Educational support is more than just pencils, paper and textbooks. From helping children in need show up to school prepared to supporting teachers as they grow their skills, this episode explores how one foundation is helping fill the gaps that school budgets can't cover. Kristy Mathey, Senior Vice President at Educational Systems Federal Credit Union and Chair of the Support Education Foundation, joins host Jamie Truman to share how their work helps students succeed in school and even...

Truman Charities just raised $43,750 for the Salute Military Golf Association, and your nonprofit could be next! In this episode, host Jamie Truman recaps their annual Halloween fundraiser, the community support that made it a success, and how they ensure every dollar raised goes directly to charity. You’ll also learn about the vetting process and the steps your organization can take to become a Truman Charities beneficiary. If you'd like to join the next event or partner with Truman Ch...

In this episode, Dr. Bill Rawls shares his own experience battling chronic fatigue, mystery symptoms, and years of frustration before finding answers. You'll learn why so many treatments fail, the limitations of antibiotics, and what actually works to help your body heal at the cellular level. He's spent years researching chronic illness and cellular health to understand what modern medicine overlooks, and it could change everything for you and your family! Connect with Dr. Bill Rawls: ...

Wounded warriors don't just lose part of their body, they lose the life they once knew. For Ramon Padilla, that meant letting go of his dreams of a long military career and finding a new mission in recovery. What he didn't expect was the game of golf to become his therapy, his challenge, and his motivation. In this episode, you'll hear how golf helped him rebuild his life, connect with other veterans, and even share the course with Tiger Woods. Ramon’s story reminds us that golf isn’t just a ...

We share why Truman Charities has chosen the Salute Military Golf Association (SMGA) as the beneficiary for our upcoming Halloween event. You'll hear directly from SMGA Executive Director CJ Johnson and Veteran Jason David about the impactful work they do. Additionally, we'll provide details about the Halloween event itself, including some of our incredible raffle and auction items, costume prizes, and other exciting surprises! Register for our Halloween Charity Party Benefiting SMGA HERE Con...

13 families a day are told their child has brain cancer. This statistic is rising, yet pediatric brain cancer is still underfunded and advances in treatment options aren't coming fast enough. In this episode, host Jamie Truman speaks with one mother who refused to wait and built a foundation to fund more research and bring hope to families. Nicole Giroux, founder of the Lilabean Foundation, shares how they’ve built a community that supports families, honors children affected by pediatri...

$2.5 million raised and still going! Truman Charities continues to make an impact, and this time it's children that take center stage in our fundraising efforts. Their courage, energy, and teamwork show how giving back can inspire growth at every age. In this episode, host Jamie Truman recaps the JUST TRYAN IT Kids Triathlon that raised $15,000 to support families fighting pediatric cancer. From the fun atmosphere to a nerve-racking start to the race, you'll hear how the kids challenge...

Independence isn’t about doing everything alone. It’s about having choices. That’s exactly how Seeking Employment Equality and Community (SEEC) supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, providing lifelong support but letting them lead the way. - In this episode, CEO Karen Lee shares how this philosophy has helped people ease into adulthood, build connections in the community, and feel like they truly belong. You'll hear why their employment program has more success tha...

What if you had to choose between food, utilities, or urgent home repairs? This is the reality for many Montgomery County families barely scraping by, living in homes that are falling apart faster than they can fix them. In this episode, Chloe Bernardi of Rebuilding Together Montgomery County talks about this overlooked crisis and the volunteers who help them make homes safe and livable again. She shares who qualifies for their services, the crucial partnerships that allow them to reach...

Most people aren't prepared to care for aging family members. From finding quality caregivers to navigating insurance, deciding on the best care for loved ones is overwhelming, confusing, and often lonely. Steve Lorberbaum learned the hard way just how difficult those challenges are and now works to help families approach senior care with more support and less stress. His agency, Assisting Hands Home Care, guides families through every step of arranging in-home care so seniors can age c...

