MISSION CONTROL: Building Resilient Neighborhoods with Glenn Wilson
MISSION CONTROL: Building Resilient Neighborhoods with Glenn Wilson
**Building Community, Impact, and Resilience: The Mission Control Podcast with Glenn Wilson**
The *Mission Control Podcast*—hosted by Paul Schmidt of **UnoDeuce Multimedia**—has become a platform for nonprofit leaders to share how they “make it happen” in their communities. In one particularly inspiring episode, Schmidt sits down with **Glenn Wilson**, founder, president, and CEO of **Communities First Incorporated**, to explore what it takes to transform neighborhoods, build resilience, and spark meaningful change.
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### From Football Dreams to Community Builder
Before he was a nonprofit executive, Glenn Wilson dreamed of playing professional football. His plan was simple: make it to the NFL, then return to his […]
INNOVATE STATE: Emerging Leaders: Building Community, Capital and Culture | Burgess Institute, FY26
INNOVATE STATE: Emerging Leaders: Building Community, Capital and Culture | Burgess Institute, FY26
Join us for our Emerging Leaders Speaker Series featuring Caleb Conley, Growth Capital and Program Manager at TechTown Detroit and Venture 313. In this session, Caleb shares insights on Building Community, Capital, and Culture, exploring how strong networks, access to resources, and inclusive ecosystems fuel entrepreneurial success.
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The Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at Michigan State University empowers students to lead lives of impact through entrepreneurship. With an education-first approach, we equip Spartans with the mindset, experience, and community they need to create meaningful change.
CLIENT STORY: Catholic Charities Ingham Eaton Clinton: Bringing Hope and Healing to Every Neighbor
CLIENT STORY: Catholic Charities Ingham Eaton Clinton: Bringing Hope and Healing to Every Neighbor
Catholic Charities Ingham, Eaton, Clinton serves local and global communities with food, clothing, medical and dental care, counseling, and refugee services—offering help, hope, and healing for all who walk through their doors.
Inside Lansing’s New Nonprofit Hub | Melik Interviews Origami Rehab CEO Tammy Hannah
Inside Lansing’s New Nonprofit Hub | Melik Interviews Origami Rehab CEO Tammy Hannah
At the grand opening of the Child and Family Charities Nonprofit Hub in Lansing, Michigan, Melik sits down with Tammy Hannah, President and CEO of Origami Rehabilitation. Together, they discuss Origami’s nearly 30-year mission of helping children and adults with neurological, developmental, and mental health challenges through innovative therapies that create opportunities and transform lives.
Tammy shares her inspiring journey from intern to CEO, Origami’s growth into multiple locations, and why joining the new Nonprofit Hub at 405 W. Greenlawn Ave strengthens community collaboration and access to care.
🎥 Featuring:
Child and Family Charities Nonprofit Hub Grand Opening
Origami Rehabilitation’s […]
CLIENT STORY: Child and Family Charities – Bridges to Hope: Mycaesha and Tryston’s Stories
CLIENT STORY: Child and Family Charities – Bridges to Hope: Mycaesha and Tryston’s Stories
Mycaesha and Tryston share their individual testimonials on the ways that Child and Family Charities have transformed each of their lives and sparked hope for their futures.
To learn more: childandfamily.org
MISSION CONTROL: Building TWIGS, One Caring Step at a Time with Beth Read
MISSION CONTROL:
Building TWIGS, One Caring Step at a Time with Beth Read
The Mission Control podcast is where nonprofit stories and leadership lessons take center stage. Hosted by **Paul J Schmidt**, each episode offers candid conversations with leaders who are making meaningful change in their communities. In this episode, Paul welcomes his friend Beth Read, founder and executive director of **TWIGS**, a Michigan nonprofit dedicated to easing the daily burdens of families navigating cancer.
Beth’s warmth, humor, and authenticity shine throughout the conversation. Even her loyal dog, Murphy, makes a cameo, reminding listeners that nonprofit work—like life itself—is rarely polished but always real.
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## The Heart Behind TWIGS
TWIGS exists to *lift […]