It's Happenin' In the Haven Podcast

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On this week's episode, we speak with Joe Garrison, Founder of Trade Jobs Matter Foundation and current board member, Kip Kirchberg. Joe and Kip tell us about the Trade Job Matters Foundation,  how they plan to partner with the community to fill the gap in trade jobs and the importance of parents, teachers and local businesses getting involved. 
On this week's episode, we speak to Susan Eldridge, Executive Director of Meals on Wheels of Polk County. Susan shares how Meals on Wheels got its start, how to get involved and more! 
On this week's episode, we speak to Bobby Williams, President of The Freedom Tour. Bobby shares the incredible impact The Freedom Tour is making on Polk County and beyond, the partnerships he's created and much more
In this week's episode, we speak to Andy Blair, the Executive Director of Refuge on the Ridge. Andy shares how Refuge on the Ridge came to be, the impact they are making on the men in their program, how the community can get involved and much more.
On today's episode, we speak to Heather Riner, Executive Director of the Women's Resource Center. Heather shares some success stories from WRC, how they support more than just women, their impactful programming and much more.
​On today's episode, we have the first Chamber Chats of 2025! We talk about all of the celebrations we've already had in 2025 and all of the events coming down the pipeline. 
On today's episode, we speak with Chrissy Doughlin, Reach Program Manager for PACE Center for Girls. Chrissy shares about PACE Center for Girls' Reach Program and Day Program, as well as the services they provide for Polk County and beyond.
On today's episode, we speak with Elle Carter, the 2024-2025 President of the Junior League of Winter Haven and Nikki Sterling who oversees Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging for the JLGW. Elle and Nikki share about the Junior League's purpose, current initiatives and all the events and programming that you can plug into to support their mission.
On today's episode, our podcast host, Brianna Price, gives us the rundown on member updates like a warm and fuzzy story featuring Bond Clinic, PA and Theatre Winter Haven, as well as reminders on shopping small this holiday season!
​On today's episode, we speak with David Berry, the Executive Director of The Mission of Winter Haven. David shares about The Mission's expansion, future plans, how you can get more involved and more.
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On today's episode, we speak to Ann Claussen, CEO of Central Florida Health Care, Inc. Ann shares about the mission of Central Florida Health Care, their expansion and much more.
On today's episode, we speak to Sarah McCarty, Polk Partnership Manager & Big Sister at Big Brothers Big Sisters Tampa Bay. Sarah shares what it takes to be a "Big," the impact that this program has on "littles," the need for "Bigs" and much more.
On today's episode, our host shares an update on all things Winter Haven Chamber! Listen in to hear all about the Chamber team, a WhistleStop recap, upcoming events and more. ​
On today's episode, we speak to Callie Neslund, President & CEO of the GiveWell Community Foundation. Callie shares about the giving opportunities at GiveWell, the United Community Needs Assessment and much more. ​
On today's episode, we speak with Kim Daugherty, Chief Executive Officer of Heartland for Children. Kim shares about the services that Heartland for Children offers, the need for foster families, Rudolph Roundup and much more. ​
On today's episode, we speak to Mark Ferreria, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity of East Polk County. Marks shares how Habitat for Humanity began, how our community can support their efforts and more. 
On today’s episode, we speak to Kristin Aiken, President & CEO of the Achievement Academy. Kristin shares about the programming offered at the Achievement Academy, some inspiring success stories and much more.