Red River Cares

Red River

How can you positively transform your community? This podcast explores the ways individuals and organizations can do good for those around them.

34 Episodes

Episode 34: Jay McKeown - Veteran Recruitment and Beyond
6/14/2024
27:00
In our 34th episode, Gina sits down with Jay McKeown, Director of Talent Acquisition at Red River! Jay discusses career transitions as well as his past connections with Operation Hat Trick - a long-time partner of the Red River Charitable Foundation. Learn more about Jay story as a veteran and hear his recommendations for veterans and civilians who might be looking for a career change. Tune in to be InspiRED!Don't forget to watch this episode on our YouTube Channel! Click here: https://youtu.be/T5H4H8qA92M
Episode 33: Phoebe Low - Volunteer Spotlight
4/12/2024
27:00
In our latest podcast, Gina sits down with Phoebe Low in our first ever "Volunteer Spotlight" episode! Phoebe is Red River's Partner Alliance Manager and is running the Boston Marathon on behalf of her charity organization Tedys Team. The mission of Tedy's Team is to raise awareness for stroke and heart disease while supporting survivors on their journey, giving them a means for a comeback! Learn more about Phoebe and her story. Tune in to be InspiRED!Fundraising page: https://www.givengain.com/project/phoebe-raising-funds-for-tedys-team-68497 Tedys Team: https://tedysteam.org/Don't forget to watch this episode on our YouTube Channel! Click here:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxdBFsbeqjaeyxYLL9f7M2w
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Episode 32: SEASON 4 With Kim Vacca - RRCF Director
3/26/2024
18:16
Welcome to Season 4 of the Red River Cares Podcast! Gina once again welcomes Kim Vacca, RRCF Director, to the show to go over Red River’s philanthropic impact in 2023. Learn how we crushed our volunteer hour goals and hear what we have in store for 2024! Tune in to be InspiRED!Don't forget to watch this episode on our YouTube Channel! Click here:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxdBFsbeqjaeyxYLL9f7M2w
Episode 30: Cara Joyce, STEM in Schools
12/21/2023
24:23
We are very excited about this Red River Cares episode with Cara Joyce, Coordinator of STEM Education for the Raynham Regional School District in Bridgewater, MA. Williams Intermediate School is the recipient of the third STEM lab RRCF has sponsored in partnership with the Boston Bruins. The school was a recipient of two rooms decked out with Bruins graphics, a lego wall, STEM experiments, microscopes, and so much more! Listen in to hear more about the project and why STEM education is so important! Tune in to be InspiRED!
Episode 31: Kim Cummings, Marcy Levesque Scholarship Winner
12/21/2023
17:56
Join Gina as she interviews Kim Cummings, this years Marcy Levesque Women in Technology Scholarship winner! Marcy Levesque was beloved part of the Red River family who sadly passed away in 2023. This scholarship was established in Marcy’s honor to support women studying technology. Having previously been a recipient of Red River's Charity Golf Scholarship, Kim is familiar with the Red River Charitable Foundation and our work with STEM initiatives. Learn more about Kim Cummings journey as a college student studying computer science and how the Marcy Levesque Scholarship has impacted her. Tune in to be InspiRED!
Episode 29: Dot Sheehan, Operation Hat Trick Founder
9/27/2023
26:26
Join Gina and three-time guest Dot Sheehan, CEO of Operation Hat Trick on the latest Red River Cares Podcast.They discuss how OHT's mission has shifted over the years, where their funding goes and how they bring in money to support the amazing work they do for veterans all over the country. Tune in to be InspiRED!
Episode 28: Amy Beth Main, Environment & Sustainability
9/27/2023
23:06
Amy Beth Main, beekeeper and leader of the Earth Rangers, joins the podcast (live from her beehives) to educate us on honeybees. She shares how we can help save the bees, and how to start beekeeping yourself. As Red River's Environment & Sustainability team lead, Amy Beth shares how corporations and individuals can positively impact their local environments. Tune in to be InspiRED!
Episode 27: Jon Nicholas, Academy Program
7/6/2023
22:11
In the latest episode of the Red River Cares podcast, host Gina Burke speaks with Jon Nicholas (Red River's VP, Sales Operations) about Red River’s Academy Program. The Academy provides new hires a head start in their Red River careers by exposing them to leaders, mentors, projects and divisions before settling into their individual roles. Learn how the Academy has been impacting employees for over 10 years. Tune in to be inspired!
Episode 26: Doug Adams, Pollinator Month
5/26/2023
26:12
In a new episode of the Red River Cares podcast, host Gina Burke talks with Doug Adams, Red River’s Director of Sales Operations. Doug joined the podcast to discuss his work with InspiRED, Red River’s Community Engagement Program. Doug and his team meet monthly to discuss new ways to educate others on how to care for our environment. This month, Doug shares information about Pollinator Month and how everyone can take part. Tune in to be inspired! Red River Cares is now on YouTube! Check out the video version of this podcast @RedRiverCharitableFoundation on YouTube.For more information please visit our website @redrivercharitablefoundation.com.
Episode 25: Richard Ackerman, Workforce Development
5/26/2023
26:14
In the latest episode of the Red River Cares podcast, host Gina Burke talks Richard Ackerman about why workforce development is essential and how it benefits both organizations as a whole and employees. And, we introduce a new segment called Rapid Fire Rounds. Tune in to be inspired! Red River Cares is now on YouTube! Check out the video version of this podcast @RedRiverCharitableFoundation on YouTube.For more information please visit our website @redrivercharitablefoundation.com.

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34 Episodes

Episode 34: Jay McKeown - Veteran Recruitment and Beyond

Episode 33: Phoebe Low - Volunteer Spotlight

Episode 32: SEASON 4 With Kim Vacca - RRCF Director

Episode 30: Cara Joyce, STEM in Schools

Episode 31: Kim Cummings, Marcy Levesque Scholarship Winner

Episode 29: Dot Sheehan, Operation Hat Trick Founder

Episode 28: Amy Beth Main, Environment & Sustainability

Episode 27: Jon Nicholas, Academy Program

Episode 26: Doug Adams, Pollinator Month

Episode 25: Richard Ackerman, Workforce Development