The Truman Charities Podcast
Truman Charities is the only podcast that donates $250 to each of our guests' charity of choice.
Jamie Truman, connects with individuals who are making a significant impact in their communities. From New York Times bestselling authors to innovative farmers, we share the untold stories of those who are shaping the world around us. We feature trailblazers, influencers, and innovators who are driving positive change, such as the lawyer who fought Dupont for two decades to protect our water and the vital work of an organization dedicated to supporting women who have been trafficked within the United States.
Jamie Truman is the co-founder of Truman Charities, an entirely volunteer-run organization. Since its inception in 2010, Truman Charities has successfully raised over $2 million for a variety of charitable causes.
In addition to her work with Truman Charities, Jamie is also the author of the bestselling book "Vanishing Fathers: The Ripple Effect on Tomorrow's Generation." This book has generated over $80,000 for charities supporting at-risk youth, as 100% of the book's proceeds are donated to these vital organizations.
Episodes
170 episodes
When Control Looks Like Love - Abuse, Technology, and Breaking the Cycle | Montgomery County Family Justice Center Ep. 171
Most abuse doesn't start with violence. It starts with control that looks like love — constant texting, always wanting to be together and hating when you're apart. In this episode, Kristy Warren, Executive Director of the Montgomery...
Don’t Miss This Year’s Derby Party | Live Auction, Prize for Best Dressed & So Much More! Ep. 170
You do not want to miss this year's Derby Party! On May 2nd, Truman Charities is taking over Tommy Joe's in Bethesda from 5:30 to 9:30 for a night of racing, live auctions, prizes, and lots of fun. All proceeds raised go directly to...
Doctor to Patient: A Rare Cancer (LMS) Diagnosis & Advocacy | Derby Party Beneficiary The National Leiomyosarcoma Foundation Ep. 169
Some cancers get billions in funding, massive awareness campaigns, and life-saving research. Leiomyosarcoma isn't one of them. It's a rare, aggressive cancer that most people have never even heard of — but Dr. Mitch Achee & Annie Achee are ...
It Started With 15 Meals, Now It's 2 Million | From Meal Service to Culinary Career Training: Shepherd's Table Ep. 168
If you care about homelessness and food insecurity, you've probably asked yourself: where can my support actually change someone's life for good, not just for a night? 43 years ago, 15 people sat down to dinner in a small house kitc...
Kids Without Beds in America: The Hidden Crisis | Sleep in Heavenly Peace Episode 167
Tonight, kids in your town are falling asleep on cold, hard floors. Not because of neglect, but simply because their families don't have beds. Luke Mickelson heard about a family in his community whose children were sleeping on hard...
$12 Billion Wasted: Baltimore Public Schools Fail Kids | Failure Factory Ep. 166
How are kids graduating without being able to read in one of the most well-funded school systems in America? Investigative reporter Christopher Papst helped expose how Baltimore City Public Schools received billions in funding...
Ending Homelessness: What Actually Works | Friendship Place Ep. 165
If you’ve ever thought, “Why can’t people just get back on their feet?"this episode will show you why rebuilding is rarely that simple.That's why Friendship Place is tackling homelessness in a different way. Their person-centric approach...
Why Arts Education Matters In Baltimore Public Schools | Arts Every Day Episode 164
Art education should be non-negotiable, not something students get only when budgets allow. From keeping students engaged to making subjects like math and science make more sense, the arts build confidence and create more ways for kids to succe...
Repurpose, Refresh, Renew: Simple and Easy Design Tips for the New Year | FunCycled Repurpose Design Ep. 163
Did you know that your home's design can impact your mood, focus, and even how safe you feel? The good news: it's simpler than you think to reset your space — and the start of a new year is the perfect time to do it. In this episode...
$175,000 Raised in 2025: What's Next for Truman Charities in 2026 | Ep.162
$175,000 Raised in 2025! Learn what we have in store for 2026 and how you can get involved. We have decided on our 2025 charities as well.
2025 Interviews With Some Of The Most Influential People Ep. 161
Listen to some of our most influential interviews of 2025! These are some of my favorite interviews from last year.We are the only podcast that donates $250 to our guests charity of choice.
Employment Barriers and Second Chances with Crossroads Jobs Nonprofit | Scott German Ep. 160
The job market looks very different when survival is part of the equation. For many people in Loudoun County, finding work isn’t just about their resume. It's about overcoming a lack of transportation, housing instability, and language barriers...
The 2025 Nonprofit Roundup: A Giving Tuesday Special Ep. 159
In this Giving Tuesday episode, we spotlight the nonprofits we’ve featured throughout the year and share the impact they’re making. Think of it as a simple, meaningful guide to help you find the organization that resonates most with you and you...
Backpacks to Scholarships: Tools for Student Success | Support Education Foundation Ep. 158
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 tha...
$43,750 Raised For Salute Military Golf Association And How Your Nonprofit Can Become A Truman Charities Beneficiary | Ep. 157
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 ...
Why Most Lyme Treatments Fail, And What Actually Works | Dr. Bill Rawls Ep. 156
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 w...
He Lost His Arm in Combat… Then Found Purpose on the Golf Course | Veteran Ramon Padilla | Salute Military Golf Association Ep. 155
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 ...
How Golf Brought Veterans Back to Life—Inside Salute Military Golf Association | Our Halloween Event Benefiting SMGA | We Give You All The Details Ep. 154
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 Vete...
13 Kids a Day: Why Nicole Giroux Is Fighting for a Cure for Pediatric Brain Cancer | Lilabean Foundation Ep. 153
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 speak...
Why Your Child’s Fundraiser Might Be Failing—And How to Fix It | Plus 15k Raised at Our Just TRYAN It Fundraiser Ep. 152
$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 eve...
How SEEC Helps People with Disabilities Find Housing, Jobs, and Purpose | Ep. 151
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 let...
What If You Had to Choose Between Food or Fixing Your Roof? Rebuilding Together Montgomery County Helps People Keep Their Homes—And Their Health Ep. 150
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 epi...
When Your Parent Needs Care, Here's What Medicare Won't Tell You | Assisting Hands Home Care Ep. 149
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 t...
The Hidden Cost of Poor Sleep: Weight, Anxiety and More with Dr. Brown | Restful Sleep MD Ep. 148
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 o...
What To Expect At Truman Charities Family Fun Event | Ep. 147
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 suppo...