Suffering from anxiety, weight gain, or brain fog? Poor sleep could be causing your biggest health issues — and your kids are just as vulnerable. In this episode, Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown, board-certified sleep physician and author of Beyond Tired: A Sleep Physician’s Guide to Solving Your Child’s Sleep Problems for Good, explains how sleep impacts our mood, hormones and long-term health. From unhealthy food cravings to hyperactivity in your kids, she shares surprising signs of poor slee...

Truman Charities, a 100% volunteer-based organization founded in 2010, has raised over $2 million through three annual charity events. Our upcoming Family Fun event on September 7th will benefit "Just TRYAN It," a local organization supporting families with children undergoing pediatric cancer treatment. My 9-year-old son, Dominic, has even created a team to involve his friends in the triathlon. The Family Fun event will take place at the Knights of Columbus from 2 PM to 5 PM on September 7th...

Diet, medications, environmental toxins... what’s really harming our kids? Beth Lambert of Documenting Hope joins host Jamie Truman to unpack the rise of chronic conditions in children and what conventional medicine misses when it comes to the health of our kids. She explains what she calls “the total load of modern living,” a cultural shift where kids are increasingly exposed to more processed food, technology, and chemicals putting stress on their developing bodies. Beth a...

The difference between youth sports today and what we grew up with? Fun. In this episode, Coach Jonathan Scribner helps us unpack why youth sports has changed and how year-round training, early specialization, and over-scheduling are affecting our kids. We discuss the decline of pickup games, rising competition, and the risks of burnout and injury. Plus, Jonathan has great advice for parents — including what age is best to specialize and how to make sure your children are having f...

Re-airing our most downloaded episode from our Vanishing Father's Series “To be a father was my way of breaking a cycle and starting over.” In this one sentence, today’s guest, Peter Gronvall, insightfully reflects on his journey to fatherhood after growing up in a cult. - During his conversation with host Jamie Truman, Peter discusses his experience living in two distinct worlds: One world where he and his eight siblings were subjected to severe emotional and physical abuse, and another whe...

Celebrating Fathers and the Impact of Fatherhood In this special Father's Day episode of the Truman Charities podcast, host Jamie Truman celebrates fathers, particularly her husband Jerry Truman, co-founder of Truman Charities. Jamie outlines how Truman Charities started with Jerry's initiative to raise funds for Leukemia research and has since grown, raising over $2 million. She discusses the significant impact fathers have within the family unit and the alarming statistics on youths w...

You cover outlets, block stairs, baby-proof the cabinets — but did you miss the biggest risk in your home? Drowning is the number one cause of accidental death for children ages 1–4, but most parents don’t realize how crucial water safety really is until it’s too late. After losing her son, Andrea Montoya turned her grief into action, founding the Sylas Project to raise awareness, provide swim scholarships, and help families prevent the kind of tragedy she experienced. In this epi...

Memorial Day is a holiday to most, but a day of remembrance and mourning for others. In this episode, you’ll hear how TAPS (Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors) supports families through every stage of grief — meeting them with compassion, honoring every story, and making sure no one has to grieve alone. Vice President of Development Audrey B. shares how one phone call to TAPS became the first step in her journey toward healing as a young military widow. She opens up about the grie...

We raised $48,000 for Interfaith Works at our Derby Party, with every dollar going directly to their job placement program. As a 100% volunteer-based organization since 2010, Truman Charities has raised over $2 million through three annual events supporting different causes each year. - Listen to Learn About.... Interfaith Works Job Placement program Our generous sponsorsAnnual sponsorship opportunity Upcoming Truman Charities EventsThe unique way we got our guesting min...

The Face of America Cycling Challenge is a 110-mile, two-day ride that brings together adaptive and able-bodied athletes, veterans, and allies. After six years of riding, Mike Beezley has raised over $100,000 for World T.E.A.M., the nonprofit behind the ride that empowers athletes of all abilities through inclusive events like this one. In this episode, Mike shares how the event supports people of all skill levels, honors our military, and the special moments that keep him coming back year af...