On this week’s episode of “Tap In”, your hosts Rose Greensides and Mehrunnisa Kharodia are joined by the CEO of The Food Bank of Waterloo Region, Wendy Campbell. In the season finale of “Tap In”, Wendy shares what she has learned over her 23 years with the food bank and what members of our community can do to support those with food insecurities.

Other things discussed in this episode include:

• 1 out of 5 families that need Food Banks, use them
• How the pandemic took away choices for struggling families
• What circumstances lead families to require access to food banks and so much more.

Links from the Show:

Waterloo Region Food Bank

Jony Studios

Jessie Barkley

Guest Name: Nathan Wong & Kyo Lee

Podcast Episode Description: On this week’s Episode of “Tap In”, your Hosts Rose Greensides & Jill Mills, Program Manager at SVP, are joined by members of the SVP Teens Leadership Team, Nathan Wong & Kyo Lee.

Nathan & Kyo bring the passion they have for making meaningful contributions in the Waterloo Region to the podcast & showcase how volunteering can unlock personal empowerment and true confidence.

Other things discussed in this episode include:

• The Importance of youth being involved in the community
• Accessibility for youth to use their power
• How teens have had to adapt during the pandemic and so much more.

On this week’s episode of “TapIn” your hosts Rose Greensides & Sean Campbell, SVP Partner and Executive Director at Union Coop, speak with Ryan Pettipiere, Director of Housing Services at the Region of Waterloo.

Together, they take a deep dive into various aspects of the housing crisis that has ravaged not only the Waterloo Region but our Province, and Country. Learn about forward solutions to address the crisis locally and things you can do to ignite change.

Other things discussed in this episode include:

• Types of housing and how all aspects of the housing continuum are interconnected
• The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and economic upheaval on the housing crisis
• Barriers that residents are facing in this crisis
• What is the reality of relief within new government policies and budgets
• The types of support services available for those in need

Links:

KWCF Development Engagement Tool Kit

Guest Name: Sara Casselman, Executive Director Sexual Assault Support Centre of Waterloo Region

Co-Host Name: Ginny Dybenko

Episode:

On this week’s episode of “Tap In” your hosts Rose Greensides & Ginny Dybenko speak with Sara Casselman of the Sexual Assault Support Center. They support survivors of sexual violence, by listening, facilitating healing, and celebrating resiliency. Using an anti-racist, intersectional feminist approach, they work to transform systems which promote gender-based violence.

The episode covers the cultural shift in support, understanding that Sexual Violence impacts so many lives and how the pandemic has affected the support systems available in our community.

Other things discussed in this episode include:

• The dreaded waitlist
• What the term “Survivor” really means
• How to be a support system

Links from the website:

Neurologist Sexual Assault Case

Publication Ban Case

Ignite Change

SASC

SASC Donation Page (Donations made in May 2022 are matched up to $5000)

SVPWR

Guest Name: Jane Hennig, CEO of Volunteer Waterloo Region

Co-Host Name: Nicole Hallman, Partner at Charitably and Board of Directors Volunteer Waterloo Region

On this week’s episode of “Tap IN” your hosts Rose Greensides & Nicole Hallman speak with CEO of Volunteer Waterloo Region, Jane Hennig, to learn about the current landscape of volunteers in Canada, how it has changed over the last decade, & the how the pandemic forced a well needed evolution of our understanding of volunteerism.

Other things discussed in this episode include:

• Future Trends in Volunteerism
• The Benefits of Volunteering in Canada and our community
• National Volunteer Week - April 24-30, 2022 (Volunteering Is Empathy In Action)

Links from the episode:

Impact of Volunteers is Canada

Formal and Informal Volunteering Stats

UN Report

Volunteer Waterloo Region: https://volunteerwr.ca/

Podcast Artwork by Jessie Barkley: http://jessiebarkley.com/

Social Venture Partners Waterloo Region: svpwr.org

Guest Name: Machelle Denison & Lisa Williams

Podcast Episode Description:

On the Debut Episode of “Tap In” your Hosts Rose Greenside & Alex Kinsella are joined by Executive Director of Strong Start Machelle Denison & Director of Programs of Strong Start Lisa Williams. Strong Start helps children learn to read by providing unique programs and services through community-wide partnerships.

The focus of this week’s episode is on the importance of literacy for our children & how it could affect graduation rates, and other major factors.

Other things discussed in this episode include:

• Pre-Reading Practices with your Children
• The importance of birth to 5 Years old for a child's development
• Is at-home learning a detriment to our children? and so much more…

Links from the Episode:

Reader, Come Home –The Reading Brain in a Digital World

By Dr. Maryanne Wolf

The Enchanted Hour – The Miraculous Power of Reading Aloud in the Age of Distraction

By Meghan Cox Gurdon

Strong Start Website: https://www.strongstart.ca/

Podcast Artwork by Jessie Barkley: http://jessiebarkley.com/

Social Venture Partners Waterloo Region: svpwr.org