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.
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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 your family.
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Welcome to the Truman Charities Podcast. I am Jamie Truman, your host, and today is our Giving Tuesday episode. I know that right now it's the end of the year and that's giving season, and you're looking for the best organization to donate to over the holiday season. And so this is the episode for you to listen to. I have done all the work. I have interviewed so many wonderful nonprofits over the past year. So I'm going to talk a little bit about each one of them so you can listen, find which nonprofit most resonates with you, and the one that you want to give to on this Giving Tuesday. The Lila Bean Foundation was episode 153. Jerry and I actually went to their fundraising event in DC, and it was really a wonderful, wonderful event and a wonderful organization. The Lila Bean Foundation is an organization that raises money for childhood brain cancer research. And so their mission is to fund cutting-edge research that saves lives and gives hope to families in crisis. Today, your Giving Tuesday can directly support the research that gives children a fighting chance. We have Just Trying It, episode 152. We had the honor of hosting the Family Fun event with Just Trying It This Year. We raised a little over$15,000. Just Trying It is a local organization that raises money for families that have a child in treatment for pediatric cancer. They do this by hosting a kids' triathlon each year. Dominic Anantonio and about 10, I think, of his friends participated in this year and had an absolutely fabulous time. So your donation today will ease the burden for families who have a child in treatment for pediatric cancer. We have SEEC, which is episode 151. SEEC is an organization that supports programs that provide people with developmental disabilities to live meaningful and independent lives. And that could be through housing, that could also be through employment. There's so many different ways that are helping people in the community. Screen Strong, episode 131. This is actually one of my favorite episodes because Melanie, the founder, went through exactly what happens to a child's brain when they're on screens. The dopamine spikes, the attention hijacking, the addictive gaming loops that actually change your child's behavior. We talked about social media, iPhones, and why kids are struggling like they never have before. Screen Strong gives families the education and tools to break free from the digital overwhelm. Episode 131, Boys Hope, Girls Hope, Baltimore. Boys Hope, Girls Hope, Baltimore provides a structure, safety, and long-term mentorship for students growing up in the most disadvantaged neighborhoods. Their residential and after-school academy programs just don't support students. They transform these children's futures. Episode 134, we have together for Sharon. Dr. George Ackerman opened up about his mother, Sharon's Parkinson's journey and the misconceptions surrounding this disease. Parkinson's does not discriminate. It impacts all races, all genders and age groups. I was surprised when I was talking to Dr. Ackerman that Parkinson's used to mainly affect an older white males, but now it is affecting, as I said, all races and all genders and age groups. So Together for Share and spreads education, hope, and support for families navigating this difficult diagnosis. We have episode 136, this oyster recovery partnership. This was a really fun episode that I did. Um, I learned so many fun facts about oysters. You have to listen to it. So oysters aren't just a delicacy, they are nature's water filters. So Paul from Oyster Recovery Partnership explained how they're restoring billions of oysters to rebuild and protect the Chesapeake Bay, and their work strengthens marine life, reduces pollution, and revitalizes our waterways. So that is a really fun one to listen to. Episode 137 was Interfaith Works, which was the organization that we had for our Derby party. During our Derby Party, we were able to raise$48,000 for Interfaith Works. I talked to the CEO, Courtney Hall, and we shared how Interfaith Works supports individuals facing homelessness, hunger, and unemployment with emergency housing, job training, food assistance, and more. So our Derby Party, we focused on their job training and placement program, which is really vital for people in this community. They make long-term stability for these individuals possible. And we were very proud that we were be able to partner up with them for our Derby Party last year. And 100% of the proceeds went directly to their job training program. Episode 139, which was Face of America Cycling slash World Team. This was a really interesting conversation. I spoke with Mike Beasley. He shared how the Face of America Cycling Challenge brings together adaptive and able-bodied athletes for a powerful 110-mile ride that honors veterans and brings the community together. World team programs prove that sports can heal, empower, and unite people of all abilities. And I spoke with Mike after the race, and he was telling me what incredible two days it was in the different monuments they were able to cycle by. And then hearing all of these stories from these veterans along the way was really powerful. He has participated in this for several years, and he plans on participating for many more years. Episode 141 Taps, which is a tragedy assistance program for survivors. I spoke with Audrey and she shared her deeply personal story about at 24 losing her husband and how Taps stepped in and was able to help her navigate this impossible grief. Taps supports families of fallen service members through every stage of grief, providing love, community, and resources. So no one has to mourn this tragedy alone. We had episode 152 for Salute Military Golf Association, and we decided to partner up with SMGA for our Halloween event, which we raised$43,750. I spoke with Chris Johnson and Purple Heart recipient Jason David, and they talked to me about how golf can become therapeutic and rehabilitative for wounded veterans through physical activity, memberships, and community. SMGA helps veterans reclaim their strength, their purpose, and their confidence. Honestly, right after I spoke with DJ and with Jason, I called my husband. I said, we have to do an event for these guys. They are really incredible. I also had an interview, I believe, episode 153 with Ramon Padelia, a wounded veteran, who has quoted that SMGA and Gough saved his life. And he talks about his story. And he's actually been on a documentary and so many different um news segments talking about how Goff has had such a such a positive effect on his life after he was wounded in Afghanistan. All right, we have episode 142, the Silas Project. It's always really tough to speak with a mom who's lost her, lost her child. But we both thought that it was really important for other parents and grandparents to learn about the importance of water safety. After Andrea lost her son, she turned her grief into life-saving action. The Silas Project raises awareness about drowning, the number one cause of accidental death for children aged one to four. They offer swim scholarships for ISR swim programs. They also offer education on pool safety and so much more. The mission's clear with the Silas Project is that water safety must become a priority in every single home. Episode 146, Documenting Hope. So Beth Lambert explored the total load of modern living and how processed foods, environmental toxins, and excessive tech exposure are contributing to chronic childhood illnesses. Documenting Hope provides research-based tools to parents to reverse conditions, many told were permanent. This was another one of my favorite episodes. And I think you're really going to enjoy everything that Beth has to say and what their organization is doing. Okay, episode 150, Rebuilding Together Montgomery County. So I spoke with Chloe and she discussed the hidden crisis of families living in unsafe homes because they have to choose between food, medicine, and essential repairs. So rebuilding together provides critical home repairs that keep seniors safe, families stable, and communities very strong. This year on the Truman Charities podcast, we have met organizations tackling childhood cancer, opportunities for people with developmental disabilities, how the environment and food may affect your children, a lot of different organizations on how we can help veterans and then also how we can help families that have lost someone in the military and just so much more. These nonprofits are changing lives every single day, but they cannot do it alone. On this Giving Tuesday, I encourage you to choose one, or you know what, choose several that resonated with you and your values. If we each just give a little together, we can actually make a massive impact. So I want to thank you again for listening to us throughout the year and really taking the time to learn about all of these different nonprofits and also people in the community that are just making a real difference. Look for our episode in a couple of weeks where I'm going to be talking about what we were able to accomplish in 2025 and then the organizations that we're going to be helping in 2026. If you would like to follow us, you can follow us on Facebook at Truman Charities, Instagram at Jamie underscore Truman Charities. You can follow me on LinkedIn at Jamie Truman. And so you don't miss any of our upcoming events or Bethesda's best happy hours. Make sure to go to Trumancharities.com and sign up for our newsletter. Again, we are a hundred percent volunteer-based organization. So the best way that you can help our podcast is to go into your Apple or Spotify and write a short review. It really does go a long way in helping new listeners find our podcast. All right, so thanks again for tuning in to another episode of the Truman Charities Podcast. Until next time.
