“I tell people, yes I cheat on my wife, but it ain't a with women. It's going to Popeye. I just don't tell her.”

In this podcast episode, Commissioner Whitney Allen of the Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs shares his humorous secret love for Popeye’s chicken, his family’s influence to pursue a military career, and leadership experience.

Commissioner Allen also talks about the military accomplishment he is most proud of, the KDVA’s work to help veterans through mental health services and access to government benefits, and the challenges many veterans face when transitioning to civilian life. He also reflects on the honor to belong to an elite community of people who have served our country.

The KDVA advocates for Kentucky's 300,000 veterans and their families, helping them secure government benefits and resources.

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"What really sticks with me is how close a lot of people are in our society to being homeless and how little it takes to put somebody over the edge."

In this episode, Senior Attorney Jeff Brown of the Legal Aid Society shares how he and his team meet people where they are. In a world where access to justice often feels out of reach for many, Legal Aid Society provides free civil legal services for low-income Kentuckians, helping them navigate a complex federal benefits system.

As of July, Jeff secured more than $329,000 for Louisville’s unhoused population. He talks about the long, hard road many clients face in securing disability benefits and its close connection to stable housing.

“I love the hunt.”

In this episode, Lauren Williams, an art teacher and local influencer with nearly 140,000 social media followers, shares her love for treasure hunting and her top tips for thrifting successfully.

Lauren is joined by our very own, Patrick Watts, Director of Stores, who talks about our newest store opening in Shively and how our stores support the community through affordable shopping (check out our loyalty rewards program), sustainability, and second-chance employment opportunities.

Patrick also highlights how every purchase helps families facing hardship, supporting our programs to fight homelessness and food insecurity.