What happens when one person decides that helping people isn’t just a job, but a calling?

In this episode of The Ripple Effect Project, Tim and John sit down with Cleophus Lee of New Life Development Group to talk about community, opportunity, and what it really takes to help people move forward.

This conversation goes beyond the usual nonprofit conversation. We talk about the people behind the programs, the challenges communities are facing, and how one connection can create a ripple that reaches far beyond what we can see.

You may come away with a new perspective on what it means to serve, invest in people, and be part of something bigger than yourself.

But the conversation doesn’t have to end when the episode does.

There are organizations, leaders, and community members doing the work every day. They need people willing to listen, connect, volunteer, give, and share their stories.

If Cleophus’s story or the work of New Life Development Group connects with you, consider learning more, reaching out, or finding a way to support the work.

Want to connect with Cleophus?
📧 clee@newlifedg.com

And remember, supporting the ripple doesn’t always mean writing a check. Sometimes it means making an introduction, volunteering your time, sharing a story, or simply asking, “How can I help?”

Your story matters. Your connection matters. Your ripple matters.

Help us keep the ripple going.

Support the show

The Ripple Effect Project is proudly sponsored by Miingl and Team Trust Productions.

Theme Music produced by UnLearn The World

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One person can create a ripple. That ripple can change a family, a neighborhood, and eventually a community.