Pushing Forward with GirlForward

As Austin’s population grows, open land becomes a key discussion.  Throughout Austin’s history, the 250,000 acres overlying the Barton  Springs Edwards Aquifer (this sounds weird, is it officially this name or is it two places?) has  been divided between the area’s business and environmental interests.  The solution became Hill Country Conservancy which created a coalition  of leaders between the business and environmental communities. The  nonprofit's mission is to help facilitate communication between both  parties in order to protect our land and our economy.In  this episode of Everyday Superhumans, Charlie and Kyle chat with  Adrienne Longnecker, the Chief Operation Officer and Director of  Development of Hill Country Conservancy. We talk about one of Charlie’s  favorite trail systems, the Violet Crown Trail. Kyle shows off his  vocabulary and understanding of the word easements. Finally, did you  know Texas has invasive species?

Established in 1991, Art From the Streets has helped hundreds of people experiencing homelessness form an art community. The wonderful artists at the heart of the organization attend weekly studio sessions. Through Art From the Street's online store and annual art show each artist receives a  majority of the profits from their work. In this episode of Everyday Superhumans, Kyle and Charlie chat with Executive Director Kelley Worden. Kelley talks about the history of Art  From the Streets and the sense of community it gives to everyone involved, from the volunteers to the artists. We also talk about the  common misconceptions of people experiencing homelessness and how Art from Streets is finding creative ways to reach out to the artists in a  time of social distancing.

In 1953, Ed and Marge Bridges founded the Marbridge Foundation for their son, Jim, who had cognitive disabilities. Marbridge provides different levels of care, support and guidance that are customized to the individual. Over 200 acres of land, Marbridge has three communities— The Ranch, The Village, and The Villa — that house 236 residents who live and work on the property. In this episode of Everyday Superhumans Kyle and Charlie talk with the James Stacey, the CEO of the Marbridge Foundation, and Becca McPherson, Vice President of Development. They share how Marbridge strives to be ahead of its time, along with stories from Marbridge's many programs, and the joy of helping others live the life they deserve. Learn More About The Marbridge Foundation Visit their official website at Marbridge.org Learn how to get involved from donating or volunteering here See how Marbridge is responding to the COVID-19 pandemic here Stay up to date on Facebook See what's happening on Instagram Check out videos from the foundation over on Youtube Stay Superhuman with Everyday Superhumans Check out our new website! Share what makes you superhuman with us on Twitter Be inspired on Instagram Like us on Facebook Credits Logo & episode art work by Adam Dodson Designs Music in this episode Opening Theme - Take a Chance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Closing Theme - "Door to Door" by Alex Allen

GirlForward is an Austin based charity with Chicago roots dedicated to helping refugee girls ages 14 to 21 adapt smoothly and safely into America. It isn't being a refugee of any kinds, but unfortunately girls are especially venerable to violence, isolation, and a lack of education during times of civil unrest. GirlForward's mission is to help these young girls feel safe and at home, even in a different country. In this episode of Everyday Superhumans Charlie and Kyle chat with Karnika Iyenga, the executive director of GirlForward, about the many challenges refugee girls face and how GirlForward is helping them overcome them. Learn more about GirlForward Donate, volunteer, and learn more at GirlForward.orgLike them on FacebookFollow them on TwitterSee what they're up to InstagramRead their blog on Medium Stay Superhuman with Everyday Superhumans Check out our new website!Share what makes you superhuman with us on TwitterBe inspired on InstagramLike us on Facebook Credits Logo & episode art work by Adam Dodson Designs Music in this episode Opening Theme - Take a Chance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Closing Theme - "Door to Door" by Alex Allen

Austin Wildlife Rescue has been helping keep Austin wild since 1977. Austin Wildlife Rescue rehabilitates and releases orphaned, sick, and injured wild animals and educates the public to coexist with wildlife. In this episode of Everyday Superhumans Charlie and Kyle chat with the Hayley Hudnall, Executive Director of Austin Wildlife Rescue, about the nearly 8,000 animals AWR took in during 2019 as well as common misconceptions about wild animals and how you can help them. We often forget that the animals came before the neighborhoods and we are infringing on their territory. AWR helps us live together in harmony with education about protection and rehabilitation for the animals. Learn more about Austin Wildlife Rescue Check out their official website to learn more about protecting wild animals within the Austin community Donate directly to Austin Wildlife Rescue here Learn about volunteering activities here Stay Superhuman with Everyday Superhumans Check out our new website! Share what makes you superhuman with us on Twitter Be inspired on Instagram Like us on Facebook Credits Logo & episode art work by Adam Dodson Designs Music in this episode Opening Theme - Take a Chance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Closing Theme - "Door to Door" by Alex Allen

Welcome to the music capitol of the world! With great titles come great responsibility. Health Alliance for Austin Musicians (commonly known as HAAM) is Austin's one-stop health care resource for Austin's hard-working musicians. In this episode of Everyday Superhumans Charlie and Kyle chat with the Chief Operating Officer of HAAM, Rachel Blair. We discuss how musicians are the heart of Austin, compare musicians to athletes and how they are most in need of healthcare and how HAAM is helping through the Covid-19 pandemic to support them. Learn more about HAAM Check out their official website to learn more about protecting the musicians of Austin Are you an Austin area musician in need of healthcare? Click here to learn how you can become a member Donate directly to HAAM here Learn about volunteering activities here Stay Superhuman with Everyday Superhumans Check out our new website! Share what makes you superhuman with us on Twitter Be inspired on Instagram Like us on Facebook Credits Logo & episode art work by Adam Dodson Designs Music in this episode Opening Theme - Take a Chance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Closing Theme - "Door to Door" by Alex Allen

