High Point's Voices Discovered

Ep. 12 - The Greater HP Food Alliance & Growing High Point

Mini Series: All-America City   From #1 in the nation for food insecurity to now operating a multi-functional food alliance to meet food insecurity needs, High Point has shown the world that we solve problems in our community collectively. The Greater High Point Food Alliance, a backbone organization that ensures that everyone is on the same page in High Point when it comes to alleviating hunger, is the epitome of democratic process. They brought in people from all over the city to innovate how we could transform our city when it comes to food and hunger. We sat down with former GHPFA Executive Director Carl Vierling, as well as Founder of Growing High Point, Councilman Patrick Harman, to learn how community voices came together to transform our city.   While this is our last episode of High Point’s Voices Discovered Season 1, we are excited to announce that new things are coming for this podcast, so stay tuned, stay subscribed, and we’ll see you soon!     LINKS FOR THIS EPISODE:  View the full All-America City presentation [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mawni3phd0Q] Learn more or give to the Greater High Point Food Alliance [https://highpointdiscovered.co/43zsNmp] Learn more or give to Growing High Point [https://www.growinghighpoint.org/donate]   Watch this episode of the podcast on YouTube:   [https://youtu.be/hgTn6YPw0aI]   ABOUT THE ALL-AMERICA CITY AWARD:   In 2024, the City of High Point received the designation of an All-America City by the National Civic League – an honor bestowed on only 10 cities nationally each year! This honor came because High Point proved that our city demonstrates transformative, community-driven efforts to strengthen democracy through local action and innovation. Through initiatives like the City of High Point rebrand, Thrive (the minority entrepreneur initiative of Business High Point) and the Greater High Point Food Alliance, our team demonstrated to the nation that High Point is a place where community voices matter.    DISCOVER MORE HIGH POINT STORIES:   Our Stories | https://www.highpointdiscovered.org/stories/ [https://www.highpointdiscovered.org/stories/]  Instagram | @highpointdiscovered [https://www.congdonfoundation.org/] Facebook | @highpointdiscovered [https://www.bhpchamber.org/] Spotify | https://open.spotify.com/show/6gT7BXUEjah7Mk14QEMZps?si=12f684ff10484b7d [https://highpointdiscovered.co/the-interchange-site?si=12f684ff10484b7d]   YouTube | @highpointdiscovered [https://www.youtube.com/@highpointdiscovered]   Subscribe to our weekly newsletter, to never miss a High Point happening! [https://www.youtube.com/@highpointdiscovered]   ABOUT THIS SHOW:   Ready to hear from the voices of the people transforming the city of High Point, North Carolina? Then you’ve come to the right place! Welcome to High Point’s Voices Discovered, a podcast presented by High Point Discovered and The Earl and Kathryn Congdon Family Foundation. Join co-hosts, Hannah Ray and Joe Blosser, as they meet and share stories with the leaders, movers, shakers, and changemakers making the city of High Point better and brighter for all!  Technical Production by Captivate Media [https://open.spotify.com/show/6gT7BXUEjah7Mk14QEMZps] - https://captivatemedianc.com/    WHO WE ARE:   High Point Discovered is a 501(c)3, a grass-roots non-profit dedicated to communicating the stories of High Point, NC, to connect citizens and catalyze economic growth. Learn more. [https://captivatemedianc.com/] https://www.highpointdiscovered.org/ [https://www.highpointdiscovered.org/give/]  The Earl and Kathryn Congdon Family Foundation invests in organizations within the greater High Point area and beyond that promote improved quality of life by reducing barriers to opportunity. Learn more. [https://highpointdiscovered.co/the-interchange-site] https://www.congdonfoundation.org/ [https://candid-apple-249.myflodesk.com/o57yh5s6gh]     SUPPORT THE SHOW:   This episode and other work by High Point Discovered is made possible by generous supporters like you. Click to give to the non-profit work of High Point Discovered to tell our community's stories. https://www.highpointdiscovered.org/give/ [https://www.instagram.com/highpointdiscovered/]

