Hosted by Unknown Host · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 32 episodes
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Shining Stars: Voices of Service, Hope & Change spotlights nonprofits and changemakers transforming communities across the nation. Each episode shares stories of service, resilience, and impact, amplifying the voices advancing opportunity, strengthening families, and creating lasting change. Discover the organizations and individuals turning compassion into action and making a meaningful difference every day.
Unknown Host hosts Shining Stars, a education show with 32 episodes published.
After a bit of a hiatus from Shining Stars, I'm thrilled to resume the podcast with a focused on the transformative power of music. On this episode, I (Daedalian) had the opportunity to connect with Ben Hassenger, the fo
This episode shines a spotlight on the Michigan Institute for Contemporary Arts (MICA), exploring its vital role as a catalyst for community transformation through quality arts programming. Daedalian discusses with event
Claire Redmer, Development Director for Small Talk Children's Advocacy Center, stops by Shining Stars to tell listeners about their extraordinary work in our community and the details behind their upcoming Auction for Ad
For over 50 years, Cristo Rey Community Center (CRCC) has been a provider of basic needs to members of our community with an emphasis on access to medical care, mental health services, food, and financial counseling. Cri
The guest on this episode of Shining Stars is a prime example of the expression, experience builds knowledge. The life difficulties that she experienced were provided her the knowledge necessary to become an advocate for
Happiness. What is it and how do we get some of that stuff? Is it an elusive concept or is it closer than we think? I (Daedalian) connect with Dr. Rev. Mary Mitchell who is a public speaker, prison minister, teacher, aut
For some, homelessness can be temporary, while for others it can last for months or years. In Michigan, we see families lose their homes due to foreclosure or evictions, individuals who are unable to pay rent due to fina
The image of a young kid standing on a street corner, holding up a newspaper and calling out “Extra! Extra! read all about it!” has become an iconic image in classic movies and musicals. In that tradition, every year in
With the intention to inspire the future leaders of Michigan to achieve their fullest potential in education and employment, Youth Solutions has grown from roots in Benton Harbor to a statewide initiative. Through experi
Like many U.S. cities, since the beginning of the pandemic, Lansing experienced a surge in violence. During 2020 and 2021, the Capital City witnessed a record number of homicides. The Michigan Public Health Institute (MP
Augustine "Auggie" Martinez and I (Daedalian) have run in the same circles for years. He is often the sound engineer at live music events around Lansing and many know him as the singer for the band Global Village. Howeve
Part 2 of an interview with Jerry Norris, Founder and CEO of The Fledge of Lansing, an incredible resource in our community that fuels that fosters engagement, development, and opportunity. Shining Stars, Episode 18 - Th
The Fledge is a unique resource in Lansing that fosters engagement, development, and opportunity within our community. With the goal of creating "a zero barrier to entry", The Fledge Founder and CEO, Jerry Norris explain
Ronald McDonald House Charities is an organization that on the national level, has been creating a home away from home for families with sick children since the mid 70s. Carolyn Hurst, the Executive Director of our Mid-M
The Merriam-Webster Dictionary cites 1991 as the first known use of the word “cybercrime”. Now, just over three decades later, technology has developed to the point where most of the electronic devices we use today would
A home is something many of us take for granted, but what happens when you find yourself in a situation where you’re displaced and no longer have a place to call ‘home’? This is a challenge that refugees, asylees, migran
The impact of the pandemic on our economy is clear, from soaring gas prices to overwhelming inflation and while it isn’t the sole factor to our economic woes, it has definitely been a contributing factor, especially for
Mental health is a subject that has been largely overlooked in the U.S. and probably most of the world as well. However, as the pandemic became a part everyone’s day-to-day lives, the story of mental health changed as ma
Lansing Promise Scholarship (LPS) are three words you will hear spoken at Lansing Community College, and for good reason. Since 2012, this valuable student resource has provided the opportunity for the youth of Lansing t
I have known Shawn VanSteeland since we were kids growing up in Mason. More than anyone else I know, he volunteers his time towards creating and organizing several of the annual events and festivals that take place acros
Joe Garcia
General Manager · Cristo Rey Community Center
1 appearance on this show
Mary Mitchell
public speaker, prison minister, teacher, author, co-author · Area Agency on Aging (Hickory, NC)
1 appearance on this show
Paul Schwartz
Director of Information Security · Lansing Community College
1 appearance on this show
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