Communities Forward Podcast Part 1 of 2-Paul Sorenson

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In this week’s “Communities Forward” podcast, we have Paul Sorenson. Paul Sorenson is a community builder and social entrepreneur who leads the RDA as an Interim Co-Director of UMSL’s Community Innovation and Action Center. RDA’s mission is to build a shared data infrastructure and support strong data actors who use quality data to improve people’s lives. The St. Louis Regional Data Alliance (RDA) is housed at the University of Missouri – St. Louis’s Community Innovation and Action Center (CIAC). Over the past three years, the RDA has built a strong data community of over 350 local data practitioners and has developed infrastructure to support data efforts across local governments, social services, public health stakeholders, and education providers. You can learn more information about RDA here.

In “Communities Forward” episode 13, part 1 of 2, Paul talks about what data is, how it can be used to positively impact communities, and his path to seeing data as a tool. You can find the podcast and listen here.

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Communities Forward Podcast Part 2 of 2-Opal Jones

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For this week’s “Communities Forward” podcast, we have continuing guest, Opal Jones, President and Chief Executive Officer of DOORWAYS, an interfaith non-profit organization in St. Louis, Missouri that provides housing and related supportive services to people living with HIV/AIDS.  DOORWAYS assists over 3,200 individuals annually in 132 counties in Missouri and Illinois.  As the lead executive, Opal oversees this $10 million organization that includes five housing programs and a licensed 24-hour residential care facility. You can learn more information about DOORWAYS here.

In “Communities Forward” episode 12, part 2 of 2, Opal discusses the misperceptions of those living with HIV/AIDS face, how communities can support them and their families, and why housing is one of the best tools for addressing their needs. You can find the podcast and listen here.

Please keep sharing this information with your networks and helping us build an audience for “Communities Forward.” As well, keep checking out the latest podcast episodes that will be updated every Wednesday!

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Communities Forward Podcast Part 1 of 2-Opal Jones

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In this week’s “Communities Forward” podcast, we have Opal Jones, President and Chief Executive Officer of DOORWAYS, an interfaith non-profit organization in St. Louis, Missouri that provides housing and related supportive services to people living with HIV/AIDS.  DOORWAYS assists over 3,200 individuals annually in 132 counties in Missouri and Illinois.  As the lead executive, Opal oversees this $10 million organization that includes five housing programs and a licensed 24-hour residential care facility. You can learn more information about DOORWAYS here.

In “Communities Forward” episode 12, part 1 of 2, Opal discusses the path she has traveled to become the leader of Doorways, as well as discusses the purpose of Doorways and how that plays out in practical ways in St. Louis. You can find the podcast and listen here.

Please keep sharing this information with your networks and helping us build an audience for “Communities Forward.” As well, keep checking out the latest podcast episodes that will be updated every Wednesday!

The podcast is available on the following platforms:

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Breaker Podcasts- https://www.breaker.audio/communities-forward

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Communities Forward Podcast Part 2 of 2- Michael D. Frances & Michael “Bare Hands” Beran

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In today’s “Communities Forward” podcast, we have our continuing guests, Michael D. Frances and Michael Beran, who helped create the new reality TV show that focuses on removing animal wildlife intruders from people’s homes and businesses called “Bare Hands Rescue.” The live-action show is currently available for viewing on multiple platforms, including Animal Planet and Discovery+. You can learn more information about “Bare Hands Rescue,” here.

In “Communities Forward” episode 11, part 2 of 2, Michael D. Francis and Michael “Bare Hands” Beran carry on their conversation about their connections to St. Louis, how they both are working to bring opportunities in film and industry to the region, and what it’s like to see their project come to fruition after years of hard work and sacrifice. You can find the podcast and listen here.

Please keep sharing this information with your networks and helping us build an audience for “Communities Forward.” As well, keep checking out the latest podcast episodes that will be updated every Wednesday!

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Breaker Podcasts- https://www.breaker.audio/communities-forward

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