Jennifer DaSilva - Simply Grace
The Heart of North Texas with Zoe Martin
On this episode of The Heart of North Texas, Zoe Martin hosts Jennifer DaSilva, the executive director of Simply Grace. Jennifer DaSilva shared her inspiring journey of recovery and leadership in helping women overcome substance use disorder. Simply Grace operates five sober living homes in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, an intensive outpatient program (IOP), and a thrift store that supports its mission. Jennifer, who has been in recovery since 2013, transitioned from sales to nonprofit work after witnessing her son's excitement for his job, which sparked her desire to find passion in her...
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TJ Wheat - Credit the Cause
The Heart of North Texas with Zoe Martin
In this episode of The Heart of North Texas, TJ Wheat, co-founder of Credit the Cause and owner of North Texas Payments, highlights his innovative approach to supporting nonprofit organizations. Credit the Cause enables businesses to donate 40% of their credit card processing fees to charities monthly, creating a reliable stream of passive income for nonprofits. Wheat emphasizes that the service not only saves businesses money but also simplifies payment processing, offering integration options for tools like QuickBooks and point-of-sale systems. With a background in banking and financial...
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Darrell Rodenbaugh, CEO of North Texas Performing Arts
The Heart of North Texas with Zoe Martin
In this episode of Heart of North Texas, guest Darrell Rodenbaugh, CEO of North Texas Performing Arts (NTPA), discusses his journey with the organization, which began as a volunteer and evolved into his full-time leadership role. Rodenbaugh highlights NTPA as the largest youth theater organization in the U.S., serving over 11,000 participants annually through 220 productions and 1,400 shows. The organization’s mission focuses on inclusivity, offering programs for youth, adults, individuals with disabilities, and even a Deaf Theater initiative. Darrell reflects on...
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Kerri Steele - Little Hearts of Hope
The Heart of North Texas with Zoe Martin
In this episode of Heart of North Texas with Zoe Martin, Kerrie Steele, founder and executive director of Little Hearts of Hope, shared the compelling story behind her nonprofit organization. Established in 2014 after the loss of her husband to cancer, Little Hearts of Hope provides creative coping resources to children aged 4 to 14 who have a parent or sibling battling cancer. These faith-based packages, mailed nationwide, include play, art, and creative writing activities that foster emotional resilience, communication, and family bonding. Kerrie highlighted impactful examples, such as...
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Nilsa Harris - Holiday Cheer for Seniors
The Heart of North Texas with Zoe Martin
On this episode of The Heart of North Texas, Zoe Martin hosts Nilsa Harris of Holiday Cheer for Seniors. Holiday Cheer for Seniors donates and delivers gifts to seniors in nursing homes for the holidays throughout the year. Contact: [email protected] The Heart of North Texas is in support of: Caring for Collin County Funding and support for The Heart of North Texas is provided by the following sponsors: Home of the INFINITE DONATION A payment processing company that donates 40% of gross revenue to a charity of the business's choosing, turning the cost of doing...
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Wolfpack Dynasty Volleyball Club
The Heart of North Texas with Zoe Martin
On this episode of The Heart of North Texas, Zoe Martin hosts Jean and Luis of Wolfpack Dynasty Volleyball Club. The Heart of North Texas is in support of: Caring for Collin County Funding and support for The Heart of North Texas is provided by the following sponsors: Home of the INFINITE DONATION A payment processing company that donates 40% of gross revenue to a charity of the business's choosing, turning the cost of doing business into purposeful giving. Podcast services provided by Blue Mic Studios. Blue Mic Studios is a full service Podcast Production facility which provides...
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Chloe and Sam Charities
The Heart of North Texas with Zoe Martin
On this episode of The Heart of North Texas, Zoe Martin hosts Chloe and Sam Charities. Chloe and Sam Charities, a 501( c )( 3 ) nonprofit, was created to raise awareness and funding to help support children victimized by abuse and neglect in our community through Children's Advocacy Center of Collin County. The Heart of North Texas is in support of: Caring for Collin County Funding and support for The Heart of North Texas is provided by the following sponsors: Home of the INFINITE DONATION A payment processing company that donates 40% of gross revenue to a charity of the business's...
