From writing grant proposals to tracking outcomes, there’s a lot that happens behind the scenes to keep nonprofit programs running—and growing. In this episode, we talk with LaSette Wellen, Director of Public Funding at Catholic Charities of Northwest California, about what it takes to secure funding, build trust with partners, and keep programs strong. It’s a look at the backbone work that helps us serve thousands of people each year—and how storytelling, data, and mission alignment come tog...
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From writing grant proposals to tracking outcomes, there’s a lot that happens behind the scenes to keep nonprofit programs running—and growing. In this episode, we talk with LaSette Wellen, Director of Public Funding at Catholic Charities of Northwest California, about what it takes to secure funding, build trust with partners, and keep programs strong. It’s a look at the backbone work that helps us serve thousands of people each year—and how storytelling, data, and mission alignment come tog...
From writing grant proposals to tracking outcomes, there’s a lot that happens behind the scenes to keep nonprofit programs running—and growing. In this episode, we talk with LaSette Wellen, Director of Public Funding at Catholic Charities of Northwest California, about what it takes to secure funding, build trust with partners, and keep programs strong. It’s a look at the backbone work that helps us serve thousands of people each year—and how storytelling, data, and mission alignment come tog...
Every organization has a mission—but behind that mission is a deeper “why.” In this episode of Bridges We Build, we sit down with Jennielynn Holmes, CEO of Catholic Charities of Northwest California, to explore the values, experiences, and vision that drive her leadership. Jennielynn shares her journey from growing up in a low-income family to becoming the first in her family to graduate college, and how that shaped her lifelong commitment to uplifting those pushed to the margins. We talk ab...
Content Advisory: This episode includes discussion of substance use, relapse, and suicidal thoughts. Please take care as you listen. What does it take to turn a shelter into a true community hub—and a stepping stone to stability? In this episode of Bridges We Build, we talk with Kurt Peterson, Director of Shelter Services at Catholic Charities of Northwest California. Kurt brings decades of experience to his role overseeing programs like Caritas Center and Sam Jones Hall, and in this conver...
What does it really take for a family to rebuild their lives? For Kayla, it started with stability—and the support of a community that saw her potential. In this episode of Bridges We Build, we hear from Kayla, a courageous mother who spent time at the Caritas Family Center with her children. She shares her journey through homelessness, the turning points that helped her move forward, and how wraparound services, from parenting support to academic help for her child with special needs, set h...
From writing grant proposals to tracking outcomes, there’s a lot that happens behind the scenes to keep nonprofit programs running—and growing. In this episode, we talk with LaSette Wellen, Director of Public Funding at Catholic Charities of Northwest California, about what it takes to secure funding, build trust with partners, and keep programs strong. It’s a look at the backbone work that helps us serve thousands of people each year—and how storytelling, data, and mission alignment come tog...