RecognizeGood is an Austin based foundation that honors Austinites who have gone the extra mile to make their community a better place. Through their Legends program an individual is selected for their outstanding work in community service and is granted a pay-it-forward donation from the foundation to a charity of their choice. For ten years and counting the foundation has recognized over 90 Legends right here in our community. In this episode of Everyday Superhumans Charlie and Kyle chat with a long time friend of the show, Joel Coffman who serves as the executive director of RocgnizeGood, along with Julie Webb a Legend herself for her outstanding work with Keep Austin Fed. The four of them discuss giving back to the community, the inspiring life of Julie's, and what it means to do good. More on RecognizeGood Learn more over at RecognizeGood.org Have a Superhuman in your life you want to nominate as a Legend? Click here to learn more! Be inspired by past Legends Julie's Legend Page More on Keep Austin Fed Visit their website to learn more Learn how Keep Austin Fed is helping those in need during COVID19 Have food you want to donate? Click here! Want to volunteer as a driver? Click here! Or donate money directly right here. Stay Superhuman with Everyday Superhumans Check out our new website! Share what makes you superhuman with us on Twitter Be inspired on Instagram Like us on Facebook Credits Logo & episode art work by Adam Dodson Designs Music in this episode Opening Theme - Take a Chance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Closing Theme - "Door to Door" by Alex Allen

In our second remote interview of Everyday Superhumans, we chat with Thad Rosenfeld, VP for Communications of Meal on Wheels Central Texas, about how their program helps Texas seniors stay connected and independent. During these uneasy times, Meals on Wheels Central Texas, has been deemed an essential business and continues to deliver its life-sustaining services to thousands of homebound older adults and people with disabilities. Meals on Wheels Central Texas goes beyond meals with services for helping seniors with their dogs or cats, home safety repairs, respite care needs and programs designed to help adults with disabilities. Behind these services is a strong volunteer program whose members deliver warm greetings and much needed safety checks to homebound older adults. Due to Covid-19, the volunteer training program has been suspended.  During this time of social distancing, Thad Rosenfeld of Meals on Wheels Central Texas, reminds us to reach out to our seniors and let them know we are thinking of them and their needs now and always in this heartfelt episode.  More on Meals on Wheels Central Texas Find volunteering opportunities and donate directly to them over at their official website Learn how Meals on Wheels Central Texas is helping during the COVID19 pandemic Like them on Facebook Follow them on Twitter See what's happening on Instagram Be inspired with their many videos on YouTube Stay Superhuman with Everyday Superhumans Check out our new website! Share what makes you superhuman with us on Twitter Be inspired on Instagram Like us on Facebook Credits Logo & episode art work by Adam Dodson Designs Music in this episode Opening Theme - Take a Chance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Closing Theme - "Door to Door" by Alex Allen

In the very first remote interview of Everyday Superhumans, Charlie & Kyle chat with Amy Loar, the Executive Director of Generation SERVE, about how families can have fun volunteering together even while at home. Generation SERVE is building a society of future superhumans and we couldn’t be more thrilled to be a part of their journey.  Generation SERVE inspires youth aged 3 to 17 to focus on volunteerism and empowers them to make a difference in their community. Established originally in 2009, the nonprofit has 100 nonprofit partnerships, allowing youth and their families to consistently serve the environment, animals, seniors, and individuals and families in need. In this moment of hardship it is best to look for the helpers, to paraphrase the late and great Fred Rogers. While we practice social distancing measures, Generation SERVE carries his message with their Helping While at Home initiative. The only requirement for volunteering is action and creativity. More on Generation SERVE & Helping While at Home See how you can help while at home hereLearn how you can get involved on their official websiteStay up to date on FacebookSee what's happening on InstagramFollow them on Twitter Stay Superhuman with Everyday Superhumans Check out our new website!Share what makes you superhuman with us on TwitterBe inspired on InstagramLike us on Facebook Credits Logo & episode art work by Adam Dodson Designs Music in this episode Opening Theme - Take a Chance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Closing Theme - "Door to Door" by Alex Allen

In this episode we get down to the business of running a charity with the McCombs Board Fellows. The McCombs Board Fellows are a UT Austin based student ran organization dedicated to educating MBA students in leadership, project management, and communication. The Board Fellows does this through real world experience by having each student serve on the board of an Austin based nonprofit, creating a symbiotic relationship between the business savvy MBAs and the community oriented charities. Kyle & Charlie sit down with Jacklyn Le and Ben Marek of the Board Fellows and chat with the two of them about their projects, what inspired them to get involved with the Board Fellows in the first place, and what exactly a nonprofit board does. All of this and more in this episodes of Everyday Superhumans! Resources & Fun Stuff Learn more about the McCombs Board Fellows here If you are a student interested in becoming a Board Fellow, give Mary Mullins an email at [email protected]. If you represent an organization interested in working with the Board Fellows you can contact Charlotte Thomas at [email protected]. Stay informed about all things Texas at the Texas Tribune Learn more about Art Spark Texas (formerly VSA Texas) here Stay Superhuman with Everyday Superhumans Check out our new website! Share what makes you superhuman with us on Twitter Be inspired on Instagram Like us on Facebook Credits Episode edited by Kyle Smith Logo & episode art work by Adam Dodson Designs Music in this episode Opening Theme - Take a Chance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Closing Theme - "Door to Door" by Alex Allen