Do Local Good
by United Way of the Alberta Capital Region (GenNEXT)
Latest episode
How a Place to Play Can Change a Young Person’s Life
How a Place to Play Can Change a Young Person’s Life
About this podcast
Do Local Good is a podcast created by United Way of the Alberta Capital Region and the team of volunteers on the GenNEXT Cabinet. We feature stories and people from the Edmonton region to inform, inspire, and invite others to join us in building resilient and thriving communities. Listen in to learn about some of the local good already happening, and how you can be a part of the force for good!
Episodes
- How a Place to Play Can Change a Young Person’s Life · 26 min · Season 4 Episode 11About the Episode Play can be much more than a way to pass the time. For young people, it can be an opportunity to build friendships, discover new interests and develop the…
- What Happens When a Child Gets the Right Support Before They Ever Fall Behind? · 31 min · Season 4 Episode 10About the Episode In this episode of Do Local Good, host Skyler sits down with Erin Gobolos, CEO of ABC Head Start Society, for a powerful conversation about early childhood…
- A Seat at the Table: Building Community Through Food · 31 min · Season 3 Episode 9About the Episode What if the most powerful tool for fighting social isolation wasn’t a program, a PowerPoint, or a policy — but a meal shared around a kitchen table? In this…
- How Relational Hospitality Builds Belonging · 25 min · Season 3 Episode 8How Relational Hospitality Builds Belonging About the Episode What if community care felt less like an appointment and more like coming home? In this episode of Do Local Good…
- Relentless Outreach: Unlocking an Untapped Youth Workforce · 33 min · Season 3 Episode 7Relentless Outreach: Unlocking an Untapped Youth Workforce In this episode of Do Local Good podcast, hosts Nate Spasiuk and Josh Smith sit down with Ryan Beard from YOUCAN Youth…
- How AI & "SimCity" Tech Are Solving Real World Problems · 19 min · Season 3 Episode 6You don’t need a massive organization to make a massive difference. In this episode of Do Local Good, hosts Sean Singh and Brett Eigner sit down with Katelyn Petersen (former…
- Navigating Gender-Based Violence in the Edmonton Region · 43 min · Season 3 Episode 5About the Episode In this episode of United Way’sDo Local Good podcast, hosts Baichi Chaki and Yawa Idi are joined by Emma Potter from Canadian Mental Health Association and…
- The Power of Mentorship: How It Shapes Youth in Edmonton · 15 min · Season 3 Episode 4About the Episode In this episode of United Way’s Do Local Good podcast, Youth of the Year Yaël Witvoet takes the mic to share how one strong connection shaped her path and how…
- Intergenerational Healing: The Role of Culture and Community in Trauma Recovery · 51 min · Season 1 Episode 2In this episode of United Way’s Do Local Good podcast, hosts Natalie Steffl and Rahma Dalmar explore the lasting impact of intergenerational trauma and the pathways to healing…
- Financial Literacy and Empowerment in Edmonton with Ashley Tillenius · 44 min · Season 1 Episode 3In this episode of United Way’s Do Local Good podcast, hosts Vasu Aggarwal and Shawn Singh shine a spotlight on the critical role of financial literacy in building resilient…
- Art as Therapy: Bridging Mental Health Gaps in the Edmonton Region · 41 min · Season 1 Episode 1In this episode of United Way’s Do Local Good podcast, hosts Yawa Idi and Rahma Dalmar explore how art therapy is making a meaningful impact on mental health in the Alberta…
- Do Local Good Podcast · 1 min · Season 1 Episode 1Welcome to Do Local Good, a podcast created by United Way of the Alberta Capital Region and hosted by the team of volunteers on the GenNEXT Cabinet! We feature stories and people…