Ep. 11 - Thrive High Point 2.0

Mini Series: All-America City   When it comes to entrepreneurship, Business High Point Chamber of Commerce knows that it takes more than just passion and a good idea to launch a successful business! That’s where Thrive High Point, the minority-entrepreneur initiative, comes into place! Thrive brings expertise, guidance, and support to small businesses in our city to ensure that their voice in the community is heard and that their ideas thrive!   Today we sat down with Executive Director Dr. Telisha Roberts and Thrive member and business owner, Caleb Collins to learn more about what Thrive offers our community. Thrive was a large part of how High Point gained national recognition as an All-America City in 2024, demonstrating that in High Point, all voices in our community matter.    LINKS FOR THIS EPISODE:  View the full All-America City presentation [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mawni3phd0Q] Learn more about Thrive High Point [https://www.bhpchamber.org/professionals/development/thrivehp/] Explore I Am New Culture: [https://www.iamncos.com/] Watch this episode of the podcast on YouTube [https://youtu.be/Y70dNgUXZ9E]   ABOUT THE ALL-AMERICA CITY AWARD:   In 2024, the City of High Point received the designation of an All-America City by the National Civic League – an honor bestowed on only 10 cities nationally each year! This honor came because High Point proved that our city demonstrates transformative, community-driven efforts to strengthen democracy through local action and innovation. Through initiatives like the City of High Point rebrand, Thrive (the minority entrepreneur initiative of Business High Point) and the Greater High Point Food Alliance, our team demonstrated to the nation that High Point is a place where community voices matter.   Stay tuned for more episodes delving into the initiatives that gained High Point national recognition!    DISCOVER MORE HIGH POINT STORIES:   Our Stories | https://www.highpointdiscovered.org/stories/ [https://www.highpointdiscovered.org/stories/]  Instagram | @highpointdiscovered [https://www.congdonfoundation.org/] Facebook | @highpointdiscovered [https://www.bhpchamber.org/] Spotify | https://open.spotify.com/show/6gT7BXUEjah7Mk14QEMZps?si=12f684ff10484b7d [https://highpointdiscovered.co/the-interchange-site?si=12f684ff10484b7d]   YouTube | @highpointdiscovered [https://www.youtube.com/@highpointdiscovered] Subscribe to our weekly newsletter, to never miss a High Point happening! [https://www.youtube.com/@highpointdiscovered]   ABOUT THIS SHOW:   Ready to hear from the voices of the people transforming the city of High Point, North Carolina? Then you’ve come to the right place! Welcome to High Point’s Voices Discovered, a podcast presented by High Point Discovered and The Earl and Kathryn Congdon Family Foundation. Join co-hosts, Hannah Ray and Joe Blosser, as they meet and share stories with the leaders, movers, shakers, and changemakers making the city of High Point better and brighter for all!  Technical Production by Captivate Media [https://open.spotify.com/show/6gT7BXUEjah7Mk14QEMZps] - https://captivatemedianc.com/    WHO WE ARE:   High Point Discovered is a 501(c)3, a grass-roots non-profit dedicated to communicating the stories of High Point, NC, to connect citizens and catalyze economic growth. Learn more. [https://captivatemedianc.com/] https://www.highpointdiscovered.org/ [https://www.highpointdiscovered.org/give/]  The Earl and Kathryn Congdon Family Foundation invests in organizations within the greater High Point area and beyond that promote improved quality of life by reducing barriers to opportunity. Learn more. [https://highpointdiscovered.co/the-interchange-site] https://www.congdonfoundation.org/ [https://candid-apple-249.myflodesk.com/o57yh5s6gh]     SUPPORT THE SHOW:   This episode and other work by High Point Discovered is made possible by generous supporters like you. Click to give to the non-profit work of High Point Discovered to tell our community's stories. https://www.highpointdiscovered.org/give/ [https://www.instagram.com/highpointdiscovered/]

