Community Engagement Episodes
Empowering Change: Job Training and Food Justice with Erica Allen
Erika Allen is the CEO for Urban Growers Collective, President of Green ERA Educational NFP, and Co-Owner of Green Era Sustainability Partners. Urban Growers Collective is a Black- and women-led non-profit farm in Chicago, Il...
The Power of Presence: Police Officers as Community Members
We sit down with Chief J.D. McClure, Gwinnett County Police Department, Chief of Police. Chief McClure talks about the importance of police officers being a part of the community in which they serve. The Gwinnett County Advis...
Skills for Life: Discovering Free Resources at the Local Library with…
In this episode we are joined by Brandon King. Brandon is an instructor and facilitator for programming at the Gwinnett County Public Library's Learning Labs. He has been in this position for four years, primarily leading ses...
Feeding Hope: The Impact of Nonprofits on the Unhoused Community
Nikki Reeves and Leroy Lamar cofounded Comprehensive Community Services. Nikki serves as both the Director of Operations and volunteer coordinator. She has extensive experience working with vulnerable populations, including v...