.org

If you want to reach us, please email us at info@piesagiving.com. For future updates, follow us on social media, @piesagiving

]]> In this week's episode, we talk with the Director of U.S. Operations for El Porvenir, Jenna Saldaña. El Porvenir works to empower rural Nicaraguans to achieve better health through comprehensive clean water projects. You can find more information on their website, http://www.elporvenir.org. If you want to contact El Porvenir, email info@elporvenir.org

If you want to reach us, please email us at info@piesagiving.com. For future updates, follow us on social media, @piesagiving

]]> Piesa Giving Buzzsprout-7993630 Mon, 22 Feb 2021 06:00:00 -0600 2113 7 full false Wells Bring Hope Wells Bring Hope In this week's episode, we talk with Barbara Goldberg from Wells Bring Hope. Wells Bring Hope works to transform lives by drilling deep-water wells to provide safe, clean water to rural villages in Niger, West Africa. You can find the them on social media, @ wellsbringhope and on their website, www.wellsbringhope.org. 

If you want to reach us, please email us at info@piesagiving.com. For future updates, follow us on social media, @piesagiving

]]> In this week's episode, we talk with Barbara Goldberg from Wells Bring Hope. Wells Bring Hope works to transform lives by drilling deep-water wells to provide safe, clean water to rural villages in Niger, West Africa. You can find the them on social media, @ wellsbringhope and on their website, www.wellsbringhope.org. 

If you want to reach us, please email us at info@piesagiving.com. For future updates, follow us on social media, @piesagiving

]]> Piesa Giving Buzzsprout-7723984 Mon, 15 Feb 2021 06:00:00 -0600 2547 6 full false Blind Cat Rescue & Sanctuary Blind Cat Rescue & Sanctuary In this week's episode, we talk with Katherine Hilton from Blind Cat Rescue & Sanctuary. Blind Cat Rescue works to save cats from euthanasia and provide them with longterm care. You can find them on social media, @ blind cat rescue and on their website, https://www.blindcatrescue.com 

You can contact us at info@piesagiving.com. For future updates, follow us on social media, @piesagiving

]]> In this week's episode, we talk with Katherine Hilton from Blind Cat Rescue & Sanctuary. Blind Cat Rescue works to save cats from euthanasia and provide them with longterm care. You can find them on social media, @ blind cat rescue and on their website, https://www.blindcatrescue.com 

You can contact us at info@piesagiving.com. For future updates, follow us on social media, @piesagiving

]]> Piesa Giving Buzzsprout-7715221 Mon, 08 Feb 2021 06:00:00 -0600 1646 giving, nonprofit 5 full false GRID Alternatives GRID Alternatives In this week's episode, we talk with Dolores Garay from GRID Alternatives. GRID is a leading voice in low-income solar policy and the nation’s largest nonprofit solar installer. 

You can find GRID on social media, @gridalternatives and also on their website, https://gridalternatives.org  

]]> In this week's episode, we talk with Dolores Garay from GRID Alternatives. GRID is a leading voice in low-income solar policy and the nation’s largest nonprofit solar installer. 

You can find GRID on social media, @gridalternatives and also on their website, https://gridalternatives.org  

]]> Piesa Giving Buzzsprout-7579438 Mon, 01 Feb 2021 06:00:00 -0600 2786 4 full false One Spirit One Spirit In this week's episode, we talk with Jeri Baker from One Spirit. One Spirit works to support the Lakota community by providing resources that allow them to meet the needs of their people according to their own culture, traditions, and values. You can find them on social media, @onespiritlakota! 

]]> In this week's episode, we talk with Jeri Baker from One Spirit. One Spirit works to support the Lakota community by providing resources that allow them to meet the needs of their people according to their own culture, traditions, and values. You can find them on social media, @onespiritlakota! 

]]> Piesa Giving Buzzsprout-7466524 Mon, 25 Jan 2021 06:00:00 -0600 3281 3 full false Everybody Solar Everybody Solar In this week's episode, we talk with Myriam Scally from Everybody Solar. Everybody Solar works to protect the environment and strengthen U.S. communities through solar energy projects. You can find them on social, @everybody_solar. You can also donate on their website, https://everybodysolar.org, and also on the Piesa Giving app! 

]]> In this week's episode, we talk with Myriam Scally from Everybody Solar. Everybody Solar works to protect the environment and strengthen U.S. communities through solar energy projects. You can find them on social, @everybody_solar. You can also donate on their website, https://everybodysolar.org, and also on the Piesa Giving app! 

]]> Piesa Giving Buzzsprout-7352425 Mon, 18 Jan 2021 10:00:00 -0600 2109 2 full false Reaching Indian Ministries International Reaching Indian Ministries International In our first episode, we talk with Joel Varghese from RIMI. We cover how RIMI was started, who it currently helps, and what the future looks like. Make sure to give them follow them on social media, @reachingindians. You can see more info and donate on their website, RIMI.org, and on the Piesa Giving app! 

]]> In our first episode, we talk with Joel Varghese from RIMI. We cover how RIMI was started, who it currently helps, and what the future looks like. Make sure to give them follow them on social media, @reachingindians. You can see more info and donate on their website, RIMI.org, and on the Piesa Giving app! 

]]> Piesa Giving Buzzsprout-7243789 Mon, 11 Jan 2021 15:00:00 -0600 2299 1 full false Introduction to Giving Connected Introduction to Giving Connected Giving Connected is all about finding amazing charities to share with the world. Joel and Prince talk about Piesa Giving,  what sparked the passion to start Giving Connected, and what future episodes will look like. Make sure to follow Piesa Giving on social media! 

]]> Giving Connected is all about finding amazing charities to share with the world. Joel and Prince talk about Piesa Giving,  what sparked the passion to start Giving Connected, and what future episodes will look like. Make sure to follow Piesa Giving on social media! 

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