Ep. 10 - The City of High Point

Mini Series: All-America City   In 2024, the City of High Point received the designation of an All-America City by the National Civic League – an honor bestowed on only 10 cities nationally each year! This honor came because High Point proved that our city demonstrates transformative, community-driven efforts to strengthen democracy through local action and innovation. Through initiatives like the City of High Point rebrand, Thrive (the minority entrepreneur initiative of Business High Point) and the Greater High Point Food Alliance, our team demonstrated to the nation that High Point is a place where community voices matter.   What better place to hear what the experience was like than High Point’s Voices Discovered? That’s why we sat down with City Manager Tasha Logan Ford and Mayor Pro Tem, Michael Holmes to hear about the team behind the All-America City project and what it means for our city!   Stay tuned for more episodes delving into the initiatives that gained High Point national recognition!     LINKS FOR THIS EPISODE:  View the full All-America City presentation [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mawni3phd0Q] To learn more about the City of High Point rebrand [https://www.highpointdiscovered.org/stories/a-look-back-at-2023-in-high-point-nc/] Watch this episode of the podcast on YouTube [https://youtu.be/B38S1LH9syM]   DISCOVER MORE HIGH POINT STORIES:   Our Stories | https://www.highpointdiscovered.org/stories/ [https://www.highpointdiscovered.org/stories/]  Instagram | @highpointdiscovered [https://www.congdonfoundation.org/] Facebook | @highpointdiscovered [https://www.bhpchamber.org/] Spotify | https://open.spotify.com/show/6gT7BXUEjah7Mk14QEMZps?si=12f684ff10484b7d [https://highpointdiscovered.co/the-interchange-site?si=12f684ff10484b7d]   YouTube | @highpointdiscovered [https://www.youtube.com/@highpointdiscovered] Subscribe to our weekly newsletter, to never miss a High Point happening! [https://www.youtube.com/@highpointdiscovered]   ABOUT THIS SHOW:   Ready to hear from the voices of the people transforming the city of High Point, North Carolina? Then you’ve come to the right place! Welcome to High Point’s Voices Discovered, a podcast presented by High Point Discovered and The Earl and Kathryn Congdon Family Foundation. Join co-hosts, Hannah Ray and Joe Blosser, as they meet and share stories with the leaders, movers, shakers, and changemakers making the city of High Point better and brighter for all!  Technical Production by Captivate Media [https://open.spotify.com/show/6gT7BXUEjah7Mk14QEMZps] - https://captivatemedianc.com/    WHO WE ARE:   High Point Discovered is a 501(c)3, a grass-roots non-profit dedicated to communicating the stories of High Point, NC, to connect citizens and catalyze economic growth. Learn more. [https://captivatemedianc.com/] https://www.highpointdiscovered.org/ [https://www.highpointdiscovered.org/give/]  The Earl and Kathryn Congdon Family Foundation invests in organizations within the greater High Point area and beyond that promote improved quality of life by reducing barriers to opportunity. Learn more. [https://highpointdiscovered.co/the-interchange-site] https://www.congdonfoundation.org/ [https://candid-apple-249.myflodesk.com/o57yh5s6gh]     SUPPORT THE SHOW:   This episode and other work by High Point Discovered is made possible by generous supporters like you. Click to give to the non-profit work of High Point Discovered to tell our community's stories. https://www.highpointdiscovered.org/give/ [https://www.instagram.com/highpointdiscovered/]

Ep. 9 - The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater High Point

In this episode of High Point's Voices Discovered, we delve into the transformative impact of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater High Point. Despite the challenges of the pandemic, they continued to support our community, providing technology and educational resources to club members. With certified teachers, the clubs help children reach their reading levels and offer life-enhancing programs in a safe, nurturing environment. They recently opened the 25,000 square foot Congdon Hub for Great Futures, which increased their capacity by 300% and offers diverse activities from esports to a recording studio.   Emphasizing a culture of care and accountability, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater High Point strives to create a sense of home and belonging for more than 1,300 members, 87% of whom are on free or reduced lunch, all at no cost to families. Join us as we explore how this nonprofit builds community, hope, and opportunity, ensuring that great futures start here in High Point, NC.     LINKS FOR THIS EPISODE:   Discover more about the Boys & Girls Club of Greater High Point [https://highpointdiscovered.co/boys-and-girls-club-site]    Give to support the Boys & Girls Club of Greater High Point [https://highpointdiscovered.co/hpclubs-give] Volunteer with the Boys & Girls Club of Greater High Point [https://highpointdiscovered.co/hpclubs-volunteer]   Watch this episode on YouTube! [https://youtu.be/r_OuSLarK4k?si=cnxX4kFjEI2wCD5_] DISCOVER MORE HIGH POINT STORIES:   Our Stories | https://www.highpointdiscovered.org/stories/ [https://www.highpointdiscovered.org/stories/]  Instagram | @highpointdiscovered [https://www.congdonfoundation.org/] - https://www.instagram.com/highpointdiscovered/ [https://www.bhpchamber.org/]  Facebook | @highpointdiscovered [https://www.bhpchamber.org/] - https://www.facebook.com/highpointdiscovered/ [https://www.instagram.com/highpointdiscovered/]   Spotify | https://open.spotify.com/show/6gT7BXUEjah7Mk14QEMZps?si=12f684ff10484b7d [https://highpointdiscovered.co/the-interchange-site?si=12f684ff10484b7d]   YouTube | @highpointdiscovered [https://www.youtube.com/@highpointdiscovered] - https://www.youtube.com/@highpointdiscovered [https://www.facebook.com/highpointdiscovered/]   Subscribe to our weekly newsletter, to never miss a High Point happening! [https://www.youtube.com/@highpointdiscovered]   ABOUT THIS SHOW:   Ready to hear from the voices of the people transforming the city of High Point, North Carolina? Then you’ve come to the right place! Welcome to High Point’s Voices Discovered, a podcast presented by High Point Discovered and The Earl and Kathryn Congdon Family Foundation. Join co-hosts, Hannah Ray and Joe Blosser, as they meet and share stories with the leaders, movers, shakers, and changemakers making the city of High Point better and brighter for all!  Technical Production by Captivate Media [https://open.spotify.com/show/6gT7BXUEjah7Mk14QEMZps] - https://captivatemedianc.com/    WHO WE ARE:   High Point Discovered is a 501(c)3, a grass-roots non-profit dedicated to communicating the stories of High Point, NC, to connect citizens and catalyze economic growth. Learn more. [https://captivatemedianc.com/] https://www.highpointdiscovered.org/ [https://www.highpointdiscovered.org/give/]  The Earl and Kathryn Congdon Family Foundation invests in organizations within the greater High Point area and beyond that promote improved quality of life by reducing barriers to opportunity. Learn more. [https://highpointdiscovered.co/the-interchange-site] https://www.congdonfoundation.org/ [https://candid-apple-249.myflodesk.com/o57yh5s6gh]     SUPPORT THE SHOW:   This episode and other work by High Point Discovered is made possible by generous supporters like you. Click to give to the non-profit work of High Point Discovered to tell our community's stories. https://www.highpointdiscovered.org/give/ [https://www.instagram.com/highpointdiscovered/]

