Join the (Kids) Club!
Join the (Kids) Club!
Podcast Description
"Join the (Kids) Club!" is an inspiring podcast connecting donors with the lives they’ve touched. Hosted by Ryan Downey, Executive Director of East Atlanta Kids Club, each episode features a generous supporter and a child or parent impacted by their gift—whether funding a 15-passenger van, supporting STEAM education, or providing essential resources. Through candid conversations, we uncover the real stories behind these gifts, showcasing the power of philanthropy in action and how we can do more together.
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The podcast focuses on themes of community support, philanthropy, and personal impact. Episodes cover specific topics such as the importance of funding for educational resources, the significance of transportation for children, and the collective efforts of local organizations. For example, Episode 1 features discussions on community engagement through the East Atlanta Strut and the Blessing Bags initiative.
“Join the (Kids) Club!” is an inspiring podcast connecting donors with the lives they’ve touched. Hosted by Ryan Downey, Executive Director of East Atlanta Kids Club, each episode features a generous supporter and a child or parent impacted by their gift—whether funding a 15-passenger van, supporting STEAM education, or providing essential resources. Through candid conversations, we uncover the real stories behind these gifts, showcasing the power of philanthropy in action and how we can do more together.
🎙 Episode Title:[Ep. 2 | Chardina Choate & Chantelle Okarter – Giving Presents and Presence in Our Community
📅 Release Date:[08/15/2025]
In this episode of Join the (Kids) Club!, host Ryan Downey of East Atlanta Kids Club, sits down with Chardina Choate and Chantelle Okarter of 12 Days of Christmas – Atlanta Chapter to discuss giving. We explore scalable models for individual donors to make a large impact, discuss the persistent challenges inherent to both nonprofit work and philanthropy, and find shared joy in the collaboration that has empowered us to all be of service to so many deserving kids and families here in southeast Atlanta.
🎙 Chardina Choate – President, 12 Days of Christmas – Atlanta Chapter | EAKC Donor 🔗 Learn more:https://www.instagram.com/12daysatl/
https://www.facebook.com/12DaysATL/
🎙 Chantelle Okarter – Vice President, 12 Days of Christmas – Atlanta Chapter | EAKC Donor🔗 Learn more:
https://www.instagram.com/12daysatl/
https://www.facebook.com/12DaysATL/
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