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The guys sit down with Wendy Falb, Executive Director at Literacy Center of West Michigan (LCWM). Wendy shares about the importance that literacy has on families, communities, and the economy. She will captivate you with stories of families and the impact that literacy has had on their lives.

LCWM's mission is to bring about a just and vibrant West Michigan through the power of literacy. They believe that this will only be possible when literacy levels are high, thus unleashing the full potential of all members of the community.

Want to learn more about LCWM? Check them out below and get involved today!

Literacy Center of West Michigan- https://literacycenterwm.org/

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The guys sit down with Ryan Engle, Director of Development and Strategic Engagement at Michigan Veteran Homes (MVH). Ryan, a Marine Corps veteran and former infantry officer, shares about the life enrichment services that MVH provides for veterans who have served our country.

MVH's mission is to provide long-term skilled nursing care and services that enhance the well-being of veterans in the place they call home. Their vision is to be one of the nation's leading providers of long-term skilled nursing care and services for veterans.

Want to learn more about MVH's? Check them out below and get involved today!

Michigan Veteran Homes- https://www.michigan.gov/mvh

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The guys sit down with Salina Bishop, Chief Development Officer at Ronald McDonald House Charities West Michigan (RMHCWM). Salina shares about the challenges that families face in the middle of health crises and what RMHCWM does to support.

The RMHC's mission is to provide essential services that remove barriers, strengthen families, and promote healing when children need healthcare. They envision a world where every family has what they need to ensure the best health outcomes for their children.

Want to learn more about RMHC's? Check them out below and get involved with a house near you!

Ronald McDonald House Charities West Michigan- www.rmhcwm.org

Ronald McDonald House Charities- www.rmhc.org

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The guys sit down with Andy Allen, Vice President of Advancement at As You Are (AYA) Youth Collective. You will be challenged as Andy shares about the realities of youth instability in the West Michigan area. You will also be uplifted to hear about the ways AYA is helping to fix it.

AYA's mission to is create communities, rooted in belonging, for youth experiencing instability to own their future. They envision a society where all youth have support, stable housing, and belonging.

Want to learn even more about AYA Youth Collective? Check them out below and get involved today!

www.ayayouth.org

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The guys sit down with Kevin Nelson, Senior Donor Development Manager at Heart of West Michigan United Way. Kevin's passion for providing the community with important resources that help reduce poverty is hard to miss.

United Way's mission is to connect community resources to pressing community needs through direct programming, community engagement, and partnerships with local nonprofit agencies, companies donors, volunteers and other collaborations.

Want to learn more about United Way and how you can get involved? Check them out below and get involved with an affiliate near you!

West Michigan local affiliate - www.hwmuw.org

www.unitedway.org

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JR, Drew, and Kyle sit down with Family Promise of West Michigan CEO, Tenisa Frye. Tenisa became Family Promise's CEO in 2023 and is passionate about changing the reality of homelessness in West Michigan.

With nearly 200 Family Promise Affiliates located in 43 different states, they continue to offer families in crisis professional case management that includes prevention/diversion, shelter, and stabilization/housing.

Tenisa's story is inspiring, and her passion for her work will leave you wanting to hear even more.

Want to learn even more about Family Promise and how you can get involved? Check them out below and get involved with an affiliation near you!

www.familypromise.org

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Known Profits has arrived! Check out the intro episode as Kyle, JR, and Drew talk about the "why" behind this podcast and share their hopes for the show going forward.