In this episode of 716 Together, host Tammie Lee Demler interviews Jill Redman, founder of HopeBridge Collaborative Western New York, a unique nonprofit focused on helping individuals and families who fall just above traditional poverty guidelines and often do not qualify for government assistance. Through a community thrift boutique in Hamburg, HopeBridge uses proceeds from donated clothing and goods to help residents overcome financial emergencies such as car repairs, utility bills, work-related expenses, and educational costs. Redman shares inspiring success stories, discusses the organization's mission of preserving dignity and self-sufficiency, and explains how community members can support the effort through donations, volunteering, and fundraising initiatives

In this episode of 716 Together, host Tammie Lee Demler interviews Jill Redman, founder of HopeBridge Collaborative Western New York, a unique nonprofit focused on helping individuals and families who fall just above traditional poverty guidelines and often do not qualify for government assistance. Through a community thrift boutique in Hamburg, HopeBridge uses proceeds from donated clothing and goods to help residents overcome financial emergencies such as car repairs, utility bills, work-related expenses, and educational costs. Redman shares inspiring success stories, discusses the organization's mission of preserving dignity and self-sufficiency, and explains how community members can support the effort through donations, volunteering, and fundraising initiatives

716 Together is a weekly audio town hall designed to inform, inspire and empower our community on the social, economic and health issues that affect Buffalo and Western New York. Hosted by personalities from 103.3 The Edge, Classic Hits 104.1 and 97 Rock, join us for new episodes every week featuring engaging conversation with a wide scope of local leaders addressing the most relevant topic of the day.

 

716 Together is a weekly audio town hall designed to inform, inspire and empower our community on the social, economic and health issues that affect Buffalo and Western New York. Hosted by personalities from 103.3 The Edge, Classic Hits 104.1 and 97 Rock, join us for new episodes every week featuring engaging conversation with a wide scope of local leaders addressing the most relevant topic of the day.
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