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Join the (Kids) Club!

Join the (Kids) Club!

Written by: Ryan Downey
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"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.Ryan Downey Economics Management Management & Leadership
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  • Ep. 2 | Chardina Choate & Chantelle Okarter - Giving Presents and Presence in Our Community

    Ep. 2 | Chardina Choate & Chantelle Okarter - Giving Presents and Presence in Our Community
    Aug 15 2025

    🎙 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/⁠


    💡 Want to make an impact? You can volunteer, donate, or learn more at ⁠eastatlantakids.org⁠.📱 Follow us on social media:

    ⁠Facebook⁠

    ⁠⁠⭐ Love this episode? Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review to help more people discover the power of giving back!
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    40 mins
  • Ep. 1 | Michelle Rice & Sherri McCoy - Strutting, Blessing, and Caring for East Atlanta

    Ep. 1 | Michelle Rice & Sherri McCoy - Strutting, Blessing, and Caring for East Atlanta
    Mar 13 2025

    🎙 Episode Title: [Ep. 1 | Michelle Rice & Sherri McCoy - Strutting, Blessing, and Caring for East Atlanta

    📅 Release Date: [03/13/2025]

    In this episode of Join the (Kids) Club!, host Ryan Downey of East Atlanta Kids Club, sits down with Michelle Rice of the East Atlanta Strut and Sherri McCoy of Blessing Bags of Warmth to talk about the power of collective effort and giving here in East Atlanta community. We’ll explore how each of our local organizations is interconnected, highlighting our decades of commitment to building a more equitable, caring community and why we show up to do this work each day.

    🎙 Michelle Rice – East Atlanta Strut | EAKC Donor🔗 Learn more: eastatlantastrut.com

    🎙 Sherri McCoy – Blessing Bags of Warmth | EAKC Parent🔗 Learn more: blessingbagsofwarmth.com

    💡 Want to make an impact? You can volunteer, donate, or learn more at eastatlantakids.org.
    📱 Follow us on social media:

    Facebook



    ⭐ Love this episode? Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review to help more people discover the power of giving back!
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    30 mins
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