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232. Revolutionizing Youth Empowerment: Equipping "Youth-in-Care" with Legal Advocacy Training - Michelle Bain
232. Revolutionizing Youth Empowerment: Equipping "Youth-in-Care" with Legal Advocacy Training - Michelle Bain
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Length:
43 minutes
Released:
Feb 16, 2022
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Podcast episode
Description
Meet Michelle. If you're looking for foster kids' superwoman, she's right here??♀️ This badass attorney had a simple idea: teach youth from "care" the law ➡️ ensure they're equipped with the skills necessary for self-advocacy➡️ have them train their peers ➡️ watch justice unfold. Oh and pay the kids $20+/hr to learn! Michelle is taking Canada's child welfare system by storm, and our jaws are on the floor at the power in this mighty nonprofit. Tune in, bring Kleenex, wear waterproof mascara?⚖️?Episode HighlightsMichelle’s story and journey to where she is today (3:20)The founding story of Youth Empowering Youth (14:00)Youth Justice Warriors program (19:00)Amplifying your voice for good (21:00)Being an advocate in youth for your own community (27:00)Michelle’s Dream for YEY (34:00)A powerful moment of philanthropy in Michelle’s life (37:00)Michelle’s One Good Thing: Be vulnerable. Put your story and yourself out there. (39:00)For more information and episode details visit: www.weareforgood.com/episode/232The We Are For Good Podcast is co-hosted by Jonathan McCoy, CFRE and Becky Endicott, CFRE and welcomes the most dynamic nonprofit leaders, advocates and philanthropists to share innovative ideas and lessons learned 3x a week!Want to hear insider details and to get our best roundup of tips, freebies, resources and show notes from each episode? Join the Good Community - it's free! Visit www.weareforgood.com/helloAbout Our Sponsor VirtuousYou know we believe Everyone Matters - and we’ve witnessed the greatest philanthropic movements happen when you SEE and activate donors at every level. Here’s the thing, Virtuous created a fundraising platform to help you do just that. It’s much more than a nonprofit CRM. Virtuous is committed to helping charities reimagine generosity through responsive fundraising. We love it because this approach builds trust and loyalty through personalized engagement.Learn more about Virtuous at www.virtuous.org/About our Sponsor CosmicLooking to nail your impact story, build brand awareness, and inspire action for your cause today? YOU can connect directly with Cosmic’s Founder and Creative Director, Eric Ressler for free Office Hours. Don't miss this incredible opportunity friends! Visit designbycosmic.com/good to sign up today ? Start Learning Today on We Are For Good PRO ?We Are For Good PRO is reimagining nonprofit professional development - for good. ✨ Join us and get started at weareforgoodpro.com.
Released:
Feb 16, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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