The State of Arts Funding in Georgia with Laura Hennighausen (Good2Give Podcast, Episode 17) Laura Hennighausen, Director of Strategic Philanthropy at Purpose Possible, joins hosts Maria Walden and DePriest Waddy to discuss Arts Capital Atlanta, a collaborative campaign addressing the urgent need for arts funding in the region. Laura shares how the initiative grew from [...]

How Hemophilia of Georgia Transforms Lives Through Innovation, Care, and Community, with Vic McCarty (Good2Give Podcast, Episode 16) In this episode of the Good2Give podcast, hosts Maria Walden and DePriest Waddy sit down with Vic McCarty, Chief Community Engagement Officer at Hemophilia of Georgia (HoG), to explore how this remarkable nonprofit is redefining comprehensive care for [...]

Healthcare with Heart, with Shameka Allen, Good Samaritan Health Centers of Gwinnett (Good2Give Podcast, Episode 15) In this episode of the Good2Give Podcast, hosts Maria Walden and DePriest Waddy from the Community Foundation for Northeast Georgia interview Shameka Allen, the CEO of Good Samaritan Health Centers in Gwinnett. They discuss the history and operations of the [...]

Understanding and Combating Neurofibromatosis: Insights from the Children’s Tumor Foundation (Good2Give Podcast, Episode 14) This episode of the Good2Give Podcast, hosted by Maria Walden and DePriest Waddy of the Community Foundation for Northeast Georgia, features guests Kate Kelts, Senior Manager of Patient Education and Engagement, from the Children’s Tumor Foundation, and Mark Oppenheimer, CEO of Modern [...]

Empowering Nonprofit Leaders for Transformative Work, with Linnea Miller, Long Table Consulting (Good2Give Podcast, Episode 13) Linnea Miller, Long Table Consulting, is the guest in this episode of the Good2Give podcast, hosted by Maria Walden and DePriest Waddy from the Community Foundation for Northeast Georgia. The conversation delves into Linnea’s work in empowering leaders, her [...]

Empowering Youth Through Service, with Jennifer Guynn, Pebble Tossers (Good2Give Podcast, Episode 12) In this episode of the Good2Give Podcast, hosts Maria Walden and DePriest Waddy from the Community Foundation for Northeast Georgia interview Jennifer Guynn, the founder and executive director of Pebble Tossers. Jen shares the origins and mission of Pebble Tossers, a nonprofit organization [...]

Jonathan Holmes, Mighty 8th Media, (Good2Give Podcast, Episode 11) In this episode of the Good2Give Podcast, hosted by Maria Walden and DePriest Waddy from the Community Foundation for Northeast Georgia, the focus is on the intersection of philanthropy, the creative economy, and community development. Special guest Jonathan Holmes from Mighty 8th Media, a creative marketing agency, shares [...]

Chuck Milton, William’s House, and Chris Foley, Edward Jones (Good2Give Podcast, Episode 10) On this episode of the Good2Give Podcast, host Maria Walden welcomes guests Chuck Milton, Executive Director of William’s House in Roswell, Georgia, and Chris Foley, a financial advisor with Edward Jones. Chuck discusses the mission of William’s House, which is to empower fathers [...]

Nesha Mason, The Drake House (Good2Give Podcast, Episode 9) Nesha Mason, President of The Drake House, joined this episode of the Good2Give Podcast. The Drake House is a nonprofit operating in North Fulton, focusing on assisting single mothers and their families who face homelessness. Hosts Maria Walden and DePriest Waddy interviewed Nesha on the history of [...]

Ameera Joe, Intersect Director, North Point Community Church (Good2Give Podcast, Episode 8) On this episode of the Good2Give Podcast, Maria Walden-Sullivan and DePriest Waddy welcomed guest Ameera Joe, Intersect Director, North Point Community Church in Alpharetta. Their discussion revolved around how their organizations actively engage in their respective communities, assist nonprofits, and encourage philanthropy. Ameera shared the [...]

Rachel Ewald, Foster Care Support Foundation (Good2Give Podcast, Episode 7) On this episode of Good2Give, Maria Walden-Sullivan and co-host DePriest Waddy, both from the Community Foundation for Northeast Georgia, discussed the critical work of the Foster Care Support Foundation with its founder, Rachel Ewald. The organization, operating out of Roswell, Georgia, provides essentials like clothing, toys, [...]

Wayne Naugle, Families 4 Families, and Scott Phelan, Janney Montgomery Scott (Good2Give Podcast, Episode 6) Wayne Naugle, Executive Director of Families 4 Families, and Scott Phelan, Janney Montgomery Scott, joined hosts Maria Walden-Sullivan and DePriest Waddy on this edition of the Good2Give Podcast. Wayne shared his own story of adopting two girls through the foster [...]

Marissa Greider, Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities and Elizabeth Burdette, SignatureFD (Good2Give Podcast, Episode 5) Marissa Greider, Senior Director of Philanthropy at Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities and Elizabeth Burdette, Director of Giving at Signature FD, joined this episode of the Good2Give Podcast with DePriest Waddy and Maria Walden Sullivan. Marissa shared the mission of [...]

Emory Morsberger, Helping Ukraine, and Samuel Richmond, Nvestfit (Good2Give Podcast, Episode 4) Emory Morsberger, Founder of Helping Ukraine, and Samuel Richmond, President at Nvestfit, were the guests on this edition of the Good2Give Podcast. Emory Morsberger discussed his work and that of others to provide needed medical supplies and other goods to the people of [...]

Larry Campbell, Corners Outreach, and Donna Beatty and Courtney Mishoe, Frazier & Deeter (Good2Give Podcast, Episode 3) Larry Campbell with Corners Outreach as well as Donna Beatty and Courtney Mishoe from Frazier & Deeter joined this episode of the Good2Give Podcast. Larry discussed mission and the myriad of services Corners provides to underserved students of color [...]

Alpharetta Rotary Foundation (Good2Give Podcast, Episode 2) Leaders from the Alpharetta Rotary Foundation joined the Good2Give Podcast to talk about the work of the Alpharetta Rotary Club, the formation of its affiliated Foundation, and their relationship with the Community Foundation of Northeast Georgia. Guests were Brian King, Foundation Chairperson Elect, Katie Rocco, Foundation Director and [...]

Introduction to the Good2Give Podcast, with DePriest Waddy, President and CEO, Community Foundation for Northeast Georgia DePriest Waddy, President and CEO of the Community Foundation for Northeast Georgia, introduces the Good2Give Podcast, a show devoted to shining a spotlight on donors, non-profits, and the difference they are making in causes they care about. The [...]