Escape into a Cause
Escape into a Cause
Podcast Description
Studies show that people who contribute to something bigger than themselves are happier and live with fewer regrets. Join host Stephanie Dyer as she explores how to create meaningful impact in Austin, Texas, and the surrounding areas.
Escape into a Cause hopes to inspire others to turn their good intentions into great impact by sharing stories of community, connecting people to local non-profits, and encouraging everyone to step up, unplug, and make a difference.
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Content Themes
The podcast emphasizes themes of community engagement, volunteerism, and social impact with episodes featuring organizations like Best Buddies Central Texas, which fosters friendships for individuals with intellectual disabilities, and Carrying Hope, which supports youth in the foster care system through essential programming and resources.
Studies show that people who contribute to something bigger than themselves are happier and live with fewer regrets. Join host Stephanie Dyer as she explores how to create meaningful impact in Austin, Texas, and the surrounding areas.
Escape into a Cause hopes to inspire others to turn their good intentions into great impact by sharing stories of community, connecting people to local non-profits, and encouraging everyone to step up, unplug, and make a difference.
We’re excited to welcome Melina Cantu, Co-Chief Program Officer, to the conversation! 🎙️
The SAFE Alliance brings together Austin Children’s Shelter and SafePlace to support survivors of child abuse, sexual assault and exploitation, and domestic violence. Their mission is to interrupt the cycle of abuse by cultivating safety, healing, and just outcomes for those impacted while working toward a community free from violence and abuse.
Before we escape into Safe, Steph and Courtney dive into what nonprofits need over the holidays.
Ways Safe Alliance makes an Impact:
Supporting Survivors and Their Families – Providing safety, advocacy, and support for survivors of violence and abuse.
Creating Pathways to Healing – Offering services that support survivors and their children from prevention through long-term healing.
Building Safer Communities – Working to prevent violence and abuse while creating a safer, more supportive community for everyone.
How to Get Involved & Earn Some ‘Bragging Rights’:
Truck-or-Treat – October 24 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. Join us for a fun-filled day with nearly 6,000 kids and parents. Explore and climb on buses, ambulances, backhoes, bulldozers and more. Wear your Halloween costume and enjoy crafts, candy, music, inflatables and family-friendly fall activities.
Volunteer — SAFE offers a variety of flexible volunteer for both groups and individuals. For example, you could host an activity for the youth and families we serve, sort donations in our warehouse or pantry, prepare and deliver food for survivors, or help around the holidays.
Donate – Your gift will provide emergency shelter for children, adults, and families, and ensure 24/7 SAFEline support is available.
Special Thanks:
A huge thank you to Nightlight Insurance Agency for making this podcast possible and your donation to WSP. We also appreciate Todd Thompson for editing & mixing, Ashlynne O’Neal for content management, Graham Thompson for the music, and Cory McKane at Just Push Record Studios.
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