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

Miingl is a platform built around creating connections, discovering opportunities, and bringing people and communities together. Learn more and start making your connections at https://miingl.com?ref=ntawyja

Team Trust Productions helps nonprofits turn the work they are doing into stories that donors and communities can connect with. Learn more about how they can help tell your nonprofit’s story at www.teamtrustproductions.com/ripple

If you believe in the power of these conversations and want to help us keep The Ripple Effect Project going, you can support the podcast here: https://fas.st/t/WK9eoG3q or through Venmo at @createtheripple.

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

The Ripple Effect with Marlon Richardson aka Unlearn the World | Hip Hop For Change

What happens when Hip Hop, education, culture and community come together to create change?

This week on The Ripple Effect, Tim Roper and John Patch sit down with Marlon Richardson, aka Unlearn the World, Executive Director of Hip Hop For Change.

Marlon is an artist, educator and community leader who uses Hip Hop as a vehicle for education, personal growth, creativity and social change. Through Hip Hop For Change, he and his team provide culturally responsive, Hip Hop based arts education and enrichment programming for K-12 students throughout the Bay Area.

We talk about Marlon’s journey as an artist and educator, the story behind Hip Hop For Change, the power of culturally responsive education, and what happens when young people are given the opportunity to see their culture, identity and creativity as strengths.

We also talk leadership, community, education, creativity and, of course, have some fun along the way.

Because change doesn't always start with something huge. Sometimes it starts with one conversation, one connection, or one person deciding to do something differently.

Every action creates a ripple.

Learn more about Hip Hop For Change:
https://hiphopforchange.org

Contact Marlon:
unlearn@hiphopforchange.org

Support the show

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

Miingl is a platform built around creating connections, discovering opportunities, and bringing people and communities together. Learn more and start making your connections at https://miingl.com?ref=ntawyja

Team Trust Productions helps nonprofits turn the work they are doing into stories that donors and communities can connect with. Learn more about how they can help tell your nonprofit’s story at www.teamtrustproductions.com/ripple

If you believe in the power of these conversations and want to help us keep The Ripple Effect Project going, you can support the podcast here: https://fas.st/t/WK9eoG3q or through Venmo at @createtheripple.

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

In this episode of The Ripple Effect Project, Tim Roper and cohost John Patch sit down with Liz Brewer, CEO of Angel Foundation FL.

Liz shares the deeply personal story of losing her father to cancer 20 years ago and how that experience inspired her to create a mission focused on helping families facing cancer and other catastrophic events.

Through the Angel Program, families are connected with businesses, individuals, and community resources that can help meet practical needs and provide financial support during times of crisis.

Liz talks about the families who have been impacted, the businesses and individuals who have stepped up as Angels, the role of faith in her work, and her vision to see an Angel Program in every community.

This conversation is a powerful reminder that we don't have to do something huge to make a difference. Sometimes it starts with simply seeing someone who needs help and asking, "What can I do?"

Learn more about Angel Foundation FL:
Angel Foundation FL

Watch Angel Foundation FL on YouTube:
Angel Foundation FL YouTube

Listen to Liz's story and discover how one person's experience can create a ripple that changes the lives of others.

Support the show

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

Miingl is a platform built around creating connections, discovering opportunities, and bringing people and communities together. Learn more and start making your connections at https://miingl.com?ref=ntawyja

Team Trust Productions helps nonprofits turn the work they are doing into stories that donors and communities can connect with. Learn more about how they can help tell your nonprofit’s story at www.teamtrustproductions.com/ripple

If you believe in the power of these conversations and want to help us keep The Ripple Effect Project going, you can support the podcast here: https://fas.st/t/WK9eoG3q or through Venmo at @createtheripple.

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