COVID Conversations

Frankie Andres, Ashley Garrido, Stephanie Milliner & Leah Williams

COVID-19 presented a unique set of challenges for the nonprofit industry -- funding interruptions, increased demand for services, pivot to virtual platforms, safety concerns and more have impacted some nonprofits' ability to push their missions forward. Through our podcast, COVID Conversations: An Introspective of the Impact on Nonprofits, we present interviews of individuals representing an array of nonprofit organizations. We believe the information from these organizations further provides an illuminating picture of the depth and scale of the impact of the pandemic on the nonprofit sector.

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Episodes

YMCA of Metropolitan Washington

In today’s conversation UNLV Urban Leadership Graduate Student, Stephanie Milliner interviews Angie Reese-Hawkins, President & CEO of the YMCA of Metropolitan Washington. As President and CEO, Mrs. Reese-Hawkins is responsible for over 2,000 employees throughout the course of a year (pre-COVID-19 changes). The Association’s 40-mile radius of coverage currently includes 17 primary sites in the District of Columbia and surrounding areas of Maryland and Virginia. A $55+ million operating budget...

May 07, 2021•19 min•Ep. 7

Joe’s Movement Emporium

In this episode, UNLV Urban Leadership Graduate Student, Stephanie Milliner interviews Brooke Kidd, Founder of Joe’s Movement Emporium. Joe’s Movement Emporium founded in 1995 is a cultural arts hub for creativity and economic opportunity for youth and young adults.

May 06, 2021•15 min•Ep. 6

Spread the Word Nevada

In episode 5 of COVID Conversations, UNLV Urban Leadership Graduate Student, Ashley Garrido, interviews Mary Nelson- Assistant Director of Spread the Word Nevada. Spread the Word Nevada is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit whose mission is to promote childhood literacy in low income communities within Nevada. Spread the Word Nevada’s goals are to improve the access of books for underprivileged children and improve literacy skills through mentorship/reading programs.

May 05, 2021•28 min•Ep. 5

Until There’s a Cure, They Are Here to Help!

In this fourth episode of COVID Conversations, UNLV Urban Leadership graduate student, Frankie Andres, interviews Sarah Gleich Executive Director of the Nevada Diabetes Association. Did you know every 17 seconds someone in the US is diagnosed with one of the forms of diabetes? The Nevada Diabetes Association (NDA) aims to improve the lives of people with diabetes through prevention, education and service. NDA offers camps, diabetes support programs, seminars, workshops, electronic resources and ...

May 04, 2021•20 min•Ep. 4

Women Committed to Improving the Community

In this third episode of COVID Conversations, UNLV Urban Leadership graduate student, Frankie Andres, interviews Missy Arendash, a new member of the Junior League of Las Vegas. Junior League of Las Vegas (JLLV) has been instrumental in transforming the Las Vegas community for 75 years. JLLV has contributed over 1.1 million hours of community service and raised more $1.5 million dollars for the community through service projects and monetary support. The organization is made up of more than 500 e...

May 03, 2021•28 min•Ep. 3

Southern Nevada CHIPs

In this episode, UNLV Urban Leadership Graduate Student, Ashley Garrido, interviews Alexandria Brown - Executive Director of Southern Nevada Community Health Improvement Programs (Southern Nevada CHIPs). Southern Nevada CHIPs is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit social service referral program that is able to link social workers with first responders, which in turn, allows them to help struggling clients by “providing the RIGHT service for the RIGHT person at the RIGHT time.”

May 02, 2021•13 min•Ep. 2

The Just One Project | City Impact Center

In part one of this episode, Leah spoke with Cynthia Lewis of The Just One Project. This nonprofit organization connects hundreds of people to volunteer opportunities each month. The Just One Project served 5.5 million pounds of food in 2020. In part two of this episode, Leah spoke with Vic Caruso of the City Impact Center This nonprofit organization works to positively influence the southern Nevada community by providing on-site access to programs, education, housing and wellness. During the pa...

May 01, 2021•19 min•Ep. 1

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