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Jacob Niemeier - Vera Aqua Vera Vita
The Heart of North Texas with Zoe Martin
On this episode of The Heart of North Texas, Zoe Martin hosts Jacob Niemeier of Vera Aqua Vera Vita. https://veraaquaveravita.org/ The Heart of North Texas is in support of: Caring for Collin County Funding and support for The Heart of North Texas is provided by the following sponsors: Home of the INFINITE DONATION A payment processing company that donates 40% of gross revenue to a charity of the business's choosing, turning the cost of doing business into purposeful giving. Podcast services provided by Visual Learning Solutions, LLC Visual Learning Solutions stands out with its...
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Marta Lilly - Hendrick Scholarship Foundation
The Heart of North Texas with Zoe Martin
On this episode of The Heart of North Texas, Zoe Martin hosts Marta Lilly of the Hendrick Scholarship Foundation The Heart of North Texas is in support of: Caring for Collin County Funding and support The Heart of North Texas is provided by the following sponsors: Home of the INFINITE DONATION A payment processing company that donates 40% of gross revenue to a charity of the business's choosing, turning the cost of doing business into purposeful giving. Podcast services provided by Visual Learning Solutions, LLC Visual Learning Solutions stands out with its expertise in crafting...
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The Heart of North Texas - Ishaan Patel - Under My Umbrella
The Heart of North Texas with Zoe Martin
On this episode of The Heart of North Texas, Zoe Martin hosts Ishaan Patel of Under My Umbrella. Contact Under My Umbrella: web: FaceBook: UnderMyUmbrellaDFW IG: under_my_umbrella_dfw The Heart of North Texas is in support of: Caring for Collin County Funding and support The Heart of North Texas is provided by the following sponsors: Home of the INFINITE DONATION A payment processing company that donates 40% of gross revenue to a charity of the business's choosing, turning the cost of doing business into purposeful giving. Podcast services provided by Blue Mic Studios. Blue Mic Studios is a...
info_outlineIn this episode of The Heart of North Texas, TJ Wheat, co-founder of Credit the Cause and owner of North Texas Payments, highlights his innovative approach to supporting nonprofit organizations. Credit the Cause enables businesses to donate 40% of their credit card processing fees to charities monthly, creating a reliable stream of passive income for nonprofits. Wheat emphasizes that the service not only saves businesses money but also simplifies payment processing, offering integration options for tools like QuickBooks and point-of-sale systems. With a background in banking and financial services, Wheat explains how his expertise and partnership with Jen Verma, an advocate for charitable initiatives, led to the creation of this impactful program, which welcomes participation from both 501(c)(3) organizations and other community-driven entities.
Home of the INFINITE DONATION
A payment processing company that donates 40% of gross revenue to a charity of the business's choosing, turning the cost of doing business into purposeful giving.
The Heart of North Texas is in support of:
Caring for Collin County
https://www.grapevine.org/giving-circle/e7WiQnQ/Caring-for-Collin-County
Funding and support for The Heart of North Texas is provided by the following sponsors:
Home of the INFINITE DONATION
A payment processing company that donates 40% of gross revenue to a charity of the business's choosing, turning the cost of doing business into purposeful giving.
Podcast services provided by Blue Mic Studios.
Blue Mic Studios is a full service Podcast Production facility which provides "Concept to Delivery" services for audio and video production to assist medium and small businesses with their marketing needs via podcasts. Blue Mic Studios is a division of Visual Learning Solutions, LLC, a video and audio based training content company. This channel exists to showcase podcasts produced in our studio and with our partners. Find out more: https://www.bluemicstudios.com/
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