Akron Promise works to connect students throughout the city to educational, career and workforce growth tools and resources that help them achieve their personal and work goals. Tom Ghinder, its founder, joins BTC to share how the organization uses mentorship, running events, group meals and more to build a community that helps students thrive in and well beyond high school.
 
Akron Promise website: http://akronpromise.org/
Akron Promise on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AkronPromise/
Akron Promise on Instagram: 
https://www.instagram.com/akronpromise/

Be The Connection: Pause and Refresh #2 (Episode 22)

A deep dive into why connections matter for all of us, told through the inspiring, engaging and thought-provoking stories of guests ranging from community organizers to coaches to former inmates to authors to photographers and more. Their journeys and insights highlight the awesome impact of meaningful connections, barriers we face in developing community and what happens we do – and don’t – have it in our lives. Settle in, think, laugh and listen as we help you be the connection for your world.