Ep. 8 - Community Clinic of High Point

Episode 8: Community Clinic of High Point  We all know how complex the medical world and healthcare can be. For many folks in our communities, the work full-time but don’t necessarily get medical coverage. That’s where the Community Clinic of High Point steps in! Volunteer providers, pharmacists, translators, and more work together to serve medical needs for patients at no cost. As a private entity, and a full non-profit, they rely on the generosity of our community to serve thousands of patients with a variety of specialties. Listen in to our conversation with executive director, Molly Jordan, and volunteer and board member, Dr. Frosty Culp to bust some myths around free healthcare in our city!   LINKS FOR THIS EPISODE:   Discover more about the Community Clinic [https://highpointdiscovered.co/cchpnc-site] Give to support the Community Clinic [https://highpointdiscovered.co/3JW3Qqt] Volunteer with the Community Clinic [https://highpointdiscovered.co/3UFkYWf] Watch this episode of the podcast on YouTube   If you or someone you know is interested seeing if you qualify for the services at the Community Clinic, call 336-841-7154.    DISCOVER MORE HIGH POINT STORIES:   Our Stories | https://www.highpointdiscovered.org/stories/ [https://www.highpointdiscovered.org/stories/]  Instagram | @highpointdiscovered [https://www.congdonfoundation.org/] Facebook | @highpointdiscovered [https://www.bhpchamber.org/] Spotify | https://open.spotify.com/show/6gT7BXUEjah7Mk14QEMZps?si=12f684ff10484b7d [https://highpointdiscovered.co/the-interchange-site?si=12f684ff10484b7d]   YouTube | @highpointdiscovered [https://www.youtube.com/@highpointdiscovered] Subscribe to our weekly newsletter, to never miss a High Point happening! [https://www.youtube.com/@highpointdiscovered] - https://highpointdiscovered.co/email-subscribe [https://www.facebook.com/highpointdiscovered/]     ABOUT THIS SHOW:   Ready to hear from the voices of the people transforming the city of High Point, North Carolina? Then you’ve come to the right place! Welcome to High Point’s Voices Discovered, a podcast presented by High Point Discovered and The Earl and Kathryn Congdon Family Foundation. Join co-hosts, Hannah Ray and Joe Blosser, as they meet and share stories with the leaders, movers, shakers, and changemakers making the city of High Point better and brighter for all!  Technical Production by Captivate Media [https://open.spotify.com/show/6gT7BXUEjah7Mk14QEMZps] - https://captivatemedianc.com/    WHO WE ARE:   High Point Discovered is a 501(c)3, a grass-roots non-profit dedicated to communicating the stories of High Point, NC, to connect citizens and catalyze economic growth. Learn more. [https://captivatemedianc.com/] https://www.highpointdiscovered.org/ [https://www.highpointdiscovered.org/give/]  The Earl and Kathryn Congdon Family Foundation invests in organizations within the greater High Point area and beyond that promote improved quality of life by reducing barriers to opportunity. Learn more. [https://highpointdiscovered.co/the-interchange-site] https://www.congdonfoundation.org/ [https://candid-apple-249.myflodesk.com/o57yh5s6gh]   SUPPORT THE SHOW:   This episode and other work by High Point Discovered is made possible by generous supporters like you. Click to give to the non-profit work of High Point Discovered to tell our community's stories. https://www.highpointdiscovered.org/give/ [https://www.instagram.com/highpointdiscovered/]